Dear Scouting Volunteers and Supporters: 2012 was a successful year for Scouting in the Shenandoah Area Council. Your investment of time, talent and financial support assisted us in delivering a quality Scouting program to over 5,000 young people! Scouting’s Impact on your community in 2012: - 3,896 registered traditional youth members served
- 4,954 registered total youth members served
- 192 packs, troops, crews, posts, and groups
- 1,780 registered adult volunteers
- 194,000+ service hours performed in our communities by leaders & youth
- 95 young men achieved Scouting’s highest rank; Eagle Scout
- 2,400+ Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts achieved one or more rank advancements
- 4,000+ Merit Badges were earned, exposing young men to potential career and hobby interests for life
- 75,000+ pounds of food collected to help those in need in areas our Council serves
Council Pride Points from 2012: - Over $60,000 spent on upgrading facilities, infrastructure, and program equipment
- 20 Scouts experienced the ultimate Scouting adventures at the Florida Sea Base
- Enhanced our operations by hiring a full-time Facility Manager/Camp Director and contracting out for a Camp Ranger
- 12,000+ camper nights at Camp Rock Enon
- 800 attended Camp Rock Enon for the Section Conclave
- 4,860 service hours performed by the Order of the Arrow at Camp Rock Enon
- Recognized as a Gold Level Council with a 33% increase in points earned in the National “Journey to Excellence” quality program
- Accredited Cub Resident Camp, Boy Scout Camp, and Twilight Camps
- $9,400 in camperships/scholarships given to Scouts in need to join Scouting and attend an outdoor experience
2013 promises to be a great year as we focus on the main thing: “Serve an ever-increasing number of youth through quality units” Again, thank you for all you do for Scouting from the staff of the Shenandoah Area Council! Sincerely,    Wilborn Roberson Stuart Williams Chip Bennett Council President Scout Executive/CEO Council Commissioner |
