https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/8ba6450b631f74cd3f63fba323f8485a.pdf cb28b52fd58e90418ad85f22b87210d8 PDF Text Text I / ( / / _,"' \ ) �f·(::~::~:~.:-~=::=----------·-----·--------···-·--·--·-"···--···-···-----~---···-······---·-···1 QlUCK,A.SAW COUNCIL. :S. S. A. INC, MEM!llilRS OF !rHE EXECUTIVE llOARD - 1950 Office re Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr. lvlr. Mr, Mr, Alvan F, Tate, Jr, Charles M, Crump H, D, Turman R, D. Fuller F. Joe Flanagan A, ll, Carter W, H, tustin Charles W, ~ittelmeyer Roscoe C, Clark Fred L, Christenbury R, C, Mays W, Gordon Morris President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President V ice-Preeiden t Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President .A.eaooiate Bearetary Tre:l!\11urer Scou.t Commissioner Scout Executive I I1 l' ! Committee Activities Advancement Awards & Resolutions Camping Constitution & :1!>1-Laws Cubbing Exploring Finance Health & Safety Inter-llaoial Leadership Training Organization & Extension Outfitters Public Relations Mr, Robert L, Irwin, Jr, Mr, Russell Perry Mr, A. K, Burrow Mr, P, A, Clayton Mr.James Seddon Allen Mr, T, Robert Acklen Mr, J, M, McKnight Mr, A, E, Hohenberg Dr, Harry C, Schmeisser Mr, Edwin Dalatrom Mr, CharleiD W, Rittelmeyer Mr, R, D, Fuller Mr, P, C,. Clarke ~r. Fred Goldsmith, Jr. I ,1 I !I I i I I I 11 ii I! I I, 1. I I District Cheipnen Ii I i llir. Charles C, Handly, I j Dr. E, Foster Williams, \ Mr. Harry G, Webb, I! Northeast Southeast Northwest Memberg...At-Large I / Mr. Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr. Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Dr. Mr. C, Arthur llruce j [ Nr. Henri Benner I I Mr, Lewis C, Callow 1 Mr, H, M, Clayton IM4rr, Ben ll. Coffey, Jr, 1 _ • Lewis R, Donelson, Jr, 1 i Mr, W, B, Dorman, Jr, 1 i 1 Mr, W, Henry Dilatush j Dr. Anthony W, Dick Mr •..:Bruce W, Ewing Mr. O, K, Earp I . I 11____________ L'.= Mr, Herbert F, Hemker, Southwest I, Orittenden Mr, J, L, Robertson, Mr, Monroe Wallace, Jr, Mississippi Phil Emerick W, H, Fisher E, C, Grissom lil. F, Higginbotham W, P, Halliday T. P, Howard J, H. Malone A, D, Mc Wharter Sam M. Nickey, Jr, Arthur R. Porter, Jr. R, G. Ramsay Mr. W, L, Sharpe Mr,. J, L, Skinner Mr., H, W. Slavick Mr, Abe. Scharff ~ir, J, D. Tennison, Mr, R, A, Trippeer Mr, L, K, Thompson, !fir. D. L, Valentine Mr. J, R, Walker -----·-·-·--·--·---------___; ' ---------------------1 -·~--··--·-·--·-- ! �·-·-·--··--··--·---··-.. ···-··-·-------~ AWARDS / ./ ·-{ TO MEMBERS OF CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. $, A. INC. . Ji'OR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO BOYHOOD ****** "' T HE c. SILVER :S E A V E R 1931 Mr, J, G, Gates 1941 1931 Mr. P. A. Cla,yton 1942 *Mr. George P, Phillips 1931 Mr. *Mr, John T. Morgan 1931 Mr, F, L, Christenbury *Mr, John E, Roberts 1931 Mr. J, Dr, J, Mr, c. Ayers T, McCabe Mr. Harry Webb 1931 w. P, Halliday s. Allen *Mr. John A, Angus 1942 1942 1943 1943 1932 Mr, Charles M. Crump 1943 Mr, A, D, McWhorter 1933 Dr, B. E. Jacobs 1944 lvir. Ben B. Coffey, Jr, 1934 Mr, Abe Scharff 1944 *Mr. Walter L. Gray 1935 Mr, Bob D,, z ier 19.44 *Mr. George Wood 1935 Mr, Guy Boyer 1945 Mr. F, Joe Flanagan 1936 IVir. Joe G, Helms 1945 !1ir. Robert G, Ramsay 1936 Mr, T. Robert Acklen 1946 Mr, Ed.win Dalstrom 1937 Mr. Bruce W, Ewing 1946 Mr. R, Von Steinen 1937 Mr, J, Brady Wiley 1946 Arthur Bruce 1938 Mr, Miller Huckabee 1947 H, Church 1938 Mr, E, 1939 Mr, A, B. Carter *Mr, L, R, Forsdick Mr. lVlr. c. c. *Ivlr e Joe Hower w. o. Grissom 1947 1948 Dr, T, s. Eliot 1939 Mr, L. Sharpe 1948 Mr. H, M, Clayton 1940 Mr, Robert L, Irwin, Jr. 1949 .AJ.van F. Tate, Jr, l94C Mr. Chae, W, Rittelmeyer 1949 A. K, Burrow 1941 Mr~ -~r. *Deceased -----···--·...··-----.....--- I I I ~ \ �C }-J J C J( ;\ S;\ '1Y C 0 U rl CJ L/ B. S ;\ ~ ''r\11·11J !. JY ? r ::>, ;VJ J rlC. -r ~~ J~J J~1 ' December 14, 1950 Dear Scouter: As we approach the end of another Scouting year, your officers would like to take th1e opportunity to thank you for your grand contribution to the Scouts during the past year. Your cooperation in the interest of Boy Scouting has enabled Chickasaw Council to service more boys during the year 1950 than any previous year in the Council 1 s history. This has been an important year in our growth and with the relocation of our Scout Head~uarters and the addition of two new Field Executives, our District operation is moving forward in a noticable manner. What lies ahead in the year 1951 is a subject on the mind of every Ameri~an today. We in Scouting must stand ready, no matter what the call or emergency, to carry out the Scouting tradition to others. Only by building Scout Units, well supervised and staffed, can we hope to do our part 11 To Help Other People at all Times". Only by the inspxration we give and the teaching of our boys along the lines of good citizenship can we hope to contribute in the Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. Sincerely, a.£v.-aAV er Jc_;::G Alvan F. Tate, Jr. President AFT/me ~· �('l.11 (~I/ ,' ,.• '\\I/ 1'__,J\..r\. )r I · ,.i l\r"1]0l ~i. . CJY / rlJ"' JV ) December 14, 1950, To the Friends of Scouting: Each year the Annual Meeting provides the opportunity for the Council to take stock of its accomplishm ents during the preceding twelve months, The Reports of Commit.tees, which follow, describe in brief the major accomplishm ents for the period December 1, 1949 - November 30, 1950, It is my sincere belief that during this period the Council has made more progress in serving boyhood, than in any similar period in its history, There has been more camping, w.ore activities, more and better District operation and better organizatio n throughout - thi a, coupled with the excellent ~iork of the Unit Leaders, the largest and best Commission er's Staff, the fine Committees and the smooth functioning of the Executive Board has produced results of which every person in the Council can take justifiable pride, To each of you who has taken part in this great Crusade to 11 Strengthen The Arm of Li bertyn, may I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciatio n for all that you have done, for there is no doubt that you who are building youth are building a stronger foundation for the continuatio n of the democracy in which we live, Sincerely yours, W. Gordon Morris, Scout Executive. WGM:DS �----- -·-·-· ----- --- ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE into the year 1950, it was the aim of this Committee to lay out a program that would fit all age groups - Explore rs, Scouts, and Cubs, Particip ation by as many boys as possible was our main objectiv e. V~ving With our theme for the year 11 To Strength en Liberty ", we moved into our first event, llOY SCOUT W.EEK, with enthusia sm that followed us through the year in the followin g events. ]QY SCOUT WEEK - Febrµary 8 (All Ages) Outdoor Live Expo's were put on in each Neighborhood througho ut the Council. Awards were made in each Distric t for outstand ing displays. E:xJ:'()StTTQN - J.!arch 17-18 With the fine support of all leaders and boys, we staged our finest show at the Shelby County :Buildin g. The a.mount of tickets sold was $7,8C4.2 5. Our net profit on this event was $5,540.9 6. After the show we started immediate plans for our 1951 show to be held at the Shelby County :Buildin g, March 16--17, 1951. CAl'ill'-0-REE - (Camp Currier) June 9, lC. 11 The Oamp-0-Ree event was carried out for both Troops and Posts on the same date, The spirit was fine with thirty-f our Units participati ng, 14 A Awards were presente d 4 E Awards were presente d 11 0 Awards were presente d :BOY SCOUT JAMIJORlll~t . . • Jµne 27 - July 10 Sixty-se ven boys and Leaders from our Council attended the Nationa l Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsyl vania. We want to especia lly thank you who helped with this event. KITE DERilY FOR CUES - April 15 ( Overton_j'_atltl. OLEAN UP, FIX _]W_PAB.ADE - Ma.v liAV_IJ'i';ELFAID)_[JKUi_{)iill ington) 12 June 23 Sixteen Unite particip ated in this event, held for benefit of Ladies Welfare League. ___ _; Page 1 �Activities Committee (Cont.) FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - October 7 Twenty-three Units participated, outstanding participation. 11 Trophies were given for MA.A .AND "E" PROGRAM - Octa ber 1 - December 1 This program was entered into and carried through with a spirit that only Scouting affords to the boys of our Community, This event was handled on a District basis. Awards will be given Units at District Meetings, DEDICATION OF STATUE OF LillERTY - November 12. 195C With a fine year of Scouting behind us, Scouting unveiled in Overton Park, this wonderful reminder to us to "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty", in our daily living in Scouting, The Statue was given to the Council by c. Arthur Bruce. We are satisfied that more boys participated in the above program, and that the public is more Scout conscience. We appreciate tho splendid CMperation received from everyone in carrying out a very fine year of activities. Ji.I)VANCEMENT COMMITTEE Advancement in Chickasaw Council during 1950 noted a considerable improvement in the· number of advancements. Your Committee early in the year got into action Boards of Review and Courts of Honor to be held by individual Troops, except for the Eagle Board and Court, which were held by the Districts. Three hundred and nineteen Troop Boards of lleview and Courts of Hon1>r were held, In addition to this there were held a total of seven District Eagle Courts, The following record of advancement has been made in 1950 and is compared with last year: 1950 1949 Second Class First Class Star Rank L ifs llank Eagle Rank Eagle Palms r1: r:i.rj t ll<tdges ------·--·----- ·---- 11 624 174 86 35 19 7 1210 1652 173 122 80 3C 7 Page 2 �Advancement Committee (Cont) Cub Scouting showed the following advancement during the year: Rank G-old Arrow Points Silver Arrow Points 176 82 54 35 112 56 39 146 76 55 Wolf Bear Lion \Vebelo s The fine cooperation of the Packs, Troops, Posts and Districts in the Council advancement program is to be greatly commended. CANl'ING COMMITTEE Your Committee is pleased to report that 1950 has seen a tremendous upsurge in camping in Chickasaw Council; that the total attendance at our sturunor camps was the largest we have ever had; that the attendance at our year-round camps was excellent; that we feel the Unit Loaders have done an outstanding job and are to be congratulated on tho~r fine accomplishments in leading their boys into tho great out-of-doors, All of these things have resulted in splendid training and a lot of real fun for a large number of our Scouts and Explorers. We sincerely believe this year has been the best camping year in the history of the Council. Below you will find the figures on camping for the fiscal year ending November 30th, 1950: Camp Attendance Scouts Attending Camp Scouters Attending Camp Number of Scout Days Number of Scouter Days , J)Tumber Visitors (Dec. l. 1949 - Nov. 30. 1950) 1949 lj150 Gain 3,012 453 8,041 1,004 1, 373 3,532 458 8, 740 1,068 1,157 520 5 699 64 ~ 216 Attendance at Short Term Camps Camp CurTior Kamp Kia ,\i: ima National Jamboree j,.iscellanoous Sites TOTALS '------·- Number ,scouters Number Scouts 468 3, 532 47 61 330 3,970 7 6 ~ 503 Number Scout ~ 8, 740 153 671 ' 642 10, 206 I ---···-·-··-------··--·-·-----·-·-----·-----·--·~------····--·------·-··-·--,,-/ Page 3 �--·-·-··-· ·-··-··-·-------·-------------.-, Camping Committee (Cont) Numbe..r ..§.couts 1949 Camp Currier Kamp Kia Kima Camp Fuller TOTALS Loss Number Scouts 1950 213 211 86 398 ...ll2 -11§. 536 660 127 187 ____M 124 1o.iUi N=be r QaiJ1 Set Wks 1950 Number Set WkJI 1949 138 252 341 114 709 368 _ill ~ -1l1 765 1,082 317 Re-Cap of Attendance at Long and Short Term Camps - 1950 Number Scouters Camp Currier Kamp Kia Kima Camp Fuller National Jamboree Miscellaneous Sites TOTALS Number Scouts Number Scol!t J:?.a:u ........&_ 3,532 47 259 61 330 8, 740 153 1,813 671 642 528 4,229 12,019 453 27 10 6 We are greatly indebted to the members of the Kia Kima lHub who again supported Kamp Kia Kima and who gave $250.00 with which to purchase two canoes. These c2noes were really enjoyed by the Scouts and we deeply appreciate this gift. We have been and are now carefully preparing for the 1951 camping season and look forward to an ever-increasing number of Scmuts and Explorers to join in the fun of camping. CUBBING COI4MITTEE With Cubbing a<S the first experience of Scouting that a boy has, we feel the entire Scouting Program will be aided by our increase in membership and progress made in 1950. The following figures will show the increase in membership as compared to 1949: GAIN 1M.Q 1949 Cub Scouts (White) Cub Scouts (Negro) TOTALS 1,186 591 .. 1, 777 1,489 628 2,117 303 _;rr_ 340 I ' ··--··-·------·---~--- ··------~-------------------' Page -4° �Cubbing Committee (Cont) 1949 36 Cub Packs (White) Cub Packs (Negro) TOTALS _2.§__ 45 -2:L 62 72 9 _L • 10 During the past year many successful events were held in which participate d, these included, the Cub Scout Kite Dorby, Scouts Cub the Scout-0-Rama, the Pie Nie Pow Wow, and the Exposition. A Cubbers Pow Wow was held for the purpose of training Loaders. Present at this Pow Wow were 172 Cubbers representin g twenty eight Packs or 74% of tho Packs in our Council. EJCl?LO RER COMMITTEE The Explorer Committee is pleased to report that the year of 1950 has been a very successful year for Explorers in the Chickasaw Council, as there has been an increase· in membership and Posts during the year, The Executive Committee has made available to all of the Posts a trailer with six canoes and also has made available tho swimming pool at Camp Currier for mixed swimming parties under proper leadership and sponsorship . The Explorer Committee in conjunction with the Activities Conunittee staged the third Annual Possum Hunt with over 150 in attendance and the third annual Senior Ball with over 200 in attendance, We of the Explorer Committee wish to thank tho Organizatio n & Extension Committee, the Advancement Committee, as well as the Activities and the Camping Committee for their cooperation . We also wish to thank the professiona l staff for their untiring efforts in behalf of Exploring, FINANCE CO~ilHTTEE The end of our fiscal year is almost here. Through careful planning, it is believed that the Council will live within its Eudget of $51,431.68 for the year ending December 31, 1950. As of November 22, 1950, our Total Receipts "'ere Total Expanses were Leaving a balance of $49,993.51 49. 695. 69 $ 297,82 ---·------ ---------· ---··----- ----·----- -- Page 5 �Finance Committee (Cont) By careful management all three camps were operated withdut a loss during the past Summer and this with very low camp fees as compared to the foes charges by other camps. Chickasaw Council faces a great challenge for 1951. The rapid growth of Scouting and the continued rise in the cost of living will be a severe strain on our f inancos. A close study should be made by our Executive Board, as well as tho entire Council to see what oan be done to keep the Council operating efficiently. Now more than ever this country needs its youth strong and loyal. Our Auditors, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, cooperated with the Finance Committee in convincing the Community Fund that up to December 31st, 1949, tho Annual Expenses had exceeded the Annual Revenues and that Chickasaw Council had been dipping into its surplus since 1945. I quote from our auditor's letter of September 21st, 1950: 11 Actua1ly the Council has expended all previous allotments received from the Chest, and in addition has expended $1,162.37 of the Voorhies bequest, Surplus as of September 30. 1942 $ 4, 986. 42 (Excess of expenses over revenues: $3, 432.08 Year ended Dec. 31, 1946 II II II II 3,545.21 1947 II II II II 5,464.60 1948 II II II II 1949 1,140,21) Surplus as of December 31, 1949 ~ 3,824.Q5 :!!. l ,16;l, 37 II HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE 110n my honor I will do my best to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight", in part, is the Scout Oath. Not unmindful of the fact that physical fitness is one of the basic ideals of the movement which undertakes to produce men of character trained for the high responsillility of American Citizenship, this Committee developed and promoted a program of health, safety, and physical development in our Packs, Troops, Posts and Camps that contributed to the physical fitness of the membership. Thie Committee inspected all camping facilities at Kamp Kia Kima, Camp Currier, and Camp Fuller, and promoted through the District Committee the inspection of Unit meeting places. I I L - - - - - - - - · - - - -- - - - - - -.. ·-·-·------·-···--·----·······--·-····· --··-----·-----···- I ·- Pago 5 �---··--·------- - Health & Safpty Committee (QQ.n.11 Health and Safety Merit Badge subjects are among the most pop'nlar on our list. Following is a list of subjects pertaining to Health and Safety that were pa·ssed during 1950~ Public Health Personal Health First Aid Life Saving Swimming Canoeing Rowing 113 109 109 50 63 29 12 Physical Development Safety Firemanship Athletics 2nd Class - First Aid 1st Class - First Aid 10 99 137 29 504 165 Safety through skill is a fine thing to teach boys, and we feel that our Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Post Advisors, their Assistants, and Camp Staff Members have done fine and constructive work in training our boys in the ways of Health & Safety, INTER-RACIAL COMMITTEE The work of the Inter-Racial Committee is confined solely to Negro youth and is handled through the Seminole Division. The Inter-Racial Committee feels that all of us can well be proud of tho Scouting program carried on for the benefit of the Negro boys of our Area. As a matter of record our Council now ranks fifth in size of all of the Councils in the United States serving Negro youth. The 2,018 Negro Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Explorers now on the rolls represent the largest Negro membership in Region 5, which comprises the States of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, As a matter of fact this 2 1 018 boys is more than double tho registration of any of the other 31 Councils in these five states. Please see the Report of the Organization & Extension Committee for full details on our Negro Membership. The summer camp of tho Seminole Division was held in Fuller State Park during the past sUII'mer. This is the first year these facilities have been used and they proved satisfactory with some exceptions - there is no swimming or boating available in the Park. This necessitated carrying the boys by truck for approximately thirteen miles to swim in one of the Memphis pools, and resulted in considerable expense as well as loss of time in transporting tho boys, Wo understand the State of Tennessee plans to construct a swimming pool in the Park and when this is don~ the Scouts will have a fine place to camp. Please refer to the Camping Committee Report for details on camp at tcndance which was the largest in the Seminole :i)ivision 1 s history, Drinking fountains are needed and increased capacity "for heating water for kitchen use is desirable as the present facilities do not provide enough hot water. Tent platforms should be screened to provide protection against mosquitos. P.age 6 �c--.. - - - - - - - . - - - · · · - - · - - - · · - · - - · - - · - - - · - - · · · - · - · ··---.---·- · - - . ·-··-· ··---··· ---- · · · · · - - - · - - · - · · - - - - - - - - - - - - - · Inter-Ra')ial Cqmmi ttee (Cont) .... For a number of years efforts have been made to secure an adequate camp site for summer and week-end camping but none has been found. The lack of week-end camping facilities has hindered the progress of training these boys and we hope that before too long a suitable place can be secured. The Camping Committee is exploring the possibilities of using the ca.mp in Fuller StRte Park for year round camping. LEADERSHU' TRAINING COMMITTEE During the 1950 Council year, greRt studies have been made in the field of training, Our District Training Committees have set up and successfully corrvletod Five ll13.sic Scout Leaders Course One Explorer Leaders Course One Cub Leaders Course In Rddition to these courses the Cubbers Pow Wow was held in November. All participMts in the Pow Wow who complete the followup meetings will receive credit for Basic Cub LeRder TrRining. The growth of our TrRining ProgrRID can best be seen in the following percentage table of Units having at leRst one LeRder with Basic Training: 1949 Northeast District Northwest District Southeast District Southwest District Crittenden District Mississippi District Seminole Divisicn 1950 52% 51)b 43.6% 55.8% 33.3% 33.3% 63% I I I -·· Page 7 I .. - - . 1 �··-----·--·- -------··-- ····-------- ------·---- -----·--· ORGANIZA.TION & EXTENliION COMMITTEE Your Committee is very happy to report that Chickasaw Council has grown in numbers during the past year. As a matter of fact the Council now has the largest membership in its 34 year history with a grand total of 8,126 boys and leaders on tho rolls. This is the first year the Council has passed the 8 1 000 mark. During the past year tho Council has shown a net increase of 14.9% in boys and during the past five years it has shown an in-crease of 75.3%. Below is a chart showing the gr~wth for tho past ten years, OUR GR)WTH IN.PAST YEAR OUR GR:JWTH IN P.~ST TEN YEA.RS 6,012 6,000 5,500 :.~1 5,000 4,500 4,000 ~:·.~>: ll~?!f: 3,500 i~i\~ 3,000 tlli ill 2,500 %t1~~l 2,000 ~.ffir;it1 ~~~~~- 1,500 1,000 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 . ---·- --· ·----··-··-·-·---- --··-- _____I Page 8 �1-·---------------------.---·------·-------------...------·-" ·------------·-------·---·-i Organization & Extension Committee (Cont) Below is a comparison of the Membership for the years 1949 and 1950: \'/hi to Negro '1/hite Negro TOTAL Scoutrj 1, 957 1,357 128 365 22 3,454 2,322 1, 379 183 11 3,895 TOTAL CUB SCOUTS 1,186 591 1, 777 1,489 628 2,117 TOTAL CUBS, SCOUTS, EXPLORERS 5,231 6,012 781 (14.9% TOTAL CUBBERS AND SCOUTERS 1,855 iil. 114 259 (13.9% GRAN'D TOTAL 7,086 8,126 1,040 (14,6% ~/hi Scouts Explorers Explorers SCOUTS & EXPLORERS te Cub Scouts iif egro Cub Scouts __lfl 55 l 441 303 _fil 340 gain) gain) gain) TOTAL UNITS 225 242 17 We commend the leaders of all of these ·uni ts for the fine work they have done to bring the values of the Scouting program to such a largo group of boys, We greatly appreciate the work of the District 0 & E Committees and the Commissioner's Staff in rendering such splendid help in showing the w~ for more boys to become Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers. 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Text Any textual data included in the document I ( / / \ ) / _," ' f ·(::~::~:~.:-~=::=----------·-----·--------···-·--·--·-"···--···-···-----~---···-······---·-···1 QlUCK,A.SAW COUNCIL. :S. S. A. INC, MEM!llilRS OF !rHE EXECUTIVE llOARD - 1950 I 1 I , I ! I I i I I Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr. lvlr. Mr, Mr, Alvan F, Tate, Jr, Charles M, Crump H, D, Turman R, D. Fuller F. Joe Flanagan A, ll, Carter W, H, tustin Charles W, ~ittelmeyer Roscoe C, Clark Fred L, Christenbury R, C, Mays W, Gordon Morris Mr, Robert L, Irwin, Jr, Mr, Russell Perry Mr, A. K, Burrow Mr, P, A, Clayton Mr.James Seddon Allen Mr, T, Robert Acklen Mr, J, M, McKnight Mr, A, E, Hohenberg Dr, Harry C, Schmeisser Mr, Edwin Dalatrom Office re President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President V ice-Preeiden t Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President .A.eaooiate Bearetary Tre:l!\11urer Scou.t Commissioner Scout Executive Committee Activities Advancement Awards & Resolutions Camping Constitution & :1!>1-Laws Cubbing Exploring Finance Health & Safety Inter-llaoial 11 i i Mr, CharleiD W, Rittelmeyer Mr, R, D, Fuller Leadership Training Organization & Extension Outfitters Mr, P, C,. Clarke ~r. Fred Goldsmith, Jr. Public Relations I! I I , Ii District Cheipnen I i llir. I j Dr. \ Mr. Charles C, Handly, E, Foster Williams, Harry G, Webb, I ! I / Mr. C, Arthur llruce j [ Nr. Henri Benner I I Mr, Lewis C, Callow 1 1 Mr, H, M, Clayton I IM4rr, Ben ll. Coffey, Jr, 1 1 _ • Lewis R, Donelson, i Mr, W, B, Dorman, Jr, i 1 Mr, W, Henry Dilatush j Dr. Anthony W, Dick Northeast Southeast Northwest Mr, Mr, Mr, Herbert F, Hemker, Southwest J, L, Robertson, Orittenden Monroe Wallace, Jr, Mississippi Memberg...At-Large Jr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr. Mr, Mr, Mr, Mr, Dr. Mr. Phil Emerick W, H, Fisher E, C, Grissom lil. F, Higginbotham W, P, Halliday T. P, Howard J, H. Malone A, D, Mc Wharter Sam M. Nickey, Jr, Arthur R. Porter, Jr. R, G. Ramsay Mr. Mr,. Mr., Mr, ~ir, Mr, Mr, !fir. Mr. W, L, Sharpe J, L, Skinner H, W. Slavick Abe. Scharff J, D. Tennison, R, A, Trippeer L, K, Thompson, D. L, Valentine J, R, Walker I I 1 l' ! 1. I I I, I . Mr •.. :Bruce W, Ewing Mr. O, K, Earp 11____________ -----·-·-·--·--·----------___; ' L'.= ! -·~--··--·-·--·-- ---------------------1 ·-·-·--··--··--·---··-.. ···-··-·-------~ AWARDS / ·-{ ./ TO MEMBERS OF CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B. $, A. INC. Ji'OR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO BOYHOOD ****** "' . T H E SILVER :S E A V E R Dr, J, c. Ayers 1931 Mr, J, G, Gates 1941 Mr, c. T, McCabe 1931 Mr. P. A. Cla,yton 1942 *Mr. George P, Phillips 1931 Mr. w. P, Halliday 1942 *Mr, John T. Morgan 1931 Mr, F, L, Christenbury 1942 *Mr, John E, Roberts 1931 Mr. J, s. Allen 1943 Mr. Harry Webb 1931 *Mr. John A, Angus 1943 *Mr, L, R, Forsdick 1932 Mr, Charles M. Crump 1943 Mr, A, D, McWhorter 1933 Dr, B. E. Jacobs 1944 lvir. Ben B. Coffey, Jr, 1934 Mr, Abe Scharff 1944 *Mr. Walter L. Gray 1935 Mr, Bob D,, z ier 19.44 I *Mr. George Wood 1935 Mr, Guy Boyer 1945 I Mr. F, Joe Flanagan 1936 IVir. Joe G, Helms 1945 !1ir. Robert G, Ramsay 1936 Mr, T. Robert Acklen 1946 Mr, Ed.win Dalstrom 1937 Mr. Bruce W, Ewing 1946 Mr. R, Von Steinen 1937 Mr, J, Brady Wiley 1946 Mr. c. Arthur Bruce 1938 Mr, Miller Huckabee 1947 lVlr. c. H, Church 1938 Mr, E, o. Grissom 1947 *Ivlr e Joe Hower 1939 Mr, A, B. Carter 1948 Dr, T, s. Eliot 1939 Mr, w. L. Sharpe 1948 Mr. H, M, Clayton 1940 Mr, Robert L, Irwin, Jr. 1949 Mr~ .AJ.van F. Tate, Jr, l94C Mr. Chae, W, Rittelmeyer 1949 I -~r. A. K, Burrow 1941 ~ *Deceased -----···--· ... ··-----.....--- \ C }-J J C J( ;\ S ;\ '1Y C 0 U rl CJ L/ B. S ;\ Dear Scouter: ''r\11·11J~ ;VJ !. JY ? r ::>, -r ~ ~J ~1 ~ J J ' December 14, 1950 J rlC. As we approach the end of another Scouting year, your officers would like to take th1e opportunity to thank you for your grand contribution to the Scouts during the past year. Your cooperation in the interest of Boy Scouting has enabled Chickasaw Council to service more boys during the year 1950 than any previous year in the Council 1 s history. This has been an important year in our growth and with the relocation of our Scout Head~uarters and the addition of two new Field Executives, our District operation is moving forward in a noticable manner. What lies ahead in the year 1951 is a subject on the mind of every Ameri~an today. We in Scouting must stand ready, no matter what the call or emergency, to carry out the Scouting tradition to others. Only by building Scout Units, well supervised and staffed, can we hope to do our part 11 To Help Other People at all Times". Only by the inspxration we give and the teaching of our boys along the lines of good citizenship can we hope to contribute in the Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty. Sincerely, a.£v.-aAV er Jc_;::G ~· Alvan F. Tate, Jr. President AFT/me ('l.11 (~I/ ,' , .• '\\I/ · ,.i 1'__,J\..r\.)r I l\r"1]0llJ"' JV CJY / r ~i . . ) December 14, 1950, To the Friends of Scouting: Each year the Annual Meeting provides the opportunity for the Council to take stock of its accomplishments during the preceding twelve months, The Reports of Commit.tees, which follow, describe in brief the major accomplishments for the period December 1, 1949 - November 30, 1950, It is my sincere belief that during this period the Council has made more progress in serving boyhood, than in any similar period in its history, There has been more camping, w.ore activities, more and better District operation and better organization throughout - thi a, coupled with the excellent ~iork of the Unit Leaders, the largest and best Commissioner's Staff, the fine Committees and the smooth functioning of the Executive Board has produced results of which every person in the Council can take justifiable pride, To each of you who has taken part in this great Crusade to 11 Strengthen The Arm of Li bertyn, may I take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation for all that you have done, for there is no doubt that you who are building youth are building a stronger foundation for the continuation of the democracy in which we live, WGM:DS Sincerely yours, W. Gordon Morris, Scout Executive. ------·-·-·-------- ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE V~ving into the year 1950, it was the aim of this Committee to lay out a program that would fit all age groups - Explorers, Scouts, and Cubs, Participation by as many boys as possible was our main objective. With our theme for the year 11 To Strengthen Liberty", we moved into our first event, llOY SCOUT W.EEK, with enthusiasm that followed us through the year in the following events. ]QY SCOUT WEEK - Febrμary 8 (All Ages) Outdoor Live Expo's were put on in each Neighborhood throughout the Council. Awards were made in each District for outstanding displays. E:xJ:'()StTTQN - J.!arch 17-18 With the fine support of all leaders and boys, we staged our finest show at the Shelby County :Building. The a.mount of tickets sold was $7,8C4.25. Our net profit on this event was $5,540.96. After the show we started immediate plans for our 1951 show to be held at the Shelby County :Building, March 16--17, 1951. CAl'ill'-0-REE - (Camp Currier) June 9, lC. 11 The Oamp-0-Ree event was carried out for both Troops and Posts on the same date, The spirit was fine with thirty-four Units participating, 14 A Awards were presented 4 E Awards were presented 11 0 Awards were presented :BOY SCOUT JAMIJORlll~t ... • Jμne 27 - July 10 Sixty-seven boys and Leaders from our Council attended the National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. We want to especially thank you who helped with this event. KITE DERilY FOR CUES - April 15 ( Overton_j'_atltl. OLEAN UP, FIX _]W_PAB.ADE - Ma.v 12 liAV_IJ'i';ELFAID)_[JKUi_{)iill ington) June 23 Sixteen Unite participated in this event, held for benefit of Ladies Welfare League. ___ _; Page 1 Activities Committee (Cont.) FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - October 7 Twenty-three Units participated, Trophies were given for outstanding participation. 11MA.A .AND "E" PROGRAM - Octa ber 1 - December 1 This program was entered into and carried through with a spirit that only Scouting affords to the boys of our Community, This event was handled on a District basis. Awards will be given Units at District Meetings, DEDICATION OF STATUE OF LillERTY - November 12. 195C With a fine year of Scouting behind us, Scouting unveiled in Overton Park, this wonderful reminder to us to "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty", in our daily living in Scouting, The Statue was given to the Council by c. Arthur Bruce. We are satisfied that more boys participated in the above program, and that the public is more Scout conscience. We appreciate tho splendid CMperation received from everyone in carrying out a very fine year of activities. Ji.I)VANCEMENT COMMITTEE Advancement in Chickasaw Council during 1950 noted a considerable improvement in the· number of advancements. Your Committee early in the year got into action Boards of Review and Courts of Honor to be held by individual Troops, except for the Eagle Board and Court, which were held by the Districts. Three hundred and nineteen Troop Boards of lleview and Courts of Hon1>r were held, In addition to this there were held a total of seven District Eagle Courts, The following record of advancement has been made in 1950 and is compared with last year: 1949 1950 Second Class 173 624 First Class 122 174 Star Rank 80 86 L ifs llank 3C 35 Eagle Rank 11 19 Eagle Palms 7 7 r1: r:i.rj t ll<tdges 1210 1652 ------·--·-----·---- Page 2 Advancement Committee (Cont) Cub Scouting showed the following advancement during the year: Rank G-old Arrow Silver Arrow Points Points Wolf 176 112 146 Bear 82 56 76 Lion 54 39 55 \Vebelo s 35 The fine cooperation of the Packs, Troops, Posts and Districts in the Council advancement program is to be greatly commended. CANl'ING COMMITTEE Your Committee is pleased to report that 1950 has seen a tremendous upsurge in camping in Chickasaw Council; that the total attendance at our sturunor camps was the largest we have ever had; that the attendance at our year-round camps was excellent; that we feel the Unit Loaders have done an outstanding job and are to be congratulated on tho~r fine accomplishments in leading their boys into tho great out-of-doors, All of these things have resulted in splendid training and a lot of real fun for a large number of our Scouts and Explorers. We sincerely believe this year has been the best camping year in the history of the Council. Below you will find the figures on camping for the fiscal year ending November 30th, 1950: Camp Attendance (Dec. l. 1949 - Nov. 30. 1950) 1949 lj150 Gain ~ Scouts Attending Camp 3,012 3,532 520 Scouters Attending Camp 453 458 5 Number of Scout Days 8,041 8, 740 699 Number of Scouter Days 1,004 1,068 64 , J)Tumber Visitors 1, 373 1,157 216 Attendance at Short Term Camps Camp CurTior Kamp Kia ,\i: ima National Jamboree j,.iscellanoous Sites TOTALS Number ,scouters 468 7 6 ~ 503 Number Scouts 3, 532 47 61 330 3,970 Number Scout ~ 8, 740 153 671 642 10, 206 ' I '------·- ---···-·-··-------··--·-·-----·-·-----·-----·--·~------····--·------·-··-·--,,-/ Page 3 --·-·-··-· ·-··-··-·-------·-------------.-, Camping Committee (Cont) Numbe..r ..§.couts 1949 Number Scouts 1950 Loss Number Set WkJI 1949 N =be r QaiJ1 1o.iUi Set Wks Camp Currier Kamp Kia Kima Camp Fuller TOTALS 213 211 ...ll2 536 86 398 -11§. 660 187 ____M 124 127 252 341 _ill 765 1950 114 709 ~ 1,082 368 -1l1 317 Re-Cap of Attendance at Long and Short Term Camps - 1950 Number Number Number Scol!t Scouters Scouts J:?.a:u Camp Currier 453 3,532 8, 740 Kamp Kia Kima 27 47 153 Camp Fuller 10 259 1,813 National Jamboree 6 61 671 Miscellaneous Sites ........&_ 330 642 TOTALS 528 4,229 12,019 138 We are greatly indebted to the members of the Kia Kima lHub who again supported Kamp Kia Kima and who gave $250.00 with which to purchase two canoes. These c2noes were really enjoyed by the Scouts and we deeply appreciate this gift. We have been and are now carefully preparing for the 1951 camping season and look forward to an ever-increasing number of Scmuts and Explorers to join in the fun of camping. CUBBING COI4MITTEE With Cubbing a<S the first experience of Scouting that a boy has, we feel the entire Scouting Program will be aided by our increase in membership and progress made in 1950. The following figures will show the increase in membership as compared to 1949: Cub Scouts (White) Cub Scouts (Negro) TOTALS 1949 1,186 591 .. 1, 777 1M.Q 1,489 628 2,117 GAIN 303 _;rr_ 340 I ' ··--··-·------·---~--- ··------~-------------------' Page -4° Cubbing Committee (Cont) Cub Packs (White) Cub Packs (Negro) TOTALS 1949 36 _2.§__ 62 45 -2:L 72 • 9 _L 10 During the past year many successful events were held in which Cub Scouts participated, these included, the Cub Scout Kite Dorby, the Scout-0-Rama, the Pie Nie Pow Wow, and the Exposition. A Cubbers Pow Wow was held for the purpose of training Loaders. Present at this Pow Wow were 172 Cubbers representing twenty eight Packs or 74% of tho Packs in our Council. EJCl?LO RER COMMITTEE The Explorer Committee is pleased to report that the year of 1950 has been a very successful year for Explorers in the Chickasaw Council, as there has been an increase· in membership and Posts during the year, The Executive Committee has made available to all of the Posts a trailer with six canoes and also has made available tho swimming pool at Camp Currier for mixed swimming parties under proper leadership and sponsorship. The Explorer Committee in conjunction with the Activities Conunittee staged the third Annual Possum Hunt with over 150 in attendance and the third annual Senior Ball with over 200 in attendance, We of the Explorer Committee wish to thank tho Organization & Extension Committee, the Advancement Committee, as well as the Activities and the Camping Committee for their cooperation. We also wish to thank the professional staff for their untiring efforts in behalf of Exploring, FINANCE CO~ilHTTEE The end of our fiscal year is almost here. Through careful planning, it is believed that the Council will live within its Eudget of $51,431.68 for the year ending December 31, 1950. As of November 22, 1950, our Total Receipts "'ere Total Expanses were Leaving a balance of $49,993.51 49. 695. 69 $ 297,82 ---·---------------·---··---------·------- Page 5 Finance Committee (Cont) By careful management all three camps were operated withdut a loss during the past Summer and this with very low camp fees as compared to the foes charges by other camps. Chickasaw Council faces a great challenge for 1951. The rapid growth of Scouting and the continued rise in the cost of living will be a severe strain on our f inancos. A close study should be made by our Executive Board, as well as tho entire Council to see what oan be done to keep the Council operating efficiently. Now more than ever this country needs its youth strong and loyal. Our Auditors, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, cooperated with the Finance Committee in convincing the Community Fund that up to December 31st, 1949, tho Annual Expenses had exceeded the Annual Revenues and that Chickasaw Council had been dipping into its surplus since 1945. I quote from our auditor's letter of September 21st, 1950: 11Actua1ly the Council has expended all previous allotments received from the Chest, and in addition has expended $1,162.37 of the Voorhies bequest, Surplus as of September 30. 1942 $ 4, 986. 42 (Excess of expenses over revenues: Year ended Dec. 31, 1946 $3, 432.08 II II II II 1947 3,545.21 II II II II 1948 5,464.60 II II II II 1949 1,140,21) Surplus as of December 31, 1949 ~ 3,824.Q5 :!!. l ,16;l, 37 II HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE 110n my honor I will do my best to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight", in part, is the Scout Oath. Not unmindful of the fact that physical fitness is one of the basic ideals of the movement which undertakes to produce men of character trained for the high responsillility of American Citizenship, this Committee developed and promoted a program of health, safety, and physical development in our Packs, Troops, Posts and Camps that contributed to the physical fitness of the membership. Thie Committee inspected all camping facilities at Kamp Kia Kima, Camp Currier, and Camp Fuller, and promoted through the District Committee the inspection of Unit meeting places. I I L--------·---------- I - ·- .. ·-·-·------·-···--·----·······--·-····· --··-----·-----···- Pago 5 ---··--·--------- Health & Safpty Committee (QQ.n.11 Health and Safety Merit Badge subjects are among the most pop'nlar on our list. Following is a list of subjects pertaining to Health and Safety that were pa·ssed during 1950~ Public Health 113 Physical Development 10 Personal Health 109 Safety 99 First Aid 109 Firemanship 137 Life Saving 50 Athletics 29 Swimming 63 2nd Class - First Aid 504 Canoeing 29 1st Class - First Aid 165 Rowing 12 Safety through skill is a fine thing to teach boys, and we feel that our Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Post Advisors, their Assistants, and Camp Staff Members have done fine and constructive work in training our boys in the ways of Health & Safety, INTER-RACIAL COMMITTEE The work of the Inter-Racial Committee is confined solely to Negro youth and is handled through the Seminole Division. The Inter-Racial Committee feels that all of us can well be proud of tho Scouting program carried on for the benefit of the Negro boys of our Area. As a matter of record our Council now ranks fifth in size of all of the Councils in the United States serving Negro youth. The 2,018 Negro Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Explorers now on the rolls represent the largest Negro membership in Region 5, which comprises the States of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, As a matter of fact this 21018 boys is more than double tho registration of any of the other 31 Councils in these five states. Please see the Report of the Organization & Extension Committee for full details on our Negro Membership. The summer camp of tho Seminole Division was held in Fuller State Park during the past sUII'mer. This is the first year these facilities have been used and they proved satisfactory with some exceptions - there is no swimming or boating available in the Park. This necessitated carrying the boys by truck for approximately thirteen miles to swim in one of the Memphis pools, and resulted in considerable expense as well as loss of time in transporting tho boys, Wo understand the State of Tennessee plans to construct a swimming pool in the Park and when this is don~ the Scouts will have a fine place to camp. Please refer to the Camping Committee Report for details on camp at tcndance which was the largest in the Seminole :i)ivision 1 s history, Drinking fountains are needed and increased capacity "for heating water for kitchen use is desirable as the present facilities do not provide enough hot water. Tent platforms should be screened to provide protection against mosquitos. P.age 6 c--.. -------.---···--·--- ··-·--·--·---·--···-·-· ··---.---·- ·--. ·-··-· ··---··· ---- ·····---·--·-··-------------· Inter-Ra')ial Cqmmi ttee (Cont) .... For a number of years efforts have been made to secure an adequate camp site for summer and week-end camping but none has been found. The lack of week-end camping facilities has hindered the progress of training these boys and we hope that before too long a suitable place can be secured. The Camping Committee is exploring the possibilities of using the ca.mp in Fuller StRte Park for year round camping. LEADERSHU' TRAINING COMMITTEE During the 1950 Council year, greRt studies have been made in the field of training, Our District Training Committees have set up and successfully corrvletod - Five ll13.sic Scout Leaders Course One Explorer Leaders Course One Cub Leaders Course In Rddition to these courses the Cubbers Pow Wow was held in November. All participMts in the Pow Wow who complete the followup meetings will receive credit for Basic Cub LeRder TrRining. The growth of our TrRining ProgrRID can best be seen in the following percentage table of Units having at leRst one LeRder with Basic Training: Northeast District Northwest District Southeast District Southwest District Crittenden District Mississippi District Seminole Divisicn 1949 1950 52% 51)b 43.6% 55.8% 33.3% 33.3% 63% I I I I -·· .. --.1 Page 7 ··-----·--·--------··--····--------------·---------·--· ORGANIZA.TION & EXTENliION COMMITTEE Your Committee is very happy to report that Chickasaw Council has grown in numbers during the past year. As a matter of fact the Council now has the largest membership in its 34 year history with a grand total of 8,126 boys and leaders on tho rolls. This is the first year the Council has passed the 8 1 000 mark. During the past year tho Council has shown a net increase of 14.9% in boys and during the past five years it has shown an in-crease of 75.3%. Below is a chart showing the gr~wth for tho past ten years, OUR GR)WTH IN.PAST YEAR OUR GR:JWTH IN P.~ST TEN YEA.RS 6,012 6,000 5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 :.~1 ~:·.~>: ll~?!f: i~i\~ tlli ill %t1~~l ~.ffir;it1 ~~~~~- 1949 1950 . ---·- --· ·----··-··-·-·---- --··-- _____ I Page 8 I ! 1-·---------------------.---·------·-------------. .. ------·-" ·------------·-------·---·-i Organization & Extension Committee (Cont) Below is a comparison of the Membership for the years 1949 and 1950: \'/hi to Scoutrj 1, 957 2,322 365 Negro Scouts 1,357 1, 379 22 '1/hite Explorers 128 183 55 Negro Explorers __ lfl 11 l TOTAL SCOUTS & EXPLORERS 3,454 3,895 441 ~/hi te Cub Scouts 1,186 1,489 303 iif egro Cub Scouts 591 628 _fil TOTAL CUB SCOUTS 1, 777 2,117 340 TOTAL CUBS, SCOUTS, EXPLORERS 5,231 6,012 781 (14.9% gain) TOTAL CUBBERS AND SCOUTERS 1,855 iil. 114 259 (13.9% gain) GRAN'D TOTAL 7,086 8,126 1,040 (14,6% gain) TOTAL UNITS 225 242 17 We commend the leaders of all of these ·uni ts for the fine work they have done to bring the values of the Scouting program to such a largo group of boys, We greatly appreciate the work of the District 0 & E Committees and the Commissioner's Staff in rendering such splendid help in showing the w~ for more boys to become Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers. I . 1-------------·----------.. ·--·-- ------------ ....... ,. ___________________________ .. _ .. ___ ...... ------·--- ---------· ---------··--··---.. .] Page g ,, '' '=·' Note Note for historical disclaimer <small><i>Please note that these documents are presented as they existed in their original form for historical accuracy. This document may contain racial or culturally insensitive language. Since the beginning in 1916, Scouting in Memphis has been regarded as a pioneer in interracial Scouting and equality; however, it still existed within the context of a segregated South. The material reflects the culture and context in which it was created and does not reflect the views and principles of the Kia Kima Alumni Association, the Chickasaw Council, or the Scouting movement.</i></small> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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