LEATHERSTOCKING COUNCIL 2018 ANNUAL REPORT from the council president Community. Giving. Scouting. Three simple words that cover so much. The Leatherstocking Council accomplished much in 2018. We did it in our community, we did it with you, we did it for you, we did it with your support and it was all accomplished under the ideals of Scouting. The Boy Scouts of America teaches our members about leadership, the value of working towards a goal, about ideals that can unite all of mankind as brothers and John Devlin sisters. We teach the value of giving back to the community and the underpinnings of it all are found in the Scout slogan… “Do a good turn daily...” Leatherstocking Council President We are proud to watch our new concept, Blizzard Camp, take root and expand in 2018. The Boy Scouts of America took notice and sent a crew to Camp Kingsley to cover the event for Boy’s Life magazine. We look forward to expanding it and allowing Scouts from all parts of our great nation to come and experience…the Blizzard! Henderson Scout Reservation is the home to our new Dining Hall and Training Center. We built it on time for the 2018 summer camp season and under budget. This magnificent structure will serve our youth for Scouting’s 2nd Century. We are working to make Henderson “America’s Destination Camp” by partnering with America’s pastime which has its home in Cooperstown…Baseball! We had 66 new Eagle Scouts in 2018. Their service projects totaled 11,645 volunteer hours. To put that into dollars and cents, even at minimum wage, our Eagles gave back the equivalent of $129,260 in 2018 alone. Yet, even that large number is only the tip of the iceberg of the service our Scouts gave back this year, and each year, to our Community. We passed a historic milestone when we expanded our great program to welcome the entire family into Scouting. Our Scouts BSA program was just launched as I write these words. Our nation’s young women are now in our ranks and we know we will get great things from them. The common theme in all of this is…you. We cannot deliver our program unless you are a part of it. How? By signing your child up for a Troop or Pack. By telling all you meet about the adventure, the experiences and the learning that is Scouting. Through your annual contributions to support Scouting in the Leatherstocking region and finally through your generous donation of your time and skills. And so my friends I conclude with another simple word…You. There is no Scouting without Yo“u”. In 2019, the best is yet to come! Sincerely, John Devlin, Eagle ‘82 Council President Leatherstocking Council, BSA Thanks to our volunteers and financial donors, the Boy Scouts of A SCOUT IS America Leatherstocking Council TRUSTWORTHY proudly serves approximately 2,900 Scouts across Delaware, Hamilton, LOYAL Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, HELPFUL Otsego and Schoharie counties in Friendly Central New York. COURTEOUS We are well positioned and prepared to continue KIND to shape the characters of our community’s youth through stellar programs. These time tested OBEDIENT programs have proven to teach positive life lessons and skills to outstanding boys and girls who will CHEERFUL grow to become tomorrow’s leaders. THRIFTY Each and every day, with your support, our Scouts are accomplishing great deeds. BRAVE CLEAN As we look to the future, while honoring our past, know that the Leatherstocking Council will continue REVERENT to provide the best possible programs and service to our units, youth and volunteers! OUR COUNCIL The Leatherstocking Council is divided into four Scouting Districts: Powderhorn in the East, Adirondack Foothills to the Northeast, Deerslayer in the South central part of our council and Foothills to the South. District Executives are a mobile resource dedicated to ensuring the growth and success of Scouting Units within their district’s territory. Each District Executive works through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support membership, finance, programs and unit service. We also staff, maintain and operate Camp Kingsley in Ava, NY, near Rome for our Cub Scouts and the Henderson Scouting Reservation in Maryland, NY, near Cooperstown for Scouts, BSA. BY THE NUMBERS.... 1,487 Scouts Earned rank advancements (Cubs and Scout BSA) Most10 earned merit badges. 2,466 133 total merit badges earned by boy scouts in the Cub Scouts earned the leatherstocking council Camping Emergency Preparedness Arrow of Light. during 2018 Citizenship in the Nation First Aid New Eagle 66 Scouts Citizenship in the World Environmental Science Fishing Personal Management 11,645 Community service hours donated by EAGLE Scouts from across the entire Leatherstocking Council Family Life Communications CAMPERSHIPS Thanks to the tremendous support of local businesses, 159 registered Scouts received $25,814.50 worth of camperships! 2018 - 2019 Special Events April 24, 2019 – Eagle Scout Alumni Association Reunion, Ocean Blue Restaurant, Utica, NY June 5, 2019 - BSA Golf Classic, Crestwood Golf Club, Marcy, NY Be a part of the tradition! This 18-hole event is a fun-filled day of golf, friendship and networking. All proceeds from the event support Scouting in the Leatherstocking Council! Donor Appreciation Dinner with the Scouts! July 2, 2019, 6:00PM, Henderson Scout Reservation Training Lodge, RSVP by June 18th to (315)735-4437, ext. 223. Email [email protected] if you would like to be added to our invitation lists July 21, 2019 – The 15th annual Sporting Clays Tournament. This Council fundraiser is one of the most popular. Combine a 100-clay pigeon shoot with a gourmet lunch in a world-class shooting facility and you are guaranteed to have a great day. Food, prizes and firearms give you all the ingredients for a fantastic event. October 16, 2019 – The Leatherstocking Council Leadership Dinner, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Utica, NY Only Scouting offers today’s youth a program that teaches leadership. What Scouts learn in the program today will benefit them and their future employers for the rest of their lives. Join us as we celebrate local education and business leaders, and hear from a keynote speaker that will inspire Scouts, leaders and volunteers alike. 2018 eagle scouts Aaron Slocum Elijah Brink, Troop 50 - Chadwicks Lucas Bulay, Troop 2 - Middleburgh Troop 18 - New Woodstock Eric Strasser, Troop 56 - Cobleskill Martin Collins, Troop 34 - Vernon Ctr Adam Burnor, Troop 40 - Rome Erik Larson, Troop 108 - Waterville Matthew Galasso Alex Nonemaker Gage Kilborne Troop 56 - Cobleskill Troop 79 - Whitesboro Troop 14 - New Hartford Michael Argiros, Troop 74 - Starlight Alexander Artis, Troop 88 - Sidney Grant Klinkner, Troop 14 - Utica Michael Odell Alexander Bauer, Troop 79 - Marcy Griffin Sholtes, Troop 4 - Schoharie Troop 18 - Schenevus Andrew Baker, Troop 23 - Oneonta Hunter Wittner, Troop 1 - Frankfort Michael Pope Andrew Morell, Troop 23 - Oneonta Jack Lang, Troop 31 - Oneonta Troop 44 - Mount Upton Benjamin Christensen Jacob Lingley Michael Skowfoe Troop 44 - Rome Troop 14 - New Hartford Troop 58 - Summit Benjamin Healy Jacob Mack, troop 23 - Wampsville Nicholas Kilmer, Troop 45 - Walton Troop 2 - Middleburgh Jacob Metzger Nicholas Sharratt Brian Schermerhorn II Troop 58 - Middleburgh Troop 1254 - Cooperstown Troop 33 - Chittenango Jacob Walter Phillip Lagoy -- deceased Carson Guzy Troop 44 - Burlington Flats Troop 7 - Vernon Center Troop 1254 - Cooperstown James Bulay, Troop 2 - Middleburgh Reagan Kohler, Troop 2 - Oneida Christopher Mateunas John McGee, Troop 18 - Cazenovia Robert Bauer, Troop 79 - Marcy Troop 1254 - Hartwick Joseph Dewey, Troop 88 - Sidney Robert Kohler, Troop 2 - Oneida Colin Fadale, Troop 120 - Hamilton Joseph Mosack Roger Risley, troop 59 - Utica Colin Kraeger, Troop 39 - Oriskany Troop 33 - Chittenango Ryan Callan, Troop 74 - Hancock Collin Kelly, Troop 44 - Rome Joseph Yambor, Troop 45 - Franklin Ryan Janis, Troop 1 - Frankfort Connor Yingling, Troop 59 - Utica Justin Pianella, Troop 56 -Rome Ryan Soron, Troop 39 - Poland Daniel Johnson, Troop 9 - Edmeston Kevin Brown, Troop 7 - Munnsville Shawn Combellack Daniel Misch, Troop 5 - Earlville Kevin Guest, Troop 2 - Middleburgh Troop 21 WW - Clayville Darryl Neff Kyle Funk, Troop 39 - Hobart Shawn Pattison Troop 21 - West Winfield Leon Zong, Troop 4 - Utica Troop 14 - Downsville David Duh, Troop 21 - West Winfield Lester Ropeter Tucker Garrett, Troop 55 - Remsen Dylan Thompson Troop 31 - Little Falls Wyatt Park, Troop 56 - Stittville Troop 168 - Richmondville Liam Rockwell, Troop 50 - Jeferson 2018 financial information how we are funded $584,070 40% Income from the Endowment $452,654 31% Camping & Activities $160,169 11% Popcorn $128,000 8% Friends of Scouting $87,610 6% Special Events $58,407 4% Other Contributions how we invest in youth $1,255,751 85% Programs for Scouts $221,603 15% Support Services receive text notifications from the Leatherstocking Council (LSC). Only receive the messages you want: • If you only want to hear news about LSC Cub Scouting then text LSCCUBS to 41411 • If you only want to hear news about LSC Boy Scouts then text LSCSCOUTS to 41411 • If you only want to hear news that applies to the entire Council (popcorn sales, University of Scouting, Scouting for Food etc…) then text LSCBSA to 41411 Notifications are one way and we will only send Do you want to keep up to date on important Council them when there is important information to share. dates and events, but don’t have time to read the Standard messaging rates apply and you can cancel weekly e-newsletter Smoke Signals? Now you can any time by replying to any message with the word STOP. Friends of scouting supporters The Scouting program in the Leatherstocking Council depends on our volunteers and our generous supporters. We are grateful to everyone donating to our 2018 Friends of Scouting Campaign.