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
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
DISTRICT CHAIRS
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
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.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KEY THREE
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:
·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 Nilesh Shah Daniel A. Templar
Council Board Chair & President Council Commissioner Scout Executive & CEO
2023 PROGRAMS OUTCOMES
AFTER-SCHOOL SCOUTING EXPLORING STEM
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.
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!
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.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE LAB
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
339
247 ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
1,708 TOTAL SCOUTS IN SUBSIDIZED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
64,973
$120,000
10,675 MERIT BADGES WERE EARNED INTRODUCING A NEW HOBBY OR VOCATION TO SCOUTS MERIT BADGES
CAMPING
2,419 SCOUTS LEARNED RESILIENCE, LIFESKILLS AND MADE NEW FRIENDS AT RESICA FALLS SUMMER CAMP
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.
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.
7,230
Merit Badges Completed
$42,486
Financial Assistance Provided
2,336
Youth Attended Camp
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!
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!
BIG WINS!
• MEMBERSHIP INCREASED 3.7%
• FEMALE YOUTH INCREASED 25%
• ETHNIC DIVERSITY INCREASED 21%
• RETENTION INCREASED FROM 78.9% TO 80.7%
• MARKET SHARE INCREASED FROM 2.07% TO 2.15%
INCOME $5,223,121
*UNAUDITED
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!
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
ROBERT MORRIS “GOOD SCOUT” AWARD
Larry Livornese | Main Line Health
EDWARD TOWN TAWS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Archie Filshill | Aero Aggregates
$ 5,837,152
accepting the
Gregory Deavens
"Good Scout" Award
DONORS
$100,000 OR MORE
COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY TREASURER’S OFFICE
MARGUERITE LENFEST
$25,000 - $55,000
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS
ASPLUNDH FOUNDATION
ALBERT BORIS III
HILDA & PRESTON DAVIS FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS
MABEL KUHN CORNELL FUND
PECO AN EXELON COMPANY
$10,000 - $24,999
J. MARK BAIADA
STEVEN BOHNER
BRIAN COMMUNICATIONS/REALTIME
MEDIA
KENNETH CLEMENS
JAMES CRONK
EY
FIDELITY CHARITABLE ANONYMOUS DONOR
JUSTAMERE FOUNDATION
THOMAS AND JUDY LEIDY
PATRICIA LUX
JAMES PAPADA
PAUL E. KELLY FOUNDATION
PECO AN EXELON COMPANY
PHILADELPHIA CONTRIBUTORSHIP
PNC CORPORATE FINANCE
SELLERS DORSEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC
STRATTON FOUNDATION
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
UNITED WAY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
WPVI-TV 6ABC
$5,000 - $9,999
AERO AGGREGATES OF NORTH AMERICA LLC
ANNA J BARNES TRUST
GEOFFREY ARMSTRONG
ROBERT ASHER
ASHLYN WOULD GO FOUNDATION
ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO.
BADEN POWELL TRIVIA NIGHT
COMCAST SPECTACOR
GREGORY DEAVENS
DICK & SALLY BRICKMAN FUND
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
ELLIOTT-LEWIS CORP.
ETHEL SERGEANT CLARK SMITH MEMORIAL FUND
EXELON FOUNDATION
GRAND VIEW HEALTH
HOLLY HAMMOND
JOSEPH KOBULSKY
KPMG
KREISCHER MILLER
LEO NIESSEN, JR. CHARITABLE TRUST
LAWRENCE LIVORNESE
LONG NYQUIST AND ASSOCIATES
A. BRUCE MAINWARING
DAVID MULVEY
PENNONI ASSOCIATES INC.
PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE
PHILLIES BASEBALL CLUB
PWC
BOB RAU
SATELL FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST
STRADLEY, RONON, STEVENS & YOUNG
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
THE ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION
THE NEUBAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
BRIAN TIERNEY
TROOP 0272 BT ROSE VALLEY
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES
W.B. HOMES, INC.
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 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.
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
Cradle of Liberty, BSA Giving Society Members 2023
Giving Society Members are recognized for their thoughtful contributions to general operating funds. Excludes restricted gifts, special projects, grants.
Society Albert Boris - Tom & Judy Leidy - Marguerite Lenfest
Society
J. Mark Baiada - Steven Bohner - James Papada
Geoffrey Armstrong
Robert Asher
Patrick Brala
Mark Chilutti
William Crielly
John Duggan
Joseph Fanelli
Gregory Deavens
Holly Hammond
Joseph Fraioli
Brian Gilbert
Matthew Gutterman
William Hale
Emily Jackson
Joseph Kobulsky
David & Patty Mulvey
Charles Kropac
Greg Osborn
Stephen & Anne Perrone
Nilesh Shah
Edward Shawl
Brian Tierney
Mark Wylie
Scott Storrer
Allison Sullivan
Daniel Templar
Sarah & Adam Weinstein
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
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