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                  <text>CHICKASAW COUNCIL
MINUTES OF ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 7:30 P.M.
LINDENWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

BOY SCOUTS·OF AMERICA

ATTENDANCE:

w.

Gordon Morris
George Phillips
J, Parker Hall
Russell Perry
John B. French
Herman Bensdorf
R. F. Scruggs
Harley E. Erb
Henry M. Clayton
Paul Borda
John Ragland
F. T. Thayer, Jr,
E, c. Griesom
Jim Carmichael
J. J. Madison
Alvan F. Tate, Jr.
D. T. Strawn
W. M. Vaughan
A. A. Floyd
L. W. Gunn
Newton P. Allen
Kenneth Moore
Henry B. Turner
B. F. Acred
Jimmy Conner
Charles Shelly
A, D. Stafford
George Simpson
S. Shepherd Tate
J, Gerald Forester
Vanden Willey
Frank Sprott, Jr.
Joe Helms
Richard Byles
Phil Emerick
Neil M. Lawrence
W. p, Kenworthy
Jones B. Huskey
Clyde R. Wentz
Ralph Young
F. T. "Tom" Thayer, III Peter Peters
W. K. West, Jr.
Frank Maley
Marvin L. Jacobs
Bill Springer
Rives Manker
Connie M, Hay
Ed Dalstrom
Ellis Guntharp
E, L. Williamson
Rodney Oakes
C, S. Hosse, Jr.
Paul Bell
Joe Smyder
Willinm Lincoln
J. Roebuck
W. R. Lampley, Jr.
Vernie Brooks
Roy Cheatham
Edward Boughton
Wayne Welborn
Vern Greenhalgh
Lee D. Jones, Jr.

William Thompson, Jr.
James Mills
Neumon Taylot'
Harry Ludeke
Vance Thompson, Jr.
L. E. Adams
G. L, Waters
E, R. McNees
R. c. Preston
Charlie Galbreath
J. v. Cox
W. E. Prather
J. M. McKnight
T. V. Murphy
A, w. Allred
Ben Sales
G. W, Shill
Paul Welsh, Jr.
Russell Hepburn
Henry Wilcox
Robert L, Irwin, Jr.
C, A. Paulson
William M, Dixon
N. G. Paddison
Ben Orgel
Lee Jerkins
Kenneth G. Burk
Henry Littleton
Nick Pinter
J. E. Sparak
Charles Graham
T. J, McGuire, III

OPENING
The annual business meeting was opened with a brief ceremony by Scout Danny Miller,
Member of Troop 40 - St. Lukes Methodist Church, After the ceremony the invocation
was given by Robert L. Irwin, Jr,
Mr. Irwin had council members stand in a moment of silent prayer in respect to
council members A. E. Hohenberg and Rick Mays who had died during the past year,
After the invocation council members were welcomed to the meeting by President
George Phillips.

�- 2 -

ROLL CALL OF INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
President Phillips called on the following representatives of the various districts of the council who in turn recognized the institutional representatives
who were present. Each district chairman called the roll of the institutional
representatives in his district who were present and had them stand for recognition:
Southeast
Northeast
Northwest
Southwest
Eastern
Crittenden
Mississippi

Rives Manker
Lee Jones
Charles Hosse
Gerald Shill
J. J. Madison
R. F. Scruggs
John French

The Southeast District won the trophy for having the best IR attendance,
award was presented to District Chairman Rives Manker.

This

PROGRESS REPORT TO COUNCIL MEMBERS
Reports on council committee activities were given to the IR's by operating
committee chairmen in the form of a drametized TV panel show. A copy of the
information given in these reports is attached to the official minutes of the
meeting and those present received a copy of the reports. Those participating in
the progress report were:
Camping and Activities
Health and Safety
Advancement
Leadership Training
Organization and Extension
Finance
Commissioner Staff
Administration

Clyde Wentz
Henry Turner
Russell Perry
T. J. McGuire, III
Dudley Strawn
Herman Bensdorf
w. K. West, Jr.
George Phillips

ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER
Mr. Russell Perry was called on to
dinner for the council. He stated
ember 12 at Hotel Peabody. A fine
Joseph C. Clifton as the principle
all Scouters of the council.

give information about the annual recognition
that this event would be held on Tuesday, Decprogram had been arranged including Admiral
speaker. Mr, Perry urged good attendance by

SPECIAL RECOGNITON
President Phillips recognized Mr. Paul Borda, Council Board Member, who had been
chairman of a recent successful Shelby United Neighbors campaign. He complimented
Mr. Borde on the job that was done and expressed appreciation for the council.
Mr, Phillips also recognized Mr. Gordon Morris, our retired Scout Executive.
SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP
President Phillips announced that Mr. Bill Vaughan was General Chairman of our
1962 Sustaining Membership Enrollment and called on Mr. Vaughan for any remarks
that he might have to make. Mr, Vaughan pointed out that the Sustaining Membership
Committee would need the complete cooperation of council members if the sustaining
membership enrollment effort was to be successful. He said that he would appre~
ciate all assistance and suggestions.

�- 3 -

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Harley E, Erb, Regional Scout Executive, was present at the meeting and
called on for remarks. In his remarks he complimented the council, its leadership, and its committee chairmen on the reports of progress which had been made
at the meeting. He said that he was glad to see that the reports were directed
to the boy and his welfare and stated that he was impressed with the emphasis
which had been given toward strengthening units, He also complimented the
commissioner staff on their good work and added his congratulations to Mr. Paul
Borda forbls successful Shelby United Neighbors campaign, He also complimented
the many Scouters who helped Mr, Borda attain this success.

Mr. George Simpson, Deputy Regional Scout Executive, told about the Regional

Annual Meeting to be held in Memphis, April 30 - May 1. He told about. the outstanding program which had been planned and stated that the region would need the
help of Chickasaw Council Scouters in promoting attendance and carrying out the
program.

ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
President Phillips called on Mr. F, T. Thayer, Jr,, Chairman of the Nominating
Committee, who gave the report of the nominating committee which is attached to
the minutes. His report included the election of Members-at-Large of Chickasaw
Council, Associate Members of Chickasaw Council, 1962 Officers, and Executive
Board Members. The report was unanimously approved by council members who were
present.
At the close of the nominating committee report, on motion of Henry Clayton,
council members gave a standing vote of thanks to President Phillips for his
service as Council President for 1961.
1962 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
The following committee appointments were announced by council president:
Advancement··-------- -------Rives Manker
Camping &amp; Activities--··-·--Clyd e Wentz
Finance-·---·····----- ------A. M. Brinkley, Jr.
Health and Safety-----------Dr, Henry Turner
Leadership Training---------Rober t G. Shultz
Organization &amp; Extension····George A. Thomason
Interracial·---------- ------T, J. McGuire, III
Public Relations-·-·--------J , P. Tucker
Exploring•••··---····- ------J. M, McKnight
CLOSING CEREMONY
A very interesting and inspirational closing ceremony was conducted by Mr. Paul
Bell, Scoutmaster of Troop 55 of Second Presbyterian Church. In the ceremony
Mr, Bell used the members of his family, all of whom are in Scouting, and
emphasized the theme • To Build, To Serve, To Achieve,
Respectfully submitted,
Jones B. Huskey
Secretary

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            <text>CHICKASAW COUNCIL&#13;
ATTENDANCE:&#13;
w. Gordon Morris&#13;
J, Parker Hall&#13;
John B. French&#13;
R. F. Scruggs&#13;
Henry M. Clayton&#13;
John Ragland&#13;
E, c. Griesom&#13;
J. J. Madison&#13;
D. T. Strawn&#13;
A. A. Floyd&#13;
Newton P. Allen&#13;
Henry B. Turner&#13;
Jimmy Conner&#13;
A, D. Stafford&#13;
S. Shepherd Tate&#13;
Vanden Willey&#13;
Joe Helms&#13;
Phil Emerick&#13;
W. p, Kenworthy&#13;
Clyde R. Wentz&#13;
BOY SCOUTS·OF AMERICA&#13;
MINUTES OF ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING&#13;
NOVEMBER 16, 7:30 P.M.&#13;
LINDENWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH&#13;
George Phillips&#13;
Russell Perry&#13;
Herman Bensdorf&#13;
Harley E. Erb&#13;
Paul Borda&#13;
F. T. Thayer, Jr,&#13;
Jim Carmichael&#13;
Alvan F. Tate, Jr.&#13;
W. M. Vaughan&#13;
L. W. Gunn&#13;
Kenneth Moore&#13;
B. F. Acred&#13;
Charles Shelly&#13;
George Simpson&#13;
J, Gerald Forester&#13;
Frank Sprott, Jr.&#13;
Richard Byles&#13;
Neil M. Lawrence&#13;
Jones B. Huskey&#13;
Ralph Young&#13;
William Thompson, Jr.&#13;
James Mills&#13;
Neumon Taylot'&#13;
Harry Ludeke&#13;
Vance Thompson, Jr.&#13;
L. E. Adams&#13;
G. L, Waters&#13;
E, R. McNees&#13;
R. c. Preston&#13;
Charlie Galbreath&#13;
J. v. Cox&#13;
W. E. Prather&#13;
J. M. McKnight&#13;
T. V. Murphy&#13;
A, w. Allred&#13;
Ben Sales&#13;
G. W, Shill&#13;
Paul Welsh, Jr.&#13;
Russell Hepburn&#13;
Henry Wilcox&#13;
F. T. "Tom" Thayer, III&#13;
W. K. West, Jr.&#13;
Peter Peters&#13;
Frank Maley&#13;
Robert L, Irwin, Jr.&#13;
C, A. Paulson&#13;
William M, Dixon Marvin L. Jacobs&#13;
Rives Manker&#13;
Ed Dalstrom&#13;
E, L. Williamson&#13;
C, S. Hosse, Jr.&#13;
Joe Smyder&#13;
J. Roebuck&#13;
Vernie Brooks&#13;
Edward Boughton&#13;
Vern Greenhalgh&#13;
OPENING&#13;
Bill Springer&#13;
Connie M, Hay&#13;
Ellis Guntharp&#13;
Rodney Oakes&#13;
Paul Bell&#13;
Willinm Lincoln&#13;
W. R. Lampley, Jr.&#13;
Roy Cheatham&#13;
Wayne Welborn&#13;
Lee D. Jones, Jr.&#13;
N. G. Paddison&#13;
Ben Orgel&#13;
Lee Jerkins&#13;
Kenneth G. Burk&#13;
Henry Littleton&#13;
Nick Pinter&#13;
J. E. Sparak&#13;
Charles Graham&#13;
T. J, McGuire, III&#13;
The annual business meeting was opened with a brief ceremony by Scout Danny Miller,&#13;
Member of Troop 40 - St. Lukes Methodist Church, After the ceremony the invocation&#13;
was given by Robert L. Irwin, Jr,&#13;
Mr. Irwin had council members stand in a moment of silent prayer in respect to&#13;
council members A. E. Hohenberg and Rick Mays who had died during the past year,&#13;
After the invocation council members were welcomed to the meeting by President&#13;
George Phillips.&#13;
- 2 -&#13;
ROLL CALL OF INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES&#13;
President Phillips called on the following representatives of the various districts&#13;
of the council who in turn recognized the institutional representatives&#13;
who were present. Each district chairman called the roll of the institutional&#13;
representatives in his district who were present and had them stand for recognition:&#13;
Southeast&#13;
Northeast&#13;
Northwest&#13;
Southwest&#13;
Eastern&#13;
Crittenden&#13;
Mississippi&#13;
Rives Manker&#13;
Lee Jones&#13;
Charles Hosse&#13;
Gerald Shill&#13;
J. J. Madison&#13;
R. F. Scruggs&#13;
John French&#13;
The Southeast District won the trophy for having the best IR attendance, This&#13;
award was presented to District Chairman Rives Manker.&#13;
PROGRESS REPORT TO COUNCIL MEMBERS&#13;
Reports on council committee activities were given to the IR's by operating&#13;
committee chairmen in the form of a drametized TV panel show. A copy of the&#13;
information given in these reports is attached to the official minutes of the&#13;
meeting and those present received a copy of the reports. Those participating in&#13;
the progress report were:&#13;
Camping and Activities&#13;
Health and Safety&#13;
Advancement&#13;
Leadership Training&#13;
Organization and Extension&#13;
Finance&#13;
Commissioner Staff&#13;
Administration&#13;
ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER&#13;
Clyde Wentz&#13;
Henry Turner&#13;
Russell Perry&#13;
T. J. McGuire, III&#13;
Dudley Strawn&#13;
Herman Bensdorf&#13;
w. K. West, Jr.&#13;
George Phillips&#13;
Mr. Russell Perry was called on to give information about the annual recognition&#13;
dinner for the council. He stated that this event would be held on Tuesday, December&#13;
12 at Hotel Peabody. A fine program had been arranged including Admiral&#13;
Joseph C. Clifton as the principle speaker. Mr, Perry urged good attendance by&#13;
all Scouters of the council.&#13;
SPECIAL RECOGNITON&#13;
President Phillips recognized Mr. Paul Borda, Council Board Member, who had been&#13;
chairman of a recent successful Shelby United Neighbors campaign. He complimented&#13;
Mr. Borde on the job that was done and expressed appreciation for the council.&#13;
Mr, Phillips also recognized Mr. Gordon Morris, our retired Scout Executive.&#13;
SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP&#13;
President Phillips announced that Mr. Bill Vaughan was General Chairman of our&#13;
1962 Sustaining Membership Enrollment and called on Mr. Vaughan for any remarks&#13;
that he might have to make. Mr, Vaughan pointed out that the Sustaining Membership&#13;
Committee would need the complete cooperation of council members if the sustaining&#13;
membership enrollment effort was to be successful. He said that he would appre~&#13;
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REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES&#13;
Mr. Harley E, Erb, Regional Scout Executive, was present at the meeting and&#13;
called on for remarks. In his remarks he complimented the council, its leadership,&#13;
and its committee chairmen on the reports of progress which had been made&#13;
at the meeting. He said that he was glad to see that the reports were directed&#13;
to the boy and his welfare and stated that he was impressed with the emphasis&#13;
which had been given toward strengthening units, He also complimented the&#13;
commissioner staff on their good work and added his congratulations to Mr. Paul&#13;
Borda forbls successful Shelby United Neighbors campaign, He also complimented&#13;
the many Scouters who helped Mr, Borda attain this success.&#13;
Mr. George Simpson, Deputy Regional Scout Executive, told about the Regional&#13;
Annual Meeting to be held in Memphis, April 30 - May 1. He told about. the outstanding&#13;
program which had been planned and stated that the region would need the&#13;
help of Chickasaw Council Scouters in promoting attendance and carrying out the&#13;
program.&#13;
ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS AND OFFICERS&#13;
President Phillips called on Mr. F, T. Thayer, Jr,, Chairman of the Nominating&#13;
Committee, who gave the report of the nominating committee which is attached to&#13;
the minutes. His report included the election of Members-at-Large of Chickasaw&#13;
Council, Associate Members of Chickasaw Council, 1962 Officers, and Executive&#13;
Board Members. The report was unanimously approved by council members who were&#13;
present.&#13;
At the close of the nominating committee report, on motion of Henry Clayton,&#13;
council members gave a standing vote of thanks to President Phillips for his&#13;
service as Council President for 1961.&#13;
1962 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS&#13;
The following committee appointments were announced by council president:&#13;
CLOSING CEREMONY&#13;
Advancement··---------------Rives Manker&#13;
Camping &amp; Activities--··-·--Clyde Wentz&#13;
Finance-·---·····-----------A. M. Brinkley, Jr.&#13;
Health and Safety-----------Dr, Henry Turner&#13;
Leadership Training---------Robert G. Shultz&#13;
Organization &amp; Extension····George A. Thomason&#13;
Interracial·----------------T, J. McGuire, III&#13;
Public Relations-·-·--------J, P. Tucker&#13;
Exploring•••··---····-------J. M, McKnight&#13;
A very interesting and inspirational closing ceremony was conducted by Mr. Paul&#13;
Bell, Scoutmaster of Troop 55 of Second Presbyterian Church. In the ceremony&#13;
Mr, Bell used the members of his family, all of whom are in Scouting, and&#13;
emphasized the theme • To Build, To Serve, To Achieve,&#13;
Respectfully submitted,&#13;
Jones B. Huskey&#13;
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