2023 Annual Report - Cradle of Liberty Council

2023

ANNUAL REPORT

9,364

YOUTH SERVED IN PHILADELPHIA, MONTGOMERY AND DELAWARE COUNTIES

Roger S. Firestone Scouting Resource Center 1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-688-6900 | Fax: 610-788-3338 COLBSA.org • BeAScout.org

A MESSAGE FROM THE KEY THREE

2023 COUNCIL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OFFICERS Mark Chilutti . . . . Council President Julia Goplerud . . . Council Vice President Nilesh Shah. . . . . Council Commissioner Steven Bohner. . . Treasurer Daniel Templar . . Scout Executive & CEO

What a great day to be a Scout! The Cradle of Liberty Council celebrated many successes in 2023, none of which would have been possible without the support of our volunteers, donors, families and Scouts. It is because of our community’s love and unwavering dedication to Scouting that the Cradle of Liberty Council continues to serve nearly 10,000 youth within Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware counties as they learn and grow into their best selves.

Thanks to YOU, the Cradle of Liberty Council had much to celebrate in 2023:

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Geoffrey Armstrong Charles Bolger Albert Boris Patrick Brala Robert Brooks Alicia Burbage Shaun Carroll Mark Chilutti Stuart Christ Chase Classen John Cluver Joseph Fanelli John Fitzpatrick Maria Frizelle Roberts Nicole Fulton

Sandra Girifalco Julia Goplerud Patricia Green Mark Hassenplug James Hegarty Arland Hotchkiss Marcus Kellam Joseph Kobulsky Charles Kropac Thomas Leidy Paul Lima James McHale Brett Montich David Mulvey Ryan Orr

DISTRICT CHAIRS Stuart Christ . . . . . . . . . Baden Powell Shaun Carroll . . . . . . . . . Conestoga John Cluver . . . . . . . . . . Constellation Ryan Orr . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Nash Brian Wynne . . . . . . . . . . Lafayette James Hagerty . . . . . . . Minquas Nicole Fulton . . . . . . . . . Northern Robert Brooks . . . . . . . . Roosevelt Alicia Burbage . . . . . . . . Triune John Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . Washington

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES Liam Lynch . . . . . . . . . . Order of the Arrow Lodge Chief

James Papada Stephen Perrone Angelo Perryman Beverly Plosa-Bower Nilesh Shah David Sirken Jennifer Sparks Sean Stacy Scott Storrer James Walls Torpey White George Witmayer Brian Wynne

SCOUT OATH:

ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW; TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES; TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT.

·The Council experienced another consecutive year of membership growth with 3.7% more families participating in Scouting programs, with an astounding retention rate of 81%. In 2023, the Council’s female Scout participants increased 25% and its ethnic diversity increased by 21% making our membership as diverse as it has ever been.

In 2023, thousands of Scouts representing every state attended the 2023 BSA National Jamboree. The Cradle of Liberty Council contingent was amongst the largest and it was the most diverse contingent of Scouts from any Council. Notably, the first female participant to ever step off the bus to attend a National Scouting Jamboree at the Bechtel Summit Reserve was from the Cradle of Liberty Council. ·The Cradle of Liberty Council Scouts organized and completed projects that contributed to more than 62,000 hours of service to benefit our local communities. ·The Cradle of Liberty Council kept the “outing” in Scouting successfully serving more than 4,062 youth through quality outdoor programs, more than a 20% increase over 2022. That number is poised to increase again in 2024 as there are currently 400 more Scouts signed up for camp this year than at this time last year.

As members, volunteers, alumni, contributors and supporters, we can all take pride in the success of our Scouting program and the unparalleled experiences we are providing to youth in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties. We are thankful you have chosen the Cradle of Liberty Council to dedicate your time, your talent, and your treasure.

The Cradle of Liberty Council is focused on our purpose of changing lives and communities for the better. Our programs have never been more diverse, inclusive, or needed, and keeping our Scouts safe is a top priority. We are always looking for innovative ways to introduce Scouting to all youth, no matter their interests or background. There is no greater gift than watching our Scouts grow into strong, educated and ambitious young men and women who are making a positive difference in the communities where they live, work and play.

We are truly pleased by the equal opportunity that Scouting offers boys and girls, brothers and sisters, ultimately making our character-building program a viable and accessible option for all young people. As we continue into 2024 and beyond, we are excited to meet the changing needs of the youth in our community, and we thank you for your continued support!

Mark Chilutti Council Board Chair & President

Nilesh Shah Council Commissioner

Daniel A. Templar Scout Executive & CEO

OUTCOMES

2023 PROGRAMS

CONTRIBUTING CITIZENSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

Scouting provides young people critical training and opportunities to become contributing members of the community and inspires them to fulfill their civic responsibilities such as political awareness, community service, and environmental stewardship. Scouts report more than 65,000 hours of community service across Greater Philadelphia annually. As a steward of nearly 7,500 acres of wilderness in Eastern Pennsylvania, the Council engages Scouts and volunteers in conservation projects in partnership with State and Federal Agencies and the Natural Lands Trust. Since 2012, the Council has completed more than $250,000 in projects to preserve the habitat of endangered species, improve the health of its forests, and combat invasive species.

MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLNESS:

To Scouting, "physically fit" means to prepare one's body for a lifetime of great adventures by eating nutritious foods, making positive lifestyle choices, and being regularly active. Scouting curriculum teaches young people how to plan and prepare healthy meals and introduces a variety of low-to-no-cost lifestyle sports to participants such as hiking, canoeing, and cycling to help them find a passion that will keep them fit throughout their lives. In a recent survey, 77% of participants reported that Scouting increased their level of physical activity.

AFTER-SCHOOL SCOUTING After-School Scouting brings Scouting programs to every neighborhood despite barriers such as lack of present adults, unsafe communities for evening programming, and low-income families.

The Scouting program is delivered by hired mentors and teachers called “Program Specialists” in after-school settings at targeted schools or community organizations. Our goal is for each Scout to achieve at least one Scout rank advancement per year, attend camp, and develop a variety of skills that will last a lifetime.

EXPLORING

STEM

Exploring provides professional mentors and onsite career experiences to more than 225 young men and women ages 14-21. Reputable companies throughout the Philadelphia Area host Exploring groups (Posts) that meet weekly during the school year to teach young people about a particular vocation. Posts include PECO, the Philadelphia Fire Department, the Philadelphia Police Department, Boeing, and MORE!

Scouts participating in our STEM programs are engaged in hands-on learning and receive mentorship on STEM-related topics, careers, and fields that are so crucial to the success of our future workforce. Exposure to these critical topics outside the classroom engage youth in key learning areas, with the goal of fostering higher interest and comprehension in related academic subjects.

LEADERSHIP:

Scouting aims to prepare today’s young people to be the next generation of ethical community leaders. Program curriculum introduces youth to ageappropriate leadership experiences as they advance through the program and a variety of situations that require them to take risks and solve problems.

Tenured participants have the opportunity to lead a group of their peers and hold positions of responsibility at their local group as well as attend a weeklong National Youth Leadership Training Course (NYLT) that provides best practices and techniques to be an effective leader. NYLT is taught by older Scouts who have already completed the course and want to put their knowledge into practice. 73% of Scouts BSA members report having a leadership opportunity in the last 12 months.

CHARACTER:

MUSSER SCOUT RESERVATION Musser Scout Reservation is located along the Unami Creek on over 1,400 acres of Marlborough Township, Pennsylvania. It is part of the largest contiguous forest in Southeastern Pennsylvania. It includes Camp Hart, Camp Delmont, and Camp Garrison.

Facilities at the Musser Scout Reservation serve as the home base for Cub Scout summer camp, outdoor learning, leadership development, and good old-fashioned fun!

RESICA FALLS Situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, Resica Falls Scout Reservation is a 4,200-acre Scouting paradise. Set in an endless track of mountain trails, clear streams, and waterfalls, Resica has an amazing program of activities for Scouts to enjoy during their summer camp experience and beyond. This paradise is home to hundreds of different trees, plants, and animals, and to over 3,000 Scout campers each summer.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE LAB The Outdoor Adventure Lab was launched in 2022 based at Musser Scout Reservation to offer outdoor education and recreation year-round for Scouts and non-Scouts of all ages.

The Outdoor Adventure Lab offers group outings for all ages, family friendly weekend events, 6 week summer day camp and school trips.

In 2012, the John Templeton Foundation granted Cradle of Liberty Council $5M to partner with Tufts University to study Scouting's impact on youth development. For three years, Tufts University surveyed 1,800 Scouts from diverse backgrounds and a comparison sample of 400 boys not in Scouting.

By their third year in the program, Scouts reported significant increases in intentional self-regulation, hopeful future expectations, and character traits such as trustworthiness, kindness, and obedience. There were no significant increases among non-Scouts and in some cases non-Scouts reported a decrease in these areas. Scouts also reported higher levels of prosocial values (helping others, doing the right thing) than non-Scouts.

STEM:

STEM is a key area of Scouting’s program curriculum. While Scouting is wellknown for its environmental science focus, it also incorporates opportunities for Scouts to learn about chemistry, electronics, computer programming, and other STEM fields. In a recent survey, 87% of Scouts BSA members reported that Scouting increased their knowledge in STEM-related fields.

143

ADVANCEMENT

PACKS

247

174

TROOPS

11

VENTURING CREWS/ SEA SCOUT SHIPS

ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

12

EXPLORER POSTS

339

MERIT BADGES

10,675

TOTAL PROGRAM SITES

MERIT BADGES WERE EARNED INTRODUCING A NEW HOBBY OR VOCATION TO SCOUTS

CAMPING

1,708 TOTAL SCOUTS IN SUBSIDIZED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

377

CUB SCOUTS AT CUB COMMUNITY DAY CAMPS

420

OVER

64,973

HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE WAS PERFORMED BY SCOUTS

$120,000

WAS AWARDED IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP

SCOUTS AT STEM ADVENTURES DAY CAMP

405

SCOUTS AT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE LAB

786

SCOUTS AT FALL FEST

2,419

SCOUTS LEARNED RESILIENCE, LIFESKILLS AND MADE NEW FRIENDS AT RESICA FALLS SUMMER CAMP

SCOUT L AW: A SCOUT IS TRUST WORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIF T Y, BRAVE, CLEAN, AND REVERENT.

CAMPING

CAMPING

Camp Experience

When young people attend one of our camps they get to learn new skills, make friends, and gain lifelong memories. At Resica Falls we also had nine Scouts go through the SEEK Program. There they spent three weeks taking on challenges with a focus on learning how to teach new skills and become leaders, not only at camp, but in their personal lives as well. Our camps are not only a fun summer activity they’re, a life changing experience.

While our camp staff make the magic happen during the summer, our dedicated volunteers are the backbone that make camp run all year long. Without the support of dozens of adult leaders and staff alumni alike, Resica Falls would be a very different camp. From the bottom of our heart to all our volunteers out there - thank you!

7,230

Merit Badges Completed

$42,486

About Camperships A “campership” is a grant given to a youth member to help with the expenses of attending a summer camp.

The Cradle of Liberty Council Camperships exist to help provide life-changing camping experiences for Scouts who, because of financial challenges, may not otherwise be able to attend a summer camp opportunity. Summer outdoor adventure changes lives through recreation, friendship and experiences; summer camp cultivates skills and values needed for success in the future.

Scouts who face financial challenges have attended camps in the past due to the support of the campership program. The funds available in the campership program are limited. Aid can only be awarded if funds are available.

Financial Assistance Provided

2,336

Practicing archery skills on our newly updated ranges

Getting a firsthand look at the local wildlife Learning abou

t telescopes du ring our week of space exploration

Youth Attended Camp

As these young people work on their projects they also gain STEM knowledge .

Learning about moon phases

Fishing is one of the top 4 preferred outdoor activities for Scouts

SCOUT LAW: A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIFTY, BRAVE, CLEAN, AND REVERENT.

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

INCOME

$5,223,121

2023 FINANCIALS

BIG WINS! • MEMBERSHIP INCREASED 3.7% • FEMALE YOUTH INCREASED 25% • ETHNIC DIVERSITY INCREASED 21% • RETENTION INCREASED FROM 78.9% TO 80.7% One of our very own, Skye, an Eagle Scout from Troop 3244, took part in a historic event.

Skye was a part of the Cradle of Liberty contingent that attended the National Jamboree at the Summit in West Virginia. Not only was this the first ever female troop to attend the Jamboree, but Skye was the first female to step off the bus!

EXPENSES $ 5,837,152

• MARKET SHARE INCREASED FROM 2.07% TO 2.15%

*UNAUDITED

SPECIAL EVENTS

CORPORATE CAMPFIRE “GOOD SCOUT” AWARD RECIPIENTS Gregory Deavens | Independence Blue Cross Chellie Cameron | Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadephia Thomas Caramanico | McCormick Taylor CENTURY CLUB “GOOD SCOUT” AWARD Phil Clemens | Clemens Food Group

Nearly 65 Scouts and Leaders throughout the Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA gathered to march in the 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade collecting food for Philabundance! They even had the opportunity to appear on Good Morning America's weather segment with Sam Champion!

ROBERT MORRIS “GOOD SCOUT” AWARD Larry Livornese | Main Line Health EDWARD TOWN TAWS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Archie Filshill | Aero Aggregates

Gregory Deavens accepting the "Good Scout" Award

DONORS

DONORS $100,000 OR MORE

$5,000 - $9,999

COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY TREASURER’S AERO AGGREGATES OF NORTH AMERICA LLC ANNA J BARNES TRUST OFFICE GEOFFREY ARMSTRONG MARGUERITE LENFEST ROBERT ASHER ASHLYN WOULD GO FOUNDATION ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO. $25,000 - $55,000 BADEN POWELL TRIVIA NIGHT AMERIHEALTH CARITAS COMCAST SPECTACOR ASPLUNDH FOUNDATION GREGORY DEAVENS ALBERT BORIS III DICK & SALLY BRICKMAN FUND HILDA & PRESTON DAVIS FOUNDATION DREXEL UNIVERSITY INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS ELLIOTT-LEWIS CORP. MABEL KUHN CORNELL FUND ETHEL SERGEANT CLARK SMITH MEMORIAL PECO AN EXELON COMPANY FUND EXELON FOUNDATION GRAND VIEW HEALTH $10,000 - $24,999 HOLLY HAMMOND J. MARK BAIADA JOSEPH KOBULSKY STEVEN BOHNER KPMG BRIAN COMMUNICATIONS/REALTIME KREISCHER MILLER MEDIA LEO NIESSEN, JR. CHARITABLE TRUST KENNETH CLEMENS LAWRENCE LIVORNESE JAMES CRONK LONG NYQUIST AND ASSOCIATES EY A. BRUCE MAINWARING FIDELITY CHARITABLE ANONYMOUS DAVID MULVEY DONOR PENNONI ASSOCIATES INC. JUSTAMERE FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE THOMAS AND JUDY LEIDY PHILLIES BASEBALL CLUB PATRICIA LUX PWC JAMES PAPADA BOB RAU PAUL E. KELLY FOUNDATION SATELL FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST PECO AN EXELON COMPANY STRADLEY, RONON, STEVENS & YOUNG PHILADELPHIA CONTRIBUTORSHIP TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PNC CORPORATE FINANCE THE ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION SELLERS DORSEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC THE NEUBAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION STRATTON FOUNDATION BRIAN TIERNEY TEMPLE UNIVERSITY TROOP 0272 BT ROSE VALLEY UNITED WAY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY W.B. HOMES, INC. WPVI-TV 6ABC WSFS BANK WSFS BANK CENTER

$2,500 - $4,999

ARKANS BALLAST FINANCIAL, LLC BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH ANDREW BARNETT JOHN BICKEL BOEING DOLLARS FOR DOERS PATRICK BRALA BROWN’S SUPERSTORES BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC CADDICK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. MARK CHILUTTI CHRISTIAN R. AND MARY F. LINDBACK FOUNDATION CLEMENS FAMILY CORPORATION COMCAST CORP WILLIAM CRIELLY ANGELA AND COLIN DOUGHERTY JOHN DUGAN JOHN DUGGAN JOSEPH FANELLI JOSEPH FRAIOLI GALLAGHER PAUL AND FRAN GARVEY GEORGIA HENCKEN PERKINS FUND BRIAN GILBERT JAY GLICKMAN MATTHEW GUTTERMAN WILLIAM HALE HARTH BUILDERS HEALTH PARTNERS PLANS MARYELLEN HILL EMILY JACKSON JAMES J. ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. MARK KENNEY CHARLES KROPAC LANSDALE WAREHOUSE CO.,INC. MAIN LINE HEALTH MICHAEL MCCARTHY C BRETT MONTICH NIECE LUMBER BUILDING SUPPLIES NORTH PENN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

GREG OSBORN STEPHEN PERRONE PHYSICIAN AND TACTICAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC PRECISION FINISHING, INC. NILESH AND JEAN SHAH EDWARD SHAWL DAVID SMELTZER SCOTT STORRER ALLISON SULLIVAN DANIEL TEMPLAR BRUCE TERRY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA THE H&K GROUP TRUIST VIZIENT, INC. MICHAEL WEAVER SARAH AND ADAM WEINSTEIN

SCOUT LAW: A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIFTY, BRAVE, CLEAN, AND REVERENT.

SCOUT OATH:

ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW; TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES; TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT.

GIVING SOCIETIES

DONORS $1,000 - $2,499

ADVANCED NETWORK PRODUCTS, INC. ROBERT AMES EDMUND ANDREW SUSAN ASPLUNDH ROBERT BACHMAN JEFFREY BAER BANK OF AMERICA DOLLARS FOR DOERS JESSICA BARNETT BERGEY’S INC. NEIL BERKOWITZ JOSEPH BERNERT CHARLES BOLGER KEVIN BROWN LEONARD BROWNSTEIN DAVID BRYAN ROBERT BUCKLEY STEVE BURINSKY JAMES BURKHART CHELLIE CAMERON ABRAHAM CHESTER CHUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ARLAYNE CLEMENS CRAIG CLESS CME BENEFITS CONSULTING ZACHARY CROSS ARTHUR DANTCHIK HANH-NHON DOAN DOLFINGER-MCMAHON FOUNDATION DREAM MAKERZ FOUNDATION JEFFREY DUBERVILLE THOMAS DUNKEL JULES EIBNER JAMES FABER DAVID FAZIO THOMAS FINLEY BARRETT FISHER JULIUS FUCHS DAVID GARTNER ROBERT GASSEL SUSAN GETTS DAVID GREED DR. GEORGE GREEN † PATRICIA GREEN LON GREENBERG LISA HALTEMAN ELAINE HAMILTON C. SCOTT HARTZ MARK HASSENPLUG SCOTT HERBINE ARLAND HOTCHKISS W KENNETH HOUSEAL RICHARD ILL INNOVATIVE PARTNERS INTECH CONSTRUCTION, INC. ROBERT IVEY J.P. MASCARO & SONS MARY ANN JENKINS JOHNSON & JOHNSON FOUNDATION

JPC GROUP INC. DEVON K ELLER MARK KENNEY HANS KLOTZBACH SARA LALLY JOHN LEHMAN SUZANNE & CURTIS LEHMAN JOSEPH LEISS LU LU SHRINE SCOUTING ASSOCIATION JOHN LYNCH JOHN MCCAWLEY JAMES MCGAFFIN JOHN MCGEE SHERRI MCGONIGLE JAMES MCHALE KAREN MELIKIAN MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS, LLP PAUL MORSE GLENN MOYER NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER NATIONAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LAWRENCE NEIBAUER RYAN ORR JEFF OST DAVID PARILLO PENNROSE PROPERTIES, LLC TIMOTHY PETERSEN PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PHILADELPHIA ZOO BEVERLY PLOSA-BOWSER PLUMBERS UNION LOCAL 690 DANIEL AND MARGOT POLETT POST & SCHELL, P.C. BRUCE PRESS BEVERLY RICHARDS TODD SCHEUREN KENNETH SEILER ROBERT SHILLINGFORD DAVID SIRKEN GRERR SLOCUM ALLAN SLUIZER STICHTER LODGE NO 254 F & AM WEIQI TANG THE GRAHAM COMPANY EDWARD TRAUFFER ROBERT TREJO TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TWINING CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. UNIVEST FOUNDATION TED VARNEY LAWRENCE WEATHERS WHARTON HILL INVESTMENT ADVISORS HERBERT WHITE TORPEY WHITE WHITEWATER CHALLENGERS JAMES WIGGANS STACEY WILSON GEORGE WITMAYER FRANK YEUNG

2023

Cradle of Liberty, BSA

Giving Society Members Giving Society Members are recognized for their thoughtful contributions to general operating funds. Excludes restricted gifts, special projects, grants.

Baden Powell Society

Albert Boris - Tom & Judy Leidy - Marguerite Lenfest

Ernest Thompson Seton Society

J. Mark Baiada - Steven Bohner - James Papada

Geoffrey Armstrong Robert Asher

Patrick Brala Mark Chilutti William Crielly John Duggan Joseph Fanelli

Robert Ames Edmund Andrew Susan Asplundh Robert Bachman Jeffrey Baer Andrew Barnett Jessica Barnett Neil Berkowitz John Bickel David Bryan Kevin Brown Leonard Brownstein Steve Burinsky James Burkhart Chellie Cameron Craig Cless Zachary Cross Arthur Dantchik Hanh-Nhon Doan Jeffrey Duberville

W.D. Boyce Society Gregory Deavens Holly Hammond

Joseph Kobulsky David & Patty Mulvey

Brian Tierney Mark Wylie

Dan Beard Society

Joseph Fraioli Brian Gilbert Matthew Gutterman William Hale Emily Jackson

Scott Storrer Charles Kropac Allison Sullivan Greg Osborn Daniel Templar Stephen & Anne Perrone Sarah & Adam Weinstein Nilesh Shah Edward Shawl

Golden Eagle Society

Thomas Dunkel Jules Eibner David Fazio Thomas Finley Barrett Fisher Julius Fuchs David Gartner Robert Gassel Susan Getts David Greed Patricia Green Trudy Green Lon Greenberg Lisa Halteman Elaine Hamilton C. Scott Hartz Mark Hassenplug Scott Herbine Arland Hotchkiss W Kenneth Houseal

Richard Ill Robert Ivey Mary Ann Jenkins Devon Keller Mark Kenney Hans Klotzbach Sara Lally Suzanne & Curtis Lehman John Lehman Joseph Leiss John McCawley James McGaffin John McGee James McHale C. Brett Montich Paul Morse Glenn Moyer Lawrence Neibauer Jeff Ost David Parillo

SCOUT LAW: A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIFTY, BRAVE, CLEAN, AND REVERENT.

Timothy Petersen Beverly Plosa-Bowser Daniel & Margot Polett Bruce Press Beverly Richards Kenneth Seiler Robert Shillingford David Sirken Gregg Slocum Allan Sluizer Weiqi Tang Edward Trauffer Robert Trejo Ted Varney Lawrence Weathers Torpey White Herbert White Stacey Wilson George Witmayer Frank Yeung

SCOUTING PROGRAMS CUB SCOUTING is an adventure for the whole family. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. Through Cub Scouting, boys and girls participate in activities and advancement opportunities that promote education, develop character and build self-esteem.

SCOUTS BSA, formerly Boy Scouting, is the traditional Scouting experience for young men and women in the fifth grade through high school. The program name changed in February 2019, when it welcomed girls for the first time in history. However, the focus remains the same. Service, community engagement and leadership development are core as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.

VENTURING is a program for young men and women in high school and college designed to help them grow as adults through educational and recreational experiences focused on high adventures and leadership.

EXPLORING is a worksite-based career education program for young men and women ages 14 to 20. With the support of local businesses and the community, Explorers develop social, leadership and professional development skills.

SEA SCOUTING is a co-ed program

for young people ages 14 to 20.

For more than 100 years, Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating, outdoor, and social skills, service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage.

Roger S. Firestone Scouting Resource Center 1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-688-6900 | Fax: 610-788-3338 COLBSA.org • BeAScout.org

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