Mac McLean, President

Dr. James Blake, Commissioner

Harry Bolick, VP-Admin/Risk Mngmt

Mickey Stokes, VP-District Operations

David Surrett, VP-Cub Scouting

Dannie Newell, VP-Finance

Matthew Delk, VP-Membership Growth

Russell Cann, VP-Outdoor Adventures

Fred Hyslop, VP-Program

Capt. J. H. Thompson, VP-Exploring

Bruce White, VP-Endowment

Everett Baker, VP-Facilities

Robin Foster, VP- Risk Management

Dave Brenner, VP- Development

Lee Dixon, Treasurer

J.B. Garrett, Asst. Treasurer

Lindsay Smith, Legal Counsel

Carl Muller, Legal Counsel

King Dixon II, National Council Representative

Michael Thompson, Immediate Past President

Russell Smart, Audit Committee Chair

Phillip Kilgore, NESA Alumni Relations Chair

Mike Butler, Scout Executive

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their life-

times by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law

Camp Old Indian and Scouting - Camp Old Indian Scout

Reservation was full of activity in 2018. The summer camping

programs served nearly 1,700 Scouts and Leaders, each

spending an exciting, adventure-filled week. In the fall, over

1,350 Cub Scouts, their parents, and leaders attended Cub

Family Weekends and Webelos Woods. For the year, Scouts

and Scouting leaders recorded 33,497 hours of community

service and 161 young men earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

The Fluor High Adventure Base and Leadership Development

Center at Camp White Pines is nearing completion with a grand opening planned for

spring of 2019. Several other projects were completed in 2018 including new camp

staff cabins, more waterfront improvements, a new bathhouse at Greenwood, wifi

installation at camp, and repairs to the B&B Shelter. Construction of a new

Quartermaster Building also began through support by Camp Staff Alumni.

Camp Old Indian was also the host of the Southern Region Area 5 Legacy 6 where

nearly 300 participants enjoyed a weekend of camping, competitions, high adventure,

fun, and fellowship. In April, the Council Camporee held at Camp Old Indian brought

over 600 youth and adults for a weekend of amazing activities such as: Pinewood

Derby, shooting sports, ultimate frisbee, unit cooking competitions, and the Saturday Big Show and campfire.

Patron Dinner and Special Events - The Annual Patron Dinner was another tremendous

success in highlighting Scouting to the community and in recognizing Craig Brown,

owner of the Greenville Drive, with the Good Scout Award for his leadership and

service. Through our sponsors and volunteers, more than $200,000 was raised to support

Scouting programs in the Upstate. In August of 2018, Scouts and Patron sponsors were

honored at Scout Night with the Greenville Drive where all enjoyed an evening of

games, Scouting, and baseball.

Musgrove Mill Golf Club in Clinton, SC, was the host for the 2018 Golf Classic. A full

field turned out for a fun and friendly competition that also raised necessary funding for

the Scouting program. Womble Bond Dickinson was the Tournament Sponsor.

The 2018 Annual Sports, Entertainment, and Travel Auction was held in October with

more than 150 community leaders gathering to enjoy an evening of fellowship, fun, and

to support Scouting. Items up for bid included resort stays, unique gifts, dinners, and golf

packages. The highlight of the evening was a live raffle to win a Golf Cart from Garrett’s Golf Cars.

Membership and Growth – Through the many efforts and

passion of dedicated volunteers the Blue Ridge Council

recruited 1,550 new youth to Scouting during the fall which is

a 6% increase from the previous year. In 2018, 15 new

Scouting units have been organized which includes the new

Cub Scout program for girls.

In the fall of 2018 the Blue Ridge Council joined the Scout

Me In campaign as the new Cub Scout program began to

register female cub scouts. Since its introduction, the Blue

Ridge Council has registered 223 girls into Cub Scouting and

will continue to grow through the 2019 Scouting year.

SCOUTING PROGRAMS

3,711 Cub Scouts / 113 Packs

2,147 Boy Scouts / 116 Troops

239 Venturers / 14 Crews

469 Explorers / 29 Posts

83 STEM Scouts / 3 Labs

CAMP OLD INDIAN

1,689 Participants / 98 Troops

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78 Participants

418 Cub Scouts

1,359 Participants

161 Eagle Scouts

30,660 Eagle Project Hours

1 Summit Award

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Order of the Arrow - The Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters

who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Since its founding in

1940, the Atta Kulla Kulla (AKK) Lodge 185 has provided service, activities, adventures,

and training for countless youth and adults. This past year, an AKK contingent traveled to

the 33rd National Order of the Arrow Conference at Indiana University where Matthew

Watson was awarded the 2018 Distinguished Service Award. The OA also conducted the

22nd Annual Gobbler Grab which has collected nearly 80 tons of frozen turkeys for local

food banks, pantries, and shelters over the past 22 years.

Blue Ridge Council – Silver Award

Blue Ridge Council 95th Anniversary – The Blue Ridge

Council celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2018 with a

commemorative patch and reception. The Council was founded in

1923 with the hiring of the first Scout Executive, M.G. Boswell.

“Somebody has said that the “M.G.” stands for “Mighty Good”

and I believe they are correct because if there ever was a real Scout, “Uncle Doodle” is

one. Eminently fitted for the place of Scout Executive & thoroughly deserving of the

place he holds in the hearts of the boys.” – Years in the Making

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