https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/1c288cc53f9954ff3f4c575220d1b4a5.pdf fdbefbf26107d47fcf9113185e8dc9ff PDF Text Text ' l · CIRJIT(CIKA§A~Rr CC@lfJJ~~IlIL ~<!J!J1J/llkf1$,, J'~IJ(/;!J{l .. . ReToo-irt s of . 11 §U AN D]N CG COMMff1ilJE1E§ ] 9) j(Q) -- �CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. MEMPHIS , TEmT. ***** OFFICERS President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Scout Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Scout Executive Asst. Executive Edward M. Salomon Walter Lane Smith A. D. McWhorter J. w. Gates J. E. Dilworth M. E. Finch June D. Allen Ross A. Mathews George M. Klepper VI. Gordon Morris H. C. Myers * * * ·* * NATIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Ross A. Mathews Edward M. Salomon ***** CHAIRMEN ST.AlmING COMMITTEES Chairmen Committees Ross A. Mathews s. Parker John E. Roberts C•. T. McCabe Walter Lane Smith Dr. L. M. Graves Bolton Smith R. G; Ramsay George P. Phillips Allen Hughes, Jr. Jesse Cunningham Ray H. Boaz George M. Klepper J. W. Gates Activities Camp Currier Civic Relations Court of Honor Finance Health & Safety Inter-Racial Ka~ Kia Kima Outfitters Publicity Reading Sea Scouting Training Troop Organization B. �(From 11 TH~ COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 11 Tuesday morning, November 4, 19..'30.) ***** SCOUT FIRST AID S.ept. 28, 1930 To 'rb.e Comnercial Appeal, M~mphis, Tenn. While travelling through your city, rrw car was struck by another. The windshield broke, cutting me badly. A young man descended from a street car and rendered first aid. Had it not been for him I am sure I would have lost considerable blood. He bound my cuts as well as an experienced doctor. He sa:ys he learned first aid in the Scouts. I offered him. sev.eral d.ollars which he politely refused. The young man was a big, husky young chap and is a fine example of Scout training. Let me take this opportunity of heartily endorsing the Boy Scout movement. It is raising the boys of .America in the ideals of public service. It is a wonderful organization. Very truly yours, L. c. Morrels, Ohio. Cleve~~ **** *** ** ************************ * **** Life Scout Eill Dellarrw of Troop l rendered the service mentioned in the above letter. He gave first aid as his Daily Good Turn and did not report the., accident to his Scoutmaster or to Scout Headquarters. He "did the job as a Scout should; efficiently, quietly and without bragging about his accomplishment. The Council had no knowledge of Bill's splendid ~ork until the letter from Mr. Morrels was published over·a month ~fter the accident and then the information was secured only after diligent inquiry. We honor ~ill Bellarey- as a true Scout who is putting into practice in his daily life the Scout Oath and Law. COURT OF HONOR jlye9.i. Yb--~~ Chairman �CHINCK&SAW COUNCifL BOY sc~ms c~ AJMHBRitA N~\?/~D·'·~~ ~a.~~~.d~ ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT • • Page .. . ..... . . . . . . . . /-= ... . CAMP CURRIER COMMITTEE REPORT • • • • • . .. . . .. • • • , • • ... . ... • • • . .... .. . . .. . . 1 2 CIVIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE BEFORT •. 4 COURT OF HONOR REPORT • • 6 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT. HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT. • • • INTER-RACIAL COMMITTEE REPORT • • , OUT.FITTERS COMMITTEiJ REPORT • • • • PUBLICITY COMMITTEE REPORT. . . . . . . . . . ... KAMP KIA KIMA. COMMITTEE REPORT. • • • 7 ...• 10 • • . • 11 . • . . . • • . . . 12 . . . . . . •- . . . . • • 14 • . . • . . • • • • • • . • . 15 READING COMMITTEE REPORT. • • • • • • . . . . . . . • • • . • 17 SEA SCOUTING COMMITTEE REPORT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18 .... . ... TROOP ORGANIZATION COMMIT'I!EJE REPORT • . . . . . . . . . TRAINING COMMITTEE REPORT • • SCOUT EXECUTIVE'S RZPORT. • • • • •• TROOPS, SCOUTMASTERS JU~ ...• • • • • • 19 • • • 21 • • • • • 23 SPONSORING INSTITUTIONS. • • • • • • 27 �CHICKASAW COUHCIL. B. S. A. ANlIDAL MEETING, D3JCEMBER 5, 1930 **** REPORT OF .ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE The Activities Committee is proud of the work which has been accomplished during the past year. We feel that the Council is indeed. fortunate in having such a splendid group of men who are actively serving with the troops. Every troop has a Scoutmaster and a large majority of them have one or more Assistant Scoutmasters. This has resulted in the boys participating very actively in all Cou;.1cil activities. The Inter-Troop Rally Tournament which ran for ~b,ut three months in 1929 and 30 has proved a tremendous success. In this to ment the troops are divided up into leagues, each league having an In ian name. The rallies are run on schedule and each rally contains a number of Scouting events such as Inspection, O'Gracy Drill, First Aid, Fire by Flint and Steel, Semaphore Signalling, Knot Tying, and Morse Signalling. Participation of troops in these rallies has resulted in an increased stimulation in the technique of Scouting and we feel that much good has resulted from these rallies. Another Inter-Troop Ra.lly Tournament will start on December 12th and will run well into the new year. The Activities Committee has had a great deal of help from a splendid group of men who are serving as District Commissioners and as referees for rallies. All the leagues in the Inter-Troop Rally Tournament with one exception are supervised by District Corrmissioners. We now have a Commissioner, a Deputy Commissioner, and eight District Commissioners actively working with the troops, whereas, last year had only one or two men who could be counted on to serve in the capacity of a District Comrnissioner"i. wo We feel that the general condition of the troops of Chickasaw Council is good. There aro some troops who are weak in Scouting technique and they consequently need nm.ch help from Headquarters and from the District Commissioners. Je therefore recommend that every effort be made. to continue to secui·e efficient men to serve as District Com.~issioners and that the Council follow up the plan of Intor-Troop Rallies from year to year. Respectfully submitted, ACTIVITIES COMMITT.EE Page 1. �CHICY:...1\.SAW COlniTCIL, :S. So Ao ANNUAL MEETJN'J:.1..J)ECEMBE.R 5. 1930 **** R E_.P 0 R T 0 F Your Conuni ttee Fur the past year the camp :ln1.1.omuch as there has been e;i·outer interest than ever CAMP CURRIE R C 0 MM I T T E E is proud of the splendid record of Camp Currier. has undoubtedly had the ber.t year in its history more bttllding of cabins, larger attendance, and before. As of December 1st, there are 15 complete cabins on the camp as compared to 8 cabins which were complete on December l~ 1929. These completed cabins are owned by Troops 5, 8, 15, 16, 19, 25, 27, 29, 33, 34, 40, 41 1 49, 50, and the Kelley Cabin which is owned by the Council.. Last year thore were only 5 cabins in course of constructio n, whereas, on this date we have 9 cabins on which the troops are buildingo 6 of these caoins were Gtarted this year. Troops 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 32, 38, 43, and 66 are working on cabins at the present time. All of these cabins, with the exception of Troops 9, 11, and 13 were started in 1930. We are very ple?-sed at the unuaual amount of building which has taken place in camp, especially in view of the depressed financial conditions which have existed for the last six 01· eight months. The equipment of the camp on December 1, 1930, therefo're, is the Headquarter s Cabin with pUinp house and garage, the old Burrows Cabin with stable and cistern, the Lone Stable and cistern, and the new Kelley Cabin and cistern, all of these being owned by the Council, together with 14 troop cabins complete and in use, and the 9 troop cabins in course of constructio n. Plans for the cabins of Troops 21 and 56 have been approved and these troops will undoUbtedly start work in t.he near futureo gre~test single improvement to the camp during the year was The the constructio n o;J~a swimming pool 60 feet wide and 120 feet long and 6! feet deep. It was dug in a valley near the central part of the ca1"1p and has the appearance of a natural pool rather than an artificial swimming pool. There is a continuous flow of spring water wi1ich results in its being kept unusually pure. Particular attention has been given to the prevention of accidents and there has not been a single accident during this year. 175 Black Bass Fingerlings were put in the stream which feeds the pool and good fishing should result within the next few years~ The attendance at camp has been the largest in its history due, we believe, principally to the swimming facilities provided by the pool. In 1930 there was a total.of 3,564 Scout days as compared to 1,941 last year, an increase of 83.6% in the nuinber of Scout dayso In 1930 1,327 people visited the c~p as compared with 874 ih 1929 or an increase of 51.8%0 One of the most important steps toward the welfare of the future of the camp was the starting of the Camp Currier lake Fund, which plan was originated by Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier of Geneva, Switzerland . Mrs. Currier donated $300.00 toward this fund and it is the plan to keep it in the savings bank and add to it whenever donations are received. This fund has for its �REPORT OF CAMP CURRIER COMMITTEE (Continued) purpose the building of a dam across one of the valleys in the northwestern part of the camp. When this dam is constructed there will be a body of water formed of approximately 25 acreso We believe that this fund will continue to grow and we wish to express our deep appreciation to Mrs. Currier for the idea and also for her gonerosi ty in starting it. We are also indebted to Mrs •. Currier for many donations which she .has given to the camp from time to time, as her generosity has resulted in tremendous improvements of the car.1p. The problem of transportation has been solved to a large extent by making the program and attractions of the camp so alluring that the boys find wa;ys of their own to travel back and forth. Eternal vigilance and the presence of so many Scouts and visitors has reduced poaching so that it is no longer a serious menace and the people in the comraunity around the ca.~p have recognized the importance of this caDp preserve and have given it their ooral support and protection. Lack of wells to supply drinking water is one of the most desperate needs of the canp. Troops which are cnr.1ping at the northern end of ca.inp have approximately a mile to travel in order to get drinking watero Therefore, we recornr:i.end that at least two wells be constructed during 1931 so that troops may be supplied with drinking water without having to go to Headquarters for it. We also recoL~Jend that a substantial fence be built entirely around the cm~p and that the cooperation·of the neighbors owni~g adjoining land be secured~lding this fence. We further recor.~~end that all troops shall be encouraged to build cabins during 1931 so that eac:':l troop rJ.a.y have its own hone in the woods. We also recor~nend that every effort be r.18.de to secure the building of the dam so that our long hoped for lake may become a reality. Respectfully subnitted, CAMP CURRIER COMMITTEE :Sy£J. Page 3. �CHICKASil.~i COlJNCIL, B •. S. A. ANNUAL Iv.!EETING, DECEMBER 5, 1930 **** REP ORT· OF CI VI C R~L~'l..TIONS C 0 MM I T T E E The Civic Relations Cormnittee is proud of the work which has been done during the past year by the Scouts of Chickasaw Council. They have done their work gladly, efficiently, and ~ith the true spirit of Scouting. Ever;y~ member of the Council should be proud of the record our boys have made. Some of their activities are as follows: 1. Distributed sixty thousand cards giving directions for the control of mosquito breeding for the Department of Health. This required all the troops in Mcmp:1is and was the largest single undertalci~g our Scouts have ever participated in. 2. Distributed posters for the h1em9his Community Flmd. 3. Packed and delivered baskets for the Good Fellows two days. 4. Eight Eagle Scouts served as pages to Governor Henry H. Horton on his visit to ?viemohis. 5. Four troops served as ushers at the Ellis Audi torium during the celebration of the return of the tvrn Confederate battle flag'S. 6. Distributed posters for the Memphis Chamber of Commerce during Fire Prevention rleek. 7. .Assisted Recreation Depart'r ent of the Memphis Park Commission in Halloween Celebration. 8. Held back cro~ds over a distance of a mile and a quarter during the Spirit of Christmas Parade. 9. Distributed posters for the Shelby County .Anti-Tuberculosis .Society. This was done on five occasions. 10. 1 Helped to hold back the cro-.vds at the Municipal Airport when the French Fliers, Coste and Bell.onto, came to M~p:his. -~, 11. Our Merit Eadge Counselors in Public Health have required Scouts to go to tho Department of noalth for inforw~tion and instruction before passing tht: Merit Bad{~e for Public Heal th. This has proved a soured of much help to the boys and. through them to the comrrnmity. We are particulady proud of the splendid work the bo;ys did in distributin::; the sixt3r thousand cu,rds for the Department of Health. T'.ais civic good turn required all the troops in the city in order that it could be done quickly and efficiently. .According to Dr. L. M. Graves, S1.1;-pcrintendent of the City Health Department, this \7as one of the most outstanding pieces of work, insofar as benefit in.,; the community is cm1cerned, that the Page 4. �REPORT OF CIVIC R:LATIOi'TS COMMITTEE (Cbntinued) ' ,;;, Scouts· na:\re over done and wa~ of material aid to the Department in eradicatill6 mos qui toes •. ,I .,,,, . For 1931.we'r·ecouim end that Scouts take advantage of the opporturli ty to .do .C'ivic good turns \7hcnever possible n.nd that our boys be taught in ~vord and deed that nscouting is a spirit which entering into a boy creates a desire for self-improvemen t 1 elevating his thow;hts, purifying his purposes, and ennoblint; him with the inspiration of service above self. 11 Respectfully submitted, CIVIC lli.i"'L.1-TIONS COiv1MI TTEE Page 5, �CHICKASAW COUNCIL, ~· S. A. ANNUAL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 1930 **•* REPORT OF COURT OF HONOR For the fiscal year ending December 1, 1930, the Court of Honor has awarded to Scouts of Chickasaw Council the following Merit Badges: 1 34 8 10 10 3 1 19 2 25 7 23 1 34 17 15 1 67 53 1 39 Art Athletics Automobiling Aviation Bird Study Bugling Business Camping Canoeing Carpentry Chemistry Civics Conservation Cooking Basketry :Bookbinding Cement Leathercraft Metalwork Pottery Woodwork: Total Total Total Total Total Total Tot3.l Total No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 17 55 4 98 34 30 2 8 80 2 1 4 2 25 27 2 7 14 22 65 5 Woodcarving Cycling Electricity Firemanship First Aid 1st Aid to Animals Gardening Hiking Handicraft Horsemanship Interpreting Journalism Leatherwork Life Saving Marksmanship . 1,:0.nonry Music Painting Pathfinding Personal Health Photography Merit .Badges Stars Lifes Eagles Bronze Palms. Gold Palms Silver Palms First Class 1,150 54 19 12 3 3 2 114 2 Physical Development 32 Pioneering 11 Pl'UI!lbing 5 Poultry Keeping 2 Printing 46 Public Health 5 Reptiles 8 Safety 31 Scholarship 6 Signaling 57 Swimming 1 Weather 11 Animal Industry 5 Farm Home 3 Farra Layout 2 Farm Mechanics 1 Farm Records 1 Froi.t Culture 3 Hog and Pork Prod. 6 Soil Management 37 Reading (Increase 54.2%) (Increase 74.2%) (Increase 18.7%) (Increase 50<~) (Decrease 16.6%) (Decrease 33.3%) (None awarded 1929) (Increase 60%) The Court of Honor has bean rigid in its requirements and the boys have done considerably better work in meeting the requirements of the various subjects. The Court is very proud to report that 1,150 Merit Badges were awarded from December 1, 1929, to Decemoor 1, 1930, as compared to 746 badges awarded during the eleven months of the fiscal year ending December l, 1929, or an increase of 54.2%. This is a very healthy condition and we feel that the boys are deriving a great deal of benefit from it. Respectfully submitted, Page 6 �CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. ANNUAL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 1930 * * * "' REPOR T OF FINAN CE COMM ITTEE Your Committee is pleased to report that Chickasaw Council is absolutely free of debt. We are particula rly proud of this fact inasmuch as the Council., composed of 70 troops, is now operating on a budget smaller than that of 1921 when it had only 18 troops. We feel that this is a remarkabl e record and your Committee is going to see to it that we.contin ue to keep all debts paid. Below is a statement of the finances as of December 1st. Memphis Comrnuni ty Fun,d From May 1, 1930 to Dec. l, 1930 BALANCE REFUND DISBURSEMENTS BUDGET 8,505.00 Salaries 150.00 Tel. & Tel. 75.00 Traveling Expense 400.00 Postage 600.00 Upkeep of Auto 20.00 Miscellan eous ....... · 600.00 Rent 50.00 Insurance 50.00 Taxes , Bonds 425.00 National Dues 75.00 Training & Conf. 103.00 L.S.L. Tr. School 75.00 Field Day & Dem. 350.00 Office Supplies 25.00 Farm K.K.K. Improvements 300.00 75.00 Qffice Equipmen t 50.00 Publicity 410.00 Kamp Kia Kima. 400.00 Currier Camp 12,738.00 Hand Cash on 3, 700."00 4,805.00 68.98 23.87 207.85 350.00 24.68 350.00 81.02 51.13 l92.i5 250.00 -4.68 350.00 50.78 9.00 253.69 63.50 5.76 82. 90 7.30 175.00 483.42 7,242. 47 278.09 7,520.56 OVERDRAWN .80 70.06 Amount to be collected from Assistant Executiv e's Salary Amount Overdrawn Cash on Hand .·:s.alance to be received from Community Fund Amount already received from Community Fund Total Amount allowed by Corrmunity Fund after $90.00 Cut 250. 00 50.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 115. 72 66.00 102.07 25.00 217.10 75.00 42.70 235.00 5,652.89 - 690.39 4, 962. 50 6,947.50 11,910.00 -82. 62 -87.30 -325.00 - 87.30 -278.09 -690.39 RECEIPTS Local Scout Leaders Training School 66.50 500.00 Assistant .iiixecutiv e's Salary 5.76 Refund Office Supplies .80 Refund Camp C-iJrrier 6,947.50 Fund Community 7,520.56 Page 7. �REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE (Continued) JMPROVEMillNT & DEVELOPMENT FUND RECEIPTS Contributions - Improvement & Developme~t Fund (12-1-29 to 1-1-30) $ 155.00 Contributions - Improvement & Development, Fund (1-1-30 to 12-1-30) 1,105.00 Donation from Y~s. Elizabeth B. Currier - - - - - - - - - - - - - 100.00 259.78 Refund from Chickasaw Council on Swimming Pool-"- - l,193.60 Balance from December 31, 1929 - - - - - - - - - - - $2,813.38 DISBURSEMENTS 74.98 Kelly Cabin at Camp Currier 559.78 Swimming Pool at Camp Currier - - - - - - - - - - - Truck - - - - M - ~ - - ~ - 50.00 - Assistant to Executive's Salary - - - 855.04 Loan - Chickasaw Council 150.00 15.00 Office Equipment Cash on Hand - - ---- .... 1,108.58 $2,813.38 CAMP CURRIER LAKE FUND Donation from Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier - - - - - Page 8. ~ $ 300.00 �REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE (Continu.e d) The following contribut ions to the IMPROVEMENT .A.ND DEVELOPMENT FUND were made from January 1, 1930 to December 1, 1930. $100.00 Walter Lane Smith American Snuf'f Co. 100.00 H. T. Bunn 100.00 Martin J. Condon 100.00 Fred Goldsmith 100.00 J. E. Maury 100.00 Abe Plough 100.00 Edward M. Salomon 100.00 Charles Gerber 75.00 A. Arthur Halle 75.00 M. E. Finch 50.00 E. H. Crump 30.00 W. C. Johnson 25.00 Hardwig Peres 25.00 Hubert Reese 25.00 $1,105.00 Respectfu lly submitted , FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 9. �CHICKASAW COUNCIL. B. S. A. Al'll:n:JAL MEETING. DECEMBER 5, 1930 **** REPORT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY C 0 M M I T T :El E The Health and Safety Committee is glad to report that an exceptional record has been made by Scouts who attended Camp Currier, Kamp Kia Kirna., and Camp Daniels. There were no serious accidents at any of these camps and not a single boy was sent home on account of injuries received at camp. Not only were there no serious injuries but there was practically no sickness and no Scout was confined to a hospital for more than three days during the year. Three or four boys at Kamp Kia Kima suffered from malaria which we are confident they brought with them to camp from their homes. However, they responded very quickly to the treatment administered by Dr. George Burkle, Camp Physician, and were soon able to enjoy all the pleasure of camp, Many of our Scouts are cooperating in safety work by directing - traffic at the. various schools and in escorting safely across the streets the children who are going to school. This is not done as a Scouting activity but simply as a· help to the school authorities and the Chamber of Commerce. Our Scouts have added to the safety of many large gatherings of people by holding back the crow~s from the line of march of parades, etc. We feel that the boys have done much along this line. Jµ :our opinion, one of the greatest things they did during the year towards: protecting the health of tl1e entire city was the distribution of 60,000 cards. giving instruction on the prevention of mosquito breeding. Attached to, .tb'.is card was a post card directed to the Board of Health so that in.alt the homes in Memphis the people had information as to what to do to control mosquitoes and in the event t:hey were unable to handle it themselves;· 'they had the post card which they could send to the Board of Health and t~ereby receive immediate assistance from the city. These cards came back to the Board of Health throughout the mosquito season and were of much ass'i'stance in locating breeding places of mosquitoes. For 1931 we reconu'!lend that Scouts continue in their good work this year. have as they Respectfully submitted, HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE By ...' · ' . .~. fn L~ ~hf Chairman �CHICK.AS.AW CO'L":N'CIL, B. S. A. ANNUAL MEETING, DECEhJ3ER 5, 1930 * * "' * BEFORT OF INTER-RACL\L ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Your Committee is ~lad to report that during.this year two new . troops of negro boys have been ori;a.n:i.zed.. We now have eight active troops • ... !• For t11e first time in ·the ·history of the ·CoUn:c11 a camp known as Camp Daniels was conducted for the benefit of negro boys. The site of the camp was in the northeastern section of Douglass Park, permission to use this ground being granted by the City Park.Commissio n. The camp was started on August 12th and cloBed on AUG11st. 17th with eighteen boys repr~' senting five churches in attendance. This camp site is very.good as it is close to Wolf River and the boys had plenty of sw'imming. Two of our white Scoutmasters, Mr. Ben B. Coffey of Troop l and Mr. c. c. Brown, Jr.~ of Troop 38, visited the camp and gave instruction in Bird Study and First Aid. The boys thoroughly enjoyed their camp which was under the direction of J. A. Beau.champ, Assistant to Mr. Stanley A. Harris, National Director of InterRacial Activities. This camp was financed entirely by the institutions of colored people who are sponsoring Scout troops and did not cost Chickasaw Council one cent. In our opinion thin is a big step forward and we recommend another camp be held for the colored boys next year. Negro men are taking great interest in Scout training as is evidenced by the fact that 74 men attended the training schools conducted by the Council during this year. For 1931 we recorr.mend: l. That all First Class negro Scouts be permitted to wear the official uniform, as with Richmond, Va.• Hot Springs and Fort Smith, Ark., and many other Southern cities. 2. That the Council permit the organization of additional Scout troops other than the ten now authorized by the Executive 'Board. We feel there should be no restriction on the number of troops where full support a..."ld cooperation from a sponsoring institution is assured and the Scoutmaster has attended the necessary course of instruction. Respectfully submitted, INTER-RACIAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE . Page 11 �CHICKASAW COUNCIL. B. s. A. Am!!JAL ICETING, DZCEMBER 5, 1930 l(c REPO RT OF KAMP * l(c KIA * KIMA COMM ITTEE The attendan ce a.t Kamp Xia Kiroa for its 15th season was the larcest in the history of the camp, 269 boys having attended as compare d to 180 in 1929. This is an incroa.se of 49.4%~ The average \7ee1dy attendan ce at camp uas 73 boys as co~arod to 56 boys in 1929. The increase was caused partiall y by the fact that the St. Francis Valley Council , with headqua rters at ~lytheville, Ark., sent some of their boys to our.ca.mp this year, The large attendan ce natural ly increase d the number of boy weeks.an d no had 736 boy weeks as compared to 562 in 1929 or o.n increase of 30. 9%.·- We are very gla.d to have had such a large attendan ce and to have had the 56 boys from the St. Francis Valley Council who camped with us, The St. Francis Valley Council paid Chickasa w Council $175.00 e of its boys attendin g ·ID.imp Kia Xinia.. ~e cordiall y invite privileg the for the St. Francis Valley to camp '7ith us again in 1931, as we are glad for them to use the faciliti es of Kia Kima.. The large number of boys required addition al equipr.ie nt in the way of dishes, cutlery, and mattres ses. Therefo re, ':le had to spend $1,057.7 0 for various kinds of equipme nt as co~yared to $541.79 in 1929. The heal th of the camp vms excellen t throug.;.1.out the season wi fa only a very few cases of mo.la.ria which the co.op doctor feels sure were brou::;ht to camp by the boys. ill standini::; vmter, st~s, sloug...11s, etc., within a radius of a half r.rl.le of tho cam_;;i •<ere oiled thorou& hly twice during the sEJa~on and there were -practic ally no r.10squit oes. This was lar ~ely due to the extre416ly dry weather which provn.il ed t~1roughout the cany;iing season. Every effort \7as r:iado to hold the· cost of the ~ to tho minir.:mo but even with the r:aost careful supervis ion the co.r.:ip lost $215.97 duriw; the ten weeks of its operatio n, this deficit being made up by funds provide d by the Meqphis Cor.nuni ty Fund • .Another tennis court ·,ms built this season and was inclosed with wire. The t~o tennis courts ?rovided a great deal of pleasure for the boys and they were constan tly used all throu::;h the year • . Through the efforts of our Preside nt, Mr. Edward M. Salomon , a by the C&:."J? library ·>las starte·d and we nou have a.bout a hundred books O\med appreour express to ca.1"1p whic~ were donated throuGh Mr. Salor:ion. We wish to sendinc in tion ciation to the Cossitt Library for their splendid coopera boys. the by enjoyed the ca:;:p about five hundre·d books which were thorou;.~ly Each year the.Cos sitt Library coopera tes with the car:rp. in furnishin~ a ~ood library and it is a source of much pl0asure to our boys. Page 12. �~ORT OF KAMP lUA l{IMA COMMITTEE (Continued) There were no serious accidents at cw'.1p this year and the heal th of the boys was exceptionally good. iVe believe that a boy is safer in car:ip than he is on the streets of Me~10his. . ~ The advancement program was better this year than last, three Scouts advancing from Tenderfoot to Second Class, twelve from Second Class to First Class, and three.to Ea~le. There were 231.Merit Badges awarded to 143 Scouts. Two Senior and ten Junior Red Cross Life Saving certificates were awarded. For 1931 we recommend that every effort be ma.de to secure an even larGer attendance, as we feel that the attendance at camp is of tremendous benefit to the boys and throU&-11 them to the troop and to Scouting as a whole. Troops who camp are usually permanent troops and we want to lay especial stress on 8etting a larGer nTu~ber of boys to go to camp. We further recommend that funds be made ~vailable for the repairs whic~ are u.rsently needed at can~. M9.ny of the roofs of the lodges leak badly. The Mess Hall should be rescreened and there are several lo"dc;es which need new screens on them. These iter.:ls do not show up on a casual inspection of the camp but they are desperately needed and should be attended to with the least possible delay. Respectfully submitted, K.t\.!JJP KIA KI Ml~ COMMITTEE Chairnan Page 13. . ~. �CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. AN.I.iJU.AL l!JEETING, D:iliC:iiJMBER 5, 1930 **** \ REPORT OF OUTFITTERS COMMITTEE The various memb~rs of the Committee have inspected the stock of Scout supplies carried by the three Scout Outfitters; namely, The New Bry's, J. Goldsmith and Sons, and Phil A. Ho.lle, and found that they were adequate • .Also, the members of the Committee have found that Scout equipment is being displayed by the Outfitters to better advantage than in the past and that the throe stores are cooparating by giving publicity in their windows and in the stores by displaying Scout equipment. ' \ Ono of the most notable features of this display was the wonderful log cabin built by The New Bry 1s for the use of Scouts. This cabin was constructed on the second floor of the store, adjacent to the department w~ich sells Scout equipment. It is an ideal meeting place for Scouts and contains mn.ny objects of interest including a bulletin board, stuffed animals, snakeskins, horns, etc. It is of much interest to the boys and we feel that T,he New Bry 1 s and Mr. ~dWQrd M. Salomon are due especial credit for their splendid cooperation in constructing this building. It is one of the most unique displays ue have ever had the pleasure of seeing and ~e believe it has been a source of much help to Scouting. At various times during the year the question of allowing the negro boy to use the official Scout uniform has been called to our attention. On the recommendation of Mr. Stanley A. Ho.rria, National Director of Inter-&l.cial Ac ti vi ties, vrn have permitted the negro boys to purchase the Chieftain Camping uniform sold b~r Sears-Roebuck and Company. However, we do not believe this uniform has appealed to the boys and we do not believe it has been used to a very great extent. For 1931 we recommend that the Committee inspect the Outfitters at least quarterly to ascertain the amount of supplies carried, the displays made in tha stores of these su-pplies, and the displays made in the windows of each store. We also recommend that the Committee request each Outfitter to displa¥ a full window of Scout sup~lies and equipment at least once· each quarter. We also recorrnnend that the Outfitters be r~quired by the Corrnnittee to display their goods in the store in a conspicuous place and not have Scout equipment stored away out of sig.,.11.t of boys who come in to purc!lase. Respectfully submitted, OUTFITTERS COMMITTEE By Page 14. �CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. Al-T.NUAL lf!EETING, DEC]l!viB3R 5, 1930 **** REPORT OF PUBLICITY COMMITTEE The Publicity Coor.ti. ttee reports that during the fiscal year ending Decer.:ib.er 1, 1930 11 The Press-Scioita.r 11 has given excellent cooperation by running a qua.rter-po.E,e known as 11 The Scout Press-Scioi tar" once each week. This page is widely read by Scouts a.nd Scout Officials and is of treoendous help to Heudquarters in t~o.t it keeps the troops and officials inforoed of Council activities. We appreciate the cooperation shovm by this paper and feel that it has been of ouch assistance to the Council. The Evening Appealfl has also cooperated by givine news stories and special publicity regarding the "Evening Appeal 11 cup which is the trophy for the Inter-Troop Rally TournarJent. This cup has been of ouch interest to Scouts and is being coopeted for again this year. We wish to thank 11 The Evening Appeal" for its help. 11 The Go:r.nnercio.l .Appeal" ha.s given us o. nur.:1ber of news stories and also allqwed us a half hour progrm~ over radio station i M C during Anniversary Week. We thank theo for their help. 11 We are also indebted to radio station W G B C for a half hour progrorJ during Anniversary Week. The Council has published in the Council office a little paper known as· 11 The Council Fire. 11 This paper is of ouch help to the troops, .as it enables the Executive to.explain to the Scoutr.1£1.sters the activities planned for the Council, the cnr.1ps, etc. For the greater part of the year 11 The Council Fire" was sent only to Scoutr.1asters, Assistant Scout1:ia.sters, and Chairr.len of Troop Cotu~ittees, but for tne last two oonths, it was sent to all Meubers of the Council ond Merit '.Badge Counselors as well. For the year 1931 we recoLu:iend: 1. That special efforts be oa.de to secure additional space in newspapers and that editorials, news iteos, and other publicity features be used as fr.eely as pO$sible, 2. That as soon as funds a.re available the circulation of 11 The Council Fire 11 be enlarged to take ;i,.n all the pastors of the churches and the institutions sponsoring Scout troops and also that all ner.1bers of the Troop Cor.ni ttees be sent this 1i ttle paper. 3. That oore ooney be r.iade available in the city. 4. That this Cottli ttee cooperate with the Reading Conoi ttee in tmking the official r.1agazine 11 ::DYS' LIFE 11 available to all boys and especially to all Scouts. ~ 1931 bud.get for publi- Page 15 �REPORT OF PUBLICITY cm~nTTEE (Continued) 5. That .Council Meobers assist Headquarters in securing publicity and in using publicity as a oeons toward the education of the public as to Scout objectives and ideals. Respectfully suboitted. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE By_~~~-+>,--.~,~·--· .~ if ~-'<. Page 16. �CHICKASA•7 commIL. B. s. A. .Ai'\TNU.AL !fJ.i!.JETUiG, D:illCEM.BER 5, 1930 **** REPORT OF READING COMMITTZB Your Committee reports that there has been a considerable increase in tho interest manifested by our Scouts in 11 BOYS 1 LIFE11 , the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America; A number of troops have ta.~cn advantage of the subscription offer by v1hich they can obtn.in this magazine for one dollar per year ~hen 50% of the troop subscribes at the tiwe of the troop registration. This magazine is of tremendous intarest to boys and in our opinion it has been materially improved and developed during the past yoar. The books loaned to Kamp Kia Kima this season by the Cossitt Library w0re especially ~ell selected. We wish to express our appreciation to the Cossitt Library for their splendid help and coop~ration in annually furnishing Kump Kia Kinn i,1i th a we 11 rm.mded library. We beliove the ro.~istration plan for Scouters, by which_ they receive the magazine 11 SCOUTING'' a.s part of their registration foe of one dollar per year, is of tremendous good to our Scout Leaders. This·magazine gives them much information about the movement and keeps them informed of its progress and development. )1e believe this is a ·fine plan and suggest that fRery Scouter r:.:;ad this ma.gazino carefully. Through the efforts of our President 1 Mr. Edward M. Salomon, we are pleased to report the ber.::inning of a permanent library at Kamp Kia Kim. Mr. Salomon collected about a hundred books and sent them to camp. ~o thinl:: this is a splendid 13ontribution to the camp and to its reading pro",gram. We rec ommElnd: 1. That in 1931 the Reading Committee exerts every effort to make BOYS' LIFE11 available to all boys and especially Scouts and that tho Committee ma.'k:es definite plans toward this end. 11 2. That any Scouter· having a surplus of good books donate them for the library at Camp Currier or at Kamp Kia Kima. 3. That plans .be made an~ carried out which will aid our boys in setting the habit of roading the ri«sht kind of books and magazines. Respectfully submitted, Page 17,. �CHICKASAIV COUllTCIL, :S. S. A• .ANNUAL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 1930 **** REPORT OF SEA S C0 UT C 0 MMI T T E E Your Committee feels that Sea Scouting is one of the best means of holding the older boys in the Scout movement as a Sea Scout program is built for the use of older boys. Our Comnittee has been ha~dicapped through. the entire lack of funds, no money being allowed in the·budget to take care of Sea Scout activities. Numerous efforts have been made to secure a boat, but unfortunately, they have all been unsuccessful. The Council has dropped four troops of Scouts during the year 1930, two of which were Sea Scout Ships. We a·~e not proud of this record, but until such time as money is available for this program we do not see how it can be pushed to a very successful conclusion. One Sea Scout Ship has been organized during the year, the s.s.s. Bonita at the Galloway Memorial Methodist Church. 'l'hese boys also wanted a boat and when they discovered there was no money available from the Council for it they got busy and are now working on a 25 foot motor launch, the keel of which ~as laid in the Athletic Building at the Fair Grounds on October 28th. We are proud of the initiative shown by this ship under the leadership of Skipper C. B. Kennedy and we expect to cooperate with him in every way towards the completion of this boat. For 1931 we recommend: ..... 1. '!'hat at least $500.00 be provided in the Council budget for Sea Scouting. 2. That a boat at least 30 feot long be secured for the use.of Sea Scouts under the direction and control of the Council through the Scout Executive. 3. That additional Sea Scout troops be organized wherever practical and that the Sea Scout program be made available to as many of our older Scouts as possible. Respectfully submitted, /\ Page 18. �CHICKASA\V COUNCIL, B. S • .A • .ANNUAL MEETING, DECEW~ER 5. 1930 **** REPORT OF TRAINING COMMITTEE It is our privilege to report that du.ring the year 1930 gTeater ell!Phasis has been placed on training of Scout Lead~rs than at any time du.ring the history of the Oouncil. We feel very proud of this, as there is no doubt in our mind that training of Scout Leaders is the keynote of successful troops. The Minimum Course of the 5 Year Training Program was given in~/ the spring to a class of 34 men, 20 of whom were awarded certificates. Immediately following this course the Approved Course was put on with 21 members, lS of whom received cert'ifieates. In the fall the Minimum Course was again given to our leaders with 32 members ta.~ing this training. In these two courses a total of 87 white leaders was given instruction in Scouting and they have been a very great benefit to these men. We are greatly indebted to the experienced Scout Leaders who have served as officers in these various .training schools: Messrs. Ross A. Ma.thews and R. G. Walls, Sr., have served as Scoutmasters of the schools; Messrs. George Klepper and L. R. Taylor were the Assistant Scoutmasters; Mr. Willard E. Hays was the Scribe; Mr. W. Gordon Morris was Senior Patrol Leader; and Mr. :Sen Coffey, Jr., Scoutmaster of Troop l, Mr. Joe Flanagan, Scoutmaster of Troop 3, Mr. Howard Pritchard, Scoutmaster of Troop 5, Mr. C. C. Brown, Jr., Scoutmaster of Troop 38, and Mr. James Fentress, then District Commissioner, served as Patrol Leaders. Messrs. Coffey and Flanagan have served in all three of the schools which were conducted. We are deeply indebted to the volunteer leaders who did such splendid work in giving freely of their time and effort toward helping the men who have not ·had as great experience in Scouting as they have. The Y. M. C. A. has cooperated with and assisted us tremendously by giving the use of a room in which to hold our training sessions. We deep~ ly appreciate their help and their splendid spirit of cooperation. The negro leaders of the Council have also been given training under the leadership of J. A. Beauchamp, Assistant to Mr. Stanley A. Harris, National Director of Inter-Racial Activities. In the Training School in the spring 28 members composed the class, while the fall course had 46 members, a total of 74 negro leaders who received training during the year. This is a large step in the right direction and we feel it will mean much to the negro Scout troops of this Council. For 1931 we recommend that cont.inued emphasis be placed on. the training of Sco~t Leaders, also that Specialization Courses in First Aid and other subjects be given whenever practical. The Council is now in position to conduct its own First Aid Courses under the au.spices of the American Red Page 19 �REPORT OF TBAINING COMMITTEE (Cont inued ) maste r W. J. BarCross inasmuch as Scout maste r Ben Coffe y of Troop 1, Scout s, are holde rs field , of Troop 27, and the Scout Execu tive, w. Gordon Morri American Red Cross . of the Instr uctor 's Certi ficate in First Aid given by the Respe ctfull y subm ftted, TRAINING COMMITTEE By-6.(h_/~~ Chairman Page 20 �CHICKASAW COUNCIL, E. S, A. .AlThJ1J.aL MEZTIIIJG, DECEMBER 5, 1930 **** REPORT 0 F TROOP ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE Your Cormnittee reports that during the year ending December 1, 1930 there were 16 troops of white Scouts and 2 troops of negTo Scouts organized. ChicY..asaw Council now has 62 troops of white Scouts and 8 troops of negro Scouts, a total of 70 troops. In 1929, 14 troo~9s were orJ,anized, whereas, in 1930 18 troops were organized, an increase of 28.6% in troops organized. In 1929 the Council had 57 troops, whereas, on December 1, 1930 we have 70 troops, a gain of 13 troops or 22.8%. The 16 white troops or'-;anized this year are as follows: 2 - La:Belle Baptist Church 28 - St. John t·s Methodist Church 31 - Epworth Methodist Church 52 - Linden Ave. Christian Church 60 - Germa~town w~thodist Church 61 - Missouri-Pacific Railroad 62 - Schoolfield Memorial Mcthodis t Church 63 - Parkview Presbyterian Church 64 - West Side Civic Club 65 - Galloway Methodist Church 66 - Central Baptist Church' 67 - Lindsay Memorial ?rosbytorian Church 68 - American Legion 69 - St. Albans Episcopal Chapel 70 - Millingto:1 Methodist Church 71 - Hollywood 3aptist Church The 2 negro troops orga~ized this year are as follows: 106 - First Baptist Church 107 - St • .Ste:Jhen•s Baptist Church We aro i:;lad to report that steady grov1th is being made in the organization of troops outside of the city proper and that 3 troops of the 16 or:;anized t:1is year 'i<ere not ;·fi thin the city limits. i7e feel that every effort should be made to assist the boys in the rural areas in getting the advantnges of Scouting. During 1930 the Cou_,.1cil dropped five troops, h10 of which were Sea Scout Ships. The troops dropped were as follows: 17 - Oakville Sanitarium 28 - St. John's Methodist Church Page 21 �REPORT OF TROOP OB.G.AlTIZ.ATIOW COMMITTZZ (Continued) 35 - Group of Citizens 55 - Idlewild Presbyterian Church 58 - \Vhite Station School The reason for Troop 17 being dropped was that this troop ~as composed entirely of boys v1ho had tuberculosis and were confined to the Oa1: ville Sanitarium. Wlien the time for reregistration came arou.11d all but one of the boys had been discharged from tho Sanitarium as cured and there were no boys, therefore, available to rer.egister the troop. Some of those boys have since joined other troops in the city, which is very pleasing to us. For 1931 we recommend that as many new troops be organized as the :mxecutive Board thinks is wise in view of the financial situation. We further recommend t!i.at negro churches be given the right to organize troops whenever they can demonstrate their fitness to sponsor a troop. We arc proud of the record of the Council growth of this yea:r sure it will continue to enlarge. feel we and " Respectfully submitted, TROOP ORG.AfUZA.TIOW COMMITTZE !fu1r:.a-rt~ ?f.y ~ / )?age 22 Ohairma.n �CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A• .ANNUAL ME3TilTG I DEC:3::M33R 5, 1930 **** REPORT OF SCOUT EXECUTIVE It is rey- pleasw.~e to report that Chickusaw Council has had the banner year of its history. during 1930. The Council has the largest. number of troops, the largest number of Scouts, the greatest number of merit badges have been awarded, o.nd the attendance at the.two camps has far surpassed anything on record. Below are figures for the fiscal year ending December 1, 1920 as compared to December 1, 1929. December 1, 1930 70 ~roops 1,504 Scouts December 1 1 1929 Gain 57 Troops 1,238 Scouts 13 Troops or 22.8% 266 Scouts or 21.5% The Statistical Bureau of the National Council issues quarterly a Local Council Index for growth and development. It is rey- privilege to report that Chickasaw Council, partially on account of the splendid growth in troops and Scouts, has the highest average among the 40 Councils in Region 5, which comprises the States of Tennessee, .Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Our average as shown by the four reports of the Bureau is 58.5. The nearest average to us is that of Tullahoma, Tennessee, which has 56.0. Chickasaw Council is far in advance of the larger Councils of the Region, its nearest competitors being Birmingham with 53.5, Nashville 49.5, Little Rock 48.3, and New Orleans 45.0. In arriving at the figures above quoted, the Statistical Bureau takes in consideration the net gain in troops, the net number of dropped troops, new troops, lapsed troops, net gain. in Scouts, net dropped Scouts, new Scouts, Tenderfoot Scouts, First Class Scouts, and the ratio between Tenderfoot and First Class. Scouts have shoun a marked improvement in advancement this year, as last year only 65 boys won their First Class badges as compared to 114 this year, an increase of 6o%. In 1929, 746 merit badges were awarded by the Court of Honor, whereas, this year 1,150 were a~arded, an increase of 54.2%. 1929 shows only 8 boys attaining the ran...~ of Ea~le Scout; whoroas, this year we have 12 boys who have been awarded their Eagie Badges, by the The camping record of the Council is excellent, as will be noted below: figui~es CaIJ1P Attendance December 1 1 1930 December 1, 1929 Camp Currier, 3,564 Scout Days Kamp Kia Kima., 736 Scout Weeks Kamp Kia Kima, 269 Scouts 1,941 Scout Days 562 Scout Weeks 180 Scouts Gain 1,623 days or 83.6% 174 weeks or 30.9% 89 Scouts or 49.4% The large attendance at Camp Currier is due ma.inly, I believe, Page 23. �REPORT OF SCOUT EXi::iCUTIVE (Continue d) to the fact that a swimming pool ~w.s construct ed which e;ave the boys an opportunity to swim uithout having to go off the carr:p. The pool proved a tremendou s attractio n. I feel sure that as soon as a dam is built and a lake formed at Camp Currier the additiona l attractio ns of boating, fishing, and swimming will double the present number 9f boy days. I At Camp Currier we now have 15 complete cabins owned by various troops and 9 cabins in course of construct ion, ~horeas, on the first of December lo.st year we had only 8 complete cabins nith 5 others in course of const1~uction. The Carr:p Currier Lnkc Fund was started this year by Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier of Geneva, Switzerla nd. Mrs. Currier donated $300.00 to the Fund and as additiona l contribut ions are received th.ey will be added to the Fund until suf'ficien t money is available to build the dam. The Council is indeed indebted to W~s. Currier for her splzndid idea and the many generous donations . At Kanrp Kia Kinn we had the pleasure of 1:w.v ing 56 boys from the St. Francis Valley Council with headquar ters at Blythevi lle, .i'.\.rkr.msas. We are glad to have had them with us and hope they ~vill return next year • .A.t both Ca.mp Currier and Kanp ICia !Cima the attendn.nc e has been by lonG odds the greatest in the history of the Cotincil. This is very encoura-:;ing , as I believe that troops who crurrp get the most out of Scouting and that they are as a uhole more permanent than troops who do not periodically eet in the great outdoors. The first negro Scout CD.mp ever held in Chiclr..asnw Council was conducted this year. It lasted but 5 days but was the beginning of v1hat should be a. permo.nent c.:trr:ping proQ~r:.::.m for ne~o Scouts. Next year I feel sure it will last at least 2 weeks. It undoubted ly helped not only the negro boys but the neg:ro men who attended. T'.ais year has also seen the greatest number of Sco.ut Leaders trained in the history of the Council. We used tho outline of the 5 Year Progressi ve Training Program approved by the National Council. We have had two Minimum Courses and one Approved Course for our r1hi t~ Scout Leaders and two Minimum Courses for tl1e negro Scout Leaders. The Coundl is greatly indebted to the followin~:; Scout Leadors who served in the Tri:.dning Courses: Messrs. Ross .A. Mathews and R. G. Walls, Sr., Scoutmas ters; Messrs. George Klepper and L. R. Taylor, Assistant Scoutmas ters; Mr. W. E. Hays, Scribe; Messrs. Ben B. Coffey, Jr., Joe Flanagan, Howard Pritchard , James Fentress, and C. C. Brown, Jr., Patrol Leaders, Messrs. Coffey and Flanagan served in a+l three of the schools for w::iite Scout Leaders. Assist~~t The negro training courses were conducted by J, A. Beauchan;p, to Mr. Stanley A. Harris, National Director of Inter-Rac ial Activ- ities. I am indeed glad to report that every troop in the Council is led by an efficient Scoutmas ter • . Page 24. no~ �BEPORT OF SCOUT EXECUTIVE (Cont,~nued) T'nis year has seen a IrlD.rked improvement i~\ the Scout Leaders Round Table, the average attendance beinc-; about 60 Scout Load'ers. The Council is indebted to Mr. Walter Gray uho has so splendidly coope~ated throughout the year by preparint~ and se1"Vin:; without cost to the Council ~ splendid meal for the Round Table once each month. Mr. Grey does not receiv6, one cent of profit but through his interest in Scouting donates the tremendous amount of work necessary to :r:r.ake the Round Table a success. For the last 5 years Chickasaw Council has been tremendously handicapped by the lack of funds. This year our budget is $11,910.00 to cover the opsrations of 70 troops. In 1921, the Council budcet ~as $12,053.00 with only 18 troops on tho roll. The lack of ample finance retards the development of the Council, but in view of the existing financial situation throuehout the cotmtry I feel we have made splendid pro 1:;ress with the money available. Chickas~w Council could not have made the splendid record it has for this year had not the Officers and the Executive Board, the Council Members, the Members of the various Committees, Merit Bad,se Counselors, Scoutmasters and Assist~nt Scout:mo.sters cooperated at all times. Many demands for time have been made on so::ie of our Scouters .that the.y could ill afford to __ gtv:e, out they have helped whenever and 'rlherever they. could and I uant to ta1~e this opportunity to ·th~n..~ them for the thought they have given, the sacrifices they have made and the real 11ork that has been done that our Council mi(~11.t .. give to_our boys every op?ortunity to become better citizens through the nnnifold advantaees of Scouting. Without the help and cooporation of these gentlemen we would be far from the leading Council .in Region 5. In planning the work of tl1e Cou:acil fo~ 1931 I recommend: \ 1, That especial emphasis be placed on the trairting of leaders and that at least four trn.b.ing schools be conducted. 2. That a lake be built at Camp Currier. I feel th~ building of the dar:: and the formation of a lake from it uill be the greatest stimulus we could have at caup, as it will create a greater interest o.none; the boys and also among the supporting constituency of the Council. 3. That more boys be recrui tod in our troops and that 15 new troops be orc;anized. 4. That we have a Merit Badge Exi~osition similar to the one held in 1928 whenever financial conditions will permit. 5. That ~e r:Jaintain hish standards in all events involved in Scouting technique and especially in the award of merit badges. 6, That Sea ScoutinG be encouraGed and a boat be provided for the use of our Sea Scouts. 7. That we give the advantaJs of the Scouting program to ne&To boys whenever and i7herever troops can be or~anized with i:iroper leadership and supervision. Page 25. \ �RElPOil.T OF SCOUT EXECU'I'IVE (Continued) 8. That every effort be r.:iade throu,ji educational publicity and other i-;:ieo.ns to educate the :publ~c at lar:;e and especially the heads of .churches and other institution s as to the values of Scout training. Scouting is a vital force in our community and is tremendousl y helpful as a supplement to the work of \our churches. With the continued S'\JlJport of our Council Members and other Scout Leaders there is no doubt but that Cl1iclmsaw Council uill continue to pro8l"ess in 1931. I earnestly ask your continued loyal cooperation in making· Scouting available to the boys in the Council .Area. ., Respectfull y· submitted; Jf:~/Jl~ Scout Executive J • Page 26. �CHICKASA\7 COtJ11CIL, B. S. A. A1'NUAL MZETI1'TG, DZCEMBER 5, 1930 **** TROOPS TROOP l 2 3 4. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ·19 20 21 23 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 . 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 I SCOUTMASTERS .AND SPo:~:-so.:..-tnJG INSTITUTIONS AS OF DEC:EMBZR 1, 1930 SCOUTMASTEA SPONSORING INSTITUTION Ben B. Coffey, Jr. lforma.n E. Harris Joe Flanagan \Vi lfred Byan Howard Pritchard George Abraham Gu;y Boyer· Fred R. Blank Thomas J. Turner George W. Bell R, G. Walls Joe Hopper Fraser P, Estes :ill. K. Leach H. T. :Butler Dr. C. H. Scherer Roger Stanley Russell Wilkinson J. W. i3ru.st James S. Fuller J. D. Marks, Jr. H. R. Schwartzkopf w. J. :aarfield Wesley E. Patton Milton P. Kearney J. Reeves Stanfield P. A. Clayton Chester D. Jriney Perry Pipkin J. :a. Morton Fred Christenbury C. C. 13rown, Jr • James F. Jassett :Harry Madison John C. Knox Asa Terhune Rev. W. L. Norris D. M. Metts Lawrence Kent ConH'a;y Ford C. W. Ilansom Rev. John H. Shea First Methodist Church LaBelle Baptist Church McLemore Ave. Christian Church Ma_dison I:ieights Methodist Church St. John's Methodist Church Baron Hirsch Synagogue Union Ave. Methodist Church Buntyn Presbyterian Church Evergreen Presbyterian Church Galloway Methodist Church Glenview Home I~rovement Club First Unitarian Church Trinity Methodist Church Greenwood Civic Club Bellevue Baptist Church East End Christian Church Union Ave. :Baptist Church Idlewild Presbyterian Church St. Mary 1 s Cathedral Central Cumberland Presbyterian Church Congregation Children of Israel Lion's Club Decatur St. Christian Church Evergreen Presbyterian Church Whitehaven Civic Club Epworth Methodist Church Epworth Met:'lodist Church Civi tan Club Calvary Episcopal Church Highland Heights Progressive Club Springdale Methodist Church Lamar Heights Presbyterian Church First United Lutheran Church Buntyn Methodist Church Hernando Consolidated School Ea.stern Heights Baptist Church !Jew South Memphis Japtist Church Oak Grove Lodge No •. 293 Idlewild PrBsbyterian Church Idlewild Presbyterian Church McLemore Ave. Presbyterian Church Sacred Heart Catholic Church Page 27. �TROOPS. SCOUTMAST:i2.S A1'D S?ONSOilING nrsTITUTIONS .AS OF DECEM"l3EJ. 1, 1930 TROOP 50 51 52 53 54 56 57 SPONS Oi.liill'G DJSTITUTI ON Arnold Houston A.L.V. Ingram w. O. Jyler Rev. Frank Stamps Luther F. Keeton E. W. Clinton w. F. Turman Collierville Christian Church Yale Japtist Church Linden Ave. Christian Church National Ave. Japtist Church Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Eudora Japtist Church Horn Lake High School Parent Teacher Association Capleville :Japtist Church Germantown Methodist Church Missouri Pacific B.a.ilroad Schoolfield Memorial Methodist Church, Fraser Station Parl-cview ?resbyterian Church West Side Civic Club Galloway Memorial Methodist Church Central Japtist Church Lindsay Memorial Presbyterian Church American Legion St. Albans Episcopal Chapel Millington Methodist Church Hollywood Japtist Church J. U. Stone 59 60 George ~. Jell J, G. Nunnally Rev. w. E. Mischke ~cv. 61 52 63 64 65 66 67 ~~ SCOUTVIa.ST.;i;R . 69 70 71 Rev. J, V. Cobb Zlbcrn McGonagill C. J, Kennedy Autrey ~. Cox Wm. R•.Johnson R. Von Steinen Irby L. O'Ilrien E. C• Thurmond C. A. Riddle • *** * ***** * ****** ** ** ** **** * • * ***** ** ** * *** ***** *********** ******** * * ******** * ** COLOru:JD TROOPS TROOP SC OUTl.v'iASTEB. S?ONSOaING INSTITUTION 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Claud E. Bell W. o. \ioodruf'f William W. Cook Booker T. Banks ':cyleodore R. Davis Manuel Doggett Leon D. Foster Geo. W. Morrow Centenary Methodist .Church Central Baptist Church Metropolitan Baptist Church Mt. Olive.a. M. E. Church Mt. Pisgah C. M. E. Church Gospel Temple Baptist Church First :Baptist Church St. Stephen's Baptist Church * * • * * * * * * * • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *·* ~ •• * * ~ ~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Page 28. � 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 ' l · CIRJIT(CIKA§A~Rr CC@lfJJ~~IlIL . ~<!J!J1J/llkf1$,, J'~IJ(/;!J{l .. ReToo-irt s of . 11 §UAND]NCG COMMff1ilJE1E§ ] 9) j(Q) -- CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. Edward M. Salomon Walter Lane Smith A. D. McWhorter J. w. Gates J. E. Dilworth M. E. Finch June D. Allen Ross A. Mathews George M. Klepper VI. Gordon Morris H. C. Myers MEMPHIS , TEmT. * * * * * OFFICERS * * * ·* * President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Scout Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Scout Executive Asst. Executive NATIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Edward M. Salomon Chairmen Ross A. Mathews B. s. Parker John E. Roberts C •. T. McCabe Walter Lane Smith Dr. L. M. Graves Bolton Smith R. G; Ramsay George P. Phillips Allen Hughes, Jr. Jesse Cunningham Ray H. Boaz George M. Klepper J. W. Gates Ross A. Mathews * * * * * CHAIRMEN ST.AlmING COMMITTEES Committees Activities Camp Currier Civic Relations Court of Honor Finance Health & Safety Inter-Racial Ka~ Kia Kima Outfitters Publicity Reading Sea Scouting Training Troop Organization (From 11 TH~ COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 11 Tuesday morning, November 4, 19..'30.) To 'rb.e Comnercial Appeal, M~mphis, Tenn. * * * * * SCOUT FIRST AID S.ept. 28, 1930 While travelling through your city, rrw car was struck by another. The windshield broke, cutting me badly. A young man descended from a street car and rendered first aid. Had it not been for him I am sure I would have lost considerable blood. He bound my cuts as well as an experienced doctor. He sa:ys he learned first aid in the Scouts. I offered him. sev.eral d.ollars which he politely refused. The young man was a big, husky young chap and is a fine example of Scout training. Let me take this opportunity of heartily endorsing the Boy Scout movement. It is raising the boys of .America in the ideals of public service. It is a wonderful organization. Very truly yours, L. c. Morrels, Cleve~~ Ohio. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Life Scout Eill Dellarrw of Troop l rendered the service mentioned in the above letter. He gave first aid as his Daily Good Turn and did not report the., accident to his Scoutmaster or to Scout Headquarters. He "did the job as a Scout should; efficiently, quietly and without bragging about his accomplishment. The Council had no knowledge of Bill's splendid ~ork until the letter from Mr. Morrels was published over·a month ~fter the accident and then the information was secured only after diligent inquiry. We honor ~ill Bellarey- as a true Scout who is putting into practice in his daily life the Scout Oath and Law. COURT OF HONOR jlye9.i. Yb--~~ Chairman CHINCK&SAW COUNCifL BOY sc~ms c~ AJMHBRitA N~\?/~D·'·~~ ~a.~~~.d~ ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT • • . . . CAMP CURRIER COMMITTEE REPORT • • • • • CIVIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE BEFORT •. . . Page . . . . . . . . 1 /-= . . . .. . . . . . 2 . .. . . 4 COURT OF HONOR REPORT • • • • • , • • . . . . . . . 6 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT. • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT. • • • . . . . . . . . . 10 INTER-RACIAL COMMITTEE REPORT • • , . . . . . . • • • . • 11 KAMP KIA KIMA. COMMITTEE REPORT. • • • . • . . . • • . . . 12 OUT.FITTERS COMMITTEiJ REPORT • • • • . . . . . . •- . . . . • • 14 PUBLICITY COMMITTEE REPORT. READING COMMITTEE REPORT. • • • . . • . . • • • • • • . • . 15 • • • • . . . . . . . • • • . • 17 SEA SCOUTING COMMITTEE REPORT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18 TRAINING COMMITTEE REPORT • • . . . . . . . . • • 19 TROOP ORGANIZATION COMMIT'I!EJE REPORT • . . . . . . . . . • • • 21 SCOUT EXECUTIVE'S RZPORT. • • • • •• . . . • • • • • • • • • 23 TROOPS, SCOUTMASTERS JU~ SPONSORING INSTITUTIONS. • • • • • • 27 CHICKASAW COUHCIL. B. S. A. ANlIDAL MEETING, D3JCEMBER 5, 1930 * * * * REPORT OF .ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE The Activities Committee is proud of the work which has been accomplished during the past year. We feel that the Council is indeed. fortunate in having such a splendid group of men who are actively serving with the troops. Every troop has a Scoutmaster and a large majority of them have one or more Assistant Scoutmasters. This has resulted in the boys participating very actively in all Cou;.1cil activities. The Inter-Troop Rally Tournament which ran for ~b,ut three months in 1929 and 30 has proved a tremendous success. In this to ment the troops are divided up into leagues, each league having an In ian name. The rallies are run on schedule and each rally contains a number of Scouting events such as Inspection, O'Gracy Drill, First Aid, Fire by Flint and Steel, Semaphore Signalling, Knot Tying, and Morse Signalling. Participation of troops in these rallies has resulted in an increased stimulation in the technique of Scouting and we feel that much good has resulted from these rallies. Another Inter-Troop Ra.lly Tournament will start on December 12th and will run well into the new year. The Activities Committee has had a great deal of help from a splendid group of men who are serving as District Commissioners and as referees for rallies. All the leagues in the Inter-Troop Rally Tournament with one exception are supervised by District Corrmissioners. We now have a Commissioner, a Deputy Commissioner, and eight District Commissioners actively working with the troops, whereas, last year wo had only one or two men who could be counted on to serve in the capacity of a District Comrnissioner"i. We feel that the general condition of the troops of Chickasaw Council is good. There aro some troops who are weak in Scouting technique and they consequently need nm.ch help from Headquarters and from the District Commissioners. Je therefore recommend that every effort be made. to continue to secui·e efficient men to serve as District Com.~issioners and that the Council follow up the plan of Intor-Troop Rallies from year to year. Respectfully submitted, ACTIVITIES COMMITT.EE Page 1. CHICY:...1\.SAW COlniTCIL, :S. So Ao ANNUAL MEETJN'J:.1 .. J)ECEMBE.R 5. 1930 * * * * R E_.P 0 R T 0 F CAMP CURRIER C 0 M M I T T E E Your Conuni ttee is proud of the splendid record of Camp Currier. Fur the past year the camp has undoubtedly had the ber.t year in its history :ln1.1.omuch as there has been more bttllding of cabins, larger attendance, and e;i·outer interest than ever before. As of December 1st, there are 15 complete cabins on the camp as compared to 8 cabins which were complete on December l~ 1929. These completed cabins are owned by Troops 5, 8, 15, 16, 19, 25, 27, 29, 33, 34, 40, 41 1 49, 50, and the Kelley Cabin which is owned by the Council.. Last year thore were only 5 cabins in course of construction, whereas, on this date we have 9 cabins on which the troops are buildingo 6 of these caoins were Gtarted this year. Troops 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 32, 38, 43, and 66 are working on cabins at the present time. All of these cabins, with the exception of Troops 9, 11, and 13 were started in 1930. We are very ple?-sed at the unuaual amount of building which has taken place in camp, especially in view of the depressed financial conditions which have existed for the last six 01· eight months. The equipment of the camp on December 1, 1930, therefo're, is the Headquarters Cabin with pUinp house and garage, the old Burrows Cabin with stable and cistern, the Lone Stable and cistern, and the new Kelley Cabin and cistern, all of these being owned by the Council, together with 14 troop cabins complete and in use, and the 9 troop cabins in course of construction. Plans for the cabins of Troops 21 and 56 have been approved and these troops will undoUbtedly start work in t.he near futureo The gre~test single improvement to the camp during the year was the construction o;J~a swimming pool 60 feet wide and 120 feet long and 6! feet deep. It was dug in a valley near the central part of the ca1"1p and has the appearance of a natural pool rather than an artificial swimming pool. There is a continuous flow of spring water wi1ich results in its being kept unusually pure. Particular attention has been given to the prevention of accidents and there has not been a single accident during this year. 175 Black Bass Fingerlings were put in the stream which feeds the pool and good fishing should result within the next few years~ The attendance at camp has been the largest in its history due, we believe, principally to the swimming facilities provided by the pool. In 1930 there was a total.of 3,564 Scout days as compared to 1,941 last year, an increase of 83.6% in the nuinber of Scout dayso In 1930 1,327 people visited the c~p as compared with 874 ih 1929 or an increase of 51.8%0 One of the most important steps toward the welfare of the future of the camp was the starting of the Camp Currier lake Fund, which plan was originated by Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier of Geneva, Switzerland. Mrs. Currier donated $300.00 toward this fund and it is the plan to keep it in the savings bank and add to it whenever donations are received. This fund has for its REPORT OF CAMP CURRIER COMMITTEE (Continued) purpose the building of a dam across one of the valleys in the northwestern part of the camp. When this dam is constructed there will be a body of water formed of approximately 25 acreso We believe that this fund will continue to grow and we wish to express our deep appreciation to Mrs. Currier for the idea and also for her gonerosi ty in starting it. We are also indebted to Mrs •. Currier for many donations which she .has given to the camp from time to time, as her generosity has resulted in tremendous improvements of the car.1p. The problem of transportation has been solved to a large extent by making the program and attractions of the camp so alluring that the boys find wa;ys of their own to travel back and forth. Eternal vigilance and the presence of so many Scouts and visitors has reduced poaching so that it is no longer a serious menace and the people in the comraunity around the ca.~p have recognized the importance of this caDp preserve and have given it their ooral support and protection. Lack of wells to supply drinking water is one of the most desperate needs of the canp. Troops which are cnr.1ping at the northern end of ca.inp have approximately a mile to travel in order to get drinking watero Therefore, we recornr:i.end that at least two wells be constructed during 1931 so that troops may be supplied with drinking water without having to go to Headquarters for it. We also recoL~Jend that a substantial fence be built entirely around the cm~p and that the cooperation·of the neighbors owni~g adjoining land be secured~lding this fence. We further recor.~~end that all troops shall be encouraged to build cabins during 1931 so that eac:':l troop rJ.a.y have its own hone in the woods. We also recor~nend that every effort be r.18.de to secure the building of the dam so that our long hoped for lake may become a reality. Respectfully subnitted, CAMP CURRIER COMMITTEE :Sy£J. Page 3. CHICKASil.~i COlJNCIL, B •. S. A. ANNUAL Iv.!EETING, DECEMBER 5, 1930 * * * * REP ORT· OF C I V I C R~L~'l..TIONS C 0 M M I T T E E The Civic Relations Cormnittee is proud of the work which has been done during the past year by the Scouts of Chickasaw Council. They have done their work gladly, efficiently, and ~ith the true spirit of Scouting. Ever;y~ member of the Council should be proud of the record our boys have made. Some of their activities are as follows: 1. Distributed sixty thousand cards giving directions for the control of mosquito breeding for the Department of Health. This required all the troops in Mcmp:1is and was the largest single undertalci~g our Scouts have ever participated in. 2. Distributed posters for the h1em9his Community Flmd. 3. Packed and delivered baskets for the Good Fellows two days. 4. Eight Eagle Scouts served as pages to Governor Henry H. Horton on his visit to ?viemohis. 5. Four troops served as ushers at the Ellis Audi tori um during the celebration of the return of the tvrn Confederate battle flag'S. 6. Distributed posters for the Memphis Chamber of Commerce during Fire Prevention rleek. 7. .Assisted Recreation Depart'r1ent of the Memphis Park Commission in Halloween Celebration. 8. Held back cro~ds over a distance of a mile and a quarter during the Spirit of Christmas Parade. 9. Distributed posters for the Shelby County .Anti-Tuberculosis .Society. This was done on five occasions. 10. Helped to hold back the cro-.vds at the Municipal Airport when the French Fliers, Coste and Bell.onto, came to M~p:his. -~, 11. Our Merit Eadge Counselors in Public Health have required Scouts to go to tho Department of noalth for inforw~tion and instruction before passing tht: Merit Bad{~e for Public Heal th. This has proved a soured of much help to the boys and. through them to the comrrnmity. We are particulady proud of the splendid work the bo;ys did in distributin::; the sixt3r thousand cu,rds for the Department of Health. T'.ais civic good turn required all the troops in the city in order that it could be done quickly and efficiently. .According to Dr. L. M. Graves, S1.1;-pcrintendent of the City Health Department, this \7as one of the most outstanding pieces of work, insofar as benefit in.,; the community is cm1cerned, that the Page 4. REPORT OF CIVIC R:LATIOi'TS COMMITTEE (Cbntinued) ' ,;;, Scouts· na:\re over done and wa~ of material aid to the Department in eradicatill6 mos qui toes •. ,I .,,,, . For 1931.we'r·ecouimend that Scouts take advantage of the opporturli ty to .do .C'ivic good turns \7hcnever possible n.nd that our boys be taught in ~vord and deed that nscouting is a spirit which entering into a boy creates a desire for self-improvement 1 elevating his thow;hts, purifying his purposes, and ennoblint; him with the inspiration of service above self. 11 Respectfully submitted, CIVIC lli.i"'L.1-TIONS COiv1MI TTEE Page 5, CHICKASAW COUNCIL, ~· S. A. ANNUAL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 1930 * * • * REPORT OF COURT OF HONOR For the fiscal year ending December 1, 1930, the Court of Honor has awarded to Scouts of Chickasaw Council the following Merit Badges: 1 Art 17 Woodcarving 2 Physical Development 34 Athletics 55 Cycling 32 Pioneering 8 Automobiling 4 Electricity 11 Pl'UI!lbing 10 Aviation 98 Firemanship 5 Poultry Keeping 10 Bird Study 34 First Aid 2 Printing 3 Bugling 30 1st Aid to Animals 46 Public Health 1 Business 2 Gardening 5 Reptiles 19 Camping 8 Hiking 8 Safety 2 Canoeing 80 Handicraft 31 Scholarship 25 Carpentry 2 Horsemanship 6 Signaling 7 Chemistry 1 Interpreting 57 Swimming 23 Civics 4 Journalism 1 Weather 1 Conservation 2 Leatherwork 11 Animal Industry 34 Cooking 25 Life Saving 5 Farm Home 17 Basketry 27 Marksmanship 3 Farra Layout 15 :Bookbinding 2 . 1,:0.nonry 2 Farm Mechanics 1 Cement 7 Music 1 Farm Records 67 Leathercraft 14 Painting 1 Froi.t Culture 53 Metalwork 22 Pathfinding 3 Hog and Pork Prod. 1 Pottery 65 Personal Health 6 Soil Management 39 Woodwork: 5 Photography 37 Reading Total No. Merit .Badges 1,150 (Increase 54.2%) Total No. Stars 54 (Increase 74.2%) Total No. Lifes 19 (Increase 18.7%) Total No. Eagles 12 (Increase 50<~) Total No. Bronze Palms. 3 (Decrease 16.6%) Total No. Gold Palms 3 (Decrease 33.3%) Tot3.l No. Silver Palms 2 (None awarded 1929) Total No. First Class 114 (Increase 60%) The Court of Honor has bean rigid in its requirements and the boys have done considerably better work in meeting the requirements of the various subjects. The Court is very proud to report that 1,150 Merit Badges were awarded from December 1, 1929, to Decemoor 1, 1930, as compared to 746 badges awarded during the eleven months of the fiscal year ending December l, 1929, or an increase of 54.2%. This is a very healthy condition and we feel that the boys are deriving a great deal of benefit from it. Respectfully submitted, Page 6 CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. ANNUAL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 1930 * * * "' REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE Your Committee is pleased to report that Chickasaw Council is absolutely free of debt. We are particularly proud of this fact inasmuch as the Council., composed of 70 troops, is now operating on a budget smaller than that of 1921 when it had only 18 troops. We feel that this is a remarkable record and your Committee is going to see to it that we.continue to keep all debts paid. Below is a statement of the finances as of December 1st. Memphis Comrnuni ty Fun,d From May 1, 1930 to Dec. l, 1930 BUDGET DISBURSEMENTS REFUND BALANCE Salaries Tel. & Tel. Traveling Expense Postage Upkeep of Auto Miscellaneous ....... · Rent Insurance Taxes , Bonds National Dues Training & Conf. L.S.L. Tr. School Field Day & Dem. Office Supplies Farm 8,505.00 150.00 75.00 400.00 600.00 20.00 600.00 50.00 50.00 425.00 75.00 103.00 75.00 350.00 25.00 300.00 75.00 50.00 410.00 400.00 12,738.00 K.K.K. Improvements Qffice Equipment Publicity Kamp Kia Kima. Camp Currier Cash on Hand 4,805.00 68.98 23.87 207.85 350.00 24.68 350.00 350.00 50.78 9.00 253.69 82. 90 7.30 175.00 483.42 7,242. 47 278.09 7,520.56 63.50 5.76 .80 70.06 Amount to be collected from Assistant Executive's Salary Amount Overdrawn Cash on Hand . ·:s.alance to be received from Community Fund Amount already received from Community Fund Total Amount allowed by Corrmunity Fund after $90.00 Cut RECEIPTS Local Scout Leaders Training School Assistant .iiixecutive's Salary 66.50 500.00 Office Supplies Refund Camp C-iJrrier Refund Community Fund 5.76 .80 6,947.50 7,520.56 3, 700."00 81.02 51.13 l92.i5 250.00 250. 00 50.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 115. 72 66.00 102.07 25.00 217.10 75.00 42.70 235.00 5,652.89 - 690.39 4, 962. 50 6,947.50 11,910.00 OVERDRAWN -4.68 -82. 62 -87.30 -325.00 - 87.30 -278.09 -690.39 Page 7. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE (Continued) JMPROVEMillNT & DEVELOPMENT FUND RECEIPTS Contributions - Improvement & Developme~t Fund (12-1-29 to 1-1-30) $ 155.00 Contributions - Improvement & Development, Fund (1-1-30 to 12-1-30) 1,105.00 Donation from Y~s. Elizabeth B. Currier - - - - - - - - - - - - - Refund from Chickasaw Council on Swimming Pool-"- - Balance from December 31, 1929 - - - - - - - - - - - DISBURSEMENTS Kelly Cabin at Camp Currier Swimming Pool at Camp Currier - - - - - - - - - - - - Truck - - - - M - ~ - - ~ - - Assistant to Executive's Salary - - - Loan - Chickasaw Council Office Equipment Cash on Hand - - - - - - .... CAMP CURRIER LAKE FUND Donation from Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier - - - - - ~ Page 8. 100.00 259.78 l,193.60 $2,813.38 74.98 559.78 50.00 855.04 150.00 15.00 1,108.58 $2,813.38 $ 300.00 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE (Continu.ed) The following contributions to the IMPROVEMENT .A.ND DEVELOPMENT FUND were made from January 1, 1930 to December 1, 1930. Walter Lane Smith American Snuf'f Co. H. T. Bunn Martin J. Condon Fred Goldsmith J. E. Maury Abe Plough Edward M. Salomon Charles Gerber A. Arthur Halle M. E. Finch E. H. Crump W. C. Johnson Hardwig Peres Hubert Reese $100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 75.00 75.00 50.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 $1,105.00 Respectfully submitted, FINANCE COMMITTEE Page 9. CHICKASAW COUNCIL. B. S. A. Al'll:n:JAL MEETING. DECEMBER 5, 1930 * * * * REPORT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY C 0 M M I T T :El E The Health and Safety Committee is glad to report that an exceptional record has been made by Scouts who attended Camp Currier, Kamp Kia Kirna., and Camp Daniels. There were no serious accidents at any of these camps and not a single boy was sent home on account of injuries received at camp. Not only were there no serious injuries but there was practically no sickness and no Scout was confined to a hospital for more than three days during the year. Three or four boys at Kamp Kia Kima suffered from malaria which we are confident they brought with them to camp from their homes. However, they responded very quickly to the treatment administered by Dr. George Burkle, Camp Physician, and were soon able to enjoy all the pleasure of camp, Many of our Scouts are cooperating in safety work by directing - traffic at the. various schools and in escorting safely across the streets the children who are going to school. This is not done as a Scouting activity but simply as a· help to the school authorities and the Chamber of Commerce. ... · ' Our Scouts have added to the safety of many large gatherings of people by holding back the crow~s from the line of march of parades, etc. We feel that the boys have done much along this line. Jμ :our opinion, one of the greatest things they did during the year towards: protecting the health of tl1e entire city was the distribution of 60,000 cards. giving instruction on the prevention of mosquito breeding. Attached to, .tb'.is card was a post card directed to the Board of Health so that in.alt the homes in Memphis the people had information as to what to do to control mosquitoes and in the event t:hey were unable to handle it themselves;· 'they had the post card which they could send to the Board of Health and t~ereby receive immediate assistance from the city. These cards came back to the Board of Health throughout the mosquito season and were of much ass'i'stance in locating breeding places of mosquitoes. For 1931 we reconu'!lend that Scouts continue in their good work as they have this year. Respectfully submitted, HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE By ~hf.~. fn L~ Chairman ' . CHICK.AS.AW CO'L":N'CIL, B. S. A. ANNUAL MEETING, DECEhJ3ER 5, 1930 * * "' * BEFORT OF INTER-RACL\L ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Your Committee is ~lad to report that during.this year two new . troops of negro boys have been ori;a.n:i.zed.. We now have eight active troops • ... !• For t11e first time in ·the ·history of the ·CoUn:c11 a camp known as Camp Daniels was conducted for the benefit of negro boys. The site of the camp was in the northeastern section of Douglass Park, permission to use this ground being granted by the City Park.Commission. The camp was started on August 12th and cloBed on AUG11st. 17th with eighteen boys repr~' senting five churches in attendance. This camp site is very.good as it is close to Wolf River and the boys had plenty of sw'imming. Two of our white Scoutmasters, Mr. Ben B. Coffey of Troop l and Mr. c. c. Brown, Jr.~ of Troop 38, visited the camp and gave instruction in Bird Study and First Aid. The boys thoroughly enjoyed their camp which was under the direction of J. A. Beau.champ, Assistant to Mr. Stanley A. Harris, National Director of InterRacial Activities. This camp was financed entirely by the institutions of colored people who are sponsoring Scout troops and did not cost Chickasaw Council one cent. In our opinion thin is a big step forward and we recommend another camp be held for the colored boys next year. Negro men are taking great interest in Scout training as is evidenced by the fact that 74 men attended the training schools conducted by the Council during this year. For 1931 we recorr.mend: l. That all First Class negro Scouts be permitted to wear the official uniform, as with Richmond, Va.• Hot Springs and Fort Smith, Ark., and many other Southern cities. 2. That the Council permit the organization of additional Scout troops other than the ten now authorized by the Executive 'Board. We feel there should be no restriction on the number of troops where full support a..."ld cooperation from a sponsoring institution is assured and the Scoutmaster has attended the necessary course of instruction. Respectfully submitted, INTER-RACIAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE . Page 11 CHICKASAW COUNCIL. B. s. A. Am!!JAL ICETING, DZCEMBER 5, 1930 l(c * l(c * REPORT OF KAMP KIA KIMA COMMITTEE The attendance a.t Kamp Xia Kiroa for its 15th season was the larcest in the history of the camp, 269 boys having attended as compared to 180 in 1929. This is an incroa.se of 49.4%~ The average \7ee1dy attendance at camp uas 73 boys as co~arod to 56 boys in 1929. The increase was caused partially by the fact that the St. Francis Valley Council, with headquarters at ~lytheville, Ark., sent some of their boys to our.ca.mp this year, The large attendance naturally increased the number of boy weeks.and no had 736 boy weeks as compared to 562 in 1929 or o.n increase of 30. 9%.·- We are very gla.d to have had such a large attendance and to have had the 56 boys from the St. Francis Valley Council who camped with us, for the the St. them to The St. Francis Valley Council paid Chickasaw Council $175.00 privilege of its boys attending ·ID.imp Kia Xinia.. ~e cordially invite Francis Valley to camp '7ith us again in 1931, as we are glad for use the facilities of Kia Kima.. The large number of boys required additional equipr.ient in the way of dishes, cutlery, and mattresses. Therefore, ':le had to spend $1,057.70 for various kinds of equipment as co~yared to $541.79 in 1929. The heal th of the camp vms excellent throug.;.1.out the season wi fa only a very few cases of mo.la.ria which the co.op doctor feels sure were brou::;ht to camp by the boys. ill standini::; vmter, st~s, sloug...11s, etc., within a radius of a half r.rl.le of tho cam_;;i •<ere oiled thorou&hly twice during the sEJa~on and there were -practically no r.10squitoes. This was lar ~ely due to the extre416ly dry weather which provn.iled t~1roughout the cany;iing season. Every effort \7as r:iado to hold the· cost of the ~ to tho minir.:mo but even with the r:aost careful supervision the co.r.:ip lost $215.97 duriw; the ten weeks of its operation, this deficit being made up by funds provided by the Meqphis Cor.nuni ty Fund • .Another tennis court ·,ms built this season and was inclosed with wire. The t~o tennis courts ?rovided a great deal of pleasure for the boys and they were constantly used all throu::;h the year • . Through the efforts of our President, Mr. Edward M. Salomon, a C&:."J? library ·>las starte·d and we nou have a.bout a hundred books O\med by the ca.1"1p whic~ were donated throuGh Mr. Salor:ion. We wish to express our appreciation to the Cossitt Library for their splendid cooperation in sendinc to the ca:;:p about five hundre·d books which were thorou;.~ly enjoyed by the boys. Each year the.Cossitt Library cooperates with the car:rp. in furnishin~ a ~ood library and it is a source of much pl0asure to our boys. Page 12. ~ORT OF KAMP lUA l{IMA COMMITTEE (Continued) There were no serious accidents at cw'.1p this year and the heal th of the boys was exceptionally good. iVe believe that a boy is safer in car:ip than he is on the streets of Me~10his. . ~ The advancement program was better this year than last, three Scouts advancing from Tenderfoot to Second Class, twelve from Second Class to First Class, and three.to Ea~le. There were 231.Merit Badges awarded to 143 Scouts. Two Senior and ten Junior Red Cross Life Saving certificates were awarded. For 1931 we recommend that every effort be ma.de to secure an even larGer attendance, as we feel that the attendance at camp is of tremendous benefit to the boys and throU&-11 them to the troop and to Scouting as a whole. Troops who camp are usually permanent troops and we want to lay especial stress on 8etting a larGer nTu~ber of boys to go to camp. We further recommend that funds be made ~vailable for the repairs whic~ are u.rsently needed at can~. M9.ny of the roofs of the lodges leak badly. The Mess Hall should be rescreened and there are several lo"dc;es which need new screens on them. These iter.:ls do not show up on a casual inspection of the camp but they are desperately needed and should be attended to with the least possible delay. Respectfully submitted, K.t\.!JJP KIA KI Ml~ COMMITTEE Chairnan Page 13. . ~. CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. AN.I.iJU.AL l!JEETING, D:iliC:iiJMBER 5, 1930 * * * * \ REPORT OF OUTFITTERS COMMITTEE The various memb~rs of the Committee have inspected the stock of Scout supplies carried by the three Scout Outfitters; namely, The New Bry's, J. Goldsmith and Sons, and Phil A. Ho.lle, and found that they were adequate • .Also, the members of the Committee have found that Scout equipment is being displayed by the Outfitters to better advantage than in the past and that the throe stores are cooparating by giving publicity in their windows and in \ the stores by displaying Scout equipment. ' Ono of the most notable features of this display was the wonderful log cabin built by The New Bry 1s for the use of Scouts. This cabin was constructed on the second floor of the store, adjacent to the department w~ich sells Scout equipment. It is an ideal meeting place for Scouts and contains mn.ny objects of interest including a bulletin board, stuffed animals, snakeskins, horns, etc. It is of much interest to the boys and we feel that T,he New Bry 1s and Mr. ~dWQrd M. Salomon are due especial credit for their splendid cooperation in constructing this building. It is one of the most unique displays ue have ever had the pleasure of seeing and ~e believe it has been a source of much help to Scouting. At various times during the year the question of allowing the negro boy to use the official Scout uniform has been called to our attention. On the recommendation of Mr. Stanley A. Ho.rria, National Director of Inter-&l.cial Ac ti vi ties, vrn have permitted the negro boys to purchase the Chieftain Camping uniform sold b~r Sears-Roebuck and Company. However, we do not believe this uniform has appealed to the boys and we do not believe it has been used to a very great extent. For 1931 we recommend that the Committee inspect the Outfitters at least quarterly to ascertain the amount of supplies carried, the displays made in tha stores of these su-pplies, and the displays made in the windows of each store. We also recommend that the Committee request each Outfitter to displa¥ a full window of Scout sup~lies and equipment at least once· each quarter. We also recorrnnend that the Outfitters be r~quired by the Corrnnittee to display their goods in the store in a conspicuous place and not have Scout equipment stored away out of sig.,.11.t of boys who come in to purc!lase. Respectfully submitted, OUTFITTERS COMMITTEE By Page 14. CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A. Al-T.NUAL lf!EETING, DEC]l!viB3R 5, 1930 * * * * REPORT OF PUBLICITY COMMITTEE The Publicity Coor.ti. ttee reports that during the fiscal year ending Decer.:ib.er 1, 1930 11 The Press-Scioita.r11 has given excellent cooperation by running a qua.rter-po.E,e known as 11 The Scout Press-Scioi tar" once each week. This page is widely read by Scouts a.nd Scout Officials and is of treoendous help to Heudquarters in t~o.t it keeps the troops and officials inforoed of Council activities. We appreciate the cooperation shovm by this paper and feel that it has been of ouch assistance to the Council. 11 The Evening Appealfl has also cooperated by givine news stories and special publicity regarding the "Evening Appeal 11 cup which is the trophy for the Inter-Troop Rally TournarJent. This cup has been of ouch interest to Scouts and is being coopeted for again this year. We wish to thank 11 The Evening Appeal" for its help. 11 The Go:r.nnercio.l .Appeal" ha.s given us o. nur.:1ber of news stories and also allqwed us a half hour progrm~ over radio station i M C during Anniversary Week. We thank theo for their help. We are also indebted to radio station W G B C for a half hour progrorJ during Anniversary Week. The Council has published in the Council office a little paper known as· 11 The Council Fire. 11 This paper is of ouch help to the troops, .as it enables the Executive to.explain to the Scoutr.1£1.sters the activities planned for the Council, the cnr.1ps, etc. For the greater part of the year 11 The Council Fire" was sent only to Scoutr.1asters, Assistant Scout1:ia.sters, and Chairr.len of Troop Cotu~ittees, but for tne last two oonths, it was sent to all Meubers of the Council ond Merit '.Badge Counselors as well. For the year 1931 we recoLu:iend: 1. That special efforts be oa.de to secure additional space in newspapers and that editorials, news iteos, and other publicity features be used as fr.eely as pO$sible, 2. That as soon as funds a.re available the circulation of 11 The Council Fire 11 be enlarged to take ;i,.n all the pastors of the churches and the institutions sponsoring Scout troops and also that all ner.1bers of the Troop Cor.ni ttees be sent this 1i ttle paper. 3. That oore ooney be r.iade available in the 1931 bud.get for publicity. 4. That this Cottli ttee cooperate with the Reading Conoi ttee in tmking the official r.1agazine 11 ::DYS' LIFE 11 available to all boys and especially to all Scouts. ~ Page 15 REPORT OF PUBLICITY cm~nTTEE (Continued) 5. That .Council Meobers assist Headquarters in securing publicity and in using publicity as a oeons toward the education of the public as to Scout objectives and ideals. Page 16. Respectfully suboitted. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE By_~~~-+>,---. ~,~·--· . ~ if ~-'<. CHICKASA•7 commIL. B. s. A . .Ai'\TNU.AL !fJ.i!.JETUiG, D:illCEM.BER 5, 1930 * * * * REPORT OF READING COMMITTZB Your Committee reports that there has been a considerable increase in tho interest manifested by our Scouts in 11 BOYS 1 LIFE11 , the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America; A number of troops have ta.~cn advantage of the subscription offer by v1hich they can obtn.in this magazine for one dollar per year ~hen 50% of the troop subscribes at the tiwe of the troop registration. This magazine is of tremendous intarest to boys and in our opinion it has been materially improved and developed during the past yoar. The books loaned to Kamp Kia Kima this season by the Cossitt Library w0re especially ~ell selected. We wish to express our appreciation to the Cossitt Library for their splendid help and coop~ration in annually furnishing Kump Kia Kinn i,1i th a we 11 rm.mded library. We beliove the ro.~istration plan for Scouters, by which_ they receive the magazine 11 SCOUTING'' a.s part of their registration foe of one dollar per year, is of tremendous good to our Scout Leaders. This·magazine gives them much information about the movement and keeps them informed of its progress and development. )1e believe this is a ·fine plan and suggest that fRery Scouter r:.:;ad this ma.gazino carefully. Through the efforts of our President 1 Mr. Edward M. Salomon, we are pleased to report the ber.::inning of a permanent library at Kamp Kia Kim. Mr. Salomon collected about a hundred books and sent them to camp. ~o thinl:: this is a splendid 13ontribution to the camp and to its reading pro",gram. We rec ommElnd: 1. That in 1931 the Reading Committee exerts every effort to make 11BOYS' LIFE11 available to all boys and especially Scouts and that tho Committee ma.'k:es definite plans toward this end. 2. That any Scouter· having a surplus of good books donate them for the library at Camp Currier or at Kamp Kia Kima. 3. That plans .be made an~ carried out which will aid our boys in setting the habit of roading the ri«sht kind of books and magazines. Respectfully submitted, Page 17,. /\ CHICKASAIV COUllTCIL, :S. S. A • .ANNUAL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 1930 * * * * REPORT OF SEA S C 0 U T C 0 M M I T T E E Your Committee feels that Sea Scouting is one of the best means of holding the older boys in the Scout movement as a Sea Scout program is built for the use of older boys. Our Comnittee has been ha~dicapped through. the entire lack of funds, no money being allowed in the·budget to take care of Sea Scout activities. Numerous efforts have been made to secure a boat, but unfortunately, they have all been unsuccessful. The Council has dropped four troops of Scouts during the year 1930, two of which were Sea Scout Ships. We a·~e not proud of this record, but until such time as money is available for this program we do not see how it can be pushed to a very successful conclusion. One Sea Scout Ship has been organized during the year, the s.s.s. Bonita at the Galloway Memorial Methodist Church. 'l'hese boys also wanted a boat and when they discovered there was no money available from the Council for it they got busy and are now working on a 25 foot motor launch, the keel of which ~as laid in the Athletic Building at the Fair Grounds on October 28th. We are proud of the initiative shown by this ship under the leadership of Skipper C. B. Kennedy and we expect to cooperate with him in every way towards the completion of this boat. For 1931 we recommend: ..... 1. '!'hat at least $500.00 be provided in the Council budget for Sea Scouting. 2. That a boat at least 30 feot long be secured for the use.of Sea Scouts under the direction and control of the Council through the Scout Executive. 3. That additional Sea Scout troops be organized wherever practical and that the Sea Scout program be made available to as many of our older Scouts as possible. Respectfully submitted, Page 18. CHICKASA\V COUNCIL, B. S • .A • .ANNUAL MEETING, DECEW~ER 5. 1930 * * * * REPORT OF TRAINING COMMITTEE It is our privilege to report that du.ring the year 1930 gTeater ell!Phasis has been placed on training of Scout Lead~rs than at any time du.ring the history of the Oouncil. We feel very proud of this, as there is no doubt in our mind that training of Scout Leaders is the keynote of successful troops. The Minimum Course of the 5 Year Training Program was given in~/ the spring to a class of 34 men, 20 of whom were awarded certificates. Immediately following this course the Approved Course was put on with 21 members, lS of whom received cert'ifieates. In the fall the Minimum Course was again given to our leaders with 32 members ta.~ing this training. In these two courses a total of 87 white leaders was given instruction in Scouting and they have been a very great benefit to these men. We are greatly indebted to the experienced Scout Leaders who have served as officers in these various .training schools: Messrs. Ross A. Ma.thews and R. G. Walls, Sr., have served as Scoutmasters of the schools; Messrs. George Klepper and L. R. Taylor were the Assistant Scoutmasters; Mr. Willard E. Hays was the Scribe; Mr. W. Gordon Morris was Senior Patrol Leader; and Mr. :Sen Coffey, Jr., Scoutmaster of Troop l, Mr. Joe Flanagan, Scoutmaster of Troop 3, Mr. Howard Pritchard, Scoutmaster of Troop 5, Mr. C. C. Brown, Jr., Scoutmaster of Troop 38, and Mr. James Fentress, then District Commissioner, served as Patrol Leaders. Messrs. Coffey and Flanagan have served in all three of the schools which were conducted. We are deeply indebted to the volunteer leaders who did such splendid work in giving freely of their time and effort toward helping the men who have not ·had as great experience in Scouting as they have. The Y. M. C. A. has cooperated with and assisted us tremendously by giving the use of a room in which to hold our training sessions. We deep~ ly appreciate their help and their splendid spirit of cooperation. The negro leaders of the Council have also been given training under the leadership of J. A. Beauchamp, Assistant to Mr. Stanley A. Harris, National Director of Inter-Racial Activities. In the Training School in the spring 28 members composed the class, while the fall course had 46 members, a total of 74 negro leaders who received training during the year. This is a large step in the right direction and we feel it will mean much to the negro Scout troops of this Council. For 1931 we recommend that cont.inued emphasis be placed on. the training of Sco~t Leaders, also that Specialization Courses in First Aid and other subjects be given whenever practical. The Council is now in position to conduct its own First Aid Courses under the au.spices of the American Red Page 19 REPORT OF TBAINING COMMITTEE (Continued) Cross inasmuch as Scoutmaster Ben Coffey of Troop 1, Scoutmaster W. J. Barfield, of Troop 27, and the Scout Executive, w. Gordon Morris, are holders of the Instructor's Certificate in First Aid given by the American Red Cross. Respectfully submftted, TRAINING COMMITTEE By-6.(h_/~~ Chairman Page 20 CHICKASAW COUNCIL, E. S, A . .AlThJ1J.aL MEZTIIIJG, DECEMBER 5, 1930 * * * * REPORT 0 F TROOP ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE Your Cormnittee reports that during the year ending December 1, 1930 there were 16 troops of white Scouts and 2 troops of negTo Scouts organized. ChicY..asaw Council now has 62 troops of white Scouts and 8 troops of negro Scouts, a total of 70 troops. In 1929, 14 troo~9s were orJ,anized, whereas, in 1930 18 troops were organized, an increase of 28.6% in troops organized. In 1929 the Council had 57 troops, whereas, on December 1, 1930 we have 70 troops, a gain of 13 troops or 22.8%. The 16 white troops or'-;anized this year are as follows: 2 - La:Belle Baptist Church 28 - St. John t·s Methodist Church 31 - Epworth Methodist Church 52 - Linden Ave. Christian Church 60 - Germa~town w~thodist Church 61 - Missouri-Pacific Railroad 62 - Schoolfield Memorial Mcthodis t Church 63 - Parkview Presbyterian Church 64 - West Side Civic Club 65 - Galloway Methodist Church 66 - Central Baptist Church' 67 - Lindsay Memorial ?rosbytorian Church 68 - American Legion 69 - St. Albans Episcopal Chapel 70 - Millingto:1 Methodist Church 71 - Hollywood 3aptist Church The 2 negro troops orga~ized this year are as follows: 106 - First Baptist Church 107 - St • .Ste:Jhen•s Baptist Church We aro i:;lad to report that steady grov1th is being made in the organization of troops outside of the city proper and that 3 troops of the 16 or:;anized t:1is year 'i<ere not ;·fi thin the city limits. i7e feel that every effort should be made to assist the boys in the rural areas in getting the advantnges of Scouting. During 1930 the Cou_,.1cil dropped five troops, h10 of which were Sea Scout Ships. The troops dropped were as follows: 17 - Oakville Sanitarium 28 - St. John's Methodist Church Page 21 REPORT OF TROOP OB.G.AlTIZ.ATIOW COMMITTZZ (Continued) 35 - Group of Citizens 55 - Idlewild Presbyterian Church 58 - \Vhite Station School The reason for Troop 17 being dropped was that this troop ~as composed entirely of boys v1ho had tuberculosis and were confined to the Oa1:ville Sanitarium. Wlien the time for reregistration came arou.11d all but one of the boys had been discharged from tho Sanitarium as cured and there were no boys, therefore, available to rer.egister the troop. Some of those boys have since joined other troops in the city, which is very pleasing to us. For 1931 we recommend that as many new troops be organized as the :mxecutive Board thinks is wise in view of the financial situation. We further recommend t!i.at negro churches be given the right to organize troops whenever they can demonstrate their fitness to sponsor a troop. We arc proud of the record of the Council growth of this yea:r and we feel sure it will continue to enlarge. " Respectfully submitted, TROOP ORG.AfUZA.TIOW COMMITTZE ?f.y !fu1r:.a-rt ~ ~ Ohairma.n / )?age 22 CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. S. A • .ANNUAL ME3TilTG DEC:3::M33R 5, 1930 I * * * * REPORT OF SCOUT EXECUTIVE It is rey- pleasw.~e to report that Chickusaw Council has had the banner year of its history. during 1930. The Council has the largest. number of troops, the largest number of Scouts, the greatest number of merit badges have been awarded, o.nd the attendance at the.two camps has far surpassed anything on record. Below are figures for the fiscal year ending December 1, 1920 as compared to December 1, 1929. December 1, 1930 70 ~roops 1,504 Scouts December 1 1 1929 57 Troops 1,238 Scouts Gain 13 Troops or 22.8% 266 Scouts or 21.5% The Statistical Bureau of the National Council issues quarterly a Local Council Index for growth and development. It is rey- privilege to report that Chickasaw Council, partially on account of the splendid growth in troops and Scouts, has the highest average among the 40 Councils in Region 5, which comprises the States of Tennessee, .Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Our average as shown by the four reports of the Bureau is 58.5. The nearest average to us is that of Tullahoma, Tennessee, which has 56.0. Chickasaw Council is far in advance of the larger Councils of the Region, its nearest competitors being Birmingham with 53.5, Nashville 49.5, Little Rock 48.3, and New Orleans 45.0. In arriving at the figures above quoted, the Statistical Bureau takes in consideration the net gain in troops, the net number of dropped troops, new troops, lapsed troops, net gain. in Scouts, net dropped Scouts, new Scouts, Tenderfoot Scouts, First Class Scouts, and the ratio between Tenderfoot and First Class. Scouts have shoun a marked improvement in advancement this year, as last year only 65 boys won their First Class badges as compared to 114 this year, an increase of 6o%. In 1929, 746 merit badges were awarded by the Court of Honor, whereas, this year 1,150 were a~arded, an increase of 54.2%. 1929 shows only 8 boys attaining the ran...~ of Ea~le Scout; whoroas, this year we have 12 boys who have been awarded their Eagie Badges, The camping record of the Council is excellent, as will be noted by the figui~es below: December 1 1 1930 Camp Currier, 3,564 Scout Days Kamp Kia Kima., 736 Scout Weeks Kamp Kia Kima, 269 Scouts CaIJ1P Attendance December 1, 1929 1,941 Scout Days 562 Scout Weeks 180 Scouts Gain 1,623 days or 83.6% 174 weeks or 30.9% 89 Scouts or 49.4% The large attendance at Camp Currier is due ma.inly, I believe, Page 23. REPORT OF SCOUT EXi::iCUTIVE (Continued) to the fact that a swimming pool ~w.s constructed which e;ave the boys an opportunity to swim uithout having to go off the carr:p. The pool proved a tremendous attraction. I feel sure that as soon as a dam is built and a lake formed at Camp Currier the additional attractions of boating, fishing, and swimming will double the present number 9f boy days. I At Camp Currier we now have 15 complete cabins owned by various troops and 9 cabins in course of construction, ~horeas, on the first of December lo.st year we had only 8 complete cabins nith 5 others in course of const1~uction. The Carr:p Currier Lnkc Fund was started this year by Mrs. Elizabeth B. Currier of Geneva, Switzerland. Mrs. Currier donated $300.00 to the Fund and as additional contributions are received th.ey will be added to the Fund until suf'ficient money is available to build the dam. The Council is indeed indebted to W~s. Currier for her splzndid idea and the many generous donations. At Kanrp Kia Kinn we had the pleasure of 1:w.v ing 56 boys from the St. Francis Valley Council with headquarters at Blytheville, .i'.\.rkr.msas. We are glad to have had them with us and hope they ~vill return next year • .A.t both Ca.mp Currier and Kanp ICia !Cima the attendn.nce has been by lonG odds the greatest in the history of the Cotincil. This is very encoura-:; ing, as I believe that troops who crurrp get the most out of Scouting and that they are as a uhole more permanent than troops who do not periodically eet in the great outdoors. The first negro Scout CD.mp ever held in Chiclr..asnw Council was conducted this year. It lasted but 5 days but was the beginning of v1hat should be a. permo.nent c.:trr:ping proQ~r:.::.m for ne~o Scouts. Next year I feel sure it will last at least 2 weeks. It undoubtedly helped not only the negro boys but the neg:ro men who attended. T'.ais year has also seen the greatest number of Sco.ut Leaders trained in the history of the Council. We used tho outline of the 5 Year Progressive Training Program approved by the National Council. We have had two Minimum Courses and one Approved Course for our r1hi t~ Scout Leaders and two Minimum Courses for tl1e negro Scout Leaders. The Coundl is greatly indebted to the followin~:; Scout Leadors who served in the Tri:.dning Courses: Messrs. Ross .A. Mathews and R. G. Walls, Sr., Scoutmasters; Messrs. George Klepper and L. R. Taylor, Assistant Scoutmasters; Mr. W. E. Hays, Scribe; Messrs. Ben B. Coffey, Jr., Joe Flanagan, Howard Pritchard, James Fentress, and C. C. Brown, Jr., Patrol Leaders, Messrs. Coffey and Flanagan served in a+l three of the schools for w::iite Scout Leaders. The negro training courses were conducted by J, A. Beauchan;p, Assist~~t to Mr. Stanley A. Harris, National Director of Inter-Racial Activities. I am indeed glad to report that every troop in the Council no~ is led by an efficient Scoutmaster • . Page 24. BEPORT OF SCOUT EXECUTIVE (Cont,~nued) T'nis year has seen a IrlD.rked improvement i~\ the Scout Leaders Round Table, the average attendance beinc-; about 60 Scout Load'ers. The Council is indebted to Mr. Walter Gray uho has so splendidly coope~ated throughout the year by preparint~ and se1"Vin:; without cost to the Council ~ splendid meal for the Round Table once each month. Mr. Grey does not receiv6, one cent of profit but through his interest in Scouting donates the tremendous amount of work necessary to :r:r.ake the Round Table a success. For the last 5 years Chickasaw Council has been tremendously handicapped by the lack of funds. This year our budget is $11,910.00 to cover the opsrations of 70 troops. In 1921, the Council budcet ~as $12,053.00 with only 18 troops on tho roll. The lack of ample finance retards the development of the Council, but in view of the existing financial situation throuehout the cotmtry I feel we have made splendid pro1:;ress with the money available. Chickas~w Council could not have made the splendid record it has for this year had not the Officers and the Executive Board, the Council Members, the Members of the various Committees, Merit Bad,se Counselors, Scoutmasters and Assist~nt Scout:mo.sters cooperated at all times. Many demands for time have been made on so::ie of our Scouters .that the.y could ill afford to __ gtv:e, out they have helped whenever and 'rlherever they. could and I uant to ta1~e this opportunity to ·th~n..~ them for the thought they have given, the sacrifices they have made and the real 11ork that has been done that our Council mi(~1. .. 1.t give to_our boys every op?ortunity to become better citizens through the nnnifold advantaees of Scouting. Without the help and cooporation of these gentlemen we would be far from the leading Council .in Region 5. 1, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6, 7. In planning the work of tl1e Cou:acil fo~ 1931 I recommend: \ That especial emphasis be placed on the trairting of leaders and that at least four trn.b.ing schools be conducted. That a lake be built at Camp Currier. I feel th~ building of the dar:: and the formation of a lake from it uill be the greatest stimulus we could have at caup, as it will create a greater interest o.none; the boys and also among the supporting constituency of the Council. That more boys be recrui tod in our troops and that 15 new troops be orc;anized. That we have a Merit Badge Exi~osition similar to the one held in 1928 whenever financial conditions will permit. That ~e r:Jaintain hish standards in all events involved in Scouting technique and especially in the award of merit badges. That Sea ScoutinG be encouraGed and a boat be provided for the use of our Sea Scouts. That we give the advantaJs of the Scouting program to ne&To boys whenever and i7herever troops can be or~anized with i:iroper leadership and supervision. Page 25. \ RElPOil.T OF SCOUT EXECU'I'IVE (Continued) 8. That every effort be r.:iade throu,ji educational publicity and other i-;:ieo.ns to educate the :publ~c at lar:;e and especially the heads of .churches and other institutions as to the values of Scout training. Scouting is a vital force in our community and is tremendously helpful as a supplement to the work of \our churches. With the continued S'\JlJport of our Council Members and other Scout Leaders there is no doubt but that Cl1iclmsaw Council uill continue to pro8l"ess in 1931. I earnestly ask your continued loyal cooperation in making· Scouting available to the boys in the Council .Area. Respectfully· submitted; Jf:~/Jl~ Scout Executive Page 26. ., J • CHICKASA\7 COtJ11CIL, B. S. A. A1'NUAL MZETI1'TG, DZCEMBER 5, 1930 * * * * TROOPS I SCOUTMASTERS .AND SPo:~:-so.:..-tnJG INSTITUTIONS AS OF DEC:EMBZR 1, 1930 TROOP SCOUTMASTEA l 2 3 4. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ·19 20 21 23 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 . 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 Ben B. Coffey, Jr. lforma.n E. Harris Joe Flanagan \Vi lfred Byan Howard Pritchard George Abraham Gu;y Boyer· Fred R. Blank Thomas J. Turner George W. Bell R, G. Walls Joe Hopper Fraser P, Estes :ill. K. Leach H. T. :Butler Dr. C. H. Scherer Roger Stanley Russell Wilkinson J. W. i3ru.st James S. Fuller J. D. Marks, Jr. H. R. Schwartzkopf w. J. :aarfield Wesley E. Patton Milton P. Kearney J. Reeves Stanfield P. A. Clayton Chester D. Jriney Perry Pipkin J. :a. Morton Fred Christenbury C. C. 13rown, Jr • James F. Jassett :Harry Madison John C. Knox Asa Terhune Rev. W. L. Norris D. M. Metts Lawrence Kent ConH'a;y Ford C. W. Ilansom Rev. John H. Shea SPONSORING INSTITUTION First Methodist Church LaBelle Baptist Church McLemore Ave. Christian Church Ma_dison I:ieights Methodist Church St. John's Methodist Church Baron Hirsch Synagogue Union Ave. Methodist Church Buntyn Presbyterian Church Evergreen Presbyterian Church Galloway Methodist Church Glenview Home I~rovement Club First Unitarian Church Trinity Methodist Church Greenwood Civic Club Bellevue Baptist Church East End Christian Church Union Ave. :Baptist Church Idlewild Presbyterian Church St. Mary 1 s Cathedral Central Cumberland Presbyterian Church Congregation Children of Israel Lion's Club Decatur St. Christian Church Evergreen Presbyterian Church Whitehaven Civic Club Epworth Methodist Church Epworth Met:'lodist Church Civi tan Club Calvary Episcopal Church Highland Heights Progressive Club Springdale Methodist Church Lamar Heights Presbyterian Church First United Lutheran Church Buntyn Methodist Church Hernando Consolidated School Ea.stern Heights Baptist Church !Jew South Memphis Japtist Church Oak Grove Lodge No •. 293 Idlewild PrBsbyterian Church Idlewild Presbyterian Church McLemore Ave. Presbyterian Church Sacred Heart Catholic Church Page 27. TROOPS. SCOUTMAST:i2.S A1'D S?ONSOilING nrsTITUTIONS .AS OF DECEM"l3EJ. 1, 1930 TROOP SCOUTVIa.ST.;i;R 50 Arnold Houston 51 A.L.V. Ingram 52 w. O. Jyler 53 Rev. Frank Stamps 54 Luther F. Keeton 56 E. W. Clinton 57 w. F. Turman 59 J. U. Stone 60 ~cv. George ~. Jell 61 J, G. Nunnally 52 Rev. w. E. Mischke 63 Rev. J, V. Cobb 64 Zlbcrn McGonagill 65 C. J, Kennedy 66 Autrey ~. Cox 67 Wm. R •. Johnson ~~ . R. Von Steinen 69 Irby L. O 'Ilrien 70 E. C • Thurmond 71 C. A. Riddle SPONS Oi.liill'G DJSTITUTI ON Collierville Christian Church Yale Japtist Church Linden Ave. Christian Church National Ave. Japtist Church Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Eudora Japtist Church Horn Lake High School Parent Teacher Association Capleville :Japtist Church Germantown Methodist Church Missouri Pacific B.a.ilroad Schoolfield Memorial Methodist Church, Fraser Station Parl-cview ?resbyterian Church West Side Civic Club Galloway Memorial Methodist Church Central Japtist Church Lindsay Memorial Presbyterian Church American Legion St. Albans Episcopal Chapel Millington Methodist Church Hollywood Japtist Church • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TROOP SC OUTl.v'iASTEB. 100 Claud E. Bell 101 W. o. \ioodruf'f 102 William W. Cook 103 Booker T. Banks 104 ':cyleodore R. Davis 105 Manuel Doggett 106 Leon D. Foster 107 Geo. W. Morrow COLOru:JD TROOPS S?ONSOaING INSTITUTION Centenary Methodist .Church Central Baptist Church Metropolitan Baptist Church Mt. Olive.a. M. E. Church Mt. Pisgah C. M. E. Church Gospel Temple Baptist Church First :Baptist Church St. Stephen's Baptist Church * * • * * * * * * * • * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *·* ~ •• * * ~ ~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Page 28. Note Note for historical disclaimer <small><i>Please note that these documents are presented as they existed in their original form for historical accuracy. This document may contain racial or culturally insensitive language. Since the beginning in 1916, Scouting in Memphis has been regarded as a pioneer in interracial Scouting and equality; however, it still existed within the context of a segregated South. The material reflects the culture and context in which it was created and does not reflect the views and principles of the Kia Kima Alumni Association, the Chickasaw Council, or the Scouting movement.</i></small> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1930 Chickasaw Council Reports of Committees Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chickasaw Council, BSA Bolton Smith Committee Report