2021 Annual Report by mtcscouting

Greetings from the Middle Tennessee Council, 2021 was a very unique year for Scouting in the Middle Tennessee Council. As we worked to continue to deal with the challenges brought on by the pandemic, we had some unbelievable successes. All of the Council’s volunteers and staff worked tirelessly with an attitude of cheerful service and determination to bring the entire Middle Tennessee Council Scouting program back to life in 2021. The circumstances brought on by the pandemic in 2020 were unprecedented. We had to close overnight summer camping programs, cancel Scouting events and activities, and postpone recognition events such as the Eagle Reception. Most units couldn’t meet in their traditional meeting locations and Scouts and leaders were limited in working together on ranks, merit badges and Eagle projects. We even had to postpone the Council’s 100th Anniversary Celebratory events that had been years in planning. In 2021 many units that had not met in 2020 were able to restart their programs and serve youth by instilling values, teaching leadership, and providing service to the communities where they live. The Council held a Spring Camporee at Boxwell with over 900 Scouts and leaders in attendance. We held a fantastic summer camp program. We were able to start our Skilled Trades Merit badge program, teaching Scouts BSA youth different merit badges that were focused on skilled trades such as welding, automotive maintenance, plumbing, electricity, home repair and more. To our knowledge, this is the only free standing skilled trades facility at a Scout camp anywhere in the country. 1,916 Scouts BSA youth had a weeklong summer camp experience at Boxwell. 2,464 youth and adults attended Latimer Reservation throughout 2021. 2,878 youth and adults participated in a canoe trek at Grimes Canoe Base and 1,519 youth and adults camped at Parrish Reservation at Rock Island. These are just a few of the “come back” numbers for 2021. The grand finale event in 2021 was the 100th Anniversary Jamboree held in the fall. Over 4,200 Scouts and leaders attended this event. It was the single largest Scouting event in the nation in 2020 and 2021. The determination to bring Scouting back stronger than ever in 2021 could be seen throughout the Council. We are so proud of the Middle Tennessee Council Scouting Family and grateful for everyone’s efforts in renewing Scouting throughout the 37 Middle Tennessee counties and Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. We are honored to serve as leaders of the Council, and we believe deeply in the mission of serving young people with all the attributes that Scouting programs teach. With the challenges our nation and world face today, we believe that the Scouting program is more relevant now than it has ever been. We are indebted to all the Scouting leaders, staff and investors who make a difference in the lives of young people. Yours in Scouting,

2021 Executive Committee Dr. John Bright Cage President Jack B. Turner Chairman of Trustees

Carl Haley Jr. Chairman of Board Carolyn Rambo Treasurer

Vice Presidents Summer Bryan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administration Bob Van Cleave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camping Fant Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Operations John H. Roe Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Endowment Samuel J. Belk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Pete Williston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manpower Dan Mohnke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing Harry Fisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Membership Robert Guisinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Mark Buchanan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Properties Howard Gentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scoutreach J. B. Baker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Dr. Reuben Brigety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects

Karen Bengtson Council Commissioner Kevin Monroe Assistant Treasurer

Jack Stringham & Robb Harvey Council Attorneys

Matt Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Andrew W. Byrd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects John Chobanian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects William R. DeBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Sharon Gentry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Trey Harwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Hank Ingram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Teresa Kingery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Joe Russell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects George Stadler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Eric Strickland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Ken Weaver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Projects Cy Fenton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEM

National Council Representatives Karen Bengtson Dr. John Bright Cage Ray Cap Ken Weaver

2021 Executive Board Members Tim Acree Gareth Aden * Tom Adkinson Clark Akers * Roy D. Alexander Michael Anastasi Rick Archer DeVan D. Ard, Jr. Chris Armstrong * Howie Arnold J. B. Baker Tom Baker Michael Baron Craig Becker Sam Belk Karen Bengtson Blaine Bishop Chad Blackburn Steve Blackmon W. P. Bone, III William Braddy III Jeff Bradford Alex Brandau Tyler Brandes Reuben Brigety II * Clay Bright Stephen Brophy * Lattie N. Brown Matt Brown Stuart Brunson Summer Bryan John S. Bryant Mark Buchanan Ella Burk Eric Burk

Tod Burnham Andrew W. Byrd John Bright Cage Ray Capp Jay Carroll Greg Cashion Glenn Childers John Chobanian Bill Cody Rodney Cohen Russ Connelly Dan Cook Jeff Cook Robert E. Corlew, III J. B. Cox Justin D. Crosslin Andy Daniels * Jerry Deal William R. DeBerry Dan Dellinger Steve Dix Duane Dominy Jim Dyer John Eakin Mark Emkes Pete Ezell Todd Falk Jim Felch Cy Fenton Harry Fisk Robert Flack Sam O. Franklin, III Mark Freeland Kent Freeman John Garland

David Garrett Armando Garza Abe Gaskins * Howard Gentry Sharon Gentry Landon Gibbs Jeff Gordon Mark Green Mike Greene Robert Guisinger Bill Hagerty Carl Haley John Harney Howard Harris Robb Harvey Aubrey B. “Trey” Harwell, III Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr. Harris Haston Don Haynes Scott Heard Todd Henry Waymon L. Hickman William B. Hickman James Hildreth David Hill Damon T. Hininger Jay Hollomon Hank Ingram Julius Johnson Stephen Kalb * Paul Ketchel * Bill Ketron D. J. King Teresa Kingery

Tab Kirkland Hunter Kitchens Paul Kleine-Kracht Kurt Kowalski John Langsdon Jim Larson John W. Lea Nancy Leach Joe Lester Kim Looney Randy Lowry Scott Lynn Bob Mackie Robert D. Massey Hill McAlister Robert A. McCabe, Jr. John McDearman * Sherry McGugin Don Miller Dan Mohnke Kevin Monroe Reggie Mudd Roland Myers Burke Nihill * Richard Olszewski Mike O’Malley Larry Papel Gary Parkes John Pearce Andrea Perry Clay Petrey Gail Plucker Delishia Porterfield Cary W. Pulliam David Raiford

Carolyn Rambo Mark Raulston James A. Reed Jason Ricciardi John Richardson John H. Roe, Jr. Robert Rogers * Ian Romaine Joe Russell Craig Salazar Dexter Samuels Gary D. Sasser Ron Shafer Patrick Sheehan Jerry Shelton Chip Smith Fant Smith Rick Smith Montee Sneed Chris Snoddy John Sonday * James W. Spradley, Jr. George Stadler Tyler Staelin Lelan Statom Joe N. Steakley Linda Stinson Laquita Stribling Eric Strickland Jack Stringham Nathaniel Summar Hoover Sutherland Hugh C. Tanner Jorge Tarajano Jack B. Turner

Tony Turner Bob VanCleave Bradford Vieira * Andrew Wall Giles Ward * Ken Weaver Philip Welker Cameron Wells * Joe Wheeler * Pete Williston Ward Wilson Charles Womack Walt Wood

* New Board Member

“Scouting is a very positive program. It is about duty to God, family and self. And that’s just what this country needs.” Larry Green MTCBSA RTUIT Chair

“Scouting teaches our young people independence. It teaches them about God and Country. It teaches themself sufficiency. It teaches them about honesty, integrity and character. And these things make America great.” Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr. MTCBSA Executive Board member

“As a leader, I gained valuable friendships, valuable experience. I gained so much that I wasn’t expecting in Scouting. My son grew in stature and ability. Scouting is just the best thing that my son and I ever did together.” Lorie Berta 2019 Silver Beaver Recipient

“Scouting has taught me about teamwork.” Maxwell Tindell MTCBSA 2020 Cub Scout of the Year

“Scouting has given me ideas for what I want to do in my free time. It’s given me hobbies I want to pick up.” Rithwik Narayandas MTCBSA Eagle Scout Troop 8

11,827 Scouts were mentored by 3,834 youth protection trained adult volunteers in 438 neighborhood centered units .

Cub Scouts .................................. 7,631 Scouts BSA .................................. 3,613 Venturers ........................................ 120 Explorers ......................................... 201 STEM Scouts .................................. 262

438 Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, STEM Scout Labs, Explorer Posts and Venturing Crews chartered to churches and community organizations: Cub Scout Packs ............................ 193 Scouts BSA Troops ......................... 182 Venturing Crews ............................... 22 Exploring Posts ................................. 13 STEM Labs ....................................... 28

138 Scouts BSA youth achieved the rank of Eagle 5,720 rank advancements were achieved by Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA

Community Service 17,165 hours of service in projects at churches, schools, and other local

nonprofit organizations were completed by Scouts and leaders. Those service hours translate into almost a $500,000 investment into Middle Tennessee communities.

2,007 Scouts and volunteers in MTC collected over 42,640 pounds

of food items for the Scouting for Food drive. Held each February, the event helps support local food pantries across the Council.

7,456 merit badges were earned as youth learned new skills, sports, crafts, science, trades and explored future career opportunities.

Scoutreach

Scouting works to ensure that all youth have access to life-changing programs.

1,133 at-risk, underserved youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in

inner-city Davidson County were engaged in programs that add value and opportunity to their lives.

$274,000 was invested in the Scoutreach program in 2021. Special Assistance

The Council program makes Scouting possible to all current and potential members in the form of need-based financial assistance.

1,052 youth and 134 adults received some type of assistance totalling to $105,537.

MTC, BSA owns and operates four camping facilities: Parish Reservation at Rock Island, Grimes Canoe Base on the Buffalo River, Boxwell Reservation on Old Hickory Lake, Latimer Reservation on the Cumberland Plateau. Each camp provides a unique outdoor experience, but all offer opportunities for Scouts and families to explore, learn, have fun and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Outdoor Programs • 17,805 nights camping by MTC Scouts.

• 4,278 Scout families attended the 100th Anniversary Council Jamboree. This was the largest Scouting event in the nation for 2021.

• 11,814 miles hiked by MTC Scouts.

• 2,585 Scouts and leaders participated in programs at Latimer Reservation.

• 10,048 youth participated in programs at MTC camp properties.

• 1,916 youth attended MTC Scouts BSA summer camp.

As of December 31, 2021, the Campaign for Boxwell Reservations had secured $6,763,631 in gifts and pledges toward the $10.6 million goal. Of that, $5,315,175 has been received.

2021 saw the: •

Completion of a third shower house that was ready for use during summer camp and the 100th anniversary Council Jamboree.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Roy Grindstaff Skilled Trades Center which took place in October. The Center will be ready for summer camp 2022 to offer Scouts merit badge classes in American Business, American Labor, Architecture, Automotive Maintenance, Electricity, Home Repair, Painting, Plumbing and Welding.

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Continuation of the construction on the new Middle Tennessee Council 100th Anniversary Veterans Gateway with a new design. The Gateway will include an area to recognize veterans and current members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces who attended Boxwell as Scouts, leaders and staff.

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Completion of renovations on one of the Ranger residences. The second residence will be renovated in 2022.

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Continuation of gifts received for the Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr. Leadership Center.

We look forward to the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the Skilled Trades Center and the Gateway in June 2022. The Council is grateful for all of the interest and support of the Campaign for Boxwell Reservation from the Scouting community and beyond.

Scouting Investments Statement of Operations - Year Ending December 31, 2021 Income

Expenses

Total Support and Revenue: $6,397,804

Total Support and Revenue: $6,294,252

21.6%

12.4%

27.9%

82%

37.3 % 5%

13%

0.8% wFriends of Scouting (Net).............................................$2,381,757

wProgram Service............................................ $5,161,287

wSpecial Events, Investment Income & other................$1,787,364

wFundraising Support.......................................... $818,253

wCamping and Activities................................................. $1,382,411

wManagement & General.................................... $314,712

wScout Shop & Product Sales...........................................$796,145 wUnited Way........................................................................$50,127 14

2021 Scouts of the Year

Many of our Scouts today are leading the nation, voyaging in space or working on the next scientific breakthrough. Most importantly, they are adults who learned valuable skills as Scouts and are individuals with high values and are good citizens. Each year, the Middle Tennessee Council selects local Scouts who have achieved something special or acted heroically. This year we are happy to announce the following four Scouts of the year.

Silas Miller, Arrow of Light, Pack 643

Silas refused to let the COVID pandemic or a devastating tornado prevent him from serving his community. He participated in cleanup efforts on Stones River and in the Lebanon community throughout the pandemic. He clocked over 16 service hours with tornado cleanup efforts alone. He has placed flags at the National Cemetery, collected items for the Scouting for Food drive, helped make way for a new ADA trail at Cedars of Lebanon, and supported his local animal shelter with a bake sale. Silas is a role model to other Scouts and he continues to show his great heart and hands of service.

Alec Jakalski, Life Scout, Troop 2015

During his time in Scouting, Alec has grown into a confident leader who takes action. When put in a challenging situation the day of the floods in Waverly, he did not hesitate to put a plan in place to rescue individuals from the rising waters. Alec is a Second-Class Petty Officer in JROTC at Wilson Central High School and will graduate this May. He plans to attend Cumberland University and will complete his associates degree in one year because of AP credits from high school. From there Alec plans to attend MTSU to study global communications.

Jacob Armistead, Eagle Scout, Troop 341

Jacob is known as the Scout that will always be prepared to lend a hand. He is an Eagle Scout and has been in Scouting for ten years. During the flood in Waverly, Jacob helped rescue stranded campers in Hickman County. He did not hesitate to use skills he learned in Scouting to remain calm and act quickly. Jacob is a senior at Wilson Central High School and is a Lieutenant in JROTC. Upon graduation in May, he plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to study nuclear science.

Hannah Bailey, Summit & Eagle Scout, Crew 357

Hannah is a two-time National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) and a four-time National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) staffer. She has been the Southern Region Area 6 Venturing Officers’ Association President and led programs such as SOAR for Venturing. Hannah received her Eagle Scout rank in the inaugural female class and earned the 2021 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Service Project of the Year for the Southern Region. Her project focused on preventing river disasters. Hannah is a junior at Tennessee Tech University and studies Nutrition. Pictured from left to right: (front row) Hannah Bailey, Silas Miller (back row) Jacob Armistead, Alec Jakalski.