https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/bbc4e75cc6c7e0d0d044a365bc82105f.pdf 8717f794185cc015c20ff18916b77a03 PDF Text Text QlJIQKASAW OOlJNCIL, 13, S, A, INC, MINU'£ES OF ANN1JAL llUSINESS M;ql!iiTI.N(} 19§§ The Annual Meeting of Chickasaw Council, lloy Scouts of America, Inc, was held on Thursde;r, JJecember 13, 1956 at 6:~ P, M, in the Cafeteria. of Memphis State College. Mr, R, D. Fuller, President, presided at the meeting, The invocation was gl. ven 't\Y' Mr. James E. .o\Ydelotte, Chairman of the Northwest District. The following officers and Council Members and Institutional Representatives were present. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr, Mr. Mi:. l)r, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Herbert F. Hemker, v. P. R, C. Ma;rs, V.l'. J. L. Robertson, v. p. E. r.,, l'illliamson, V, P, T. J. McGuire, III, scout Commissioner J, :a. Adams T. Robert Acklen C, A. Atkinson James llJ, eydelotte Taylor lluntin George T, Ballard Herman llensdorf Paul Borda Newton A. Cook A, V. Caldwell Aubrey Chandler Taylor Claiborne p, A. Ola;yton J, o. Connor Rav J, Coltharp Charles M. Crump A. G. Davis Edwin Dalstrom Thomas Faircloth Toey Farino Adolph A. Floyd Howard 111. Grube Richard Gi 1lespie Jack L. Goldsmith Lester I. Goldsmith Knox l:larq Charles Handly c. s. Hosse, Jr. Ray Herzog Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Lee D. Jones, Jr,, Clark Johnson Dudley Johnson J. P. Kell4"' David Ke ll;r Sherman Kelli' Charles Littleton A. o. Lewi II sa.muel Miller. Jr. J, E, Murley, Jr, M. L. Martin J. M. McKnight E. H. Newell D. c. Nance w. E. Prathei: Carlisle Piii{fle N. G, l'addi son Robert Pharr R. w. Rosebrough w. w. Rol:erts c. R. Sisson John Sini>leton Robert Stivers G. ii. Shill D. T. Strawn W, L. Sharpe Au l:r Ell' V. Spear Newmon Taylor R. G, Thompson Alvan F. Ta.ts, Jr., c. :ti. Ta.l.l Ell' s. Sb.ephel'd Ta.te Howard Vorder lluegge s. E. Va.nDyke �- 2 - Dr. James A, Wax Mr. Harry Woodbury Reverend Harry Mr, D\</J.~t A. Williams Mr. H. Ji!. ware Mr. :Bob Wilkinson tr. James A. Wallace Al so attending were: Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, W. Gordon Morris, Scout ]1xecuti ve Thurman J, Frashure, Asst, Scout Executive Walthall Peters, District Executive Ralph Young, District Executive Mr. CoMieM. Hey, District Exe. Mr. Lamar Howell, Field Executive Mr. W. B. Springer, Dist. Exe. Mr. Fuller thanked the Explorers and scouts of Tr ''op 25 and their leade:&!s for serving the meal, and he also thanked Mrs. ll,yrd and her committee of ladies for calling the Council Members and reminding them of the meeting and for selling tickets at the door. He also thanked Memphis state College for the use of their facilities for the Annual Meeting. Following the meal the members adjourned to the BSJlquet Room tor the business session. Mr. Jack :P. Goldschmid, Chairman of the Advancement Committee of the council, assisted b;r Mr. :m. L. Williamson and Mr. Ira G. Goldsmith, conducted the ceremoiv and the presentation of the Medal of Merit to Scout Jack L. Goldsmith, Jr., of Troop 25, who received t.bi s outstanding award for saving the lives of two men in Horseshoe Lake. Mr, and Mrs. Jack L. Goldemi th, sr. were present for the occasion and participated in the ceremoey. Mr. Fuller presented a statuette to Mr. J. o. Connor, Chairman of the southwest Distrtot, for having the largest percent~e of t)le Institutional Representatives of the ···· District present e,t the Annual Meeting. · ' Mr. Full.- recognized the servioee of Special Committee Oh!d.1'11!'1 who have served in the past year, These being: Mr. H. F. Hemker, Chairman of the Awai'ds and Resolutions Committee, Mr, l!ar17 Woodbury, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, Mr, s. Shepherd Tate, Chairman of the Co».stitution and B;r-Laws Committee, Mr. Howard M, Grube, Chairman of the Interracial. COmmittee, Mr. I. G. Goldsmith, Chairman of the Outfitters OOmmittee. He also recognized the work of Mr. Lamar Newport, Ohairmaa of the SUstidning Membership committee and Mr. Rag Herzog, Chairman of the Annual Meeting Committee, as these two men were not present at the time. However, Mr. Rs;r Herzog came in later. Mr. Fuller called on the Chairmen of the va.riou.s Opera ti. ng Committees for a brief report of the work for 1956. Mr. J. P. Goldaohmid, Chairman of the Advancement Committee, refered the Council Members to the printed report which is attached to these minutes and asked these men to keep the reports for the next ;rear as he thinks thw will of value to than. He stated that advancement had been made during the ;rear 1956 and he looked forward to even better work in 1957. Mr. Herman Bensdorf, Chairman of the Finanoe Committee, stated that in the operation of tbs council this year 1 t had been necessa:ey to use some $7,000.00 of oapi tal funds in order to carry on the expense of the Council and that he did not think this was good to do re§tularl;r. He stated that a budget of $126,000.00 had been adopted at the piitnning conference as the amount of mone,y required for the operation of the Council for 1957 that we need more professional workers to do the Job of carrying for the enormous number of boys that are now available and that we do not have enough staff and we do not pe;r them enough salaries. He said further that we must give parents and friends an o:pportuni ty to hel-;, but we will need more money from all the districts than we have had in the past. �- 3 - ln the Oommuni tzy' Chest Oampai ,,n recently comple;tied he said, Scout lng did a good job and asked everybocl7 to help in doing a good job'":'in the Sustaining Membership Enrollment. He emphasized that the g1 fts were not the eame, but that what we wanted was to have people buying memberships and participating in scouting. Mr. c. A. Atkinson, Chairman of the Camping and Activities Committee, asked all the members to read the report of the Committee in the brochure. He atated that 74 Units attended camp under their own leadership in 1956 and that we had operated Camp Currier for only one week but that he expected to operate it for a longer period of time in 1957. He refered all the members to the letter :ft'om the Goodwill Industries telling of the fine results of the Good Turn ~ this yeer. Mr, T. Robert Acklen, Cha.1.rman of the Health and Safety Committee, stated that this committee has had several me etinga this year and me.de two inspection trips to both Camp Currier and Ke.mp Kia Kima, and that mo st of the meeting places of the uni ts had been 1nqected. He stated that the council was nuw trying to put in service a council lilnetgeney service truok similar to the truck ured 'IV the Red Cross, in order that thie truck mit:P.t be available for emergencies. Mr. 'l'. J. McGuire, Scout Commissioner, in his report refered to the whole report as the w<ll'k of all the Comnll esionera in cooperating with the council. He stated that the Comllileeionere worked with all the committees and he th.\nks the Commissioner's staff did a gocd. job in rendering service in the past ;rear, He further stated that the fact that so man,v of the professional staff are awq at Philmont or one of the summer camps that we need a special man in camping and aoti vi ti es. Mr. Harry Woodbuey, Chairman of Public Relations Oomrui ttee, reported on the Scandinavian Scouts who came to Memphis during the past summer and he also refered to the fine brochure that the Council had produced this year. Reverend Harry Williams, Chairman of the Organization and Extension Committee, stated that the Council had an all ti me hit!P. number of boys on its rolls, 8, 733 but with only a gain of three (3) Units. He stated~the Units were nearer to capacity than last rear at this time. He said, that when the dll~were organized some years ago the council lost membership and when the Divisions were organized. that we had had a loss :l.n :Negro membership but that we ~ere well on the wey- to correcting this loss. He urged all of the I neti tuti one.l Representatives to keep their Uni ts at full strength at all times. Mr. Rq Herzog, Chairman cf Leadersthip •rrai'ning Committee, stated that the Council's leadership had increased from 491' t.o 53% of trained leaders in 1956 as compeired to 1955, and that training before commissioning should bring about an increase in percentage of leaders trained up to about 7'fl1, next rear. Mr. Herzog stated that the council conducted a 'lood :Badge Course at Kamp Kia Kima this year for the first time in 1 ts hi atorr and tm t it was very successfUJ.. At the conclusion of hie repwt he p:eesente4 pictlll'es to Mr. R. D. Fuller showing what each Patrol did at the Wood Badge Course. Following th1 s pre11entation Mr. Grube explained what the pictures meant to the Council Members. Mr. Fuller commended and thmked all the Chai rm 9l of the operating comm!. t tees for their work during the past year and stated that he was proud of the work that thEI)' had done as well as the scout Commissioner, Mr. McGuire and that he was really pleased with the progress made in the Council during 1956. He stated that he felt the Council was in a heal tey state and 1957 should be a banner yea:r. �• 4. Mr. Fuller called on the Scout Execut1 ve, Mr. w. Gordon Morrl a, to read the note as to the application for Council Charter for the year 1957. When thie wae completed, Mr. H. F. Hemker moved that the Council apply for charter for 1957 and this seconded lv Mr. R. G. Mi:ws and unani moualy oarri ed. In the absence of Mr. Lamar Newport, Chairman of the Nominating committee, Mr. Doyle Nance, a member of the Nominating Committee, made the report. Mr. NMce read the names of the Active Council Members,as per the list attaohed,an d then moved that the election of these mem bere and that the secretacy be asked to cast the ballot. The mo ti on was seconded by' Mr. !I, M. Grube and unanimous]¥ carried. Mr, Nance then nominated Associate Council Members, as per list attached, and then moved that they be elected, Motion was seconded lv Mr. T, Robert Acklen. Mr. Charles M. Crump then nominated Mr, Dave Harsh and Claude A. Armour as members of the Associate Council Member list and motion was seconded by Mr. James E. Aydelotte. The nominating members present then met and approved the nomination of these two men to be added to the Associate council Member list, After these two men were vp-t !'A pf!. the president called on the vote and the entire list was unanimous1Y approved and t!l~' lilotion carried. Mr. Doyle Nance nominated Officers and National Council Members as per the list below: For President For Vice president For Vice President For Vice President For Vice President Ji!or Vice President ll'or Vice president Mr. Herbert F, Hemker Mr. James E. ll,Ydelotte Mr. w. B. Fordyce Mr. Jack P. Goldschmid Mr~· J. E. H, Saunders Mr. Alan M, Strautman Mr. E. L. Williamson For Treasurer Mr, J. M. McKnight F!lr scout Commissioner Mr. R. C. M1>¥11 For National Council Representat ives Mr, Mr, Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr, Herman Bensdorf II. M. Clayton P. A, Clayton R. D. Fuller Jack: P, Goldsohmid Herbert F, Hemker F, ClYde Lambert Mr, R, C. Ma,ys Mr, J. M, McKnight The lilot:len was seconded lv Mr. Howard M. G!rube 'alt'i1: unanimous]¥ carried. Mr. Nance then nominated the ON'i oers just elected and the members listed. below as members of the Executive i!ldard for the year 1957: Mr. T, Ho 1:iert A.o .klen Mr. c. A. Atkinson Mr. P. N. Baldwin Mr. Jerred Blanchard. Mr. Herman Bensdort Mr. Paul Borda Judge Marion s. Boyd Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, John :re. Brawn A, B. lluokeri dge A, K. :Burrow Oliver E. Cathey Ta.ylor Claiborne II. M. Clay ton P. A. Clff'ton Mr, Ra.ir J, Coltharp Dr. A. W, llick Mr. R. D, FUller Mr. l. G. Goldsmith Mr, Jack L. Goldsmith Mr. Howard M. Grube Col. G. c. Hawkins �- 5 - Mr. Rq Herzog Mr. E. J. House Mr. T. G. Kirkpatrick Mr. r. Clyde Lambert Mr. Roy M. Marr Mr. lt~mond G. Mahal Mr. lloyle c. Nance Mr. Kenneth w. Orgill Max J?i'nkerton w. l!. Pollard Russell l\eeve s Elton A. l\ieves, Jr. Caffe;v- Robertson J. L. Robertson Aaron R. Scharff Mr. W, L. Sharpe Mr. Hearn w. Till.Well Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. R. A. Tri:ppeer Mr. :Blanchard Tual Mr. Norneet Turner rr. James A. Wallace Mr. lien R. Waller Dr. J!lllles A. 'Wax Rev. Harry Wi 111 ams Mr. liarTy Woodbury The motion was aeconded tv Mr. R. C. Mqs and unanimously carried. Mr. R. D. Fullei" then introduced Mr. H. F. Hemker as the new president, who said he would be glad to accept the responsibility and he would do his best to help the Council progress and keep on serving boyhood. Mr. Nance then moved that the Council confirm the election of the following DI.strict Chs!rmen as !llembers of the Executive lloard for 1957: Mr. Tom P. Mitchell Mr. Dudley Strawn Mr, J. Clark Johnson Mr. Aubrey V. Spear Mr. w. C. Mille'." Southeast Di strict southwest Di gtri ct Northeast District Crittenden District Mississippi. DI.strict Following the nomination he el<plained that the Northwest Di strict has not as yet elected :I. ts lll. strict Chai rr'8JI fl)r the year 1957. Hence, th1 s I>istri ct Chairman would have to 1:e confirmed at a lat6r date. Motion for the confirmation of these men was seconded qy H. F. Hemker and unanimousl;r o,arriedM Mr. Ji\J.ller then introduced Mr. R. c. Ma;?'s, Vice President of the Council, who made a ver.v inspiring talk and gave the men the challenge of going :forward and raising more money and doing a better job in serving the youth of our area. This address was enjoyed lF all present. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9: 27 P. M. Re spec ti fully eubm1 t ted, w. WGM/md Gordon Morris, scout Executive. �MINUTES OF EXEl'.lUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF EXECUTIVE :OOARD March 9, 1956 The Executive Collllllittee of the Executive Board of Chichasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, met at 6:15 P.M, in the Cafeteria of Memphis State College on Friday March 9, 1956, Mr. Herbert F. Hemker, Vice President presiding, Those present in addition to Mr, Hemker were: Messers J.o. Connor, Harry Willia.ms, Tom McGuire, Dr. James Wallace, Adolph Floyd, Jack Goldschmid, "Buddy" McKnight, Howard Gru be, C.A. Atkinson, R.C. Mays, Roy Herzog, C.J. Nolan, Ralph Young, w. Gordon Morris, and Thurman Frashure. Mr. James A;rdelotte came late. Following the dinner, invocation was given by Reverend Harry Williams. Reverend Harry Williams, Chairman of the Fianance Committee, gave the finance report. He stated that the campaigns were now getting under way, both the sustaining Membership program and the independent finance campaigns. To date, he stated, a total of $6564 had been collected. Mr. C.A. Atkinson, Chairman of the Camping and Activities Committee, stated that ti.o new camp sites had been opened at Kamp Kia Kima for the year 1956. Re further stated that this looked as though it would be our best year to date, Re said plans called for the installation of hot showers at Kia Kima before the camping season opens, Re stated that the Camp..0-Ree rules for 1956 were being prepared. Mr. Atkinson stated that the NickEl'f Brothers Lumber Compaey had completed the cutting of timber at Camp Currier for 1956 and the income to date from this was $3200, Re further stated that a limited period of group camping at Camp Currier might be pol!si bly be held the last of Augo.st. Thurman Frashure, Assistant Scout Executive, gave an Organization and Extension Committee report in the absence of Mr. Joe Helms. Copy attached. Mr. Roy Herzog, Chairman of the Training Committee, reported that as of January 31st, 49.3 per cent of the top Unit Leaders of the Council had completed Basic Training, He further stated that the Wood Badge Course had been approved by the National Council to be held at Slick Rock Base Ca.mp July 28 to AUg;Ust 5. He said the price would be $35 per man. Mr. Herzog stated that the Organization and btension Committee had studied througnly ~he 1 Training Before Commissioning' plan as a basis for improving the Scouting Program in our Council. He asked that Thurman Frashure explain the plan as developed by the National Council. Following a presentation by Mr. Frashure, it was moved by Mr. Herzog that the Executive Committee recommend to the Executive Board the adoption of a '!l.'raining Before Commissioning• plan as deveJ.oped by the National Council, as a policy of this Council, This motion was seconded by Mr. McKnight end carried. Mr. Herzog stated that the Scout Commissioner, Tom McGuire, had suggested the Training Committee sponsor a Program Fair in late August. Mr. Hemker stated he thought there wculd be a definate lack of professional staff in August to help with the Program Fair, McGuire eJg?ressed the thought tha.t this progre;n Fair would be promoted by the Commissioner's Staff and run by the Operating Committees of the Council, After further discussion it was moved by Mr, Jemes .l\Y'delotte that the idea of the Program Fair be tabled for this meeting and referred to the Tra;i.n.. ing Committee, This motion was carried. Mr. Howard Grube, Chairman of the Inter-Racial Committee, gave a short report on the Inter-Racial picture and asked for the assistance of all those present �- 2 - in earring out the Scouting program to Negro boys. Mr. J.P. Goldschmid gave the Advancement report and asked for the help of the District Chairmen in promoting the attendance of the District Advancement Chairmen at the Advancement Committee meetings. Mr. McGuire, Scout Commissioner, stated he thought the situation among the Commissioner's Staff was healthier this year on the whole than at the same time last year. He stated, however, that he felt that we needed more publicity on a community basis, such as participation in parades, etc. After some discussion it was decided. that the same type meeting \\'Ould be held monthly at Memphis State College. The Scout Executive was asked to make these arrangements. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Respectfu.lly submitted, TJF:mw �MHiUTES OF THE EXJDJUTIVE EOARD MEETING Feht'uary 17, 1956 l j' The :Executive Board of the Chicl!'..asaw Council, Boy Scouts of Anw:rica met for luncheon Friday l!'ebruary 17th at twelve ofclock. Mr, R. D. ]'uller, President, presid.ing. The invocation was given by Mr, Joe Helms, President Fuller presented the new lloa:rc1 Membel's, present is attached. The ll. st of all Boa.rd Members hIf '1 I 1 ti e eo !Hf'""' ted · ·· Mr. Fuller stated the,t the ;\.nnual Report of the Council for 195'if/'"oy the Operating Committees and it we.s necessary that the Reports and Charter Apolica.tion of the Council for 1956 be e;pproved 't'J the Boaro~ It was moved by Mr. Forcyce that the Charter Applica.tiox1 end Report be approved. This inotion was seconded 'trJ l·Ir. B:0ln1s and carried. President Fuller armounced the appointment o:f a Nominating Cammi ttee and stated that other members on the Nominating Corrnnittee would be appointed to represent the 1'istricts. He narned £;l:c~ Lama.r Nei,_i:rJo:rt as Ol1cJ.rmc111> l•lr .. IL. 11. Ol£,1;rt.on .and 14r$ I.Oyle ~Ta..'l'l.ce. It; vrn,s moved by r,tc. Heln1s the,t th.e ~orruni ttee be app1·ov-ed~ This motion. seconded l:rf Mr. p,,ya.elotte and. carried. Reverend Horry \'l:Llliams, Chairman o:f' the ]'ine.nce Committee, read a letter of inst-c. tione prepared 'by the Community Chest for the guidance of the Council in the Susts.in.ing i':embershi~p Enrollment. He stated tb.at tb.0 suggestion.s outlined by t11e Comnro.ni t~r Chest had been a.cctptec1 1-W ~c.he :l!,inance Conuni ttee ana. the hecutive Comrni ttee of the Council and moved that the Executive Board approve their actions, This motion was seconded "cy· !fr. Aoylotte end carried.with no dlls'enting votes. President l!Uller a.amouncecl that the Annual Regional l'leettng would be held on April 23rd B. r1d ask:cd th.at Bo<1rd. r:1en1bers n1alce pla.n.s to a-ttex1d. Presider1t Fulle:c st<.:,ted that all merubers of th.e ]::x:ecutive Boo.rd 110,d been assigned to Operating Commi ttoes and gave to each member of the Boa:cd a list of the committee a5signments and a list of the members of the l!lxecuti ve Board. Mr, Hearn Tidwell 'ne;c;ested that a conrnit~o9 be appointed to study the needs for an office building :for the Council out in the Eastern part of to~,:u. Mr. ]'ullel' stated that a committee had worked on office building last ye11r and that that committee had gone on. record. favorint~ a move to ou.r O\'/ll building i:n t11e :@?~sterr1 part of tow:n. lie stated tl1a,t Cltte to a fact t:t1a"t the chttirmD.n of ti~~iro corruni t"te, Dr. Je,riles A. Vro~llace, l1a.d accept eel tb.e res.portso:bili ty of serving (:t,S Ohairn1an of tb.e 1fortheerst Di :;;trict h.e had e,wked to be ::colio\rGd of tlte Chair1nMship of t.he Office Study Contraittee. 11r Fuller further stated. that the Office Study Committee would be reappointed. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 1:15 P.M. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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The following officers and Council Members and Institutional Representatives were present. Mr, Herbert F. Hemker, v. P. Mr. R, C. Ma;rs, V .l'. Mr. J. L. Robertson, v. p. Mr. E. r.,, l'illliamson, V, P, Mr. T. J. McGuire, III, scout Commissioner Mr. J, :a. Adams Mr. T. Robert Acklen Mr, C, A. Atkinson Mr. James llJ, eydelotte Mr, Taylor lluntin Mr. George T, Ballard Mr. Herman llensdorf Mr. Paul Borda Mr. Newton A. Cook Mr. A, V. Caldwell Mr, Aubrey Chandler Mr. Taylor Claiborne Mr. p, A. Ola;yton Mr. J, o. Connor Mr. Rav J, Coltharp Mr, Charles M. Crump Mr. A. G. Davis Mr. Edwin Dalstrom Mr. Thomas Faircloth Mr. Toey Farino Mr, Adolph A. Floyd Mr, Howard 111. Grube Mr. Richard Gi 1lespie Mi:. Jack L. Goldsmith l)r, Lester I. Goldsmith Mr, Knox l:larq Mr, Charles Handly Mr, c. s. Hosse, Jr. Mr, Ray Herzog Mr. Lee D. Jones, Jr,, Mr. Clark Johnson Mr. Dudley Johnson Mr. J. P. Kell4"' Mr. David Ke ll;r Mr. Sherman Kelli' Mr. Charles Littleton Mr. A. o. Lewi II Mr, sa.muel Miller. Jr. Mr. J, E, Murley, Jr, Mr. M. L. Martin Mr. J. M. McKnight Mr. E. H. Newell Mr. D. c. Nance Mr, w. E. Prathei: Mr. Carlisle Piii{fle Mr. N. G, l'addi son Mr. Robert Pharr Mr. R. w. Rosebrough Mr. w. w. Rol:erts Mr. c. R. Sisson Mr. John Sini>leton Mr. Robert Stivers Mr, G. ii. Shill Mr. D. T. Strawn Mr. W, L. Sharpe Mr. Au l:r Ell' V. Spear Mr. Newmon Taylor Mr. R. G, Thompson Mr. Alvan F. Ta.ts, Jr., Mr. c. :ti. Ta.l.l Ell' Mr. s. Sb.ephel'd Ta.te Mr. Howard Vorder lluegge Mr. s. E. Va.nDyke Mr, D\</J.~t A. Williams Mr. H. Ji!. ware Mr. :Bob Wilkinson tr. James A. Wallace Al so attending were: - 2 - Mr. W. Gordon Morris, Scout ]1xecuti ve Mr. Thurman J, Frashure, Asst, Scout Executive Mr. Walthall Peters, District Executive Mr, Ralph Young, District Executive Dr. James A, Wax Mr. Harry Woodbury Reverend Harry Mr. CoMieM. Hey, District Exe. Mr. Lamar Howell, Field Executive Mr. W. B. Springer, Dist. Exe. Mr. Fuller thanked the Explorers and scouts of Tr ''op 25 and their leade:&!s for serving the meal, and he also thanked Mrs. ll,yrd and her committee of ladies for calling the Council Members and reminding them of the meeting and for selling tickets at the door. He also thanked Memphis state College for the use of their facilities for the Annual Meeting. Following the meal the members adjourned to the BSJlquet Room tor the business session. Mr. Jack :P. Goldschmid, Chairman of the Advancement Committee of the council, assisted b;r Mr. :m. L. Williamson and Mr. Ira G. Goldsmith, conducted the ceremoiv and the presentation of the Medal of Merit to Scout Jack L. Goldsmith, Jr., of Troop 25, who received t.bi s outstanding award for saving the lives of two men in Horseshoe Lake. Mr, and Mrs. Jack L. Goldemi th, sr. were present for the occasion and participated in the ceremoey. Mr. Fuller presented a statuette to Mr. J. o. Connor, Chairman of the southwest Distrtot, for having the largest percent~e of t)le Institutional Representatives of the District present e,t the Annual Meeting. · ' ···· Mr. Full.- recognized the servioee of Special Committee Oh!d.1'11!'1 who have served in the past year, These being: Mr. H. F. Hemker, Chairman of the Awai'ds and Resolutions Committee, Mr, l!ar17 Woodbury, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, Mr, s. Shepherd Tate, Chairman of the Co».stitution and B;r-Laws Committee, Mr. Howard M, Grube, Chairman of the Interracial. COmmittee, Mr. I. G. Goldsmith, Chairman of the Outfitters OOmmittee. He also recognized the work of Mr. Lamar Newport, Ohairmaa of the SUstidning Membership committee and Mr. Rag Herzog, Chairman of the Annual Meeting Committee, as these two men were not present at the time. However, Mr. Rs;r Herzog came in later. Mr. Fuller called on the Chairmen of the va.riou.s Opera ti. ng Committees for a brief report of the work for 1956. Mr. J. P. Goldaohmid, Chairman of the Advancement Committee, refered the Council Members to the printed report which is attached to these minutes and asked these men to keep the reports for the next ;rear as he thinks thw will of value to than. He stated that advancement had been made during the ;rear 1956 and he looked forward to even better work in 1957. Mr. Herman Bensdorf, Chairman of the Finanoe Committee, stated that in the operation of tbs council this year 1 t had been necessa:ey to use some $7,000.00 of oapi tal funds in order to carry on the expense of the Council and that he did not think this was good to do re§tularl;r. He stated that a budget of $126,000.00 had been adopted at the piitnning conference as the amount of mone,y required for the operation of the Council for 1957 - that we need more professional workers to do the Job of carrying for the enormous number of boys that are now available and that we do not have enough staff and we do not pe;r them enough salaries. He said further that we must give parents and friends an o:pportuni ty to hel-;, but we will need more money from all the districts than we have had in the past. - 3 - ln the Oommuni tzy' Chest Oampai ,,n recently comple;tied he said, Scout lng did a good job and asked everybocl7 to help in doing a good job'":'in the Sustaining Membership Enrollment. He emphasized that the g1 fts were not the eame, but that what we wanted was to have people buying memberships and participating in scouting. Mr. c. A. Atkinson, Chairman of the Camping and Activities Committee, asked all the members to read the report of the Committee in the brochure. He atated that 74 Units attended camp under their own leadership in 1956 and that we had operated Camp Currier for only one week but that he expected to operate it for a longer period of time in 1957. He refered all the members to the letter :ft'om the Goodwill Industries telling of the fine results of the Good Turn ~ this yeer. Mr, T. Robert Acklen, Cha.1.rman of the Health and Safety Committee, stated that this committee has had several me etinga this year and me.de two inspection trips to both Camp Currier and Ke.mp Kia Kima, and that mo st of the meeting places of the uni ts had been 1nqected. He stated that the council was nuw trying to put in service a council lilnetgeney service truok similar to the truck ured 'IV the Red Cross, in order that thie truck mit:P.t be available for emergencies. Mr. 'l'. J. McGuire, Scout Commissioner, in his report refered to the whole report as the w <ll'k of all the Comnll esionera in cooperating with the council. He stated that the Comllileeionere worked with all the committees and he th.\nks the Commissioner's staff did a gocd. job in rendering service in the past ;rear, He further stated that the fact that so man,v of the professional staff are awq at Philmont or one of the summer camps that we need a special man in camping and aoti vi ti es. Mr. Harry Woodbuey, Chairman of Public Relations Oomrui ttee, reported on the Scandinavian Scouts who came to Memphis during the past summer and he also refered to the fine brochure that the Council had produced this year. Reverend Harry Williams, Chairman of the Organization and Extension Committee, stated that the Council had an all ti me hit!P. number of boys on its rolls, 8, 733 but with only a gain of three (3) Units. He stated~the Units were nearer to capacity than last rear at this time. He said, that when the dll~were organized some years ago the council lost membership and when the Divisions were organized. that we had had a loss :l.n :Negro membership but that we ~ere well on the wey- to correcting this loss. He urged all of the I neti tuti one.l Representatives to keep their Uni ts at full strength at all times. Mr. Rq Herzog, Chairman cf Leadersthip •rrai'ning Committee, stated that the Council's leadership had increased from 491' t.o 53% of trained leaders in 1956 as compeired to 1955, and that training before commissioning should bring about an increase in percentage of leaders trained up to about 7'fl1, next rear. Mr. Herzog stated that the council conducted a 'lood :Badge Course at Kamp Kia Kima this year for the first time in 1 ts hi atorr and tm t it was very successfUJ.. At the conclusion of hie repwt he p:eesente4 pictlll'es to Mr. R. D. Fuller showing what each Patrol did at the Wood Badge Course. Following th1 s pre- 11entation Mr. Grube explained what the pictures meant to the Council Members. Mr. Fuller commended and thmked all the Chai rm 9l of the operating comm!. t tees for their work during the past year and stated that he was proud of the work that thEI)' had done as well as the scout Commissioner, Mr. McGuire and that he was really pleased with the progress made in the Council during 1956. He stated that he felt the Council was in a heal tey state and 1957 should be a banner yea:r. • 4. Mr. Fuller called on the Scout Execut1 ve, Mr. w. Gordon Morrl a, to read the note as to the application for Council Charter for the year 1957. When thie wae completed, Mr. H. F. Hemker moved that the Council apply for charter for 1957 and this seconded lv Mr. R. G. M i:ws and unani moualy oarri ed. In the absence of Mr. Lamar Newport, Chairman of the Nominating committee, Mr. Doyle Nance, a member of the Nominating Committee, made the report. Mr. NMce read the names of the Active Council Members,as per the list attaohed,and then moved that the election of these mem bere and that the secretacy be asked to cast the ballot. The mo ti on was seconded by' Mr. !I, M. Grube and unanimous]¥ carried. Mr, Nance then nominated Associate Council Members, as per list attached, and then moved that they be elected, Motion was seconded lv Mr. T, Robert Acklen. Mr. Charles M. Crump then nominated Mr, Dave Harsh and Claude A. Armour as members of the Associate Council Member list and motion was seconded by Mr. James E. Aydelotte. The nominating members present then met and approved the nomination of these two men to be added to the Associate council Member list, After these two men were vp-t !'A pf!. the president called on the vote and the entire list was unanimous1Y approved and t!l~' lilotion carried. Mr. Doyle Nance nominated Officers and National Council Members as per the list below: For President For Vice president For Vice President For Vice President For Vice President Ji!or Vice President ll'or Vice president For Treasurer F!lr scout Commissioner For National Council Representatives Mr. Herbert F, Hemker Mr. James E. ll,Ydelotte Mr. w. B. Fordyce Mr. Jack P. Goldschmid Mr~· J. E. H, Saunders Mr. Alan M, Strautman Mr. E. L. Williamson Mr, J. M. McKnight Mr. R. C. M1>¥11 Mr, Herman Bensdorf Mr, II. M. Clayton Mr. P. A, Clayton Mr. R. D. Fuller Mr. Jack: P, Goldsohmid Mr, Herbert F, Hemker Mr, F, ClYde Lambert Mr, R, C. Ma,ys Mr, J. M, McKnight The lilot:len was seconded lv Mr. Howard M. G!rube 'alt'i1: unanimous]¥ carried. Mr. Nance then nominated the ON'i oers just elected and the members listed. below as members of the Executive i!ldard for the year 1957: Mr. T, Ho 1:iert A.o .klen Mr. c. A. Atkinson Mr. P. N. Baldwin Mr. Jerred Blanchard. Mr. Herman Bensdort Mr. Paul Borda Judge Marion s. Boyd Mr. John :re. Brawn Mr. A, B. lluokeri dge Mr. A, K. :Burrow Mr. Oliver E. Cathey Mr. Ta.ylor Claiborne Mr. II. M. Clay ton Mr, P. A. Clff'ton Mr, Ra.ir J, Coltharp Dr. A. W, llick Mr. R. D, FUller Mr. l. G. Goldsmith Mr, Jack L. Goldsmith Mr. Howard M. Grube Col. G. c. Hawkins - 5 - Mr. Rq Herzog Mr. Max J?i'nkerton Mr. R. A. Tri:ppeer Mr. E. J. House Mr. w. l!. Pollard Mr. :Blanchard Tual Mr. T. G. Kirkpatrick Mr. Russell l\eeve s Mr. Norneet Turner Mr. r. Clyde Lambert Mr. Elton A. l\ieves, Jr. rr. James A. Wallace Mr. Roy M. Marr Mr. Caffe;v- Robertson Mr. lien R. Waller Mr. lt~mond G. Mahal Mr. J. L. Robertson Dr. J!lllles A. 'Wax Mr. lloyle c. Nance Mr, Aaron R. Scharff Rev. Harry Wi 111 ams Mr. Kenneth w. Orgill Mr. W, L. Sharpe Mr. liarTy Woodbury Mr. Hearn w. Till.Well The motion was aeconded tv Mr. R. C. Mqs and unanimously carried. Mr. R. D. Fullei" then introduced Mr. H. F. Hemker as the new president, who said he would be glad to accept the responsibility and he would do his best to help the Council progress and keep on serving boyhood. Mr. Nance then moved that the Council confirm the election of the following DI.strict Chs!rmen as !llembers of the Executive lloard for 1957: Mr. Tom P. Mitchell Mr. Dudley Strawn Mr, J. Clark Johnson Mr. Aubrey V. Spear Mr. w. C. Mille'." Southeast Di strict southwest Di gtri ct Northeast District Crittenden District Mississippi. DI.strict Following the nomination he el<plained that the Northwest Di strict has not as yet elected :I. ts lll. strict Chai rr'8JI fl)r the year 1957. Hence, th1 s I>istri ct Chairman would have to 1:e confirmed at a lat6r date. Motion for the confirmation of these men was seconded qy H. F. Hemker and unanimousl;r o,arriedM Mr. Ji\J.ller then introduced Mr. R. c. Ma;?'s, Vice President of the Council, who made a ver.v inspiring talk and gave the men the challenge of going :forward and raising more money and doing a better job in serving the youth of our area. This address was enjoyed lF all present. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9: 27 P. M. WGM/md Re spec ti fully eubm1 t ted, w. Gordon Morris, scout Executive. MINUTES OF EXEl'.lUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF EXECUTIVE :OOARD March 9, 1956 The Executive Collllllittee of the Executive Board of Chichasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, met at 6:15 P.M, in the Cafeteria of Memphis State College on Friday March 9, 1956, Mr. Herbert F. Hemker, Vice President presiding, Those present in addition to Mr, Hemker were: Messers J.o. Connor, Harry Willia.ms, Tom McGuire, Dr. James Wallace, Adolph Floyd, Jack Goldschmid, "Buddy" McKnight, Howard Gru be, C.A. Atkinson, R.C. Mays, Roy Herzog, C.J. Nolan, Ralph Young, w. Gordon Morris, and Thurman Frashure. Mr. James A;rdelotte came late. Following the dinner, invocation was given by Reverend Harry Williams. Reverend Harry Williams, Chairman of the Fianance Committee, gave the finance report. He stated that the campaigns were now getting under way, both the sustaining Membership program and the independent finance campaigns. To date, he stated, a total of $6564 had been collected. Mr. C.A. Atkinson, Chairman of the Camping and Activities Committee, stated that ti.o new camp sites had been opened at Kamp Kia Kima for the year 1956. Re further stated that this looked as though it would be our best year to date, Re said plans called for the installation of hot showers at Kia Kima before the camping season opens, Re stated that the Camp..0-Ree rules for 1956 were being prepared. Mr. Atkinson stated that the NickEl'f Brothers Lumber Compaey had completed the cutting of timber at Camp Currier for 1956 and the income to date from this was $3200, Re further stated that a limited period of group camping at Camp Currier might be pol!si bly be held the last of Augo.st. Thurman Frashure, Assistant Scout Executive, gave an Organization and Extension Committee report in the absence of Mr. Joe Helms. Copy attached. Mr. Roy Herzog, Chairman of the Training Committee, reported that as of January 31st, 49.3 per cent of the top Unit Leaders of the Council had completed Basic Training, He further stated that the Wood Badge Course had been approved by the National Council to be held at Slick Rock Base Ca.mp July 28 to AUg;Ust 5. He said the price would be $35 per man. Mr. Herzog stated that the Organization and btension Committee had studied througnly ~he 1 Training Before Commissioning' plan as a basis for improving the Scouting Program in our Council. He asked that Thurman Frashure explain the plan as developed by the National Council. Following a presentation by Mr. Frashure, it was moved by Mr. Herzog that the Executive Committee recommend to the Executive Board the adoption of a '!l.'raining Before Commissioning• plan as deveJ.oped by the National Council, as a policy of this Council, This motion was seconded by Mr. McKnight end carried. Mr. Herzog stated that the Scout Commissioner, Tom McGuire, had suggested the Training Committee sponsor a Program Fair in late August. Mr. Hemker stated he thought there wculd be a definate lack of professional staff in August to help with the Program Fair, McGuire eJg?ressed the thought tha.t this progre;n Fair would be promoted by the Commissioner's Staff and run by the Operating Committees of the Council, After further discussion it was moved by Mr, Jemes .l\Y'delotte that the idea of the Program Fair be tabled for this meeting and referred to the Tra;i.n.. ing Committee, This motion was carried. Mr. Howard Grube, Chairman of the Inter-Racial Committee, gave a short report on the Inter-Racial picture and asked for the assistance of all those present - 2 - in earring out the Scouting program to Negro boys. Mr. J.P. Goldschmid gave the Advancement report and asked for the help of the District Chairmen in promoting the attendance of the District Advancement Chairmen at the Advancement Committee meetings. Mr. McGuire, Scout Commissioner, stated he thought the situation among the Commissioner's Staff was healthier this year on the whole than at the same time last year. He stated, however, that he felt that we needed more publicity on a community basis, such as participation in parades, etc. After some discussion it was decided. that the same type meeting \\'Ould be held monthly at Memphis State College. The Scout Executive was asked to make these arrangements. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Respectfu.lly submitted, TJF:mw MHiUTES OF THE EXJDJUTIVE EOARD MEETING Feht'uary 17, 1956 l j' The :Executive Board of the Chicl!'..asaw Council, Boy Scouts of Anw:rica met for luncheon Friday l!'ebruary 17th at twelve ofclock. Mr, R. D. ]'uller, President, presid.ing. The invocation was given by Mr, Joe Helms, President Fuller presented the new lloa:rc1 Membel's, present is attached. The ll. st of all Boa.rd Members hI f '1I t1i e eo !Hf'""··' t·e d Mr. Fuller stated the,t the ;\.nnual Report of the Council for 195'if/'"oy the Operating Committees and it we.s necessary that the Reports and Charter Apolica.tion of the Council for 1956 be e;pproved 't'J the Boaro~ It was moved by Mr. Forcyce that the Charter Applica.tiox1 end Report be approved. This inotion was seconded 'trJ l·Ir. B:0ln1s and carried. President Fuller armounced the appointment o:f a Nominating Cammi ttee and stated that other members on the Nominating Corrnnittee would be appointed to represent the 1'istricts. He narned £;l:c~ Lama.r Nei,_i:rJo:rt as Ol1cJ.rmc111> l•lr .. IL. 11. Ol£,1;rt.on .and 14r$ I.Oyle ~Ta..'l'l.ce. It; vrn,s moved by r,tc. Heln1s the,t th.e ~orruni ttee be app1·ov-ed~ This motion. seconded l:rf Mr. p,,ya.elotte and. carried. Reverend Horry \'l:Llliams, Chairman o:f' the ]'ine.nce Committee, read a letter of inst-c. tione prepared 'by the Community Chest for the guidance of the Council in the Susts.in.ing i':embershi~p Enrollment. He stated tb.at tb.0 suggestion.s outlined by t11e Comnro.ni t~r Chest had been a.cctptec1 1-W ~c.he :l!,inance Conuni ttee ana. the hecutive Comrni ttee of the Council and moved that the Executive Board approve their actions, This motion was seconded "cy· !fr. Aoylotte end carried.with no dlls'enting votes. President l!Uller a.amouncecl that the Annual Regional l'leettng would be held on April 23rd B.. r 1d ask:cd th.at Bo<1rd. r:1en1bers n1alce pla..n .s to a-ttex1d. Presider1t Fulle:c st<.:,ted that all merubers of th.e ]::x:ecutive Boo.rd 110,d been assigned to Operating Commi ttoes and gave to each member of the Boa:cd a list of the committee a5signments and a list of the members of the l!lxecuti ve Board. Mr, Hearn Tidwell 'ne;c;ested that a conrnit~o9 be appointed to study the needs for an office building :for the Council out in the Eastern part of to~,:u. Mr. ]'ullel' stated that a committee had worked on office building last ye11r and that that committee had gone on. record. favorint~ a move to ou.r O\'/ll building i:n t11e :@?~sterr1 part of tow:n. lie stated tl1a,t Cltte to a fact t:t1a"t the chttirmD.n of ti~~iro corruni t"te, Dr. Je,riles A. Vro~llace, l1a.d accept eel tb.e res.portso:bili ty of serving (:t,S Ohairn1an of tb.e 1fortheerst Di :;;trict h.e had e,wked to be ::colio\rGd of tlte Chair1nMship of t.he Office Study Contraittee. 11r Fuller further stated. that the Office Study Committee would be reappointed. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 1:15 P.M. 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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