https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/3d2371f2eb5670258a1e54ba82c65c84.pdf 4fa75a593048f22c085bf56662135e3f PDF Text Text REPORTS OF COMMITTEES I �CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B•. S. A. INC. Memphis. Tenn~ssee MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD ... 1940 OFFICERS Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Abe Scharff A. K. Burrow P. A. Clayton Edwin Da.lstrom Andrew B. Waggener Percy C. Clarke W. P. Halliday Henry M. Clayton F. Joe Flanagan W. Gordon Morris President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice.-Presiden t Secretary Treasurer Commissioner Field Commission er Scout ExecU. ti ve CHAIRMEN, STANDING COMMITTEES Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Dr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. F. Joe Flanagan W. P. Halliday R. G. Ramsay Rodney Baber James Seddon All en Elmer Ries Emile A. Bizet C. Arthur Bruce J. S. Goltman Edwin Da.lstrom Ray Lee Defries P. A. Clayton H. W. Slavick Jesse Cunningham E. A. Harrold S. B. Dean C. H. Brown Herbert Holmes Russel Wilkinson Joe Hopper Activities Awards & Resolutions Caiaping Ci vie Relations Constitution & By-Laws Court of Honor Cubbing Finance Heal th & Safety Inter-Racial Organization Outfitters Publicity Reading Rural Seouting Rural Scouting Rural Scouting Rural Scouting Senior Scouting Training MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Erne st C. Ball A. Earle Bolton G. A. Carlisle, Jr. Oran L. Cox Albert R. Erskine John A. Fogleman J. Granville Gates Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. A. E. Hohenberg T. P. Howard Walk C. Jones, Jr. William Loeb Kenneth W. Orgill A. D. McWhorter Perl'IJ Pipkin Mr. Russ l?ri tchard Mr. John E. Roberts Mr. Perry Sellers Mr. J. L. Skinner Mr. Hearn W. Ti dwell Mr. Ha-rry Webb �AWARD.~ s. $0 MDIBERS. OF CH.IOQSAW COUNO!j'.i. :$. A. !NC •. FOR DISTn!GUtSHED SERVICE 'ID .BOYHOQD .T. El E § .I .L v .:m·.. R' :B ]jl Ay D.t· J. 0. A'!/'f!e s Mr. Charles r:c. McCabe :Mr. John '?. Morgm;. Mr. G:eQrge P. Phillipe. Mr. John E. Itoberts liJr. Rarey- Webb Mr. t. R.~ Forsd!¢k ~tr. ,A. D. McWhgrter ¥r. Ben :a- Cof::t~y .Jr. Mr. Walter L. 0¢~ Qeorge WMd F. Joe Fl anagliUl R,. G. Rarr\EiaY EO.win Dal strom M:r:. R. Vo11 Steinen Mr. C • Artb:ur Btu.ce IVlr. M.r. Mr. Mr. Mr. Charles nr. T. s. H. Church Eli0t Mr. Joe Hopper .E R 1 ~i 1931 19~1 1:931 1931 1931 1932 1933 1934 193:5 1935 1. 936' 1936 1937 1937 l 938 1938 1939 1939 *ili**:*****>I<********** ************* *!!< ** *** THE SQ.OOTMASTER Is KEY 141'• :Ben J3.. IJo ff ey • Jr. 1933 DI'. How~r<l Curl M11. R. Von Stetnen 1934 1934 Mr. E. IL t eaoh Mr. Joe Hopper 1935 1936 l 936 M;r. Miller Joh:tc).son Mr. Cha'Vle~ H. Ohu.r¢h Mr. J ~ :era<i:Y W1 ley 1937 Mr. Ru.sse1l Peete 1938 1938 �CHICKASAW COUNCtL, B.S.A., INC. MEMPHIS, TENN. Dec. 12, 1940 To the friends of Scouting: Each December the Council takes stock of its accomplishments. In the Reports of the Council's Committees, which follow, there is a great deal of information as to v.hat has been done by the Scout Leaders who have ~ rked so faithfully to the end that Scouting ideals may continue to be a vital force in the lives of our boys. .And I am confident you will agree that real progress has been made during the fiscal year ending Nov. 30th. But these Reports do not fully reflect the loyal and unselfish service of the hundreds of Scouters who have so freely given of their time and effort to enable our boys to have the benefits of Scouting. To these Scouters is due the credit for the results achieved. I want to take this opportunity to express to each and every Scouter my deep appreciation for the work done and the sacrifices made for the cause of Scouting, for l sincerely believe the men who are training boys to live the Scout Oath and Law are truly bu.ilding a stronger foundation for the continuation of the democracy in which we live. Sincerely yours, Jk~~ Scout Executive �f(£POR.TS ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE During the fiscal year ending December 1, 1940 the Scouts of Chickasaw Council engaged in numerous and varied activities. In all of these they have. been under the guidance of the Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and junior officers of the Council. These 1 eaders have worked faithfully and untiringly with their re spec ti ve Troops and your Committee hereby commends their i:p lendid efforts and accomplishments, for we feel they deserve our thanks as well as the thanks of all of the parents and Coum i1 Members for their fine work in training our boys. The tenth Annual Camp Currier Camp~O-Ree was held at Camp Currier, Eudora, Miss., on June 7th, 8th and 9th. Sh:ty-one Troops participated and there was a total of 1, 137 Scouts in Camp. This ex:ceeds the previous year by four Troops and 60 Scouts. The events consisted of Troop Camping, Patrol Camping, First Aid, Cooking,· Scout Rescue, Fire Building & Water Boiling, Forestry and Wall Scaling. These events were judged by the leaders of the Troops entered, District Commissioners and Assistant District Commissioners and their efficiency was as expected, the most sati sfactor; job of judging that we have had. The full participation in these events by the Troops was the best we have had a.nd the even ts were run off in an orderly and. satisfactory manner, with little or no confusion. We believe the orderly and efficient handling of the Troops in the Camp-0-Ree can be largely traced to the District Camp-0-Ree practices which were held in Overton Park in April and. May. These practices wete conducted by the District Commissioners and Officers of the participating Troops and were run off by Districts. The Ac ti vi ties Committee recommends that the next Ca.mp-0-Ree practices be held on dates set up by each District and at locations suitable to each district. This will oe helpful to the Scoutmasters in a number of ways. Your Committee appreciates the wol'k of the District Commissioners in this connection, as well as their help to the Troops throughout the year. No first prize or grand award was ma.de to any Troop as a winner of the Camp...;O... Ree but the efficiency of the Troops was recognized by the award of a pennant to all Troops who scored certain points against the standard. All Troops were eligible to win these pennants -- 10 Troops won the Cle,ss 11 A11 Award, 7 Troops won the Class 11 B 11 Award and 28 Troops won the Class 11 C11 Award, a total of 45 Troops who won awards. The judges complimented the Troops as a whole on the fine work they did in Troop and Patrol Camping and we feel that definite progress has been made and that the camping done is much superior to previous years. Your Committee recommends that the Annual Camp-0-Ree and District practices be held again in 1941. . 11 The Advancement Programtt which was carried on from Sept. 19, 1939 to Dec. 8, 1939 was the fifth of this ..___----=----------~-'---...-------.------ Paga l j �Actiyities Committee (Continued) type of activity to be held in the Council. The use of this 11 Program 11 affords Troop Leaders a well-rounded series of activities in Advancement, Camping, Training, Good Turns, etc. The Troops compete against a standard and pennants were awarded to 32 Troops. We are glad to report that 11 Troops won the Class- 11 A" pennant, 4 Troops the Class 11 B11 pennant and 17 Troops the Cl ass 11 C" penna.n t. Your Comrni ttee is now operating 11 The Advancement Program" for 194:0 and the results will be known early in January. We recommend that another "Advancement Program" 'be carried through in 1941, as we feel this type of activity has a definite place in the fall program of the Council. We further recorrnnend that all Troops should incorporate into their yearly programs a very definite advancement schedule as a goal to be attained. To the Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and junior loaders of the Council 1 as woll as the many Scouters who have served as judges and officials during the year, we want to express our sincere thanks, for they have certainly done outstanding work in providing the right type of leadership which is of such vital importance in the Scouting Program of character building and citizenship training. CAMPING COMMITTEE Camp Currier. near Eµdora. Miss. .. IJ ·}J // l /J/ 1\ 1 ~\, '.f} ~ A Council Camp was held. a.t Camp Currier for 6 weeks during ·the past summer with an average attendance of 71 Scouts as compared to 54 Scouts in 1939. During this camp 233 Scouts spent a total of 448 Scout weeks in Currier, as compared to 152 Scouts and 237 weeks last year. The camp fee paid by the Scouts was $4.50 per week (the same as last year) and the net operating cost to the Council amounted to $61.51. . So far as interest and attendance is concer~ed the 1940 season at Camp Currier was the best in the 15 year hi story of the camp ,... this will be readily seen by comparing the figures below: �Camping Committee (Continued) The fine attendance at Camp can largely be attributed to the swimming pool and water system which was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Burrow in 1936. Ever since its construction this splendid equipment has been a source of joy and comfort aP-d satisfaction to the Scouts and Scouters of this Council. And it will continue to afford them pleasure for many years to come. Without this equipment the facilities at Camp were inadequate - with them the Camp offers real opPortunities t·o all of the Scouts and Scouters to enjoy living the open with safo swimming and safe water to drink. Not only does this well, pool and bath-house afford pleasure but it is also of great importance in protecting the heal th of the boys in camp. On behalf of all of the Scouts and Scouters we w:i. sh to e:iq:>ress our deep and la.sting appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Burrow which has meant so mu.ch and which will continue to mean so much to the heal th and happiness of all of us who f:1J to Camp Currier. On Nov. 24th, 1940 Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier passed awtcy" in Geneva, Switzerland, where she had made her home for many yea.rs. WG who have had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Currier will always remember with appreciation the many things she did to help Camp Currier to become the splendid place it is today. The Camp was named for Mrs. Currier 1 s husband, Mr. Charles c. Currier, and from the very beginning of the Camp in 1925 and throughout the years she was deeply interested in it. Mrs. Currier provided the funds for the first payment on the purchase of the land ~ she gave funds to build the Mess Hall; the old swimming pool; to build tho dam which now impounds the waters in the lake; and to put gravel on the roads. These improvements have added tremendously to the usefulness of the Camp, and we feel that it is fitting that we should again express our appreciation of the many and generous gifts Mrs. Currier made to the Camp During the past fifteen yea.rs. For a number of years one of the vital needs of the Camp was a Heal th Lodge and. Office :Building, as there was no building availa.blt3 in which to give First Aid, keep records, etc., and the Mess Hall bad to be used for these purposes. We realized this was a bad situation but were unable to do anything about it because of la.ck of funds. This year; through the generosity of Mrs. Belle s. Rosenthal, the Health Lodge and Office Building was constructed as a memorial to Mrs. Rosenthal 1 s son, the late Mr. Mi tch~l H. Rosenthal, Jr. Mr •. Rosenthal was a Scout and Scouter in Chickasaw Council until the day of his death. Not only was he a good Scout but he rendered He was outstandi~ iervioe to the Council as one of its active members. t:>Jways fote:rented. :i.n the Scoi1i'tng pM~l"Al!l and 11!/Cl:'ked. fai thf\J.lly fo1' the ad"" vai;1C:e.Iill3nt. ui "GL"i<:.i lvlov'~'U6nt, ·;.,i S<i:!f.'Yin{;;: t.lk uv~u~o·:l oi' lvL,;:,11pi:.i::•. s, Ivi.i.. i~,;;::,.;mtl•ci.J. was following in the footsteps of his father who from the e'ouncU*s very beginning was active in its work. Mr. Rosenthal, Sr., was one of the charter Members of the Council, served as a Member of the Finance Committee and of the Executive :Boa.rd and was one of the f1 ve original Trustees of Kamp Kia Kima when that camp was purchased in 1916. Therefore, we feel this memorial is especially fine, as through its use the Camp is afforded the proper fa.cili ties for taking care of an ever-increasing number of Scouts. The memorial building is 20 1 x 401, one-half of it being used for the Heal th Lodge and the other for the Camp Office. There is a large fireplace in each side of the 'building, so that it may be used throughout the yea:r. We Page 3 �Ca.nming Committee (Continued) of the Camping Committee, feel this memorial will serve the boys for many years to come and we will always be grateful to Mrs. Rosenthal for this memorial to her Scout son. For the past several years the attendance of Scouts and Scouters at Kia Kima hlis declined with the result that each year there was a large loss on thoop,~ration of the Kamp. Your Conunittee stu<iied this situation carefully and its decision, which was o;puroved by the Executive Board, wns to close tho Ka.mp during the 1940 season. This was done. However, we thought it necessary to have a Camp Director.in ca.mp during the throe summer months to truce care of the property and to give direction to eny Troops which might ·want to go to Kia Kima. undt3r thoir own hmdership. There were but 6 boys and 2 loaders at Kamp during the past summer. The co st of operation ~~ounted to $257.32 for the three months. Somo of our leaders recommend the re-opening of Ka.mp but we feel this matter should again be carefully studied before a.ction is taken. Kam~ For a.bout twenty-two years the Girl Scouts have used a beach on part of th0 property belonging to Kia. Kima, this use being ma.de without charge to the Girl Scout Council. Inasmuch as ther<:~ was possibility that Kia Kima might bo sold the Girl Scouts dasired to purchase the property which they had been using for such a long torm of years. Tho property they wanted was surveyed and was found to contain 11.76 acres. Mr. Abe Scharff, Presiden of Chickasaw Council, agreed to pay for this land and to give it to the Girl Scouts. The price agreed on was $250.00 and. Mr. Scharff generously gnvo this nmount to th0 Girl Scouts who in turn gavo it to Chickasaw Council on the delivery of tho deed. We feel that our President dosdrvod a real vote of thanks for the fim:i way in which he helped both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. For 1941 we recom.'11end that funds be m~de availabli) to repair M.d protect tho property of Kia Kima, as we fear the buildings will rapidly deteriorate unless more cnre is giirnn to them. Camp Daniels. Menphis. Tenn. On.mp Daniels hn.d its best sea.son in 1940 with 109 N~gro Scoi.1 ts in camp during the four weeks season. The bo;1,a spent a total of 156 Scout wooks in camp as compared to 139 in 1939. While the attendance was better than last year the advancement program still lags and we urge that every effort be made in 1941 to help Negro Scouts to advanco in rank whi:IJ3 i.n camp where there is evory opportunity to progress as well as to win Mori t Badges. We greatly appreciate tho help of 11 The Oommorcial Apueal Cn.t1p Fund For Boysn which supplied funds sufficient to seml 50 under-privileged Scouts to car.:p for one week. These boys were selected through tho help of the FaPily Welfare .Agency to whom wo arc inde·bted for fine cooperation. Both 11 The Cor:inercial Appea.1 11 and the Family Welfare Agency have helped these less-chance boys for th!$ past two yoars v.nd. we do a:pproci.·'l.te the work they Page 4 �Camping Committee (Continued) , have done. We appreciate the contri bu. tions made by Mr. Ed.Dalstro m, Hamil ton Coal Co., Alonzo Locke, Fogelman Bros., who made it possible for 7 Scouts to go to camp for one week. The camp fee was $3 .00 per week and a net operating pro'ftt of $67.14 was made on the four weeks camp. This does not go into the general funds of the Council but will be used to a.id other less-chance Negro boys. A number of improvements were made this year. including a new septic tank. enlargement of the kitchen and installation of new pllimbing equipment. These facilities add greatly to the efficiency of the camp. - - -- - - ..,. - - - ..... - ... - - ·- - - - .. - .... - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - During the spring months The Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. of Memphis offered 48 free weeks in camp to both White and Negro Scouts who collected the largest number of Dr. Pepper bottle caps. And in addition they offered cash prizes to the Troops collecting the largest number. These prizes amounted to a total of $254.00. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of tho Dr. Pep~er Co., in making it possible for these additional boys to go to Camp Currier and Camp Daniels. This Company has always cooperated with Scouting and has made many contributions in ca.sh and service to the Camps and to the Council. - - -- " ~ -- ~ - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ Your Committee recommends that an even better and larger camping program be carried through in 1941. We urge that evdry Scout Leader put his shoulder to the wheel so that an ever-increasing number of boys may have the pleasures and benefits camping so abundantly affords. CIVIC SERVICE COMMITTEE 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 your Committee is really proud of their accomplishments. May we suggest that you read carefully the following list of 11 Good Turns" which the Scouts have done: Then consider how many thousands of hours our boys have given and how constructively they have employed their time. 20 Scouts distributed 1,500 copies of the Bill Of Rights at the Americanism Meeting at the Ellis Auditorium. 2 Eagle Scouts served as aides to Hon. James A. Fatley, Postmaster General, on the occasion of his visit to Memphis. 50 Scouts participated in flag raising exercises at Page 5 �Ciyic Service Committee (Continued) three industrial plants and at the Juvenile Court. 126 Scouts distributed. 24,000 blotters for the Memphis Community Fund. 400 Scouts marched in the Fire Prevention Para.de. 20 Scouts were on duty at the Scout Exhibit in Court Square during · Fire Prevention Week. 40 Scout.s distributed Selective Draft Information at Bellevue Jr. · High School to registrars. schools during various the at duty on were Approximately 150 Scouts Registration. the Selective Draft 40 Scouts participated in the Red Cross Parade. 350 Scout.s took part in the Electrical Motion Picture Pageant of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine National Convention. About 375 Scouts were on duty on the river front during the arrival · of the King and ~een of the Cotton Carnival. Cotton the of Parade Grand 850 Scouts were on duty during the etc. Carnival carrying flares, holding back the crowds, 75 Scouts served in the Children's Parade of the Cotton Carnival. 868 Scouts marched in the Armistice Day Parade •. 60 Scouts marched in the Clean-up, Fix-Up, Paint-Up Parade. 65 Scouts acted as. ushers at the Goodwyn Institute during 11 Beat The 11 Ba.nd Program. About 900 Scouts served in the Spirit of Christmas Parade, carrying flares, banners, etc., and assisting in controlling the crowds. Approximately 1,050 Scouts served as ushers at E. H. Crump Stadium f~r 5 Southwestern football games. 25 Scouts distributed 400 posters for the Shelby County Tuberculosis Society. In addition to the above,large numbers of Scouts have assisted in the distribution of literature for their churches •. and have served as guides and pages at meetings, conventions, etc. Our boys have really done good work and we comI11end them for it. COURT O:F HONOR During the fiscal year, which ended December 1st, the Scouts of Chickasaw Council were awarded the largest number of Merit Badges in the history of the Council which was organized in 1916. We are glad to report there has been a nice increase in. a majority of the higher ranks (From First Class through Eagle) and we invite your attention to the comparison of the awards made in 1938 1 1939 and 1940, shown below: 210 2,155 137 241 2,680 154 288 2,800 180 47 120 26 Page 6 �Court of Honor (Continued) 1938 1939 62 71 22 29 20 29 Life Badges Eagle Badges Eagle Palms Loss ~ 22 1940 93 20 3 26 A high standard of work has been maintained and we are proud of the boys 1 accomplishments. But we feel there is much to be done in training Merit Badge Counselors .and in recruiting more Counselors to aid the Scouts. For 1941 we recommend that great effort be ma.de toward this end and toward recruiting more men to serve on tho Court of Honor. Your Chairman wishes to acknowledge his appreciation Of the fine cooperation of the Vice-Chairmen and Members of the Di strict Courts of Honor. Tho success of the Merit Ba1lge Program is due to the loyalty of these Scouters who have so faithfully carried out their duties and who have made it possible for the Scouts to secure the advantages o:f' this pre... vocational training. CUBBING QOMMI~TEE As a home centered and a neighborhood directed program, Cubbing has proven itself a great asset to the Scouting Program. Because the parents have such a vital part to play in the Cubbing Program and because they have responded so enthusiastically to this challenge, Scouting cannot help but feel the benefits of this parent interest which carries over into Scouting when their boys reach Scout age. Cubbing h~s had another fine year as the following figures will show, Since Dec. 1, 1939 eight more institutions already sponsoring Scout Troops have rounded out the "Group Pla.n 11 in Scouting by adding the Cubbing Program. These institutions are as follows: Pack #3 Pack #5 Pack #7 Pack 18 Pack #9 ~ Springdale Civic Club ... White Station Improvement Club - McLean Blvd. Baptist Church - Westminster Presbyterian Church - Lauderdale Courts Residents' Association Pack #10 - Glenview Community Club Pack #102 - Miss. Blvd. Christian Church Pack #103 - Mt. Olive Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Following is a comparison of membership figures as of Dec. l, 1940 and Dec. 1, 1939: 1939 Cubs Packs 132 6 ~ 318 14 Qain 186 8 In addition to this fine growth in Cubbing, the Cub Leaders have formed themselves into an organization cruled the Cub Leaders 1 Round Table Page 7 �Cubbing Cammi ttee (Continued) which meets once a month and discuss Cubbing problems. :bu.ring the year these Cub Leaders also conducte.d an "Elements of Cub Leadership Training Course 11 , a 11 Den Mothers' Training Coursetl, and a 11 Den Chief s1 Training Ooursett. · More information on this is contained in the Training Colnn1itt~e Report. The Scout Commissioner has a.nnounc~~ that since there are now 14 Packs in the Council to be serviced this will come under the supervision of the regular line District Commissioners with the help of a newly appointed Cubbing specialist - Field Commissioner on Cubbing. Just recently, Chickasaw Council had the pl•3a,sure of a visit by the Assistant Nation:al Director of Cubbing, Mr. Gerald Speedy. Mr. Speedy 1 s visit was v0ry opportune and he left us with new ideas to be put into effect for the bett0rment of Scouting and Cubbing during the coming year. Last August the Cubbing Committee planned and held a Picnic for all the Cubs in tho Council. The response by both the parents and Cubs was so enthusiastic and so far beyond tho expectations of anyone that it was decided right then and there to make this an annual affair. With this kind of cooperation and spirit we are looking forward to a great yoar in 1941 for Cubbing. FIN/\NQE COMMITTEE In the Finance Campaign conducted by the Council in March and April 1940 a total of $24,169.62 was raised in cash and pledges. The actual figures are as follows; $19,035.88 2139,9.89 TOTAL (White) (White) (White) Cash Pledges TOTAL (Negro) (Negro) (Negro) $ 1, 611. 90 Cash Pledges $21,385. 77 l .J.71. 95 2.783.85 TOTAL CASH AND PLEDGES ••••••.•.•••• $24,169.62 Your Committee wants to take this opportunity to again thank each and eV'ery person who contri 'buted to the support of the Council and to thank the Campaign Workers who did such a fine piece of work in raising the largest amount of cash in the history of the Council in this last Campaign. Without the help of our friends who contribute and work in our campaigns the necessary funds for the Scouting program could not be raised and ti1e training of our boys would suffer. We do apprect ate what has been so faithfully done by so many people in order th:'l t the Scouting program of character buildinr.; and citizenship training mu.y continue to progress year by year. The books of the Council ,'UJ.d of the three camps have been audited by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., and found to be correct. Pago 8 �Finance Committee (Continued} We especially invite your attention to the fact that Chick12:saw Council is entirely free of de"Q.t.. We believe this statement will be as gratifying to our friends as it is to us. It has been the policy of the Council for a number of years to spend only when funds w.:ire in hand and we recommend the continuation of this policy. The number of Scouts and Cubs in our Council continues to grow steadily as you will see in the Organization Commi ttee 1 s Report. Naturally, necessary to taka care of this growing number it follows that more money of Scout training. We, therefore, benefits the them give to and boys of be secutod for 1941. Your Committee $30,000.00 of budget a that recommend than ever before and that sufgreater are needs Council's the feels that as it should be done. job the do to provided be ficient funds should is HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE This Committee is gratified to report that the Health and Safety record of our Scouts during.1940 has been excellent. There was not a single accident or case of sickness of a serious na,ture in any of our three camps. This splendid record is a.real tribute to the fine leadership of our Scout Leaders and we commend and congratulate tht3m on the fine work they are doing in providing safe activities and camping for the Scouts of this Council. Hundreds of Scouts have participated in activities, parades, games, Camp-0-Rees, etc., during the year and we are proud of the work of the boys and their leaders in making such a splendid safety record. Swimming in all of our camps was carefully supervised by American Red Cross Life Saving· Instructors. Safety through skill is ~ fine thing to teach boys and we feel that our Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmnst8rs, Camp Stnff Memb~rs and others have done a really fine ruid constructive piece of work in making this fine record possible. INTER-RACIAL COMMITTEE The work of the Inter-Racial Committee is confined solely to Negro Scouts and is handled through a sub-council known as the Seminole Division of Chickasaw Council. All of the officers and members of the Seminole Division, including the Assistant Scout Executive, are Negroes. During the year ending Nov. 30, 1940 there were 10 new Troops organized and 7 Troops were dropped from the rolls. There are now 3? Troops, a net gain of 3 Troops over the previous year. There are 605 Scouts as compared to 561 Scouts last year, a gain of 44 Scouts. There are 4 Cub Packs with 46 Cubs on the rolls. This is a gain of 2 Packs and 9 Cubs over the previous year. The camping program at Camp Daniels was the best in the history of this camp, with 109 Scouts in camp during the four weeks season. The boys spen.t a total of 156 Scout weeks as compared to 139 in 1939. We are pleased Page 9 �Inter-Racial. Committee (Continued) with the increased interest in camping shown by the Negro Scouts. A number of improvements were made at Camp Daniels this year including a handicraft shop and tools, a new septic tank, enlargement of the kitchen and installation of new plumbing equipment. These facilities add greatly to the usefulness of the Camp as well as protecting to a great degree the heal th of the boys. The Camp is now in excellent condition and we consider it one of the best cali'lps for Negro Scouts in the Nation. The Scouts of the Seminole Division have done their share of "Good Turns" in connection with civic activities. They have served as guides, etc,, and have assisted with traffic and in holding back the crowds at tho various parades. We areproud of their accomplishments as participating citizens. During th0 year the advancement in rank and the award of Merit Badges to Negro Scouts was indeeq poor. Only 9 Scouts advanced to the rank of Second Class and but four boys reached the rank of First Clnss Scouts. Thora were no Start Life or Eagle Badges awarded to Negro boys. Your Committee feels that one of the greatest needs of the Council today is to devise ways and means to help these bot{s to advance in rank, for we find a great majority of the Negro Scouts hever i3.dvance beyond Tenderfoot. And they do not take pa.tt in t4e Merit Badge ~rogram which is such a help to boys in, prev-ocati onal training. This is shown by the :fact that but 15 Mari t Bad.gos were awarded to Negro Scouts during tM eiltire year. Last year but 23 Merit Badges were awarded, so there is a lbss by this cdrnparison. We certainly are n:ct proud of .the record of these 605 Scouts so far as advancement is concerned and we urge that evary effort be made by a.ii coricorned toward the end of helping these boys to gat more training through advancement in rank and working for Merit Badges. We invite your help toward this end. In the Financ.e Ca:rnpaign of tho Council the Seminole Division turned in $1,611.90 in cash and $1,171.95 in pledges, a total of $2,783.85, This is an increase of $1,101.18 over the total cash and plod.gos of 1939, We want to thank all of our Negro Scoutors for their fine help in making this Campaign such a success and for the fine gain over the previous year. We feel that our Negro work is making so-me progress but that especiri.1 emphasis must be put on advancement in 1941. ORG,ANIZATION COMMITTEE In the spring of 1940 the Council received the Walter W. Head Acorn Award for reaching its objectives in total number of Scouts, Troops, Cubs and Packs for the year 1939. 1rhis is the second consecutive year the Council has won this award and we feel you are as proud of this trophy as we are, for every Scout and Scouter in the Council has a right to feel a real satisfaction in receiving this recognition from our National President. Your Committee is now working to organize enough new units to win the Award for the third time and we believe we will. But in order to win the award for 1940 thrue new Troops, 190 Scouts and one Cub Pack ll'Iust be Page 10 �Organizat ion Committee (Continue d) enrolled b~r December 31st. Several Troops and Packs are now in process of organizat ion and we believe enough of these will register to win the Award. During the past year 11 Troops of White Scouts and 10 Troops of Negro Scouts have been organized , We are glad to report there has been a gain in Troops, Scouts, Cubs and Packs and that the Council now ha,s the largest membershi p in its history. Below is shown a compariso n of membershi p for the past three years, .~.s well a.s the gain made ov0r the 1939 record: Dec. l, 1938 Dec. 1. 1939 Dec. 1, 1940 GAIN 1,838 White Scouts g58 Negro Scouts TOTAL SCOUTS ••.••• 2,396 2,090 2,197 107 561 2,651 605 2,802 _M... 76 85 92 White Troops Negro Troops TOTAL TROOPS White Cubs Negro Cubs TOTAL Cu.BS White Cub Packs Negro Cub Packs TOI'AL CUB PACKS 30 34 37 106 119 129 60 29 95 37 272 46 89 132 318 2 2 4 4 2 10 6 14 4 151 7 3 10 177 _L 186 6 2 8 We regret to report that during the year seven Troops of White seven Troops of Negro Scouts were dropped from the rolls. Efforts and Scouts are now being made to revive some of these Troops and we hope to have them in good standing in the near future. There are over 14,000 boys of Scout age (12-16) in our area and there is plenty of room to have more of them to have the benefits of Scout training. Therefore , we recommend that every effort be made to organtze additiona l Troops and Packs in 1941. OUTFITTER.S COMivHTTEE The three official Boy Scout Outfitter s in Memphis are J. Goldsmith & Sons Co.; Phil A. Halle; Lowenstei n 1 s. During tho year the stocks of Scout uniforms, supplies and equipment carried by these outfitter s have been inspected by the Committee members and wore found to be adequate. We particula rly 'Commend these firms for the fine di splays they have made and the publicity they have given to Scout uniforms, etc., in their stores and for the advertisem ents they have carried each week in 11 The Press-Sci mi t.g,r 11 • They have worked with and for the Council and we wish to thank them for their help. These firms have helped the cause of Scouting in many ways by Page 11 �Qµtfitters Committee (Continued) sending out camping folders, etc., to the Scouts and Scouters. For instance, during the latter part of November a Christmas fblder showing Scout and Cub equipment, etc.' was mailed to all of theScouts and Scbuters, Cubs and Cubbers of the Council. The National Council furnished the folders but the three local outfitters paid for the postage, addressing and handl i'.\1-g of these 3,790 pieces of mail. This kind of cooperation is a real help in many waifs and we do appreciate the wor.k of our outfitters. For 1941 we recommend the outfitters continue to di splay the official equipment, etc., as they have in the past, for they are making a real contribution to the Movement by keeping in stock and effectively displaying the many things which Scouts use. PUJ3L IC I TY COMMITTEE For roany years 11 The Press Scimitar" has cooperated with the Council by publishing a quarter-page of news each week known as "The Scout Press Scimitar". This is a very valuable aid in informing the Scouts and Scouters of Courts of Honor, activities, Camp-0-Rees, etc., and it is widely read. In addition, the columns of thepa.per have always been open to Scout news of all kinds. We are especially indebted to 11 The Press Scimitar" for the fine· publicity given to the Council's Finance· Campaign. This did mu.ch to insure the success of the Campaign and we ~ppreciate it. Commercial AppeaJ.lf has been very generous in printing Scout news and has cooperat~d to the fullest extent in publicizing the Council's 11 ac ti vi ties. During the Council 1 s Finance Campaign, the "Cornmerci al Appeal cooperated splendidly and helped with the proper timing of our publicity to make our Campaign a success. Throughout theyear 11 The Commercial Appeal" has been very helpful to the cause of Scouting and we want to express our appreciation for the fine support they h:ive given. 11 The Your Commi ttec has always found Radio Sta ti ors W M C, W M P S, WR EC ready and willing to.give freely of their time and support in 'broadcasting Scouting even ts and we want to take this opportunity to thank them·. Not only has the management of these stations been generous with time on the air but the men on the staffs have voluntarily made many valuable suggestions i:i.s to programs, sc.ripts, etc., which have greatly increased the effectiveness of the programs. The Council is inde~ted to them for their many ..contributions. WH B ~and ·Vie are indebted to the Standard Printing & Supply Co., for printing Cards and other printed matorial; Latsch & Arnold, Inc •• Campaign 18,000 Graham Paper Co., for their many contributions of paper the printing;· for the above. These firms nave b~en liberal in their conof all for use in of Scouting and we do appreciate their help. welfare tributions to the We want to thank the official outfitters, J. Goldsmith & Sons Co., Phil A. Halle and Lowenstein 1 s for the excellent window displayn during Boy Scout Vl eek. Page 12 �READING COMMITTEE Our Council accepted a quota of 600 subscriptions to the official Scout magazine 11 Boys 1 Life 11 for the year 1940. To date we have not reached this quota but we expect to before the year is over, This magazine costs but 6-i-¢ per month and w~ consider this one of the best investments which can be made for a boy. Seventy-five cents per year is a small amount when the values of good reading are considered and all of us should encourage our boys to develop good habits in their reading. Your Reading Cammi ttee has acceptecl the challenge offered by the tTrashy 11 reading material now on the newsstands. The best answer they have found so far is to place the 11 Boys 1 Lif 0 11 magazine in the hands of all Scouts. 11 Boys 1 Life" is filled with thrilling adventure stories that are clean and wholesome and boys soon forget the 11 trashy thrillers" after being exposed to"Boys 1 Lifei• With this in mind your Reading Committee is determined to push"Boys 1 Lifellinto. the foreground more than ever for 1941. 1 During the year 64 Scouts have taken the Reading Merit Badge • .RURAL SCOUTING Outside of the City Li mi ts of Memphis there are now 20 Troops of White Scouts and 6 Troops of Negro Scouts, a total of 26, which is a gain of 3 Troops as compared to last year. Of these Troops there are 18 in Tennessee. 5 in Mississippi and 3 in Arlwisas. We feel there should be more Troops in the rur!.tl sections of our Council and we recommend that in 1941 addi tioanl stress be laid on getting Scouting to· more boys outside of Memphis. There are thousands of boys of Scout age in the 4~ counties in our Co1mcil and a great majority of these boys want and. need Scouting. There are several new Troops now in nrocess of organization and we strongly recommend that additional Troops be orgMized just as rapidly as the proper leadership c~n be found and trained. SENIOR SCOUTING To every Scout who reaches 15 years of age, there open the exciting opportunities of Senior Scouting. At this age a young man reaches out for fine companionship, stirring adventure and contacts with the adult life into which he must soon fit himself. The chance for action arid adven• ture means much to him. .And to answer the needs of these older Scouts, the Boy Scouts of America offer Senior Scouting of which there are 2 major parts now developed in the Chickasaw Council, :$xplorer Scouting for those interested in wilderness camping; Sea Scouting for those interested in the "call of the Sea 11 • The Council now has seven Explorer Patrols connected with Troops 10, 12, 38. 48 1 58, 62 and 68. Page 13 �Senior Scouting ( Continued) the 11 The Council al so still has 2 Sea Scout Shipst the "Boni ta11 and Id.lewildlf. It is also recommended that more social functions for older Scouts be planned and carried out during the coming yeart as these affairs appeal to young men an.d will keep them affiliated with the Movement for a longer period of time. In order to equip the leaders of Senior Scouting with the latest in putting the program across, 2 trRining courses for Senior Scouting were held last year with a total attendance of 51 Scouters. Of these 24 Scouters received training certificates. techniq~es TRAINING cm1nv!ITTEE With an ever increasing realization that the training of leaders is one of the most important needs in the successful operation of our Scout Troops and Cub Packs, the Training Committee has placed more emphasis than ever before on its program and in providing a large number of training courses. We are glad to report that in 1940 the Council had the largest and best training program in its history. We have tried to make the courses available to all leaders and to conduct the courses which were mo st needed. This year we have continued the policy adopted in 1939 of organizing the Committee into groupst each group being charged with the duty of conducting one course. We have had splend.id success wi. th this plan and we recommend its continuation. Your Chairman wishes to take this opportunity to express his thanks to Inst-ru'Ctors and staff members in the various courses. Without their help we could have made the real progress which is shown in tho figures below. Last year 300 persons received training - this year 440 persons were in the training courses. We feel tho men who are loading these courses deserve a real vote of thanks from the Council for the fine work they ha.ve done in making this growth possible. The Training Committee feels that its weakest point in carrying out the program of leadership training in Chickasaw Council is not oeing able to reach the new or inexperienced Scoutmasters. We strongly recommend that the Training Program be tied in with the Publicity Committee and the Organization Committee in an effort to get the new Scoutmasters to realize the importance of taking advantage of leadership training. We also feel that the method of group responsibility has had better results than other methods in the p~st and recommend that this plan be continued. Below is a report of these courses for 1940: Page 14 �··~. . ' ..-:'· ··::-:;; .. Twi~ining Committee (doEt-inued) .••' ..........;.- ·. · '['@;µ.t~~" ,for Wb.i te Scout Leaders No. Persons Certificates Attending Issued 16 Unit 1, The Elements of Sea Scout Leadership.Part 1, 32 Unit 1, The Elements of Sea Scout Leadership, Part II (Now being conducted) 19 Unit 1, The Elements of Scout Leadership, Part I 41 21 Unit 1, The Elements of Scout Leadership, Part III (Not completed) 20 4 Unit 1, The Elements of Scout Leadership, Part I (Now being canduc ted) 8 Unit 1, The Elements of Cub Leadership 23 16 Unit 2, Troop Camping 34 24 Unit 3, First Aid, Part II 11 11 Unit 4, Principles of Scout & Cub Leadership, Part I 22 15 Unit 4, Principles of Scout Leadership, Part I (Now being conducted) 15 Den Mathers' Training Course 13 13 Den Chiefs 1 Training Course 12 11 2 2 23 0 1 1 District Commissioners 1 Course 25 13 Red Cross Jr. First Aid Course 29 26 Unit 1, Elements of Scout· Leadership, Part I 42 22 Unit 1, Elements of Scout Leadership, Part II 19 6 Unit ,J;' Elements of Cub Leadership Unit 1, The El.ements(of Scout Leadershi~) :P<irt II now C?eing conducted .. .. ioners 1 Course i 18 6 Camp Directors' Training Course Senior Scout Conference Trainers in Troop Camping Cours~s for Negro Leaders .. 26 6 10 Page 15 � 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 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES I Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B •. S. A. INC. Memphis. Tenn~ssee MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD ... 1940 OFFICERS Mr. Abe Scharff Mr. A. K. Burrow Mr. P. A. Clayton Mr. Edwin Da.lstrom Mr. Andrew B. Waggener Mr. Percy C. Clarke Mr. W. P. Halliday Mr. Henry M. Clayton Mr. F. Joe Flanagan Mr. W. Gordon Morris President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice.-Presiden t Secretary Treasurer Commissioner Field Commission er Scout ExecU. ti ve CHAIRMEN, STANDING COMMITTEES Mr. F. Joe Flanagan Mr. W. P. Halliday Mr. R. G. Ramsay Mr. Rodney Baber Mr. James Seddon All en Mr. Elmer Ries Mr. Emile A. Bizet Mr, C. Arthur Bruce Dr. J. S. Goltman Mr. Edwin Da.lstrom Mr. Ray Lee Defries Mr. P. A. Clayton Mr. H. W. Slavick Mr. Jesse Cunningham Mr. E. A. Harrold Mr. S. B. Dean Mr. C. H. Brown Mr. Herbert Holmes Mr. Russel Wilkinson Mr. Joe Hopper MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Erne st C. Ball Mr. A. E. Hohenberg A. Earle Bolton Mr. T. P. Howard G. A. Carlisle, Jr. Mr. Walk C. Jones, Oran L. Cox Mr. William Loeb Activities Awards & Resolutions Caiaping Ci vie Relations Constitution & By-Laws Court of Honor Cubbing Finance Heal th & Safety Inter-Racial Organization Outfitters Publicity Reading Rural Seouting Rural Scouting Rural Scouting Rural Scouting Senior Scouting Training Mr. Russ l?ri tchard Mr. John E. Roberts Jr. Mr. Perry Sellers Mr. J. L. Skinner Albert R. Erskine Mr. Kenneth W. Orgill Mr. Hearn W. Ti dwell John A. Fogleman Mr. A. D. McWhorter Mr. Ha-rry Webb J. Granville Gates Mr. Perl'IJ Pipkin AWARD.~ $0 MDIBERS. OF CH.IOQSAW COUNO!j'.i. :$. s. A. !NC •. FOR DISTn!GUtSHED SERVICE 'ID . BOYHOQD .T. El E § .I .L v .:m· .. R' :B ]jl A y .E R D.t· J. 0. A'!/'f!e s 1 ~i Mr. Charles r:c. McCabe 1931 :Mr. John '?. Morgm;. 19~1 Mr. G:eQrge P. Phillipe. 1:931 Mr. John E. Itoberts 1931 liJr. Rarey- Webb 1931 Mr. t. R.~ Forsd!¢k 1932 ~tr. ,A. D. McWhgrter 1933 ¥r. Ben :a- Cof::t~y .Jr. 1934 Mr. Walter L. 0¢~ 193:5 IVlr. Qeorge WMd 1935 M.r. F. Joe Fl anagliUl 1. 936' Mr. R,. G. Rarr\EiaY 1936 Mr. EO.win Dal strom 1937 M:r:. R. Vo11 Steinen 1937 Mr. C • Artb:ur Btu.ce l 938 Mr. Charles H. Church 1938 nr. T. s. Eli0t 1939 Mr. Joe Hopper 1939 *ili**:*****>I<********** ************* *!!< ** *** THE SQ.OOTMASTER Is KEY 141'• :Ben J3.. IJo ff ey • Jr. 1933 DI'. How~r<l Curl 1934 M11. R. Von Stetnen 1934 Mr. E. IL t eaoh 1935 Mr. Joe Hopper 1936 M;r. Miller Joh:tc).son l 936 Mr. Cha'Vle~ H. Ohu.r¢h 1937 Mr. J ~ :era<i:Y W1 ley 1938 Mr. Ru.sse1l Peete 1938 CHICKASAW COUNCtL, B.S.A., INC. MEMPHIS, TENN. Dec. 12, 1940 To the friends of Scouting: Each December the Council takes stock of its accomplishments. In the Reports of the Council's Committees, which follow, there is a great deal of information as to v.hat has been done by the Scout Leaders who have ~ rked so faithfully to the end that Scouting ideals may continue to be a vital force in the lives of our boys. .And I am confident you will agree that real progress has been made during the fiscal year ending Nov. 30th. But these Reports do not fully reflect the loyal and unselfish service of the hundreds of Scouters who have so freely given of their time and effort to enable our boys to have the benefits of Scouting. To these Scouters is due the credit for the results achieved. I want to take this opportunity to express to each and every Scouter my deep appreciation for the work done and the sacrifices made for the cause of Scouting, for l sincerely believe the men who are training boys to live the Scout Oath and Law are truly bu.ilding a stronger foundation for the continuation of the democracy in which we live. Sincerely yours, Jk~~ Scout Executive f(£POR.TS ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE During the fiscal year ending December 1, 1940 the Scouts of Chickasaw Council engaged in numerous and varied activities. In all of these they have. been under the guidance of the Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and junior officers of the Council. These 1 eaders have worked faithfully and untiringly with their re spec ti ve Troops and your Committee hereby commends their i:p lendid efforts and accomplishments, for we feel they deserve our thanks as well as the thanks of all of the parents and Coum i1 Members for their fine work in training our boys. The tenth Annual Camp Currier Camp~O-Ree was held at Camp Currier, Eudora, Miss., on June 7th, 8th and 9th. Sh:ty-one Troops participated and there was a total of 1, 137 Scouts in Camp. This ex:ceeds the previous year by four Troops and 60 Scouts. The events consisted of Troop Camping, Patrol Camping, First Aid, Cooking,· Scout Rescue, Fire Building & Water Boiling, Forestry and Wall Scaling. These events were judged by the leaders of the Troops entered, District Commissioners and Assistant District Commissioners and their efficiency was as expected, the most sati sfactor; job of judging that we have had. The full participation in these events by the Troops was the best we have had a.nd the even ts were run off in an orderly and. satisfactory manner, with little or no confusion. We believe the orderly and efficient handling of the Troops in the Camp-0-Ree can be largely traced to the District Camp-0-Ree practices which were held in Overton Park in April and. May. These practices wete conducted by the District Commissioners and Officers of the participating Troops and were run off by Districts. The Ac ti vi ties Committee recommends that the next Ca.mp-0-Ree practices be held on dates set up by each District and at locations suitable to each district. This will oe helpful to the Scoutmasters in a number of ways. Your Committee appreciates the wol'k of the District Commissioners in this connection, as well as their help to the Troops throughout the year. No first prize or grand award was ma.de to any Troop as a winner of the Camp...;O ... Ree but the efficiency of the Troops was recognized by the award of a pennant to all Troops who scored certain points against the standard. All Troops were eligible to win these pennants -- 10 Troops won the Cle,ss 11 A11 Award, 7 Troops won the Class 11 B 11 Award and 28 Troops won the Class 11 C11 Award, a total of 45 Troops who won awards. The judges complimented the Troops as a whole on the fine work they did in Troop and Patrol Camping and we feel that definite progress has been made and that the camping done is much superior to previous years. Your Committee recommends that the Annual Camp-0-Ree and District practices be held again in 1941. 11 The Advancement Programtt which was carried on from Sept. 19, 1939 to Dec. 8, 1939 was the fifth of this j . ..___----=----------~-'---...-------.------ Paga l Actiyities Committee (Continued) type of activity to be held in the Council. The use of this 11 Program11 affords Troop Leaders a well-rounded series of activities in Advancement, Camping, Training, Good Turns, etc. The Troops compete against a standard and pennants were awarded to 32 Troops. We are glad to report that 11 Troops won the Class-11 A" pennant, 4 Troops the Class 11B11 pennant and 17 Troops the Cl ass 11 C" penna.n t. Your Comrni ttee is now operating 11 The Advancement Program" for 194:0 and the results will be known early in January. We recommend that another "Advancement Program" 'be carried through in 1941, as we feel this type of activity has a definite place in the fall program of the Council. We further recorrnnend that all Troops should incorporate into their yearly programs a very definite advancement schedule as a goal to be attained. To the Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and junior loaders of the Council 1 as woll as the many Scouters who have served as judges and officials during the year, we want to express our sincere thanks, for they have certainly done outstanding work in providing the right type of leadership which is of such vital importance in the Scouting Program of character building and citizenship training. CAMPING COMMITTEE Camp Currier. near Eμdora. Miss. A Council Camp was held. a.t Camp Currier for 6 weeks during .. ·the past summer with an average attendance of 71 Scouts as IJ compared to 54 Scouts in 1939. During this camp 233 Scouts · }J spent a total of 448 Scout weeks in Currier, as compared to // 152 Scouts and 237 weeks last year. The camp fee paid by l the Scouts was $4.50 per week (the same as last year) and /J/1 \ 1 the net operating cost to the Council amounted to $61.51. ~\, '.f} . ~ So far as interest and attendance is concer~ed the 1940 season at Camp Currier was the best in the 15 year hi story of the camp ,... this will be readily seen by comparing the figures below: Camping Committee (Continued) The fine attendance at Camp can largely be attributed to the swimming pool and water system which was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Burrow in 1936. Ever since its construction this splendid equipment has been a source of joy and comfort aP-d satisfaction to the Scouts and Scouters of this Council. And it will continue to afford them pleasure for many years to come. Without this equipment the facilities at Camp were inadequate - with them the Camp offers real opPortunities t·o all of the Scouts and Scouters to enjoy living the open with safo swimming and safe water to drink. Not only does this well, pool and bath-house afford pleasure but it is also of great importance in protecting the heal th of the boys in camp. On behalf of all of the Scouts and Scouters we w:i. sh to e:iq:>ress our deep and la.sting appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Burrow which has meant so mu.ch and which will continue to mean so much to the heal th and happiness of all of us who f:1J to Camp Currier. On Nov. 24th, 1940 Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier passed awtcy" in Geneva, Switzerland, where she had made her home for many yea.rs. WG who have had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Currier will always remember with appreciation the many things she did to help Camp Currier to become the splendid place it is today. The Camp was named for Mrs. Currier 1 s husband, Mr. Charles c. Currier, and from the very beginning of the Camp in 1925 and throughout the years she was deeply interested in it. Mrs. Currier provided the funds for the first payment on the purchase of the land ~ she gave funds to build the Mess Hall; the old swimming pool; to build tho dam which now impounds the waters in the lake; and to put gravel on the roads. These improvements have added tremendously to the usefulness of the Camp, and we feel that it is fitting that we should again express our appreciation of the many and generous gifts Mrs. Currier made to the Camp During the past fifteen yea.rs. For a number of years one of the vital needs of the Camp was a Heal th Lodge and. Office :Building, as there was no building availa.blt3 in which to give First Aid, keep records, etc., and the Mess Hall bad to be used for these purposes. We realized this was a bad situation but were unable to do anything about it because of la.ck of funds. This year; through the generosity of Mrs. Belle s. Rosenthal, the Health Lodge and Office Building was constructed as a memorial to Mrs. Rosenthal 1 s son, the late Mr. Mi tch~l H. Rosenthal, Jr. Mr •. Rosenthal was a Scout and Scouter in Chickasaw Council until the day of his death. Not only was he a good Scout but he rendered outstandi~ iervioe to the Council as one of its active members. He was t:>Jways fote:rented. :i.n the Scoi1i'tng pM~l"Al!l and 11!/Cl:'ked. fai thf\J.lly fo1' the ad"" vai;1C:e.Iill3nt. ui "GL"i<:.i lvlov'~'U6nt, ·;.,i S<i:!f.'Yin{;;: t.lk uv~u~o·:l oi' lvL,;:,11pi:.i:: •. s, Ivi.i.. i~,;;::,.;mtl•ci.J. was following in the footsteps of his father who from the e'ouncU*s very beginning was active in its work. Mr. Rosenthal, Sr., was one of the charter Members of the Council, served as a Member of the Finance Committee and of the Executive :Boa.rd and was one of the f1 ve original Trustees of Kamp Kia Kima when that camp was purchased in 1916. Therefore, we feel this memorial is especially fine, as through its use the Camp is afforded the proper fa.cili ties for taking care of an ever-increasing number of Scouts. The memorial building is 20 1 x 401, one-half of it being used for the Heal th Lodge and the other for the Camp Office. There is a large fireplace in each side of the 'building, so that it may be used throughout the yea:r. We Page 3 Ca.nming Committee (Continued) of the Camping Committee, feel this memorial will serve the boys for many years to come and we will always be grateful to Mrs. Rosenthal for this memorial to her Scout son. For the past several years the attendance of Scouts and Scouters at Kam~ Kia Kima hlis declined with the result that each year there was a large loss on thoop,~ration of the Kamp. Your Conunittee stu<iied this situation carefully and its decision, which was o;puroved by the Executive Board, wns to close tho Ka.mp during the 1940 season. This was done. However, we thought it necessary to have a Camp Director.in ca.mp during the throe summer months to truce care of the property and to give direction to eny Troops which might ·want to go to Kia Kima. undt3r thoir own hmdership. There were but 6 boys and 2 loaders at Kamp during the past summer. The co st of operation ~~ounted to $257.32 for the three months. Somo of our leaders recommend the re-opening of Ka.mp but we feel this matter should again be carefully studied before a.ction is taken. For a.bout twenty-two years the Girl Scouts have used a beach on part of th0 property belonging to Kia. Kima, this use being ma.de without charge to the Girl Scout Council. Inasmuch as ther<:~ was possibility that Kia Kima might bo sold the Girl Scouts dasired to purchase the property which they had been using for such a long torm of years. Tho property they wanted was surveyed and was found to contain 11.76 acres. Mr. Abe Scharff, Presiden of Chickasaw Council, agreed to pay for this land and to give it to the Girl Scouts. The price agreed on was $250.00 and. Mr. Scharff generously gnvo this nmount to th0 Girl Scouts who in turn gavo it to Chickasaw Council on the delivery of tho deed. We feel that our President dosdrvod a real vote of thanks for the fim:i way in which he helped both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. For 1941 we recom.'11end that funds be m~de availabli) to repair M.d protect tho property of Kia Kima, as we fear the buildings will rapidly deteriorate unless more cnre is giirnn to them. Camp Daniels. Menphis. Tenn. On.mp Daniels hn.d its best sea.son in 1940 with 109 N~gro Scoi.1 ts in camp during the four weeks season. The bo;1,a spent a total of 156 Scout wooks in camp as compared to 139 in 1939. While the attendance was better than last year the advancement program still lags and we urge that every effort be made in 1941 to help Negro Scouts to advanco in rank whi:IJ3 i.n camp where there is evory opportunity to progress as well as to win Mori t Badges. We greatly appreciate tho help of 11The Oommorcial Apueal Cn.t1p Fund For Boysn which supplied funds sufficient to seml 50 under-privileged Scouts to car.:p for one week. These boys were selected through tho help of the FaPily Welfare .Agency to whom wo arc inde·bted for fine cooperation. Both 11 The Cor:inercial Appea.1 11 and the Family Welfare Agency have helped these less-chance boys for th!$ past two yoars v.nd. we do a:pproci.·'l.te the work they Page 4 Camping Committee (Continued) , have done. We appreciate the contri bu. tions made by Mr. Ed.Dalstro m, Hamil ton Coal Co., Alonzo Locke, Fogelman Bros., who made it possible for 7 Scouts to go to camp for one week. The camp fee was $3 .00 per week and a net operating pro'ftt of $67.14 was made on the four weeks camp. This does not go into the general funds of the Council but will be used to a.id other less-chance Negro boys. A number of improvements were made this year. including a new septic tank. enlargement of the kitchen and installation of new pllimbing equipment. These facilities add greatly to the efficiency of the camp. - - - - - - ..,. - - - ..... - ... - - ·- - - - .. - .... - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - During the spring months The Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. of Memphis offered 48 free weeks in camp to both White and Negro Scouts who collected the largest number of Dr. Pepper bottle caps. And in addition they offered cash prizes to the Troops collecting the largest number. These prizes amounted to a total of $254.00. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of tho Dr. Pep~er Co., in making it possible for these additional boys to go to Camp Currier and Camp Daniels. This Company has always cooperated with Scouting and has made many contributions in ca.sh and service to the Camps and to the Council. - " - -- - ~ -- ~ - - - - - - - ~ - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your Committee recommends that an even better and larger camping program be carried through in 1941. We urge that evdry Scout Leader put his shoulder to the wheel so that an ever-increasing number of boys may have the pleasures and benefits camping so abundantly affords. CIVIC SERVICE COMMITTEE 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 your Committee is really proud of their accomplishments. May we suggest that you read carefully the following list of 11 Good Turns" which the Scouts have done: Then consider how many thousands of hours our boys have given and how constructively they have employed their time. 20 Scouts distributed 1,500 copies of the Bill Of Rights at the Americanism Meeting at the Ellis Auditorium. 2 Eagle Scouts served as aides to Hon. James A. Fatley, Postmaster General, on the occasion of his visit to Memphis. 50 Scouts participated in flag raising exercises at Page 5 Ciyic Service Committee (Continued) three industrial plants and at the Juvenile Court. 126 Scouts distributed. 24,000 blotters for the Memphis Community Fund. 400 Scouts marched in the Fire Prevention Para.de. 20 Scouts were on duty at the Scout Exhibit in Court Square during Fire Prevention Week. · 40 Scout.s distributed Selective Draft Information at Bellevue Jr. High School to registrars. · Approximately 150 Scouts were on duty at the various schools during the Selective Draft Registration. 40 Scouts participated in the Red Cross Parade. 350 Scout.s took part in the Electrical Motion Picture Pageant of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine National Convention. About 375 Scouts were on duty on the river front during the arrival of the King and ~een of the Cotton Carnival. · 850 Scouts were on duty during the Grand Parade of the Cotton Carnival carrying flares, holding back the crowds, etc. 75 Scouts served in the Children's Parade of the Cotton Carnival. 868 Scouts marched in the Armistice Day Parade •. 60 Scouts marched in the Clean-up, Fix-Up, Paint-Up Parade. 65 Scouts acted as. ushers at the Goodwyn Institute during 11 Beat The Ba.nd 11 Program. About 900 Scouts served in the Spirit of Christmas Parade, carrying flares, banners, etc., and assisting in controlling the crowds. Approximately 1,050 Scouts served as ushers at E. H. Crump Stadium f~r 5 Southwestern football games. 25 Scouts distributed 400 posters for the Shelby County Tuberculosis Society. In addition to the above,large numbers of Scouts have assisted in the distribution of literature for their churches •. and have served as guides and pages at meetings, conventions, etc. Our boys have really done good work and we comI11end them for it. COURT O:F HONOR During the fiscal year, which ended December 1st, the Scouts of Chickasaw Council were awarded the largest number of Merit Badges in the history of the Council which was organized in 1916. We are glad to report there has been a nice increase in. a majority of the higher ranks (From First Class through Eagle) and we invite your attention to the comparison of the awards made in 1938 1 1939 and 1940, shown below: 210 2,155 137 241 2,680 154 288 2,800 180 47 120 26 Page 6 Court of Honor (Continued) 1938 1939 1940 ~ Loss Life Badges 62 71 93 22 Eagle Badges 22 20 20 Eagle Palms 29 29 26 3 A high standard of work has been maintained and we are proud of the boys1 accomplishments. But we feel there is much to be done in training Merit Badge Counselors .and in recruiting more Counselors to aid the Scouts. For 1941 we recommend that great effort be ma.de toward this end and toward recruiting more men to serve on tho Court of Honor. Your Chairman wishes to acknowledge his appreciation Of the fine cooperation of the Vice-Chairmen and Members of the Di strict Courts of Honor. Tho success of the Merit Ba1lge Program is due to the loyalty of these Scouters who have so faithfully carried out their duties and who have made it possible for the Scouts to secure the advantages o:f' this pre ... vocational training. CUBBING QOMMI~TEE As a home centered and a neighborhood directed program, Cubbing has proven itself a great asset to the Scouting Program. Because the parents have such a vital part to play in the Cubbing Program and because they have responded so enthusiastically to this challenge, Scouting cannot help but feel the benefits of this parent interest which carries over into Scouting when their boys reach Scout age. Cubbing h~s had another fine year as the following figures will show, Since Dec. 1, 1939 eight more institutions already sponsoring Scout Troops have rounded out the "Group Pla.n11 in Scouting by adding the Cubbing Program. These institutions are as follows: Pack #3 ~ Springdale Civic Club Pack #5 ... White Station Improvement Club Pack #7 - McLean Blvd. Baptist Church Pack 18 - Westminster Presbyterian Church Pack #9 - Lauderdale Courts Residents' Association Pack #10 - Glenview Community Club Pack #102 - Miss. Blvd. Christian Church Pack #103 - Mt. Olive Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Following is a comparison of membership figures as of Dec. l, 1940 and Dec. 1, 1939: Cubs Packs 1939 132 6 ~ 318 14 Qain 186 8 In addition to this fine growth in Cubbing, the Cub Leaders have formed themselves into an organization cruled the Cub Leaders1 Round Table Page 7 Cubbing Cammi ttee (Continued) which meets once a month and discuss Cubbing problems. :bu.ring the year these Cub Leaders also conducte.d an "Elements of Cub Leadership Training Course11 , a 11Den Mothers' Training Coursetl, and a 11Den Chief s1 Training Ooursett. · More information on this is contained in the Training Colnn1itt~e Report. The Scout Commissioner has a.nnounc~~ that since there are now 14 Packs in the Council to be serviced this will come under the supervision of the regular line District Commissioners with the help of a newly appointed Cubbing specialist - Field Commissioner on Cubbing. Just recently, Chickasaw Council had the pl•3a,sure of a visit by the Assistant Nation:al Director of Cubbing, Mr. Gerald Speedy. Mr. Speedy1s visit was v0ry opportune and he left us with new ideas to be put into effect for the bett0rment of Scouting and Cubbing during the coming year. Last August the Cubbing Committee planned and held a Picnic for all the Cubs in tho Council. The response by both the parents and Cubs was so enthusiastic and so far beyond tho expectations of anyone that it was decided right then and there to make this an annual affair. With this kind of cooperation and spirit we are looking forward to a great yoar in 1941 for Cubbing. FIN/\NQE COMMITTEE In the Finance Campaign conducted by the Council in March and April 1940 a total of $24,169.62 was raised in cash and pledges. The actual figures are as follows; Cash (White) $19,035.88 Pledges (White) 2139,9.89 TOTAL (White) $21,385. 77 Cash (Negro) $ 1, 611. 90 Pledges (Negro) l .J.71. 95 TOTAL (Negro) 2.783.85 TOTAL CASH AND PLEDGES ••••••.•.•••• $24,169.62 Your Committee wants to take this opportunity to again thank each and eV'ery person who contri 'buted to the support of the Council and to thank the Campaign Workers who did such a fine piece of work in raising the largest amount of cash in the history of the Council in this last Campaign. Without the help of our friends who contribute and work in our campaigns the necessary funds for the Scouting program could not be raised and ti1e training of our boys would suffer. We do apprect ate what has been so faithfully done by so many people in order th:'l t the Scouting program of character buildinr.; and citizenship training mu.y continue to progress year by year. The books of the Council ,'UJ.d of the three camps have been audited by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., and found to be correct. Pago 8 Finance Committee (Continued} We especially invite your attention to the fact that Chick12:saw Council is entirely free of de"Q.t.. We believe this statement will be as gratifying to our friends as it is to us. It has been the policy of the Council for a number of years to spend only when funds w.:ire in hand and we recommend the continuation of this policy. The number of Scouts and Cubs in our Council continues to grow steadily as you will see in the Organization Commi ttee 1 s Report. Naturally, it follows that more money is necessary to taka care of this growing number of boys and to give them the benefits of Scout training. We, therefore, recommend that a budget of $30,000.00 be secutod for 1941. Your Committee feels that the Council's needs are greater than ever before and that sufficient funds should be provided to do the job as it should be done. HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE This Committee is gratified to report that the Health and Safety record of our Scouts during.1940 has been excellent. There was not a single accident or case of sickness of a serious na,ture in any of our three camps. This splendid record is a.real tribute to the fine leadership of our Scout Leaders and we commend and congratulate tht3m on the fine work they are doing in providing safe activities and camping for the Scouts of this Council. Hundreds of Scouts have participated in activities, parades, games, Camp-0-Rees, etc., during the year and we are proud of the work of the boys and their leaders in making such a splendid safety record. Swimming in all of our camps was carefully supervised by American Red Cross Life Saving· Instructors. Safety through skill is ~ fine thing to teach boys and we feel that our Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmnst8rs, Camp Stnff Memb~rs and others have done a really fine ruid constructive piece of work in making this fine record possible. INTER-RACIAL COMMITTEE The work of the Inter-Racial Committee is confined solely to Negro Scouts and is handled through a sub-council known as the Seminole Division of Chickasaw Council. All of the officers and members of the Seminole Division, including the Assistant Scout Executive, are Negroes. During the year ending Nov. 30, 1940 there were 10 new Troops organized and 7 Troops were dropped from the rolls. There are now 3? Troops, a net gain of 3 Troops over the previous year. There are 605 Scouts as compared to 561 Scouts last year, a gain of 44 Scouts. There are 4 Cub Packs with 46 Cubs on the rolls. This is a gain of 2 Packs and 9 Cubs over the previous year. The camping program at Camp Daniels was the best in the history of this camp, with 109 Scouts in camp during the four weeks season. The boys spen.t a total of 156 Scout weeks as compared to 139 in 1939. We are pleased Page 9 Inter-Racial. Committee (Continued) with the increased interest in camping shown by the Negro Scouts. A number of improvements were made at Camp Daniels this year including a handicraft shop and tools, a new septic tank, enlargement of the kitchen and installation of new plumbing equipment. These facilities add greatly to the usefulness of the Camp as well as protecting to a great degree the heal th of the boys. The Camp is now in excellent condition and we consider it one of the best cali'lps for Negro Scouts in the Nation. The Scouts of the Seminole Division have done their share of "Good Turns" in connection with civic activities. They have served as guides, etc,, and have assisted with traffic and in holding back the crowds at tho various parades. We areproud of their accomplishments as participating citizens. During th0 year the advancement in rank and the award of Merit Badges to Negro Scouts was indeeq poor. Only 9 Scouts advanced to the rank of Second Class and but four boys reached the rank of First Clnss Scouts. Thora were no Start Life or Eagle Badges awarded to Negro boys. Your Committee feels that one of the greatest needs of the Council today is to devise ways and means to help these bot{s to advance in rank, for we find a great majority of the Negro Scouts hever i3.dvance beyond Tenderfoot. And they do not take pa.tt in t4e Merit Badge ~rogram which is such a help to boys in, prev- ocati onal training. This is shown by the :fact that but 15 Mari t Bad.gos were awarded to Negro Scouts during tM eiltire year. Last year but 23 Merit Badges were awarded, so there is a lbss by this cdrnparison. We certainly are n:ct proud of .the record of these 605 Scouts so far as advancement is concerned and we urge that evary effort be made by a.ii coricorned toward the end of helping these boys to gat more training through advancement in rank and working for Merit Badges. We invite your help toward this end. In the Financ.e Ca:rnpaign of tho Council the Seminole Division turned in $1,611.90 in cash and $1,171.95 in pledges, a total of $2,783.85, This is an increase of $1,101.18 over the total cash and plod.gos of 1939, We want to thank all of our Negro Scoutors for their fine help in making this Campaign such a success and for the fine gain over the previous year. We feel that our Negro work is making so-me progress but that especiri.1 emphasis must be put on advancement in 1941. ORG,ANIZATION COMMITTEE In the spring of 1940 the Council received the Walter W. Head Acorn Award for reaching its objectives in total number of Scouts, Troops, Cubs and Packs for the year 1939. 1rhis is the second consecutive year the Council has won this award and we feel you are as proud of this trophy as we are, for every Scout and Scouter in the Council has a right to feel a real satisfaction in receiving this recognition from our National President. Your Committee is now working to organize enough new units to win the Award for the third time and we believe we will. But in order to win the award for 1940 thrue new Troops, 190 Scouts and one Cub Pack ll'Iust be Page 10 Organization Committee (Continued) enrolled b~r December 31st. Several Troops and Packs are now in process of organization and we believe enough of these will register to win the Award. During the past year 11 Troops of White Scouts and 10 Troops of Negro Scouts have been organized, We are glad to report there has been a gain in Troops, Scouts, Cubs and Packs and that the Council now ha,s the largest membership in its history. Below is shown a comparison of membership for the past three years, .~.s well a.s the gain made ov0r the 1939 record: Dec. l, 1938 Dec. 1. 1939 Dec. 1, 1940 GAIN White Scouts 1,838 Negro Scouts g58 TOTAL SCOUTS ••.••• 2,396 White Troops Negro Troops TOTAL TROOPS White Cubs Negro Cubs TOTAL Cu.BS White Cub Packs Negro Cub Packs TOI'AL CUB PACKS 76 30 106 60 29 89 2 2 4 2,090 561 2,651 85 34 119 95 37 132 4 2 6 2,197 605 2,802 92 37 129 272 46 318 10 4 14 107 _M... 151 7 3 10 177 _L 186 6 2 8 We regret to report that during the year seven Troops of White Scouts and seven Troops of Negro Scouts were dropped from the rolls. Efforts are now being made to revive some of these Troops and we hope to have them in good standing in the near future. There are over 14,000 boys of Scout age (12-16) in our area and there is plenty of room to have more of them to have the benefits of Scout training. Therefore, we recommend that every effort be made to organtze additional Troops and Packs in 1941. OUTFITTER.S COMivHTTEE The three official Boy Scout Outfitters in Memphis are J. Goldsmith & Sons Co.; Phil A. Halle; Lowenstein 1 s. During tho year the stocks of Scout uniforms, supplies and equipment carried by these outfitters have been inspected by the Committee members and wore found to be adequate. We particularly 'Commend these firms for the fine di splays they have made and the publicity they have given to Scout uniforms, etc., in their stores and for the advertisements they have carried each week in 11 The Press-Scimi t.g,r 11 • They have worked with and for the Council and we wish to thank them for their help. These firms have helped the cause of Scouting in many ways by Page 11 Qμtfitters Committee (Continued) sending out camping folders, etc., to the Scouts and Scouters. For instance, during the latter part of November a Christmas fblder showing Scout and Cub equipment, etc.' was mailed to all of theScouts and Scbuters, Cubs and Cubbers of the Council. The National Council furnished the folders but the three local outfitters paid for the postage, addressing and handl i'.\1-g of these 3,790 pieces of mail. This kind of cooperation is a real help in many waifs and we do appreciate the wor.k of our outfitters. For 1941 we recommend the outfitters continue to di splay the official equipment, etc., as they have in the past, for they are making a real contribution to the Movement by keeping in stock and effectively displaying the many things which Scouts use. PUJ3L IC I TY COMMITTEE For roany years 11 The Press Scimitar" has cooperated with the Council by publishing a quarter-page of news each week known as "The Scout Press Scimitar". This is a very valuable aid in informing the Scouts and Scouters of Courts of Honor, activities, Camp-0-Rees, etc., and it is widely read. In addition, the columns of thepa.per have always been open to Scout news of all kinds. We are especially indebted to 11 The Press Scimitar" for the fine· publicity given to the Council's Finance· Campaign. This did mu.ch to insure the success of the Campaign and we ~ppreciate it. 11 The Commercial AppeaJ.lf has been very generous in printing Scout news and has cooperat~d to the fullest extent in publicizing the Council's ac ti vi ties. During the Council 1 s Finance Campaign, the "Cornmerci al Appeal 11 cooperated splendidly and helped with the proper timing of our publicity to make our Campaign a success. Throughout theyear 11 The Commercial Appeal" has been very helpful to the cause of Scouting and we want to express our appreciation for the fine support they h:ive given. Your Commi ttec has always found Radio Sta ti ors W M C, W M P S, W H B ~and WR EC ready and willing to.give freely of their time and support in 'broadcasting Scouting even ts and we want to take this opportunity to thank them·. Not only has the management of these stations been generous with time on the air but the men on the staffs have voluntarily made many valuable suggestions i:i.s to programs, sc.ripts, etc., which have greatly increased the effectiveness of the programs. The Council is inde~ted to them for their many .. contributions. ·Vie are indebted to the Standard Printing & Supply Co., for printing 18,000 Campaign Cards and other printed matorial; Latsch & Arnold, Inc •• for printing;· the Graham Paper Co., for their many contributions of paper for use in all of the above. These firms nave b~en liberal in their contributions to the welfare of Scouting and we do appreciate their help. We want to thank the official outfitters, J. Goldsmith & Sons Co., Phil A. Halle and Lowenstein 1 s for the excellent window displayn during Boy Scout Vl eek. Page 12 READING COMMITTEE Our Council accepted a quota of 600 subscriptions to the official Scout magazine 11 Boys1 Life11 for the year 1940. To date we have not reached this quota but we expect to before the year is over, This magazine costs but 6-i-¢ per month and w~ consider this one of the best investments which can be made for a boy. Seventy-five cents per year is a small amount when the values of good reading are considered and all of us should encourage our boys to develop good habits in their reading. Your Reading Cammi ttee has acceptecl the challenge offered by the 1tTrashy11 reading material now on the newsstands. The best answer they have found so far is to place the 11 Boys 1 Lif 0 11 magazine in the hands of all Scouts. 11 Boys1 Life" is filled with thrilling adventure stories that are clean and wholesome and boys soon forget the 11 trashy thrillers" after being exposed to"Boys1 Lifei• With this in mind your Reading Committee is determined to push"Boys1 Lifellinto. the foreground more than ever for 1941. During the year 64 Scouts have taken the Reading Merit Badge • . RURAL SCOUTING Outside of the City Li mi ts of Memphis there are now 20 Troops of White Scouts and 6 Troops of Negro Scouts, a total of 26, which is a gain of 3 Troops as compared to last year. Of these Troops there are 18 in Tennessee. 5 in Mississippi and 3 in Arlwisas. We feel there should be more Troops in the rur!.tl sections of our Council and we recommend that in 1941 addi tioanl stress be laid on getting Scouting to· more boys outside of Memphis. There are thousands of boys of Scout age in the 4~ counties in our Co1mcil and a great majority of these boys want and. need Scouting. There are several new Troops now in nrocess of organization and we strongly recommend that additional Troops be orgMized just as rapidly as the proper leadership c~n be found and trained. SENIOR SCOUTING To every Scout who reaches 15 years of age, there open the exciting opportunities of Senior Scouting. At this age a young man reaches out for fine companionship, stirring adventure and contacts with the adult life into which he must soon fit himself. The chance for action arid adven• ture means much to him. .And to answer the needs of these older Scouts, the Boy Scouts of America offer Senior Scouting of which there are 2 major parts now developed in the Chickasaw Council, :$xplorer Scouting for those interested in wilderness camping; Sea Scouting for those interested in the "call of the Sea11 • The Council now has seven Explorer Patrols connected with Troops 10, 12, 38. 48 1 58, 62 and 68. Page 13 Senior Scouting ( Continued) The Council al so still has 2 Sea Scout Shipst the "Boni ta11 and the 11 Id.lewildlf. It is also recommended that more social functions for older Scouts be planned and carried out during the coming yeart as these affairs appeal to young men an.d will keep them affiliated with the Movement for a longer period of time. In order to equip the leaders of Senior Scouting with the latest techniq~es in putting the program across, 2 trRining courses for Senior Scouting were held last year with a total attendance of 51 Scouters. Of these 24 Scouters received training certificates. TRAINING cm1nv!ITTEE With an ever increasing realization that the training of leaders is one of the most important needs in the successful operation of our Scout Troops and Cub Packs, the Training Committee has placed more emphasis than ever before on its program and in providing a large number of training courses. We are glad to report that in 1940 the Council had the largest and best training program in its history. We have tried to make the courses available to all leaders and to conduct the courses which were mo st needed. This year we have continued the policy adopted in 1939 of organizing the Committee into groupst each group being charged with the duty of conducting one course. We have had splend.id success wi. th this plan and we recommend its continuation. Your Chairman wishes to take this opportunity to express his thanks to Inst-ru'Ctors and staff members in the various courses. Without their help we could have made the real progress which is shown in tho figures below. Last year 300 persons received training - this year 440 persons were in the training courses. We feel tho men who are loading these courses deserve a real vote of thanks from the Council for the fine work they ha.ve done in making this growth possible. The Training Committee feels that its weakest point in carrying out the program of leadership training in Chickasaw Council is not oeing able to reach the new or inexperienced Scoutmasters. We strongly recommend that the Training Program be tied in with the Publicity Committee and the Organization Committee in an effort to get the new Scoutmasters to realize the importance of taking advantage of leadership training. We also feel that the method of group responsibility has had better results than other methods in the p~st and recommend that this plan be continued. Below is a report of these courses for 1940: Page 14 ··~. . ' ..-:'· .. ··::-:;; Twi~ining Committee (doEt-inued) .••' .......... ;.- .· · '['@;μ.t~~" ,for Wb.i te Scout Leaders No. Persons Certificates Unit 1, The Elements of Sea Scout Leadership.Part 1, Unit 1, The Elements of Sea Scout Leadership, Part (Now being conducted) Unit 1, The Elements of Scout Leadership, Part I Unit 1, The Elements of Scout Leadership, Part III (Not completed) Unit 1, The Elements of Scout Leadership, Part I (Now being canduc ted) Unit 1, The Elements of Cub Leadership Unit 2, Troop Camping Unit 3, First Aid, Part II Unit 4, Principles of Scout & Cub Leadership, Unit 4, Principles of Scout Leadership, Part I (Now being conducted) Den Mathers' Training Course Den Chiefs 1 Training Course Camp Directors' Training Course Senior Scout Conference Trainers in Troop Camping District Commissioners 1 Course Red Cross Jr. First Aid Course Part Cours~s for Negro Leaders Unit 1, Elements of Scout· Leadership, Part I Unit 1, Elements of Scout Leadership, Part II Unit ,J;' Elements of Cub Leadership Unit 1, The El.ements(of Scout Leadershi~) :P<irt II now C?eing conducted .. .. .. i ioners 1 Course II I Attending Issued 32 19 41 20 8 23 34 11 22 15 13 12 2 23 1 25 29 42 19 18 26 10 Page 15 16 21 4 16 24 11 15 13 11 2 0 1 13 26 22 6 6 6 Note Note for historical disclaimer <small><i>Please note that these documents are presented as they existed in their original form for historical accuracy. 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