https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/25b3cb922f7d25a0ec66a61f999b3441.pdf de9d0f923975a90a00350720d7879e4f PDF Text Text I \ \ I - / ...::.· �CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. INC. Mem~his, Tennessee MEJ.'viBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD l 9 3 8 OFFlCEl:tS c. .Arthur Bruce Mr. E. A. Smith Mr. A. K. Burrow Mr. Walter Lane Smith Mr~ P. A. Clayton Mr. P. c. i:;larke Mr~ w. P. Halliday Dr, T. s. Eliot Mr. F. J. Flanagan Mr. w. Gcirdon Morris Mr. President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Commissioner Field Connnissioner Scout Executive CHAIRMEN, STANDING COMMITTEES Committee Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr~ Mr. Dr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. F. J. Flanagan .Activities Ca.rnping Civic Relations Court of Honor Cubbing Finance Real th & Safety Inter-Racial Organization Outt'i tters Pttblicity Reading Rural Scouting R. G. Ramsay John E. Roberts Gilmer Richardson Harry Webb Frank M. Grout J. S, Goltma.n Edwin Dalstrom H. M. Clayton P~ A. Clayton B. L. Cohn Emile A. Bizot E. A. Harrold s. B. Dean I Rural Scouting Rural Scouting Mr. c. H. Brown Mr. Russel Wilkinson lv.ir. Joe Hopper Mr. W. P. Halliday Mr. James Seddon Allon Senior Scouting Training Awards & Resolutions Constitution & By-Laws MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Mr~ w. B. Fowler Mr. C. Rel Hughes Mr. Joe Helms Mr. Julien L. Brode Hr. A. D. McWhorter Mr. c. T. McCabe Mr. Rodney :Saber Mr. Rob~rt EX-OFFICIO MEMBER 11ir. George P. Phillips Shultz, Jr. �AW.A.R DS TO MEtl.:SERS OF CRICK.AS..~W COU,NCIL, B. S. A. INC. FO~ DISTINGUISHED SEJ:<VICE TO :BOYHOOD THE SILV~R BEAV ER (Awarded l93l) J. c• .Ayres Mr. Charles T. McCabe Mr. John T. Morgan Mr. George P. Phillips Mr. John E. Roberts Mr. Harry Webb Dr~ (Awarded 1932) Mr. L. E. Forsdick (Awarded 1933) Mr. A. D. McWhorter (Awarded 1934) Mr. Ben B. Coffey, Jr. (J:..wa1•ded 1935) Mr. Walter L. Gra;;r Mr. George Wood (Awarded 1936) Mr. F. J. Flanagan Mr. R. G. Ramsay (Awarded 1937) Mr. Edwin Dalstrom Mr. R. Von Steinen ********************************** THE SCOUTMASTER'S KEY Mr. Ben B. Coffey, Jr. (1933) (1934) Dr. Howard Curl (1934) Mr. R. Von Steinen (1935) Mr. E. K. Leach !1936l Mr. Joe Hopper 1936 Mr. Miller Johnson 1937 Church H. c. Mr. 1938) Mr. J. Brady Wiley a~==================· J �C1-J JC J( f\ Sf\ vV C0 U1'1 CJL B. S. J\. l r-1 C. 1 1 Ml!MPHIS, TENN.i Dec. 14, 1938 To the Friends of Scouting: The Reports of Standing Committees, which follow, will furnish you with a brief outline of the accomplishments oj Chickasaw Council for the fiscal year ending December 1, 1938. But these Reports do not adequately describe the fine. 'Unselfish work of the men who are voluntarily serving the boyhood of our Council without thought of personal gain. The Scoutmasters, the District Commissioners, the Committee Members, the Troop Committeemen, the Executive Board, the Council Members, the Merit ~adgG Counselors -- all of these who are devoting many thousands of hours each year to the end. that our boys may have the benefits of Scout Training. The dividend they receive is the satisfaction of a job well done and the knowledge of having done their part in helping our boys to become men of character trained for participating citizenship. I want to tako this opportunity to express my deep appreciation to each and every Scouter for the work done and the sacrifices made for the benefit of the Scouts of this Council. Scout Elcecut i ve �ACTIVITIES COMiv;ITT:mE The Boy Scouts of Chickasaw Council engaged in many and varied activit ies during the year ending December l, 1938. In all of these activiti es they have been under the direct leadersh ip_ and guidance of the Scoutma sters of the Council , their Assista nts and junior officers . Many of the Troop leaders are veteran s in point of service to Scouting and to the ·council yet young in years, many are leaders of years past who have felt the urge in their hearts and have now found the time to return to Scouting and some are now leaders filled with the snirit of directin g and being a part of a greater Scouting program for the.Boy Scouts of Chickasaw Council . Most of these leaders have worked faithfu lly and untiring ly with their respecti ve Troops and your Committee hereby commends their splendid efforts and accompl ishments . The eighth Annual Camp Currier Camp-0-Ree was held at Camp Currier, Miss., on June 4th, 5th and 6th. Fifty-On e Troops particip ated r""-..::;~1111<-~¥.lillll"'-'~~o-i.~.....::S~couts in camp. This exceeded the previous year byf21.. and 259 Scouts. The events particip ated in by the Troops were roop amping, igna ing, Forestr y, Fire ]ui~ding and Water Boiling , Patrol Camping, Tent Pitching , Wall Scaling and Water Rescuin g. The full particip ation in these events by Troops was the best we have had to date and the type of particip ation showed more orderly and united accompl ishments than has occurred in previou s Camp-0-Rees. No grand award was made to Troops particip ating in the Camp-0-Ree, but the efficien cy of the individu al Troops in these out-doo r events were competi tive to a standard set up for each event, and a classifi cation of 11 11 A , 11 13 11 or 11 0 11 wo.s attainab le to any and all Troops particip ating. Classification Ribbons wore awarded to all Troops that qualifie d. Your Committee recommends that the annual Camp-0-Rce be held again in 1939. The Efficien cy Contest which was completed on December 17, 1937 was the third of its type to be held in the 001.mcil, the first of which was held in 1927, the second in 1936. Troop 48 was awarded first place in the 1937 Contest with a two-day camping trip to Camp Currier , Eudora, Miss, Troop 67 placed second and Troop 13 placed third in this same Contest . A represe ntative number of Scouts in each Troop placing from second to tenth place were also afforded the opportu nity of going on this camping trip with Troop 48. For 1938 your Committee presente d to the Scoutma sters of the Council 11 The Advancement Program~. or 11 The Efficien cy Contest" in a different light with a now name a..~d modifie d purpose . This activity does not necessi tate the Scoutma ster and his Assista nts changin g an existing proram if it is active and well balance d. Eut by adoption and incorpo ration in his plans it will help to locate any oversigh t or weakness in a Troop's progres s toward advancement in rank, hikes, good turns, Merit Badge attainThere ment, regular attendan ce at meeting s, value of uniform ed Scouts, etc. 11 Advance this in sters Scoutma new by gained be is a wealth of knowledge to Page 1 �ACTIVITIES COWiITTEE (Continued) ment Program11 and many veteran leaders conducted Inter-Troop Patrol P·rogra.ms simila~ to this in their respective Troops at different periods du.ring the year with pleasing and enjoyable results. Pennants will be awarded at the close of the 1938-39 Program to Troops qua.lifyingwi th 11 A", 11 :B 11 and 11 cu ratings based on minimum standards as set up prior to the beginning of the Program. Your Committee feels that this event should have a place in the annual activities of the Council, Your Activities Committee expresses thanks and appreciation to the Scoutmasters of this Council, their Assistants and junior leaders for their splendid work in Scouting in 1938, and to Chief Hope Ford and th·e many Scouters who have served as judges and officials du.ring the past year. CAMPING COMr<fITTEE Camp Currier, near Eµdora, Miss. ( I .I I I \ i \ ~e 1938 season at Camp Currier was undoubtedly the best in the 13 years the Camp has been operated so far as attendance is concerned, as will be seen from the comparisons shown below: 1937 1938 Ga.in Loss Scouts attending Camp Currier 4,091 2,482 1,609 629 501 128 10,147 5,199 4,948 Scout er Days 1,130 686 444 Number of Visitors 3,237 2,289 948 Scouters attending Ca.mp Currier Scout Days '--~·· ' Your Committee feels this is an exceptionally fine record and that the Scouts and Scouters of the Council are using the Camp to better advantage than ever before. For the second time a Council camp was held at Currier du.ring 5 weeks in the past summer with an average attendance of 59 Scouts. During this time 154 boys were in camp for a total of 292 Scout weeks. SeventyNine Merit Badges were awarded, 8 Scouts advanced to First Class Rank, 3 Scouts won the rank of Star Scout and 3 Scouts won the rank of Life Scout, The camp made a net operating profit du.ring the 5 weeks of $43.86. We feel that the exceptionally fine attendance record at Camp· Currier can largely be attributed to the swimming pool and water syst.em which was given to the Camp by Mr. and Mrs • .A. K. :Burrow in 1936. T'nis splendid equipment has been a source of joy and comfort to all of the Scouts and Scouters and will continue to afford them pleasure for years to come. Without it the facilities were inadequate to take care of the boys-with it the Camp is complete and offers exceptional opportunities to all Scouts in the Council. N0 t only does this excellent equipment afford the Page 2 �CAMPING COMMITTEE (Continued) boys plea.sure--~he well, water system and bath house are of vital importance to. -the health of the Ca.mp. P1enty of pure drinking water readily available for the use of Troops is a necessity at any Campt and Camp Currier is exceptionally well equipped in this:regard. Your Committee is deeply appr~ciative of Mr. and Mrs. Eurtow•s gift, and the Scouts and Scouters are showing their appreciation by attending in ever increasing numbers. We wish to express our appreciation to Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier of Genevat Switzerland for her continued generosity to Camp Currier. Ever since the Camp was purchased in 1925 Mrs. Currier has annually made generous ~on­ tributions to its support. These funds have made possible the lake, the Mess Hall o.nd other fine equipment for the use and pleasure of the boys. The Mess Hall has made it possible to conduct a concentrated camp during the summer which is greatly enjoyed by the boys. During the year one new cabin was constructed. Troop 68 tore down its old cabin and repl'.lCed it with n larger and much better cabin. For next year we recommend that additional latrines be built; that a headquarters for the summer Camp be constructed; that 4 patrol lodges capable of housing 8 boys be constructed; that the roads be repaired; that additional facilities be provided for disposing of waste water from the Mess Hall; that at least 6 new boats be secured; that a handicraft shop be built and a cabin for use as a hospital be built. K.A!~P KIA KI~lA, ne~r Hardy, .Ark. Kia Kima had an excellent season during 1938, in fact. the best it has had in a number of years. Your Committee put a new plan in effect at this camp--i t placed major emphasis on advanced Scout work and set requirements which permitted only Scouts of Second Class and higher rank to attend. An advanced program including rifle shooting and horseback riding afforded the boys a wonderful opportunity to enjoy themselves during the six weeks the camp was in operation, The comping season in 1937 was eight weeks, but this season we had more Scouts during a six weeks season. The attendance was materially better than last year, as,109 Scouts spent a ~al OJ 230 Scout weeks) as compared. to 52 Scouts wlio spen . weeks in ~37. Two Hundred a.~d Nine Merit Badges were awarded, two Scou s won First Class Rank, 4 Scouts were awarded their Star Badge, 4 were awarded the Life Badge and 3 Scouts won their ]1.'1.gle Badges. The cmnp fee was raised from $8.50 to $9.50 this year but even so the operating loss for the season amounted to $458.64. Due to the wonderful time the Scouts had we expect a larger attendance next year and believe the operating loss will be materially reduced, We strongly urge that every effort be made to recruit more Scouts in 1939, as we feel this advanced training is very valuable and will help to produce more leaders for our Troops in years to come. CAMP DANIELS, Memphis, Tenn. Camp Daniels had its best season in 1938, The cam in season was Page 3 �CAMPING COMMITTEE (Continued)~· the longest ever devoted to our negro Scouts, being one month as compared to three weeks last year and two weeks p~evious to that time. The attendance was greatly improved, as there were 94 Scouts in camp as compared to 49 in 1937. The boys spent a total of 110 Scout weeks in camp as compared to 61 last year. Forty-Five Merit Badges were award.ed, 4 Scouts were advanced to Second Class, 8 to First Class. \. Some greatly needed and highly necessary improvements were made during the yea:r through the courtesy of several business firms who provided the necessary material. All 10 of the Adirondack shacks were screened, floors were placed in 9 shacks, a 11.ew bath house was built and a new latrine was constructed. The camp fee was t3.00 per week and in spite of this small sum a net profit of $16.61 was made•. We deeply appreciate the fine support afforded negro Scouting by the vario\:i.s contributors which ma.de it possible to put this Cwnp into the best conditio:'.'1- it has ever been. It is now one of the best camps for negro boys in .America a.1d is an ideal site for all outof-door activities. ~ ---- ~ -- - ~ - - --- --- ~ Your Camp Committee feels that 1938 is a year which will long be remembered for the fine camping done by our Scottts. We keenly anticipate the continued progress of camping, for we believe the Scouting program cannot go forward unless camping the year-round is promoted for all Scouts. CIVIC SERVICE COM.lv,ITTEE The Scouts of Chickasaw Council have responded admirably to every call for their services in connection with civic enterprises during the past year. They have faithfully carried out their assignments and this Cor.mnittee is proud of their accomplishments. May we suggest that you read carefully the following list of Good Turns 11 which the Scouts have done. Then consider how many thousands of hours our boys have given and how constructively they have employed their time. 11 126 white Scouts served as guides and aides in the opening of Lauderdale Courts. 93 negro Scouts served as guides and aides in the opening of Dixie Homes. 250 Scouts marched in Clean-Up, Fix-Up, Paint-Up Parade. 15 Scouts manned Clean-Up, Fix-Up, Paint-Up Demonstration in Court Square during one week. Scouts serv,ed as ushers at Crump Stadium for all of Southwestern 1 s football games, with about 75 Scouts average ·per game. 450 25 Scouts aided in fillin Christmas baskets for Corrnnerical A~ eal Page 4 �CIVIC SERVICE COMMITTEE (Continued) 200 Scouts aided in keeping crowd back during arrival of King and Queen of the Cotton Carnival. 50 Scouts ushered at Children's Ball at Ellis Auditorium. 125 Scouts carried flares during Cotton Carnival Parade. 75 Scouts aided in Safety Campaign directed by the Safety :Bureau of the City of Memphis by delivering posters and cards. Approximately 25 Scouts served in color ceremonies at schools and civic clubs. 125 Scouts carried flares and signs during Spirit of Christmas Parade. About 800 Scouts kept crowds back during Spirit of Ciiristmas Parade. 25 Scouts delivered posters for Open Air Theater. Approximately 750 Scouts marched in Armistice Day Parade. In addition to the above Scouts have been on d"Q.ty at various church meetings, luncheon clubs, dedication ceremonies, etc., where they acted as guides, pages, etc. Our boys have done excellent work and are entitled to our commendation. COURT OF HONOR I / During the past year the Scouts of the Council have made decided progress in advancement and Merit Badge work. We are delighted to report there has been an increase in all of the higher ranks as well as in the numb~r of Merit Badges won, as will be seen from the following figures comparing 1937 and 1938: 1937 First Class Badges Merit Badges Star Badges Life Badges Eagle Badges Eagle Palms 174 1,788 102 51 15 20 1938 210 2,155 137 62 22 29 ~ - ~ ~ 36 367 't::··· 35 .. ..- .. ~ ll 7 - 9- A high standard of work has been maintained and we are proud of the boys• accomplishments. But we feel there is yet much to be done in training Merit ~adge Counselors and in recruiting more Counselors to aid the boys. For 1939 we recommend that great effort be made toward this end. Your Chairman wishes to acknowledge his annreciation of the fine Page 5 �COURT OF HONOR (Continued) cooperation of the Vice-Chairmen and the Members of the District Courts of Honor. The success of the Merit Badge program is due to the loyalty and industry of these Scouters who have so faithfully carried out their duties and who have made it possible for the Scouts to secure the advantages of this pre-vocational training. CU.BEING COMMITTEE We now have two packs of white Cubs and two Packs of Negro Cubs in the Council with a total membership of 89 boys. This is a net gain of 2 Packs and 43 Ctibs as compared to Dec. 1, 1937. During the year three packs of white Cubs and l pack of negro Cubs were dropped from the rolls. We regret the necessity of this and we hope in the near future that at least two of these packs will be reregistered. There is an increasing demand for Cubbing in the Council and we UX"ge that greater emphasis be placed on this movement for younger boys during the coming year. In order for Cubbing to grow as it should, we must huvo more trained leaders, for we can only grow in numbers as leadership is available. We feel th~t the Cubbing Program is of vital importance and recommend that packs be organized as rapidly as leadership of the proper kind can be recruited and trained. FIN.AlWE COMivJ.ITTEE Your Cammi ttee reports that in the Finance Campaign conducted in September 1938 a total of $16,595.96 was raised in ca.sh and pledges for the operation of the Council for the fiscal year October 1, 1938-... Septerober 30, 1939. The actual figures a.re as follows: Cash Pledges TOT.AL Cash Pledges TOTAL (white) (white) (White) $ 9,646.17 (negro) (negro) (Negro) $ 661.57 TOTAL C.ASH .AND PLEDGES •• 4,822.50 $14,468.67 1,465.72 $2,127.29 ... .. • • • $16' 595. 96 Your Committee wants to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who contributed to the support of the Council and to thank thu Campaign Workers who worked so faithfully in raising funds. We partioul&rly appreciate the fine work of the Ci vi tan Club of Memphis which did. a.n outstanding piece of work in raising funds among the employees in our va.r:loua industries, and the memb.ers of the Memphis Jr. Chamber of Commerce who d.1d some very fine work in raising funds for the Council during the General Solicitation Campaign. Without the help of these two organizations we aould ot have raised this $16,595.96 which is $1,423.67 more than was reported as of December l, 1937. Due to causes beyond our control the campaign ha,d to be oonduotod �FUIANCE COMMITTEE (Continued) in September instead of during the regular campaign dates in October and no doubt this had something to do with failure to raise the necessary amount of $20 1 000.00 which was our goal. But we feel that we did very well under the circumstances due to the loyal help of the good friends of Scouting who worked day in and day out to make it possible for us to have the required funds for our next fiscal year. The Scout Movement in Memphis is growing steadily and with sufficient funds it could make very ra;pid progress. Without them, it cannot. Therefore, we recommend that plans be made to secure at least a $20,000.00 budget for 1939. The books of the Council have been audited by Messrs. ?eat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., and found correct. We especially invite your attention to the fact that Chickasaw Council has ived within its income durin the past year and that it is entirely free ave no items for interest in our bud.get and all of our camp properties are owned in fee simple. We believe this statement will be as gratifying to our friends as it is to us. It has been and is the policy of this Committee to spend only when the funds were in hand and we recommend the continuation of this policy. HEALTH & SAFETY COMhiITTEE Your Comr.iittee is gratified to report the health and safety of o~x Scouts d'1..i.ring 1938 has been excellent. As you will see from the Report of the Camping Committee, the total attendance at our three camps was the largest in the history of the Council. .And yet there was not a serious accident or case of sickness in any of these camps. This splendid record is a real tribute to the men who are leading our Troops and we commend and congratulate t}1em on the fine work they have done and are doing in providing safe camping for the Scouts of the Council. During the summer camp at Gamp Currier there was no serious illness. owever, cne Scout who attended the Camp developed infantile paralysis a short time after his return to Memphis. Your Committee took all preca'\.i.tions for the prevention of the spread of this disease but it could not determine here or when the Scout contracted it. There was no other case which develped among our boys, either at Camp or in Memphis, as the health of the camp was excellent throughout the season. We wish to express our appreciation to the health authorities of the City of Memphis and of DeSoto County, lviiss., for their fine cooperation and help in endeavoring to learn the source of the infection and for the preventive measures taken as safety precautions or the Scouts who were in camp. ' Hundreds of Scouts have participated in numerous activities, arades, games, etc., during the year with an outstanding record for safety. nly one boy was injured during the year--he was struck by an automobile on is way back to the Troop meeting place. He suffered a broken arm and ruises but has completely recovered. We feel the Troop Leaders are doing very good work in teaching Page 7 -----2 ~ �r HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE ( Continued) Iheal th and safety and we commend them for their accomplishements. I INTER..-RJ..1.C!Jl.L COMM! TTEE The work of the Inter-Racial Committee is confined solely to 1111f~1·11rrn and is handled through a sub-oouncil known as the Seminole Division of Chickasaw Council. All of the officers and members of the Seminole Divlu1011, including the Assistant Scout Executive, are negroes. During the year ending December l, 1938 fourteen new Troopo or 11t1,.;rn o s were dropped from the rolls. Thtn•13 i:t&'n Scouts were organized and fiv 0 Troops or a net gain of 9 Troops over the previous year. Thoro 1u•ot ea a net gain of 150 Scouts. W1tJ 111'" r.5::-;5~8~....c-o-uts", as coffiparea-to"ma gra:a to note th:t1r~fill"Troops and Scouts. Last year there were no Cubs in the Seminole Division--we now hAVA two Packs with 29 Cubs on the roll. We anticipate a continued growth :\n th\I program for younger boys. I The camping program at Camp Daniels was the best we ha.vo h•d e..nd was conducted for four weeks, instead of three as was the case ltu1t y111ar1 The attendance was greatly improved with 94 Scouts in crunp as compared to 4~ in 1937. These boys spent a total of 110 Scout weeks in Camp DD.nialo, tlun•o were 45 Merit Badges awarded, 4 Scouts advanced to Second Class Rank, B to First Class Rank and l4 boys were taught to swim. Du.ring; the year o. lc.u•e;a number of Scouts and Scoutcrs haV€ used the Camp for day and week ond hlkoM, GV't'lt' The Scouts of the Seminole Division have done their full oh11,t•o o:r good turns in connection with various civic activities. They served un ushers and guides at the opening of Dixie Homes, they have assisted 1n ho'.L111ne; back the crowds during the Cotton Carnival and Spirit of Christmas Pcu·w·11:rn, they have served as ushers at a. n'UIIl.ber of church meetings, they ha.Va Ml11nt;n<1. in flag raising ceremonies and have distributed baskets to needy pereonu during the Christmas holidays. We are proud of their accomplishment u in <1 lv1.o work for they have done their share well. "e regret that advancement in rank among oiir negro Scout a i o t111 t. 1u1 rapid as it should be. During the yee.r 78 Merit Badges were a.ward~U. li11 00111.. pared to 17 in 1937 but this is a. very small number when d.istributod an10np; 556 Scouts. Fourteen Scouts were advanced to Second Class Rank, 8 Scout.11 to First Class, 3 to Star. 2 to Life and 2 to Eagle Rank. We are espe01$lly pleased to ho.ve two Eagle Scouts among our negro boys, o.s theae o.re tho :f.ll.•nt Pa.go 8 j Z z1 �INT:gB-RAC!AL.-CO-~-,ilv-I_I_Tm-.i:E-E-(O-ont~-rr_M_d_)----------11 two Eagle Badges ever awarded to negro Scouts in this Council, although we have had Scouting for negroes since 1928. Hence, we feel there is some progress being made but we strongly recommend that greater effort be made to secure more advancement among the negro Scouts in all ra*s. Two Packs of Cubs were organized during the year, a.nd we urge that more effort be made to organize this program for younger boys in 1939, as there is a real need for it. The Seminole Division of the Finance Campaign has turned into the Council $661.57 in cash and $1,465.72 in pledges, a total of $2,127.29 as its pa.rt of the Counci11s finance for the year 1930-39. This is $26.87 less than the Division raised last year up to this date. We feel that our negro work is progressing very favorably and that even greater progress will be made next yenr. ORG.ANIZATION COull~ITTEE Yo~x Committee was appointed in March 1938 and at its first meeting determined to secure 30 new Troops for the Council before March 1, 1939. To date 15 Troops of white Scouts and 14 Troops of negro Scouts have been organized, making a total of 29 new Troops added to the Council's rolls. We regret that during the year 8 Troops of white Scouts a.~d 5 Troops of negro Scouts were dropped from the rolls. Efforts are now being made to reregister aome of these dl"opped Troops, and we hope to have them in good standing again in the very near future. During the year Tate and Panola Counties, Mississippi and a part of Cl"ittenden County, Arkansas was added to the territory of the Council. There were 2 Troops in the Mississippi. Counties and l in Arkansas and we are delighted to have them with us in this great game of Scouting. These new ad• ditions are included in the figures below which show a comparison of our membership for 1937 and 1938: l)ec. l,1937 nee. l.1938 ~ WI. White Scouts 1,678 1,838 160 Negro Scouts 408 150 556 TOTAL SCOUTS 2,086 310 2,396 White Troops Negrq Troops TOT.AL TROOPS Vi.hi te Cubs Negro Cubs TOTAL CUBS White Cub Packs Negro Cub Packs TOT AL CUB PACKS 66 76 -2.l..... _..Q.Q__ 87 106 19 46 60 14 ~ ..2i.. _o_ 46 2 89 2 __Q_ _a_ 2 4 10: _J_ \ 43 I _a_ a The above figures represent the largest growth in anf one VIII'. ii Pll• I �...----- ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE {Continued) Council's history and also show the largest total membership the Council has ever had. While there are o.ver 13, 000 boys of Scout age in our area there is still room for more Troops and Scouts and we feel that in the new year there will be an even greater growth in our membership. Therefore, we recomme~d that every effort be made to enroll at least 15 Troops of white Scouts and 15 new Troops of negro Scouts during 1939. By careful planning we feel sure this objective can be reached. OUTFIT1I'ERS' COM!\ITTEE The stocks. of Scout supplies and equipment carried by the three official outfitters, J. Goldsmith & Sons Co., Phil A. Halle and Lowenstein 1 s have been inspected at various times during the year by members of your Committee and were found to be adequate. We particularly commend our outfitters for the fine di splays they ha.ve ma.de and the publicity they have given to Scout clothing, etc., in their stores and for the advertisements they have carried each week in the 11 Press-Scimitar 11 • They have cooperated with the Council in every respect and we wish to thank them for their help. For 1939 we recommend that they continue to display the official eq'llipment as they have this year, for they are mal~ing a real contribution to the movement by keeping in stock and displaying to the public the many things which are available for the use of Scouts. All of the outfitters now have Scout cabins which not only attract boys but materially aid in interesting them in the movement and we want the outfitters to know we consider this as a big help to the Co'Uilcil. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE For many years the 11Press Scimitar" has cooperated with the Council by running a quarter-page each week known as the 11 Scout ?ress Scimitar". This page is widely read by Scouts and Scouters and is ~ very valuable means of advising the Scout field of activities, Courts of Honor and other events. In addition, the columns of the paper have alweys been open to Scout news of all kinds. We are especio.lly indebted to the 11 Press Scimitar" for the exceptional publicity given to us fruring the Finance Campaign. The front page stories did much to insure the success of the Campaign and we are grateful for this splendid help. We appreciate greatly the excellent publicity which 11 The Commercial has given to us during the year. It has been very generous in printing full inf orrn<1tion about Scouting events and has cooperated to the fullest extent in a.11 of our activities. During the Finance Campaign the "Commercial Appeo.J. 11 printed every story which was sent to them and aided very materially in advising the public as to the progress made and as to the need for funds. \Ve are deeply appreciative of wha.t it has done for the betterment jof Scouting. A.ppea1 11 I j We want to express our deep appreciation for the fine help during Page 10 �--·---·-----·- ----------"-1 PUl3LICITY COlfilUTTEE (Continued) the Finance Campaign and throughout the year which has been given by Radio Stations WMC and VJMPS. Not only has the management of each of these stations been generous with the time allowed on the air but the men on the staffs of these stations have volunt:arily m~de many valuable and timely suggestions as to programs, scrip, etc., which have greatly increased the effectiveness of the programs presented. The Council is greatly indebted to them for their fine work. We also want to thank the Memphis Street Railway for allowing us to put Finance Campaign cards in the street cars and busses during the Campaign. This was a very valuable piece of publicity and is much appreciat1 ed. I READING COMMITTEE Our Council accepted a quota of ·250 new subscriptions to "Boys' Life 11 for the year 1938 and we are happy to report that as of November 30th 396 subscriptions have been sent in to National Headquarters. This .is 158.4% of our quota and constitutes the largest number of new subscriptions sent in in any Council in the five states comprising Region 5. This achievement is a source of satisfaction to the Committee, for we feel 11 :Soys' Life 11 is a most important tool in aiding our Scout Leaders to help our Scouts to get the most out of their Scout activities, in fact, we consider it a 11 silent Assistant Scoutmaster" and of vital importance to all boys in the Council. We have accepted a qu~ta of 250 new subscriptions for the year 1939 and we urge all parents and Scout Leaders to invite their boys to subscribe. This magazine costs but 6!¢ per month and we consider this one of the best investments which can be ma.de for a boy. Seventy-Five Cents per year is a small nm.aunt when the values of good reading are considered and all of us should encourage our boys to develop good habits in their reading. The Council is greatly indebted to the Cossitt Library for the loan of a fine collection of books for the use of the boys at Komp Kia Kima. These books wero a source of real pleasure to all of the Scouts in camp, as well as being very valuo.ble in furnishing information on nature, flowers, birds nnd I the like which the boys studied. For many years the Library has helped in this way and we do appreciate what it has done for the Kamp. RURAL SCOUT! UG lOUt~dJof the City Limits of Memphis there a.re now Troops of I Scouts Ul eI'"""" e jurisdiction of Chickasaw Cou.nc·1 as compared to 12 Troops as of this date last year, or a gain of 9 Of these 21 Troops there are 11 in Tennessee, 2 in Ark as and 7 in Mississippi. We are greatly pleased at the growth of Scouting in the Council's area and feel that there is plenty of room for continued growth, inasmuch as during the year the Co1.lncil added two counties in Mississippi and half of Ori ttenden County, Ark. 121 In addition to the 21 Troops of white Scouts we also have one Troop of negro Scouts. at Lucy, Tenn. We feel there is great need for more rural Scout Troops for the benefit of the thousands of negro boys in our area and Page 11 �l RURAL SCOUTING (Continµed) . e recommend that more Troops be organized as rapidly as the proper leadership can be found and trained. There are several new Troops now in process of organizatio n in the area and we expect them to be registered in the near future. SENIOR SCOUTil~G ~ Through the courtesy of Commodore Russel Wilkinson the Sea Scouts of the s. S.S. 11 Idlewildll were given the us·e of a cruiser and made a trip down the Mississippi to New Orleans where they attended the Regional Sea Scout Rendezvous at Camp Salmon. This was a trip the Scouts will never forget and they are to be commended for tho fine manner in which they conducted themselves on this long cruise. Your Committee feels that a cruise of this nature should be part of the older boy program each year and heartily recommends that another cruise be conducted in 1939. ! In addition to this long cruise the Sea Scouts have taken a number of shorter cruises on the Mississippi at different times during the year. Throughout the year the S. $. s. 11 Idlewild 11 has held regular meetings on Thursdays at Idlewild Presbyteria n Church. At the present time. the Council has but one Sea Scout Ship. Plans are being made to reorganize the s.s.s. "Bonita", and we hope it will be registered in the near future. It is also recollh~ended that more social functions for older Scouts be planned and carried out during the coming year, as these affairs appeal to young men and will tend to keep them affiliated with the Movement for a longer period of time. TRAINING COMMITTEE The Training Committee has had a very successful year, thanks to the efforts of the Committee and cooperation of fellow Scouters. A specializati on course in 11 Troop Program Planning 11 was conducted with 49 men completing the requirement s. This course was recommended by the Training Committee in 1936 and was devised in Memphis by our local Scouters. During the spring o. specializat ion course in "Troop Camping" was iven with 41 men attending, of whom 32 completed the course. Seven Scouters attended and received certificate s from Region 5 for the "Camp Directors• Course" which was given at Camp quapaw1 near L1ttle Rook, rk. We have at present 57 men enrolled in the course 11 PrinC1ple1 of Scoutmaster ship 11 which will be completed in the New Year. This cour11 ii btin onducted as the major part of the Round Table activities. �TRAINING C',OMHITTEE (Continued) There are 85 Patrol Leaders and Junior Officers taking the Leaderst Training Courze 11 , which will also be completed in 1939. 11 Patrol The Negro Scout Leaders of the Seminole Division have had the benefit of our training cotU'ses this year, three courses being given especially for them. Fifty-Seven men attendod tho course in "Troop Program Planning" and 29 were awarded certificates. Tho Standard Rod Cross First Aid Course was given with 10 receiving cortificatos, The 11 Elements of Scoutmastcrship. Part 1 11 course was attended by 32 Scoutcrs with 17 completing the requirements. . A. r?-cap o~ the above shows tho.t \2s_l_m_e_n_~_d_8_5_b_o_y_l-·~-:;-d_e_r_s_r-e--1} ceived tra1n1_Eg_ during the year. -------·---- We recommend that a series of training courses be conducted in 1939 thnt will enable our Scouters to be qUD..lificd ns leaders of boys. THE SCOUT OATH On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to God, and my count rs-, To obey the Scout Law To help other people at all timea, To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. '.rHE SCOUT LAW A Scout is Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Clean :Brave Reverent Page 13 �("'I '-' f' 1 j j '-..; ( h. I/ ,\ ,.... ,\\\I r\ ~ .r\ 1'J C0 U1'1 C J L B~ 5.;\. :BALLOT FOR EWJCTION OF OFFICERS AND COUUCIL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE FOR YEAR BEGnrnnm JANUARY J., 1938 ********** ---- - -~~~·-·'"··~-·-------· (Vote Arthur Bruce ·--- FOH PRESIDENT IMr, I c. .. ' for One) . - FOR VICE-PRESIDJi1N!§___ _ _ (Vote for Four1 ~ !Mr. E. A, Smith Ur& A. K. :Bwrow Wal tP.r T - ~~th !Mr, p, A, Cla;tton - r'!..1,..- -(Vn+.e fnr nne) F.QR SECRErARY ! !Mr 1 ft c. Clarke -EOB I (Vote for One) ~REASUR;Ei-i lr1ir. W. P, Halliday -FOR I I CO~iiMISSION:ER jnr. T. s. (Yote for One) Eliot 0 FOR FIELD. cm1fr::ISSIONER. Mr, ]'. J. Flanao-::in (Vnt.i:> f' nT' f"\.-,o) FOR COU.NCIL MEM]ERS-AT-LARGE_ as.ner attached list. -· �CQpNCJ:L .l. :Erv3EB.S.~.AT~.I.ARGE · Clark, Dolph Clark~ Roscoe Clarkee Po C.. Alexander, Vance Jo Allen, James Seddon Allen, June :p. Allen, Preston Atkinson, Dr. w. R. Austin, John A. Awsumb • George Ayres, Dr. J. c. Clayton, =·fonry M. Ol~rton~ ?.., Coffey~ Een 1 :Saber, Rodney Bacon, Col. w. J. Ball, Ernest C. Barker, Judge H, H. Barrow, E. R. Barry, Edward F. Bateman, Dr. R. J. Bizot, Emile A. Blair, Russell Blaisdell, Dr. C, F. Blue, Dr. w. 1 R. Carter, M. S~ o. Nelson Cham"bers, C. iil. Chambers, J. D. Champion, R. G. Christenbury, Fred Church, c. H. Cole, J" :Su ColG. Sam F., Con:i.er? J" Do Condon, Martin J. Cooper, W., Oo Coors, Dro G. A. Co!'y, A,. J. Cox: Allen, Jr. Co:x:, Orin L. Co:x:, Wo W0 . I I Dern1, S., :Bo ; Delaney, :S:. Lo Die:11, Dr. Che..rles Dilworth, J. En Dolan, Rev. Edward Dolan, r.r • E.., , Donelson, Andrew J. j Dozier, R. :r:v:. ; Eckert, George J. Edge, w. T. · Ed."D.ondson, J., s. Edw~rds, Frank C. Eldredge 1 Mark Eliot, Dr., T. S. Erskine, Albert R. Ettelson, Dr. H. w. Evans, Dr. S. s. I l Butler, Dr. Tait Castle, A., . BQ, Jr. Crawford, A. M. Crump, E., H. 1 Cunningham, Jesse Curl, Dr. Howard Cho.ndlor, o. B. . Dalstrom, Ed., Darnell, Herbert ' Daugherty, Hubert 1 Davis, Clifford 1 Bodley• Dr. J. w. Bondurant, Jack, Jr. Bowld, W. F. Boyle, J. Bayard Bradley, Dr. James F. Brennan, J. J. Brinkley, .Arniel W. Brode, Julien Brown, J. Goodlett Brown, s. Toof Bruce, c. Arthur Bunn, H. T. :Burrow, A. K. Butler, c. w. Butler, c. w. Jr. Caldwell, E. R. Callow, Lewis c. Campbell, Dr. Willis Canada, Col. J. w. Canale, Phil M. Carroll, W. s. c. c. A. P. I Fant, Farrell, John J. 1 F~edler,_ Dr. I Finch, r1:. Ee 1 II F. Fisher, Allan Flanagan, Joe w. �Fleming, Joseph D• Fowler, w. B. Freeburg, !tarry Fargason, J9hn T. Jr. Ga.rtly, Dr. George Gates, J. w. Gaut, D. c. Geiger, Ervine George, Dr. Robert A. Glascock, Charles Goldsmith , Fred Goldsmith , Jack Gooch, Cecil M. Graves, Dr. L. M. Grout, F. N. Guice, Fred G•ltm<a.n, .Dr. J. Hale, E. w. Halle, Arthur Halliday, W. P. Harrold, E, A. s. Hartley, Robert W, Ho;ys, Lake Heiskell, A, L. Highsaw, Prof, J. L. Hill, R. E. Hirsh, B. w. Hobson, Dr, J, J. Holmes, F. c. Holt, Maynard Hopper, A. L. Hopper, Joe :B. Howard, Percy Hudson, Calvin Hughes, Allen, Jr. Hughes, c. Rel Hussey, Robe rt J • Irby, w. B., Jr. Johnson, J. c. Johnson, w. c. Johnson, Dr. Willio.m Jolly, Dave Jones, Hugh Lee• James Lee, Dr. R, G. . Robert E. Lee, 1 j Lee, Chief ',i. D. Leftwich, Groom 1 1LePrince , .J. A. 1Lerner, S.M, ! Leroy, Dr, Lo1Ji s I Levy, Dr. Louis : Lewis, Dr. A, c. Lewis, T.. W, L ewrnan. Harold ; Lichte~an, Ira J. Lightman, M, .f?., Linn, E. R, rLiverrnor e, Dr. George R, Lohmey~r, J. A. ·1 . ! I ILucas, I Fred o. G~ o. !Lutman, Byron ~Macfarlane, j Mallory, W, W, Malone, J. H. Maury, J. E.. , Maxon, Bishop James M,. ' I ,McCabe, c. 1McCaslin, T, Dr, Robert H, l McElrn.vy, c. McGee, E. L. I McG·eorge, H. A. 1 L. 'EcKee, R. W. ; McKnight, Thomas McWhorter, A, D. 1 ?v:eema.n, E. J. Melroy, 11. s. Morgan, Allen 1Morgan, John T. Moriarty, Herbert I . I I lNorfleet , R. Vance !o•Brien, W, J, 01ca1lagh an, J. E. , Frank .01connor 1 . Orgill, Edmund I Orgill, William Keller, Eugene Kerr, L. J. Klepper, Geo. M, Klinck, Chief Irby Krivcher, Joseph \Overton, Watkins 1Qzburn, N. Field La.he, Hunter Lane, V. G. Leach, E. K. I Carl IPage, 1 Patton, Wesley E. 1Peete, Russell 1Penln.nd, Clifford Peres, Hardwig Phillips, George P. 1 �Pidge on, Ever ett Pipk in, Ao E. Pipk in, Perry Plank , E. E1 Ploug h, Abe Pres cott, w. J, Pritc hard , Howard ~~~ ·~~~~~~~~ ~~~~·~~-~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~--~ Raglandt S. E, Rags dale• . F. V. Ragsdale~ Dr. w. El. Ramsay, R, G. Ramsey, Henry T. Reid ,. Wallace R. Rich ardso n,.Ch nrles D. Rich ardso n, Gilmer Riechman, J. A. Robe rts, John E. Roy, George T., Jr, Rugg, L•.E. Russ ell, Edward P• Russ ell, Dr. George M, Rychener, Dr. R, O, i vVa.gnaX'.. D~ Jilug1,me I w. I 'i Vale ntine • ,Tohn Vi0h, Edward P. er. s. P. I, Wa.llc Wa.lla.ce, D:i;. \V, R. v1i:u:ing, Col. Roane I, \'fo.M:ins, 1 R, G. Wobb, Harry t0r!. William A. I\Vebs \'looma, Cha:rles 1 Will i runs, Dr. Gray . \1:1.ld., A, J • : Wilk inson , Russ el j tnllir ..ma, o. P. , Wi:t.son, P.arry c. I · Wood, Goorge Wood, Dr. .Percy burg, .A.be 1 Vhtrz Youni;, Dr. Thomas K, Zook, Mart in . I I I Saino , J, E, Sandown, W• H, Scha rff, Abe Scha rff, Aaron R. Schlo ss, Gilb ert M. Schoembs, Arthu r Schwartz, Merr ill Schwarzkopf, H, R, Sear ight, Dr. M, W, Selle rs, Perry Sexton, Fred Shepherd, s. J • Sims, R. B,, Jr. Skinn er, Raymond Smart, T. H, Smith, E. A, Smith, Walter L, Strau ss, G. D. Sulli van, H, P, Sweeney, Frank Tayl or, Kenon Tayl or, L, R, Tayl or, R. A, Tayl or, Dr. Robert Thompson, E, F. Thompson, L. K. Turn bull, Steve Turn er, Norf leet Tutw iler, T, H. Tyson, W. T, Council Members elect ed AnnUD.l Meeting, December 9, 1937 for the year 1938 , �CHIGKASAW CQ.trnc IL, B. §._.!JNC. MINUTES OF ANNUAT, MEETHTG 0 The Annual Meeting of Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, Inc. was held on Wednesday, December 14th, 1938 at 5:00 P. M. in Louis XVI Room of Hotel Peabody. Mr. C. Arthur Bruce presided and the following Council Members were present: Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Dr. A. D. McWhorter W. P. Halliday P. A. Clayton R. G. Ramsay Arthur Schoembs Perry Sellers W. L. Gray Harry Webb E. L. McGee s. B. Dean James Lee Joe Hopper T. s. Eliot Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Dr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. John E. Roberts A. K. Burrow N. G. Paddison, Sr., C.H. Church T.K. Young Russel Wilkinson Frank G:rout Martin Zook R. A. Taylor Fred Christenbur y J. H. Miller Frank' :Edwards Amiel Brinkley Mr. W. Gordon Morris, Scout Executive, and Mr. Hope Ford, Camp Director of Camp Currier also attended. The President, Mr. C. Arthur Bruce, called the meeting to order and requested Dr. Robert W. Jones, Pastor of the First Unitarian Church, to pronounce the invocation. Mr. Bruce recommended the Council Members and asked the Scout Executive, Mr. VI. Gordon Morris, for a report on the activities of' the Council during 1938. The Scout Executive pointed out that the Council had had a very successful year with the largest membership in itshistory and a very fine Advancement Program with the largest number of Merit Bad.ges in any one year and an exceptional ly good camping program and other activities. He requested the Members to carefully read the Reports of Standing Cammi ttees which were presented to them by Mr. Hope Ford, Camp Director. \] On motion of Mr. John Roberts, seconded 'by Mr. A. D. McWhorter, Mr. Perry Sellers was; nominated for the Memphis Junior Chamber of Commerce Award for the outstanding member of Memphis under 35 years of age during 1938. This motion was unan~mously carried. Mr. A. D, McWhorter, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, nominated the following officers for 1939: ( \ c. Arthur Bruce, Mr. A. K. Burrow, Mr. Walter L. Smith Mr. P. A. Clayton Mr. Abe Scharff Mr. P. a.Clarke Mr. w. P. Halliday Dr. T. s. Eliot F. J. Flanagan Mr. President Vice-Presid ent Vice-Presid ent Vice-Presid ent Vice-Presid ent Secretary Treasurer Commissioner Field Commissione r �,.. -G- He also presented nominations for Council Members as per the attached slip. Then Mr. nominated: Bru~e asked for nominations from the floor. The following men were Mr. Sam Nickey. Jr. by Mr. John E. Roberts Dr. Hobert W. Jones by Mr. L. E. Rugg by Mr. Fred Christenbury Dr. S. L. Wadley Mr. John B. Beasley by Mr. J. H. Miller by Mr. Russell Peete Mr. Cecil Wray. Mr. Wallace Gilbertson by Mr. C. H. Church Dr. Josiah Sibley by Mr. N. G. Paddisont Sr. Mr. Wallace Henry by Mr. A. D. McWhorter Mr. Je>hn McGregor by Mr. Martin Zook Mr. Forrest Mottweiler by Mr. Paul Day Mr. Bruce called for a vote and on motion of Mr. Frank Edwards, seconded by Mr. A. D. McWhorter, the Officers and Council Members as nominated to be elected by acclamation. This motion was unanimously carried. Mr. John E. Roberts paid tribute to Mr. Hope Ford and his wife for their good work at Camp Currier. Mr. C. H. Church suggested they have 4 active Scoutmasters on the Executive Board but no action was taken on this. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 P. M. �CO U1'JC JL, .B-. 5. f\. J~JC. CJ-J JCJ( ;\Sf\'1V E.ALIO~ FOR ELECTION OF OFFICErtS .A11D COUNCIL MElv13E~S-AT-LARGE FOR YEAR BEGINNING JA.i.1U.ARY l, 1939 ***"'"'**** IFOR PRESIDENT (Vote for One) Mr. C. Arthur Bruce. - .. FOR VICF.-?RESIDENTS Mr. A. K. Burrow (Vote for Four) Mr. Walter L. Smith -· Mr. P. A. Clayton Mr. Abe Scharff ·- ·FOR SECRETARY Mr. P. c. (Vote for One) - Clarke FOR TREASURE1i (Vote for One2._ Mr. W. P. Hallidav FOR COMMISSIOMER Dr. T. s. (Vote for One) Eliot ---·-· .. FOR FIELD COMM! SSI01~ER (Vote for One) Mr. F. J. Flana.e:an *********** FOR COUNCIL ~•EMBERS-AT-LARGE, a.a per attached list• .I -' �COUNCIL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Alexander, Vance J. Angus, John A. Allen, James Seddon Allen, June D. Allen, Preston Allen, Thomas H. Atkinson, Dr. w. R. Au.stin, John A. Awsumb, George Ayres, Dr. J. C. Cham.pion, R. G. Christenbury, Fred Church, c. H. Clark, Dolph Clark, Roscoe c. Clarke, P. C, Clayton, Henry M. Clayton, P, A,_ 1 Coffey, Ben B., Jr. 1 Cohn, B. L. Cole, Sam F. Collier, J. D. I Condon, Martin J. Cooper, w. O. , Coors, Dr. G. A. Cory, A. J. Cox, .Allen, Jr. 1 Cox, Orin L. I l I Baber, Rodney Bacon, Col. W. J. Ball, Ernest C, Barker, Judge H. H. Barrow, E. R. Barry, Edward F. Bateman, Dr, R. J, Bizot, Fmile A, 1 Cox, W. W. , Crawford 9 A. M. Creson, R. F. Creson, T. K. 1 Crenshaw, w. A. Blaisdell, Dr. C, F. Blue, Dr. W. R. Bodley, Dr. J, W. Bondurant, Jack, Jr. I ICrump, :Sowld, W. F. Boyce, Rev. E. G. Boyle, J. :Bayard Bradley, Dr. James F. Brennan, J. J. Brinkley, .Ami el W. B I'o de , Jilli en 1 I I Dalstrom, I 1 Chambers, C. M. Ed. Darnell, Herbert Davis, Clifford Dean, s. B. IDefries, 1 ! Burrow, A. K. Butler, c. w. Jr. Butler, Dr. ~ait Chambers, J. D. Cunningham, Jesse IChandlert O. B. Brown. J. Goodlett Brown, R, Bates Brown, S. Toof Bruce, C, Arthur Bunn, H. T. Caldwell, E. R. Callow, Lewis c. Campbell, Dr. Willis Canada, Col. J. W. Canale, i'hil M. Carroll, W. s. Carter, M. o. Castle, s. Nelson Crump, E. H~ Sr. E. H. Jr. c. Ray Lee Diehl, Dr. Charles Dilworth, J. E. 1 Dolan, Rev. Edward 1Dolan, T. R. •Donelson, Andrew J. !Dozier, R. M. : Davis, Dr. J. t·iiurry Eckert, George J. Edge, W. T. !1Edmondson, J. S. jEdwards, Frank C, ; Eldredge, Mark !Eliot, Dr. T. S, 1 Erskine, Albert R. ~Ettelson, Dr. H. W. !Evans, Dr. s. s. :~~~~~--~~~~~~~--~~·~~--i...~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~J �·----- r Johnson, W. c. Johnson, Dr. William ' Farrell, John J. Dr. F. w. I Fiedler, Finch, M. E. Fi sher, Allen ' Jolly, Dave Flanagan, Joe Fleming, Joseph D. Ford, Fred I Fowler, VI. B. Freeburg, Harry Fargason, John T. Jr. Gartly, Dr. George Gates, J. w. Gaut, D. c. Geig~r,, Ervine Glascock, Charles Glasgow, Ben E. Goldsmtih, Fred Goldsmith, Jack Gooch, Cecil M. Graham, F. J. Graves, Dr. L. M. Grout, F. M. Guice, Fred Goltman, Dr. J. s. w. Hale, E. Halliday, W. P. Hartley, Robert Hays, Lake w. Heiskell, A. L. Herrington, R. L. liighsaw, Prof. J. L. Hill, R. E. ii. Holmes, F. c. Holt , 11iaynard Hopper, A. L. :a. Howard, Percy Hudson, Calvin Hughes, Allen, Jr. Hughes, c. Rel Himt, J. D. Hussey, Robert J. Irby, Yi. :B., Hunte;I Lane, Lane, V. G. E. K. ' Lea.ch, James Lee, I• Lee, Dr. R. G.. Robert E•. I Lee, w. D. Lee, LePrince, J • A. Lerner, s. M. I' Leroy, Dr• Dr. Levy, I, Lewis, Dr. Louis A. o. T. w. I, Lewis, Lichterma.n, Ira J. 1 Chie~ !oui~ I. Lohmeyer, J. A. , Lucas, Fred G. o. IMacfarlane, Mallory, w. w. 1 1 Malone, J. H. Maury, J. E. j Maxon, Bishop James M. , McCabe, c. T. 1 Hobson, Dr. J. J. Hopper, Joe Krivcher, Joseph Lightman, M. A. Ha.rro ld, E. A. :s. 1Kerr,L.J. f Klepper, Geo. M. 'i Kl1nck 9 Chief Irb1 . Linn, E. R. I' Livermore, Dr. George R. Halle 1 .Arthur Hirsh, Jones, Henry s. i, Jones, Hugh I Keller, Eugene Jr. Jacobson, c. M. Johnson, J. c. McCaslin, Dr. Robert H. I I McKnight, Thqmas · I MciVb.orter, A. D. E. J • McElravy, C. A. ' McGee, E. L. McGeorge, H. L. , McKee, R. w. 1 Meeman, 1Melroy, N. J • Morgan, Allen Morgan, John T. . Moriarty, Herbert I 1 j Myers, Ben F. I 1 J Norfleet, :a. Vance �O'Brien, W. J. o' Callaghan, J. E. 0 •Connor, Frank Orgill, Edmund Orgill, William Overton, Watkins Ozburn, N. Field ' Sma.rt, T. H. Smith, Walter ~. 1 Springfield, c. L. H. P. I Sullivan, Sweeney, Frank Strauss, G. :O. Kenon Ta~rlor, Taylor, 1. R. Taylor, R. A•. Taylor, Dr. :Robert Thompfi!on, E. F. Thompson, L. K. Turnbull, Steve Turner, Norfleet Tyson, w. T. Valentine, John Vieh, Edward P. Waggener, .Andrew B. Wagner, D. Eugene I Walker, S. P•. Waring, Col. Roane Watkins, R. G. t Webb, Harry I Webster, William A. Weeks, Dr. A. B. i1eems, Cha~les I · Williams, Dr. Gray j Wild 1 A. J. 1 Wilkinson, Russel ., ililli~s. o. P. Wilson, Harry c. · Wood, George 1 ( iVood, Dr. Percy Wurzburg, . Abe , (Young, Dr. Tho~s K. ,Zink, Clyde J. JZook, Martin Saino, J. E. Sandown, w. H. Scharff, Abe Scharff, Aaron R. Schloss, Gilbert M. Schoembs, Arthur Schwartz, Merrill Searight, Dr. M. w. Sellers, Perry Sexton, Fred Shepherd, s. J • Sims, R. Skinner, :a. Jr. ~ond I I, I I r ' Oo'\1ncil Members elected Annual Meeting, Decomber 14. 1938 for the I{year 1939. ~~--~~~~~~~~~~-----·~~_._-~~~~~~--~~~~--~~~~~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chickasaw Council Executive Board Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource Contains Reports of Committees, Annual Reports, Recharters, and Minutes Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document I \ \ - I / . ..::.· CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. INC. Mem~his, Tennessee MEJ.'viBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD l 9 3 8 OFFlCEl:tS Mr. c. .Arthur Bruce President Mr. E. A. Smith Vice-President Mr. A. K. Burrow Vice-President Mr. Walter Lane Smith Vice-President Mr~ P. A. Clayton Vice-President Mr. P. c. i:;larke Secretary Mr~ w. P. Halliday Treasurer Dr, T. s. Eliot Commissioner Mr. F. J. Flanagan Field Connnissioner Mr. w. Gcirdon Morris Scout Executive CHAIRMEN, STANDING COMMITTEES Mr. F. J. Flanagan Mr. R. G. Ramsay Mr. John E. Roberts Mr. Gilmer Richardson Mr~ Harry Webb Mr. Frank M. Grout Dr, J. S, Goltma.n Mr. Edwin Dalstrom Mr. H. M. Clayton Mr. P~ A. Clayton Mr. B. L. Cohn Mr. Emile A. Bizot Mr. E. A. Harrold Mr. s. B. Dean Mr. c. H. Brown Mr. Russel Wilkinson lv.ir. Joe Hopper Committee .Activities Ca.rnping Civic Relations Court of Honor Cubbing Finance Real th & Safety Inter-Racial Organization Outt'i tters Pttblicity Reading Rural Scouting Rural Scouting Rural Scouting Senior Scouting Training I Mr. W. P. Halliday Mr. James Seddon Allon Awards & Resolutions Constitution & By-Laws Mr~ w. B. Fowler Mr. C. Rel Hughes Mr. Joe Helms Mr. Julien L. Brode MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Hr. A. D. McWhorter Mr. c. T. McCabe Mr. Rodney :Saber Mr. Rob~rt Shultz, Jr. EX-OFFICIO MEMBER 11ir. George P. Phillips AW.A.RDS TO MEtl.:SERS OF CRICK.AS..~W COU,NCIL, B. S. A. INC. FO~ DISTINGUISHED SEJ:<VICE TO :BOYHOOD THE SILV~R BEAVER (Awarded l93l) Dr~ J. c • .Ayres Mr. Charles T. McCabe Mr. John T. Morgan Mr. George P. Phillips Mr. John E. Roberts Mr. Harry Webb (Awarded 1932) Mr. L. E. Forsdick (Awarded 1933) Mr. A. D. McWhorter (Awarded 1934) Mr. Ben B. Coffey, Jr. (J:..wa1•ded 1935) Mr. Walter L. Gra;;r Mr. George Wood (Awarded 1936) Mr. F. J. Flanagan Mr. R. G. Ramsay (Awarded 1937) Mr. Edwin Dalstrom Mr. R. Von Steinen ********************************** THE SCOUTMASTER'S KEY Mr. Ben B. Coffey, Jr. (1933) Dr. Howard Curl (1934) Mr. R. Von Steinen (1934) Mr. E. K. Leach (1935) Mr. Joe Hopper !1936l Mr. Miller Johnson 1936 Mr. c. H. Church 1937 J Mr. J. Brady Wiley 1938) a~==================· C 1-J J C J( f\ S f\ vV C 0 U 1'1 C J L 1 B. S. J\. 1 l r-1 C. Ml!MPHIS, TENN.i Dec. 14, 1938 To the Friends of Scouting: The Reports of Standing Committees, which follow, will furnish you with a brief outline of the accomplishments oj Chickasaw Council for the fiscal year ending December 1, 1938. But these Reports do not adequately describe the fine. 'Unselfish work of the men who are voluntarily serving the boyhood of our Council without thought of personal gain. The Scoutmasters, the District Commissioners, the Committee Members, the Troop Committeemen, the Executive Board, the Council Members, the Merit ~adgG Counselors -- all of these who are devoting many thousands of hours each year to the end. that our boys may have the benefits of Scout Training. The dividend they receive is the satisfaction of a job well done and the knowledge of having done their part in helping our boys to become men of character trained for participating citizenship. I want to tako this opportunity to express my deep appreciation to each and every Scouter for the work done and the sacrifices made for the benefit of the Scouts of this Council. Scout Elcecut i ve ACTIVITIES COMiv;ITT:mE The Boy Scouts of Chickasaw Council engaged in many and varied activities during the year ending December l, 1938. In all of these activities they have been under the direct leadership_ and guidance of the Scoutmasters of the Council, their Assistants and junior officers. Many of the Troop leaders are veterans in point of service to Scouting and to the ·council yet young in years, many are leaders of years past who have felt the urge in their hearts and have now found the time to return to Scouting and some are now leaders filled with the snirit of directing and being a part of a greater Scouting program for the.Boy Scouts of Chickasaw Council. Most of these leaders have worked faithfully and untiringly with their respective Troops and your Committee hereby commends their splendid efforts and accomplishments. The eighth Annual Camp Currier Camp-0-Ree was held at Camp Currier, Miss., on June 4th, 5th and 6th. Fifty-One Troops participated r""-..::;~1111<-~¥.lillll"'-'~~o-i.~.....::S~couts in camp. This exceeded the previous year byf21.. and 259 Scouts. The events participated in by the Troops were roop amping, igna ing, Forestry, Fire ]ui~ding and Water Boiling, Patrol Camping, Tent Pitching, Wall Scaling and Water Rescuing. The full participation in these events by Troops was the best we have had to date and the type of participation showed more orderly and united accomplishments than has occurred in previous Camp-0-Rees. No grand award was made to Troops participating in the Camp-0-Ree, but the efficiency of the individual Troops in these out-door events were competitive to a standard set up for each event, and a classification of 11 A11 , 11 13 11 or 11 011 wo.s attainable to any and all Troops participating. Classification Ribbons wore awarded to all Troops that qualified. Your Committee recommends that the annual Camp-0-Rce be held again in 1939. The Efficiency Contest which was completed on December 17, 1937 was the third of its type to be held in the 001.mcil, the first of which was held in 1927, the second in 1936. Troop 48 was awarded first place in the 1937 Contest with a two-day camping trip to Camp Currier, Eudora, Miss, Troop 67 placed second and Troop 13 placed third in this same Contest. A representative number of Scouts in each Troop placing from second to tenth place were also afforded the opportunity of going on this camping trip with Troop 48. For 1938 your Committee presented to the Scoutmasters of the Council 11 The Advancement Program~. or 11The Efficiency Contest" in a different light with a now name a..~d modified purpose. This activity does not necessitate the Scoutmaster and his Assistants changing an existing proram if it is active and well balanced. Eut by adoption and incorporation in his plans it will help to locate any oversight or weakness in a Troop's progress toward advancement in rank, hikes, good turns, Merit Badge attainment, regular attendance at meetings, value of uniformed Scouts, etc. There is a wealth of knowledge to be gained by new Scoutmasters in this 11Advance- Page 1 ( I .I I I \ i \ ACTIVITIES COWiITTEE (Continued) ment Program11 and many veteran leaders conducted Inter-Troop Patrol P·rogra. ms simila~ to this in their respective Troops at different periods du.ring the year with pleasing and enjoyable results. Pennants will be awarded at the close of the 1938-39 Program to Troops qua.lifyingwi th 11 A", 11 :B 11 and 11 cu ratings based on minimum standards as set up prior to the beginning of the Program. Your Committee feels that this event should have a place in the annual activities of the Council, Your Activities Committee expresses thanks and appreciation to the Scoutmasters of this Council, their Assistants and junior leaders for their splendid work in Scouting in 1938, and to Chief Hope Ford and th·e many Scouters who have served as judges and officials du.ring the past year. CAMPING COMr<fITTEE Camp Currier, near Eμdora, Miss. ~e 1938 season at Camp Currier was undoubtedly the best in the 13 years the Camp has been operated so far as attendance is concerned, as will be seen from the comparisons shown below: 1938 1937 Ga.in Loss Scouts attending Camp Currier 4,091 2,482 1,609 Scouters attending Ca.mp Currier 629 501 128 Scout Days 10,147 5,199 4,948 '--~·· ' Scout er Days 1,130 686 444 Number of Visitors 3,237 2,289 948 Your Committee feels this is an exceptionally fine record and that the Scouts and Scouters of the Council are using the Camp to better advantage than ever before. For the second time a Council camp was held at Currier du.ring 5 weeks in the past summer with an average attendance of 59 Scouts. During this time 154 boys were in camp for a total of 292 Scout weeks. SeventyNine Merit Badges were awarded, 8 Scouts advanced to First Class Rank, 3 Scouts won the rank of Star Scout and 3 Scouts won the rank of Life Scout, The camp made a net operating profit du.ring the 5 weeks of $43.86. We feel that the exceptionally fine attendance record at Camp· Currier can largely be attributed to the swimming pool and water syst.em which was given to the Camp by Mr. and Mrs • .A. K. :Burrow in 1936. T'nis splendid equipment has been a source of joy and comfort to all of the Scouts and Scouters and will continue to afford them pleasure for years to come. Without it the facilities were inadequate to take care of the boys-with it the Camp is complete and offers exceptional opportunities to all Scouts in the Council. N0 t only does this excellent equipment afford the Page 2 CAMPING COMMITTEE (Continued) boys plea.sure--~he well, water system and bath house are of vital importance to. -the health of the Ca.mp. P1enty of pure drinking water readily available for the use of Troops is a necessity at any Campt and Camp Currier is exceptionally well equipped in this:regard. Your Committee is deeply appr~ ciative of Mr. and Mrs. Eurtow•s gift, and the Scouts and Scouters are showing their appreciation by attending in ever increasing numbers. We wish to express our appreciation to Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier of Genevat Switzerland for her continued generosity to Camp Currier. Ever since the Camp was purchased in 1925 Mrs. Currier has annually made generous ~ontributions to its support. These funds have made possible the lake, the Mess Hall o.nd other fine equipment for the use and pleasure of the boys. The Mess Hall has made it possible to conduct a concentrated camp during the summer which is greatly enjoyed by the boys. During the year one new cabin was constructed. Troop 68 tore down its old cabin and repl'.lCed it with n larger and much better cabin. For next year we recommend that additional latrines be built; that a headquarters for the summer Camp be constructed; that 4 patrol lodges capable of housing 8 boys be constructed; that the roads be repaired; that additional facilities be provided for disposing of waste water from the Mess Hall; that at least 6 new boats be secured; that a handicraft shop be built and a cabin for use as a hospital be built. K.A!~P KIA KI~lA, ne~r Hardy, .Ark. Kia Kima had an excellent season during 1938, in fact. the best it has had in a number of years. Your Committee put a new plan in effect at this camp--i t placed major emphasis on advanced Scout work and set requirements which permitted only Scouts of Second Class and higher rank to attend. An advanced program including rifle shooting and horseback riding afforded the boys a wonderful opportunity to enjoy themselves during the six weeks the camp was in operation, The comping season in 1937 was eight weeks, but this season we had more Scouts during a six weeks season. The attendance was materially better than last year, as,109 Scouts spent a ~al OJ 230 Scout weeks) as compared. to 52 Scouts wlio spen . weeks in ~37. Two Hundred a.~d Nine Merit Badges were awarded, two Scou s won First Class Rank, 4 Scouts were awarded their Star Badge, 4 were awarded the Life Badge and 3 Scouts won their ]1.'1.gle Badges. The cmnp fee was raised from $8.50 to $9.50 this year but even so the operating loss for the season amounted to $458.64. Due to the wonderful time the Scouts had we expect a larger attendance next year and believe the operating loss will be materially reduced, We strongly urge that every effort be made to recruit more Scouts in 1939, as we feel this advanced training is very valuable and will help to produce more leaders for our Troops in years to come. CAMP DANIELS, Memphis, Tenn. Camp Daniels had its best season in 1938, The cam in season was Page 3 \. CAMPING COMMITTEE (Continued)~· the longest ever devoted to our negro Scouts, being one month as compared to three weeks last year and two weeks p~evious to that time. The attendance was greatly improved, as there were 94 Scouts in camp as compared to 49 in 1937. The boys spent a total of 110 Scout weeks in camp as compared to 61 last year. Forty-Five Merit Badges were award.ed, 4 Scouts were advanced to Second Class, 8 to First Class. Some greatly needed and highly necessary improvements were made during the yea:r through the courtesy of several business firms who provided the necessary material. All 10 of the Adirondack shacks were screened, floors were placed in 9 shacks, a 11.ew bath house was built and a new latrine was constructed. The camp fee was t3.00 per week and in spite of this small sum a net profit of $16.61 was made•. We deeply appreciate the fine support afforded negro Scouting by the vario\:i.s contributors which ma.de it possible to put this Cwnp into the best conditio:'.'1- it has ever been. It is now one of the best camps for negro boys in .America a.1d is an ideal site for all outof- door activities. ~ - - - - ~ - - - ~ - - - - - - - - ~ Your Camp Committee feels that 1938 is a year which will long be remembered for the fine camping done by our Scottts. We keenly anticipate the continued progress of camping, for we believe the Scouting program cannot go forward unless camping the year-round is promoted for all Scouts. CIVIC SERVICE COM.lv,ITTEE The Scouts of Chickasaw Council have responded admirably to every call for their services in connection with civic enterprises during the past year. They have faithfully carried out their assignments and this Cor.mnittee is proud of their accomplishments. May we suggest that you read carefully the following list of 11 Good Turns 11 which the Scouts have done. Then consider how many thousands of hours our boys have given and how constructively they have employed their time. 126 white Scouts served as guides and aides in the opening of Lauderdale Courts. 93 negro Scouts served as guides and aides in the opening of Dixie Homes. 250 Scouts marched in Clean-Up, Fix-Up, Paint-Up Parade. 15 Scouts manned Clean-Up, Fix-Up, Paint-Up Demonstration in Court Square during one week. 450 Scouts serv,ed as ushers at Crump Stadium for all of Southwestern 1 s football games, with about 75 Scouts average ·per game. 25 Scouts aided in fillin Christmas baskets for Corrnnerical A~ eal Page 4 I / CIVIC SERVICE COMMITTEE (Continued) 200 Scouts aided in keeping crowd back during arrival of King and Queen of the Cotton Carnival. 50 Scouts ushered at Children's Ball at Ellis Auditorium. 125 Scouts carried flares during Cotton Carnival Parade. 75 Scouts aided in Safety Campaign directed by the Safety :Bureau of the City of Memphis by delivering posters and cards. Approximately 25 Scouts served in color ceremonies at schools and civic clubs. 125 Scouts carried flares and signs during Spirit of Christmas Parade. About 800 Scouts kept crowds back during Spirit of Ciiristmas Parade. 25 Scouts delivered posters for Open Air Theater. Approximately 750 Scouts marched in Armistice Day Parade. In addition to the above Scouts have been on d"Q.ty at various church meetings, luncheon clubs, dedication ceremonies, etc., where they acted as guides, pages, etc. Our boys have done excellent work and are entitled to our commendation. COURT OF HONOR During the past year the Scouts of the Council have made decided progress in advancement and Merit Badge work. We are delighted to report there has been an increase in all of the higher ranks as well as in the numb~r of Merit Badges won, as will be seen from the following figures comparing 1937 and 1938: 1937 1938 ~ ~ - ~ First Class Badges 174 210 36 Merit Badges 1,788 2,155 367 't::··· .. ..- .. ~ Star Badges 102 137 35 Life Badges 51 62 ll Eagle Badges 15 22 7 Eagle Palms 20 29 - 9 - A high standard of work has been maintained and we are proud of the boys• accomplishments. But we feel there is yet much to be done in training Merit ~adge Counselors and in recruiting more Counselors to aid the boys. For 1939 we recommend that great effort be made toward this end. Your Chairman wishes to acknowledge his annreciation of the fine Page 5 COURT OF HONOR (Continued) cooperation of the Vice-Chairmen and the Members of the District Courts of Honor. The success of the Merit Badge program is due to the loyalty and industry of these Scouters who have so faithfully carried out their duties and who have made it possible for the Scouts to secure the advantages of this pre-vocational training. CU.BEING COMMITTEE We now have two packs of white Cubs and two Packs of Negro Cubs in the Council with a total membership of 89 boys. This is a net gain of 2 Packs and 43 Ctibs as compared to Dec. 1, 1937. During the year three packs of white Cubs and l pack of negro Cubs were dropped from the rolls. We regret the necessity of this and we hope in the near future that at least two of these packs will be reregistered. There is an increasing demand for Cubbing in the Council and we UX"ge that greater emphasis be placed on this movement for younger boys during the coming year. In order for Cubbing to grow as it should, we must huvo more trained leaders, for we can only grow in numbers as leadership is available. We feel th~t the Cubbing Program is of vital importance and recommend that packs be organized as rapidly as leadership of the proper kind can be recruited and trained. FIN.AlWE COMivJ.ITTEE Your Cammi ttee reports that in the Finance Campaign conducted in September 1938 a total of $16,595.96 was raised in ca.sh and pledges for the operation of the Council for the fiscal year October 1, 1938-... Septerober 30, 1939. The actual figures a.re as follows: Cash Pledges TOT.AL Cash Pledges TOTAL (white) (white) (White) (negro) (negro) (Negro) TOTAL C.ASH .AND PLEDGES •• $ 9,646.17 4,822.50 $14,468.67 $ 661.57 1,465.72 $2,127.29 . . . . . • • • $16' 595. 96 Your Committee wants to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who contributed to the support of the Council and to thank thu Campaign Workers who worked so faithfully in raising funds. We partioul&rly appreciate the fine work of the Ci vi tan Club of Memphis which did. a.n outstanding piece of work in raising funds among the employees in our va.r:loua industries, and the memb.ers of the Memphis Jr. Chamber of Commerce who d.1d some very fine work in raising funds for the Council during the General Solicitation Campaign. Without the help of these two organizations we aould ot have raised this $16,595.96 which is $1,423.67 more than was reported as of December l, 1937. Due to causes beyond our control the campaign ha,d to be oonduotod FUIANCE COMMITTEE (Continued) in September instead of during the regular campaign dates in October and no doubt this had something to do with failure to raise the necessary amount of $201 000.00 which was our goal. But we feel that we did very well under the circumstances due to the loyal help of the good friends of Scouting who worked day in and day out to make it possible for us to have the required funds for our next fiscal year. The Scout Movement in Memphis is growing steadily and with suffi- ~ cient funds it could make very ra;pid progress. Without them, it cannot. Therefore, we recommend that plans be made to secure at least a $20,000.00 budget for 1939. The books of the Council have been audited by Messrs. ?eat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., and found correct. We especially invite your attention to the fact that Chickasaw Council has ived within its income durin the past year and that it is entirely free ave no items for interest in our bud.get and all of our camp properties are owned in fee simple. We believe this statement will be as gratifying to our friends as it is to us. It has been and is the policy of this Committee to spend only when the funds were in hand and we recommend the continuation of this policy. HEALTH & SAFETY COMhiITTEE Your Comr.iittee is gratified to report the health and safety of o~x Scouts d'1..i.ring 1938 has been excellent. As you will see from the Report of the Camping Committee, the total attendance at our three camps was the largest in the history of the Council. .And yet there was not a serious accident or case of sickness in any of these camps. This splendid record is a real tribute to the men who are leading our Troops and we commend and congratulate t}1em on the fine work they have done and are doing in providing safe camping for the Scouts of the Council. During the summer camp at Gamp Currier there was no serious illness. owever, cne Scout who attended the Camp developed infantile paralysis a short time after his return to Memphis. Your Committee took all preca'\.i.tions for the prevention of the spread of this disease but it could not determine here or when the Scout contracted it. There was no other case which develped among our boys, either at Camp or in Memphis, as the health of the camp was excellent throughout the season. We wish to express our appreciation to the health authorities of the City of Memphis and of DeSoto County, lviiss., for their fine cooperation and help in endeavoring to learn the source of the infection and for the preventive measures taken as safety precautions or the Scouts who were in camp. ' Hundreds of Scouts have participated in numerous activities, arades, games, etc., during the year with an outstanding record for safety. nly one boy was injured during the year--he was struck by an automobile on is way back to the Troop meeting place. He suffered a broken arm and ruises but has completely recovered. We feel the Troop Leaders are doing very good work in teaching -----2 Page 7 r I heal th and HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE ( Continued) safety and we commend them for their accomplishements. I INTER..-RJ..1.C!Jl.L COMM! TTEE The work of the Inter-Racial Committee is confined solely to 1111f~1·11rrn and is handled through a sub-oouncil known as the Seminole Division of Chickasaw Council. All of the officers and members of the Seminole Divlu1011, including the Assistant Scout Executive, are negroes. During the year ending December l, 1938 fourteen new Troopo or 11t1,.;rn j Scouts were organized and fiv o s were dropped from the rolls. Thtn•13 i:t&'n Z 0 Troops or a net gain of 9 Troops over the previous year. Thoro 1u•ot z r.5::-;5~8~ .... c-o-uts", as coffiparea-to"ma ea a net gain of 150 Scouts. W1tJ 111'" 1 gra:a to note th:t1r~fill"Troops and Scouts. Last year there were no Cubs in the Seminole Division--we now hAVA two Packs with 29 Cubs on the roll. We anticipate a continued growth :\n th\I program for younger boys. I The camping program at Camp Daniels was the best we ha.vo GV't'lt' h•d e..nd was conducted for four weeks, instead of three as was the case ltu1t y111ar1 The attendance was greatly improved with 94 Scouts in crunp as compared to 4~ in 1937. These boys spent a total of 110 Scout weeks in Camp DD.nialo, tlun•o were 45 Merit Badges awarded, 4 Scouts advanced to Second Class Rank, B to First Class Rank and l4 boys were taught to swim. Du.ring; the year o. lc.u•e;a number of Scouts and Scoutcrs haV€ used the Camp for day and week ond hlkoM, The Scouts of the Seminole Division have done their full oh11,t•o o:r good turns in connection with various civic activities. They served un ushers and guides at the opening of Dixie Homes, they have assisted 1n ho'.L111ne; back the crowds during the Cotton Carnival and Spirit of Christmas Pcu·w·11:rn, they have served as ushers at a. n'UIIl.ber of church meetings, they ha.Va Ml11nt;n<1. in flag raising ceremonies and have distributed baskets to needy pereonu during the Christmas holidays. We are proud of their accomplishment u in <1 lv1.o work for they have done their share well. "e regret that advancement in rank among oiir negro Scout a i o t111 t. 1u1 rapid as it should be. During the yee.r 78 Merit Badges were a.ward~U. li11 00111 .. pared to 17 in 1937 but this is a. very small number when d.istributod an10np; 556 Scouts. Fourteen Scouts were advanced to Second Class Rank, 8 Scout.11 to First Class, 3 to Star. 2 to Life and 2 to Eagle Rank. We are espe01$lly pleased to ho.ve two Eagle Scouts among our negro boys, o.s theae o.re tho :f.ll.•nt Pa.go 8 INT:gB-RAC!AL.-CO-~-,ilv-I_I_Tm-.i:E-E-(O-ont~-rr_M_d_)----------11 two Eagle Badges ever awarded to negro Scouts in this Council, although we have had Scouting for negroes since 1928. Hence, we feel there is some progress being made but we strongly recommend that greater effort be made to secure more advancement among the negro Scouts in all ra*s. Two Packs of Cubs were organized during the year, a.nd we urge that more effort be made to organize this program for younger boys in 1939, as there is a real need for it. The Seminole Division of the Finance Campaign has turned into the Council $661.57 in cash and $1,465.72 in pledges, a total of $2,127.29 as its pa.rt of the Counci11s finance for the year 1930-39. This is $26.87 less than the Division raised last year up to this date. We feel that our negro work is progressing very favorably and that even greater progress will be made next yenr. ORG.ANIZATION COull~ITTEE Yo~x Committee was appointed in March 1938 and at its first meeting determined to secure 30 new Troops for the Council before March 1, 1939. To date 15 Troops of white Scouts and 14 Troops of negro Scouts have been organized, making a total of 29 new Troops added to the Council's rolls. We regret that during the year 8 Troops of white Scouts a.~d 5 Troops of negro Scouts were dropped from the rolls. Efforts are now being made to reregister aome of these dl"opped Troops, and we hope to have them in good standing again in the very near future. During the year Tate and Panola Counties, Mississippi and a part of Cl"ittenden County, Arkansas was added to the territory of the Council. There were 2 Troops in the Mississippi. Counties and l in Arkansas and we are delighted to have them with us in this great game of Scouting. These new ad• ditions are included in the figures below which show a comparison of our membership for 1937 and 1938: l)ec. l,1937 nee. l.1938 ~ WI. White Scouts 1,678 1,838 160 Negro Scouts 408 556 150 TOTAL SCOUTS 2,086 2,396 310 White Troops 66 76 10: Negrq Troops -2.l..... _..Q.Q__ _J_ TOT.AL TROOPS 87 106 19 Vi.hi te Cubs 46 60 14 Negro Cubs _o_ ~ ..2i.. TOTAL CUBS 46 89 43 White Cub Packs 2 2 Negro Cub Packs __Q_ _a_ _a_ TOT AL CUB PACKS 2 4 a The above figures represent the largest growth in anf one VIII'. ii Pll• I \ I ...----- ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE {Continued) Council's history and also show the largest total membership the Council has ever had. While there are o.ver 13, 000 boys of Scout age in our area there is still room for more Troops and Scouts and we feel that in the new year there will be an even greater growth in our membership. Therefore, we recomme~d that every effort be made to enroll at least 15 Troops of white Scouts and 15 new Troops of negro Scouts during 1939. By careful planning we feel sure this objective can be reached. OUTFIT1I'ERS' COM!\ITTEE The stocks. of Scout supplies and equipment carried by the three official outfitters, J. Goldsmith & Sons Co., Phil A. Halle and Lowenstein1s have been inspected at various times during the year by members of your Committee and were found to be adequate. We particularly commend our outfitters for the fine di splays they ha.ve ma.de and the publicity they have given to Scout clothing, etc., in their stores and for the advertisements they have carried each week in the 11Press-Scimitar11 • They have cooperated with the Council in every respect and we wish to thank them for their help. For 1939 we recommend that they continue to display the official eq'llipment as they have this year, for they are mal~ing a real contribution to the movement by keeping in stock and displaying to the public the many things which are available for the use of Scouts. All of the outfitters now have Scout cabins which not only attract boys but materially aid in interesting them in the movement and we want the outfitters to know we consider this as a big help to the Co'Uilcil. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE For many years the11Press Scimitar" has cooperated with the Council by running a quarter-page each week known as the 11Scout ?ress Scimitar". This page is widely read by Scouts and Scouters and is ~ very valuable means of advising the Scout field of activities, Courts of Honor and other events. In addition, the columns of the paper have alweys been open to Scout news of all kinds. We are especio.lly indebted to the 11Press Scimitar" for the exceptional publicity given to us fruring the Finance Campaign. The front page stories did much to insure the success of the Campaign and we are grateful for this splendid help. We appreciate greatly the excellent publicity which 11The Commercial A.ppea1 11 has given to us during the year. It has been very generous in printing full inf orrn<1tion about Scouting events and has cooperated to the fullest extent in a.11 of our activities. During the Finance Campaign the "Commercial Appeo.J. 11 printed every story which was sent to them and aided very materially in advising the public as to the progress made and as to the need for funds. \Ve are deeply appreciative of wha.t it has done for the betterment jof Scouting. I j We want to express our deep appreciation for the fine help during Page 10 --·---·-----·-----------"-1 PUl3LICITY COlfilUTTEE (Continued) the Finance Campaign and throughout the year which has been given by Radio Stations WMC and VJMPS. Not only has the management of each of these stations been generous with the time allowed on the air but the men on the staffs of these stations have volunt:arily m~de many valuable and timely suggestions as to programs, scrip, etc., which have greatly increased the effectiveness of the programs presented. The Council is greatly indebted to them for their fine work. We also want to thank the Memphis Street Railway for allowing us to put Finance Campaign cards in the street cars and busses during the Campaign. This was a very valuable piece of publicity and is much appreciat- 1 ed. I READING COMMITTEE Our Council accepted a quota of ·250 new subscriptions to "Boys' Life 11 for the year 1938 and we are happy to report that as of November 30th 396 subscriptions have been sent in to National Headquarters. This .is 158.4% of our quota and constitutes the largest number of new subscriptions sent in in any Council in the five states comprising Region 5. This achievement is a source of satisfaction to the Committee, for we feel 11 :Soys' Life 11 is a most important tool in aiding our Scout Leaders to help our Scouts to get the most out of their Scout activities, in fact, we consider it a 11 silent Assistant Scoutmaster" and of vital importance to all boys in the Council. We have accepted a qu~ta of 250 new subscriptions for the year 1939 and we urge all parents and Scout Leaders to invite their boys to subscribe. This magazine costs but 6!¢ per month and we consider this one of the best investments which can be ma.de for a boy. Seventy-Five Cents per year is a small nm.aunt when the values of good reading are considered and all of us should encourage our boys to develop good habits in their reading. The Council is greatly indebted to the Cossitt Library for the loan of a fine collection of books for the use of the boys at Komp Kia Kima. These books wero a source of real pleasure to all of the Scouts in camp, as well as being very valuo.ble in furnishing information on nature, flowers, birds nnd I the like which the boys studied. For many years the Library has helped in this way and we do appreciate what it has done for the Kamp. RURAL SCOUT! UG lOUt~dJof the City Limits of Memphis there a.re now 121 Troops of I Scouts Ul eI'"""" e jurisdiction of Chickasaw Cou.nc·1 as compared to 12 Troops as of this date last year, or a gain of 9 Of these 21 Troops there are 11 in Tennessee, 2 in Ark as and 7 in Mississippi. We are greatly pleased at the growth of Scouting in the Council's area and feel that there is plenty of room for continued growth, inasmuch as during the year the Co1.lncil added two counties in Mississippi and half of Ori ttenden County, Ark. In addition to the 21 Troops of white Scouts we also have one Troop of negro Scouts. at Lucy, Tenn. We feel there is great need for more rural Scout Troops for the benefit of the thousands of negro boys in our area and Page 11 l RURAL SCOUTING (Continμed) . e recommend that more Troops be organized as rapidly as the proper leadership can be found and trained. There are several new Troops now in process of organization in area and we expect them to be registered in the near future. SENIOR SCOUTil~G the ~ Through the courtesy of Commodore Russel Wilkinson the Sea Scouts of the s. S.S. 11 Idlewildll were given the us·e of a cruiser and made a trip !down the Mississippi to New Orleans where they attended the Regional Sea Scout Rendezvous at Camp Salmon. This was a trip the Scouts will never forget and they are to be commended for tho fine manner in which they conducted themselves on this long cruise. Your Committee feels that a cruise of this nature should be part of the older boy program each year and heartily recommends that another cruise be conducted in 1939. In addition to this long cruise the Sea Scouts have taken a number of shorter cruises on the Mississippi at different times during the year. Throughout the year the S. $. s. 11 Idlewild11 has held regular meetings on Thursdays at Idlewild Presbyterian Church. At the present time. the Council has but one Sea Scout Ship. Plans are being made to reorganize the s.s.s. "Bonita", and we hope it will be registered in the near future. It is also recollh~ended that more social functions for older Scouts be planned and carried out during the coming year, as these affairs appeal to young men and will tend to keep them affiliated with the Movement for a longer period of time. TRAINING COMMITTEE The Training Committee has had a very successful year, thanks to the efforts of the Committee and cooperation of fellow Scouters. A specialization course in 11 Troop Program Planning 11 was conducted with 49 men completing the requirements. This course was recommended by the Training Committee in 1936 and was devised in Memphis by our local Scouters. During the spring o. specialization course in "Troop Camping" was iven with 41 men attending, of whom 32 completed the course. Seven Scouters attended and received certificates from Region 5 for the "Camp Directors• Course" which was given at Camp quapaw1 near L1ttle Rook, rk. We have at present 57 men enrolled in the course 11 PrinC1ple1 of Scoutmastership11 which will be completed in the New Year. This cour11 ii btin onducted as the major part of the Round Table activities. TRAINING C',OMHITTEE (Continued) There are 85 Patrol Leaders and Junior Officers taking the 11Patrol Leaderst Training Courze11 , which will also be completed in 1939. The Negro Scout Leaders of the Seminole Division have had the benefit of our training cotU'ses this year, three courses being given especially for them. Fifty-Seven men attendod tho course in "Troop Program Planning" and 29 were awarded certificates. Tho Standard Rod Cross First Aid Course was given with 10 receiving cortificatos, The 11 Elements of Scoutmastcrship. Part 1 11 course was attended by 32 Scoutcrs with 17 completing the requirements. . A. r?-cap o~ the above shows tho.t \2s_l_m_e_n_~_d_8_5_b_o_y_l-·~-:;-d_e_r_s_r-e--1} ceived tra1n1_Eg_ during the year. -------·---- We recommend that a series of training courses be conducted in 1939 thnt will enable our Scouters to be qUD..lificd ns leaders of boys. THE SCOUT OATH On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to God, and my count rs-, To obey the Scout Law To help other people at all timea, To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. '.rHE SCOUT LAW A Scout is Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Clean :Brave Reverent Page 13 1 ("'I j j ( I/ ,\ ,.... ,\\\I '-' f' '-..; h. r\ ~ .r\ 1 'J C 0 U 1'1 C J L B ~ 5 . ;\. :BALLOT FOR EWJCTION OF OFFICERS AND COUUCIL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE FOR YEAR BEGnrnnm JANUARY J., 1938 ********** ---- - -~~~·-·'"··~-·-------· FOH PRESIDENT (Vote for One) I I .. - Mr, c. Arthur Bru·ce- -- . ' - FOR VICE-PRESIDJi1N!§__ __ (Vote for Four1 ~ !Mr. E. A, Smith Ur& A. K. :Bwrow - r'!..1,..- Wal tP.r T - ~~th !Mr, p, A, Cla;tton -- F.QR SECRErARY (Vn+.e fnr nne) ! !Mr1 ft c. Clarke -- EOB ~REASUR;Ei-i (Vote for One) I lr1ir. W. P, Halliday I --I FOR CO~iiMISSION:ER (Yote for One) jnr. T. s. Eliot FOR FIELD. cm1fr::ISSIONER. (Vnt.i:> f' 0 nT' f"\.-,o) Mr, ]'. J. Flanao-::in FOR COU.NCIL MEM]ERS-AT-LARGE_ as.ner attached list. -· Alexander, Vance Jo Allen, James Seddon Allen, June :p. Allen, Preston Atkinson, Dr. w. R. Austin, John A. Awsumb • George Ayres, Dr. J. c. :Saber, Rodney Bacon, Col. w. J. Ball, Ernest C. Barker, Judge H, H. Barrow, E. R. Barry, Edward F. Bateman, Dr. R. J. Bizot, Emile A. Blair, Russell Blaisdell, Dr. C, F. Blue, Dr. w. R. Bodley• Dr. J. w. Bondurant, Jack, Jr. Bowld, W. F. Boyle, J. Bayard Bradley, Dr. James F. Brennan, J. J. Brinkley, .Arniel W. Brode, Julien Brown, J. Goodlett Brown, s. Toof Bruce, c. Arthur Bunn, H. T. :Burrow, A. K. Butler, c. w. Butler, c. w. Jr. Butler, Dr. Tait Caldwell, E. R. Callow, Lewis c. Campbell, Dr. Willis c. Canada, Col. J. w. Canale, Phil M. Carroll, W. s. Carter, M. o. Castle, S~ Nelson Cham"bers, C. iil. Chambers, J. D. Champion, R. G. Christenbury, Fred Church, c. H. CQpNCJ:L .l .. :Erv3EB.S.~.AT~.I.ARGE · Clark, Dolph Clark~ Roscoe c. Clarkee Po C .. Clayton, =·fonry M. Ol~rton~ ?.., A., . Coffey~ Een BQ, Jr. Cole, J" :Su ColG. Sam F., 1 Con:i.er? J" Do Condon, Martin J. Cooper, W., Oo Coors, Dro G. A. Co!'y, A,. J. 1 Cox: Allen, Jr. Co:x:, Orin L. Co:x:, Wo W0 . Crawford, A. M. Crump, E., H. 1 Cunningham, Jesse Curl, Dr. Howard Cho.ndlor, o. B. . Dalstrom, Ed., I Darnell, Herbert ' 1 Daugherty, Hubert 1 Davis, Clifford I Dern1, S., :Bo ; Delaney, :S:. Lo Die:11, Dr. Che..rles Dilworth, J. En Dolan, Rev. Edward Dolan, r.r • E.., , Donelson, Andrew J. j Dozier, R. :r:v:. ; Eckert, George J. l Edge, w. T. · Ed."D.ondson, J., s. I Edw~rds, Frank C. Eldredge 1 Mark Eliot, Dr., T. S. Erskine, Albert R. Ettelson, Dr. H. w. Evans, Dr. S. s. Fant, A. P. 1 Farrell, John J. I F~edler,_ Dr. F. w. 1 Finch, r1:. Ee I Fisher, Allan Flanagan, Joe I Fleming, Joseph D• Fowler, w. B. Freeburg, !tarry Fargason, J9hn T. Jr. Ga.rtly, Dr. George Gates, J. w. Gaut, D. c. Geiger, Ervine George, Dr. Robert A. Glascock, Charles Goldsmith, Fred Goldsmith, Jack Gooch, Cecil M. Graves, Dr. L. M. Grout, F. N. Guice, Fred G•ltm<a.n,.Dr. J. s. Hale, E. w. Halle, Arthur Halliday, W. P. Harrold, E, A. Hartley, Robert W, Ho;ys, Lake Heiskell, A, L. Highsaw, Prof, J. L. Hill, R. E. Hirsh, B. w. Hobson, Dr, J, J. Holmes, F. c. Holt, Maynard Hopper, A. L. Hopper, Joe :B. Howard, Percy Hudson, Calvin Hughes, Allen, Jr. Hughes, c. Rel Hussey, Robe rt J • Irby, w. B., Jr. Johnson, J. c. Johnson, w. c. Johnson, Dr. Willio.m Jolly, Dave Jones, Hugh Keller, Eugene Kerr, L. J. Klepper, Geo. M, Klinck, Chief Irby Krivcher, Joseph La.he, Hunter Lane, V. G. Leach, E. K. ·1 Lee• James Lee, Dr. R, G. . 1 Lee, Robert E. j Lee, Chief ',i. D. 1 Leftwich, Groom 1LePrince, .J. A. 1 Lerner, S.M, ! Leroy, Dr, Lo1Ji s I Levy, Dr. Louis : Lewis, Dr. A, c. ! . Lewis, T .. W, L ewrnan. Harold ; Lichte~an, Ira J. I Lightman, M, .f?., Linn, E. R, rLiverrnore, Dr. George R, I Lohmey~r, J. A. Lucas, Fred I !Lutman, Byron o. ~Macfarlane, G~ o. j Mallory, W, W, Malone, J. H. I' Maury, J. E .. , Maxon, Bishop James M,. ,McCabe, c. T, 1 McCaslin, Dr, Robert H, l McElrn.vy, c. A. 1 McGee, E. L. I McG·eorge, H. L. 'EcKee, R. W. ; McKnight, Thomas I McWhorter, A, D. 1 ?v:eema.n, E. J. I. Melroy, 11. s. Morgan, Allen 1Morgan, John T. I Moriarty, Herbert lNorfleet, R. Vance !o•Brien, W, J, 1 01ca1laghan, J. E. .01connor, Frank . Orgill, Edmund I Orgill, William \Overton, Watkins 1Qzburn, N. Field IPage, Carl 1 1 Patton, Wesley E. Peete, Russell 1Penln.nd, Clifford I Peres, Hardwig 1 Phillips, George P. ~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~·~~-~·~~~~~~~~~~~ Pidgeon, Everett Pipkin, Ao E. Pipkin, Perry Plank, E. E1 Plough, Abe Prescott, w. J, Pritchard, Howard w. Raglandt S. E, Ragsdale•. F. V. Ragsdale~ Dr. w. El. Ramsay, R, G. Ramsey, Henry T. Reid,. Wallace R. Richardson,.Chnrles D. Richardson, Gilmer Riechman, J. A. Roberts, John E. Roy, George T., Jr, Rugg, L •. E. Russell, Edward P• Russell, Dr. George M, Rychener, Dr. R, O, Saino, J, E, Sandown, W• H, Scharff, Abe Scharff, Aaron R. Schloss, Gilbert M. Schoembs, Arthur Schwartz, Merrill Schwarzkopf, H, R, Searight, Dr. M, W, Sellers, Perry Sexton, Fred Shepherd, s. J • Sims, R. B,, Jr. Skinner, Raymond Smart, T. H, Smith, E. A, Smith, Walter L, Strauss, G. D. Sullivan, H, P, Sweeney, Frank Taylor, Kenon Taylor, L, R, Taylor, R. A, Taylor, Dr. Robert Thompson, E, F. Thompson, L. K. Turnbull, Steve Turner, Norfleet Tutwiler, T, H. Tyson, W. T, 'i Valentine• ,Tohn Vi0h, Edward P. I vVa.gnaX'.. D~ Jilug1,me Wa.llcer. s. P. , Wa.lla.ce, D:i;. \V, R. I v1i:u:ing, Col. Roane , \'fo.M:ins, R, G. 1 Wobb, Harry I \Vebst0r!. William A. 1 \'looma, Cha:rles I Willi runs, Dr. Gray \1:1.ld., A, J • . : Wilkinson, Russel j tnllir..ma, o. P. , Wi:t.son, P.arry c. · Wood, Goorge I Wood, Dr. .Percy 1 Vhtrzburg, .A.be I Youni;, Dr. Thomas K, Zook, Martin . I Council Members elected AnnUD.l Meeting, December 9, 1937 for the year 1938, I i 0 \] ( \ CHIGKASAW CQ.trnc IL, B. §._. !JNC. MINUTES OF ANNUAT, MEETHTG The Annual Meeting of Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, Inc. was held on Wednesday, December 14th, 1938 at 5:00 P. M. in Louis XVI Room of Hotel Peabody. Mr. C. Arthur Bruce presided and the following Council Members were present: Mr. A. D. McWhorter Mr. John E. Roberts Mr. W. P. Halliday Mr. A. K. Burrow Mr. P. A. Clayton Mr. N. G. Paddison, Sr., Mr. R. G. Ramsay Mr. C.H. Church Mr. Arthur Schoembs Dr. T.K. Young Mr. Perry Sellers Mr. Russel Wilkinson Mr. W. L. Gray Mr. Frank G:rout Mr. Harry Webb Mr. Martin Zook Mr. E. L. McGee Mr. R. A. Taylor Mr. s. B. Dean Mr. Fred Christenbury Mr. James Lee Mr. J. H. Miller Mr. Joe Hopper Mr. Frank' :Edwards Dr. T. s. Eliot Mr. Amiel Brinkley Mr. W. Gordon Morris, Scout Executive, and Mr. Hope Ford, Camp Director of Camp Currier also attended. The President, Mr. C. Arthur Bruce, called the meeting to order and requested Dr. Robert W. Jones, Pastor of the First Unitarian Church, to pronounce the invocation. Mr. Bruce recommended the Council Members and asked the Scout Executive, Mr. VI. Gordon Morris, for a report on the activities of' the Council during 1938. The Scout Executive pointed out that the Council had had a very successful year with the largest membership in itshistory and a very fine Advancement Program with the largest number of Merit Bad.ges in any one year and an exceptionally good camping program and other activities. He requested the Members to carefully read the Reports of Standing Cammi ttees which were presented to them by Mr. Hope Ford, Camp Director. On motion of Mr. John Roberts, seconded 'by Mr. A. D. McWhorter, Mr. Perry Sellers was; nominated for the Memphis Junior Chamber of Commerce Award for the outstanding member of Memphis under 35 years of age during 1938. This motion was unan~mously carried. Mr. A. D, McWhorter, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, nominated the following officers for 1939: Mr. c. Arthur Bruce, President Mr. A. K. Burrow, Vice-President Mr. Walter L. Smith Vice-President Mr. P. A. Clayton Vice-President Mr. Abe Scharff Vice-President Mr. P. a.Clarke Secretary Mr. w. P. Halliday Treasurer Dr. T. s. Eliot Commissioner F. J. Flanagan Field Commissioner ,.. -GHe also presented nominations for Council Members as per the attached slip. Then Mr. Bru~e asked for nominations from the floor. The following men were nominated: Mr. Sam Nickey. Jr. by Mr. John E. Roberts Dr. Hobert W. Jones by Mr. L. E. Rugg Dr. S. L. Wadley by Mr. Fred Christenbury Mr. John B. Beasley by Mr. J. H. Miller Mr. Cecil Wray. by Mr. Russell Peete Mr. Wallace Gilbertson by Mr. C. H. Church Dr. Josiah Sibley by Mr. N. G. Paddisont Sr. Mr. Wallace Henry by Mr. A. D. McWhorter Mr. Je>hn McGregor by Mr. Martin Zook Mr. Forrest Mottweiler by Mr. Paul Day Mr. Bruce called for a vote and on motion of Mr. Frank Edwards, seconded by Mr. A. D. McWhorter, the Officers and Council Members as nominated to be elected by acclamation. This motion was unanimously carried. Mr. John E. Roberts paid tribute to Mr. Hope Ford and his wife for their good work at Camp Currier. Mr. C. H. Church suggested they have 4 active Scoutmasters on the Executive Board but no action was taken on this. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 P. M. CJ-J JCJ( ;\Sf\ '1V CO U 1'JC J L, .B-. 5. f\. J ~JC. E.ALIO~ FOR ELECTION OF OFFICErtS .A11D COUNCIL MElv13E~S-AT-LARGE FOR YEAR BEGINNING JA.i.1U.ARY l, 1939 ***"'"'**** I FOR PRESIDENT (Vote for One) Mr. C. Arthur Bruce. - .. FOR VICF.-?RESIDENTS (Vote for Four) Mr. A. K. Burrow Mr. Walter L. Smith -· Mr. P. A. Clayton Mr. Abe Scharff ·- ·- FOR SECRETARY (Vote for One) - Mr. P. c. Clarke FOR TREASURE1i (Vote for One2._ Mr. W. P. Hallidav - FOR COMMISSIOMER (Vote for One) Dr. T. s. Eliot ---·-· .. FOR FIELD COMM! SSI01~ER (Vote for One) Mr. F. J. Flana.e:an *********** FOR COUNCIL ~•EMBERS-AT-LARGE, a.a per attached list• .I -- ' Alexander, Vance J. Angus, John A. Allen, James Seddon Allen, June D. Allen, Preston Allen, Thomas H. Atkinson, Dr. w. R. Au.stin, John A. Awsumb, George Ayres, Dr. J. C. Baber, Rodney Bacon, Col. W. J. Ball, Ernest C, Barker, Judge H. H. Barrow, E. R. Barry, Edward F. Bateman, Dr, R. J, Bizot, Fmile A, Blaisdell, Dr. C, F. Blue, Dr. W. R. Bodley, Dr. J, W. Bondurant, Jack, Jr. :Sowld, W. F. Boyce, Rev. E. G. Boyle, J. :Bayard Bradley, Dr. James F. Brennan, J. J. Brinkley, .Ami el W. B I'o de , Jilli en Brown. J. Goodlett Brown, R, Bates Brown, S. Toof Bruce, C, Arthur Bunn, H. T. Burrow, A. K. Butler, c. w. Jr. Butler, Dr. ~ait Caldwell, E. R. Callow, Lewis c. Campbell, Dr. Willis c. Canada, Col. J. W. Canale, i'hil M. Carroll, W. s. Carter, M. o. Castle, s. Nelson Chambers, C. M. Chambers, J. D. COUNCIL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Cham.pion, R. G. Christenbury, Fred Church, c. H. Clark, Dolph Clark, Roscoe c. Clarke, P. C, Clayton, Henry M. Clayton, P, A,_ 1 Coffey, Ben B., Jr. 1 Cohn, B. L. I Cole, Sam F. Collier, J. D. I l Condon, Martin J. Cooper, w. O. , Coors, Dr. G. A. I Cory, A. J. Cox, .Allen, Jr. 1 1 Cox, Orin L. Cox, W. W. , Crawf ord9 A. M. I Creson, R. F. Creson, T. K. 1 Crenshaw, w. A. I Crump, E. H~ Sr. 1 Crump, E. H. Jr. I Cunningham, Jesse Chandlert O. B. I I I Dalstrom, Ed. 1 Darnell, Herbert I Davis, Clifford Dean, s. B. 1 Defries, Ray Lee !Diehl, Dr. Charles Dilworth, J. E. 1 1 Dolan, Rev. Edward Dolan, T. R. •Donelson, Andrew J. !Dozier, R. M. : Davis, Dr. J. t·iiurry !Eckert, George J. Edge, W. T. 1Edmondson, J. S. jEdwards, Frank C, ; Eldredge, Mark !Eliot, Dr. T. S, 1 Erskine, Albert R. ~Ettelson, Dr. H. W. !Evans, Dr. s. s. :~~~~~--~~~~~~~--~~·~~--i...~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~J r ·----- ' Farrell, John J. I Fiedler, Dr. F. w. Finch, M. E. Fi sher, Allen Flanagan, Joe Fleming, Joseph D. Ford, Fred Fowler, VI. B. Freeburg, Harry Fargason, John T. Jr. Gartly, Dr. George Gates, J. w. Gaut, D. c. Geig~r,, Ervine Glascock, Charles Glasgow, Ben E. Goldsmtih, Fred Goldsmith, Jack Gooch, Cecil M. Graham, F. J. Graves, Dr. L. M. Grout, F. M. Guice, Fred Goltman, Dr. J. s. Hale, E. w. Halle 1 .Arthur Halliday, W. P. Ha.rro ld, E. A. Hartley, Robert w. Hays, Lake Heiskell, A. L. Herrington, R. L. liighsaw, Prof. J. L. Hill, R. E. Hirsh, :s. ii. Hobson, Dr. J. J. Holmes, F. c. Holt , 11iaynard Hopper, A. L. Hopper, Joe :a. Howard, Percy Hudson, Calvin Hughes, Allen, Jr. Hughes, c. Rel Himt, J. D. Hussey, Robert J. Irby, Yi. :B., Jr. Jacobson, c. M. Johnson, J. c. Johnson, W. c. Johnson, Dr. William ' Jolly, Dave i Jones, Henry s. , Jones, Hugh I Keller, Eugene I 1Kerr,L.J. f Klepper, Geo. M. 'i Kl1nck9 Chief Irb1 Krivcher, Joseph I Lane, Hunte;Lane, V. G. I ' Lea.ch, E. K. Lee, James . • Lee, Dr. R. G. I Lee, Robert E •. 1 Lee, Chie~ w. D. I LePrince, J • A. Lerner, s. M. I ' Leroy, Dr• !oui~ Levy, Dr. Louis , Lewis, Dr. A. o. I Lewis, T. w. , Lichterma.n, Ira J. I Lightman, M. A. Linn, E. R. . ' Livermore, Dr. George R. I. Lohmeyer, J. A. , Lucas, Fred I Macfarlane, G. o. 1 1 Mallory, w. w. Malone, J. H. 1 Maury, J. E. j Maxon, Bishop James M. , McCabe, c. T. I McCaslin, Dr. Robert H. McElravy, C. A. ' McGee, E. L. I McGeorge, H. L. , McKee, R. w. I McKnight, Thqmas · MciVb.orter, A. D. 1 1 Meeman, E. J • Melroy, N. J • 1 Morgan, Allen I Morgan, John T. . Moriarty, Herbert j Myers, Ben F. I 1 Norfleet, :a. Vance J O'Brien, W. J. o' Callaghan, J. E. 0 •Connor, Frank Orgill, Edmund Orgill, William Overton, Watkins Ozburn, N. Field Saino, J. E. Sandown, w. H. Scharff, Abe Scharff, Aaron R. Schloss, Gilbert M. Schoembs, Arthur Schwartz, Merrill Searight, Dr. M. w. Sellers, Perry Sexton, Fred Shepherd, s. J • Sims, R. :a. Jr. Skinner, ~ond ' Sma.rt, T. H. 1 Smith, Walter ~. I Springfield, c. L. Sullivan, H. P. Sweeney, Frank Strauss, G. :O. Ta~rlor, Kenon Taylor, 1. R. Taylor, R. A •. Taylor, Dr. :Robert Thompfi!on, E. F. Thompson, L. K. Turnbull, Steve Turner, Norfleet Tyson, w. T. Valentine, John Vieh, Edward P. Waggener, .Andrew B. Wagner, D. Eugene I Walker, S. P •. I Waring, Col. Roane Watkins, R. G. t Webb, Harry Webster, William A. I Weeks, Dr. A. B. i1eems, Cha~les · Williams, Dr. Gray j Wild 1 A. J. 1 Wilkinson, Russel ., ililli~s. o. P. Wilson, Harry c. · Wood, George 1 ( iVood, Dr. Percy Wurz burg, . Abe , (Young, Dr. Tho~s K. ,Zink, Clyde J. J Zook, Martin I I , I I r ' I Oo'\1ncil Members elected Annual Meeting, Decomber 14. 1938 for the {year 1939. ~~--~~~~~~~~~~-----·~~_._-~~~~~~--~~~~--~~~~~ Note Note for historical disclaimer <small><i>Please note that these documents are presented as they existed in their original form for historical accuracy. This document may contain racial or culturally insensitive language. Since the beginning in 1916, Scouting in Memphis has been regarded as a pioneer in interracial Scouting and equality; however, it still existed within the context of a segregated South. The material reflects the culture and context in which it was created and does not reflect the views and principles of the Kia Kima Alumni Association, the Chickasaw Council, or the Scouting movement.</i></small> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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