BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA REPORT TO THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Well into its second century of service, Scouting in North Carolina continues to flourish, equipping young men and women to do their duty to God and Country. Currently, almost 120,000 North Carolinians are involved in the eleven Councils of our State, spanning from the mountains to the sea. As befits the great tradition of the Boy Scouts of America, the State of North Carolina benefits tremendously from its presence. Scouting develops leadership and character, which is illustrated by the leaders of our State who, as youths, attained the rank of Eagle Scout. For example, twelve percent of male legislators and seventeen percent of male appellate judges are Eagle Scouts. North Carolina Scouts are also leaders in business and medicine. Even the new national Chief Scout Executive, Wayne Brock, is a North Carolina Eagle Scout, hailing from Deep Run in Lenoir County. All of these Scouts, young and old, serve this State in many ways, including providing more than half a million hours of community service. In this report, the Councils of North Carolina summarize their accomplishments and highlight the State government leaders who are Eagle Scouts. While the traditional Scout programs flourish, so do innovative ones. One such program is the Rocky Mount Police Department Explorer Post, which introduces at-risk youths to careers in law enforcement. Success stories of the Post include United States Marshal Scott Parker, Rocky Mount Police Captain Martin McCoy, and Highway Patrol Master Trooper Keith Sumner. Another is an all-latino Scout Troop and Venture Crew in High Point designed to help young Latinos integrate elements of their own heritage with Scouting ideals, as they learn to serve their community. As you read this report, prepared by Raleigh attorney and Eagle Scout Jay Teeter, whom I thank, you may believe that you are tougher than a Boy Scout. If you do, North Carolina Eagle Scout Will Fleming is up for the challenge. He is one of the Scouts featured in a new reality television show, National Geographic s Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?, premiering on Monday, March 4th. Yours sincerely, Paul M. Newby Associate Justice, Supreme Court of North Carolina Chairman, 2013 Report to the State Committee
SCOUTING ACROSS THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA TOTAL YOUTH MEMBERS 86,766 TOTAL 2012 EAGLE SCOUTS 2,084 TOTAL ADULT VOLUNTEERS 33,020 TOTAL SCOUTING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS STATEWIDE 119,786 TOTAL 2012 SERVICE HOURS 500,000+
CAPE FEAR COUNCIL Cub Scouts 3,658 Boy Scouts 1,541 2012 Eagle Scouts 90 Venturers 234 Explorers 33 Total Youth Members 5,466 Total Adult Volunteers 1,942
Cape Fear Council Eagle Scout, Executive Board Member, and Sen. Bill Rabon Cape Fear Council Eagle Scout and Rep. Frank Iler
CENTRAL NC COUNCIL Cub Scouts 5,865 Boy Scouts 2,671 2012 Eagle Scouts 162 Venturers 737 Explorers 461 Total Youth Members 9,734 Total Adult Volunteers 2,557
Central NC Council Eagle Scout and Rep. Justin Burr Central NC Council Eagle Scout and Rep. Carl Ford Central NC Council Eagle Scout and North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Sanford Steelman
DANIEL BOONE COUNCIL Cub Scouts 2,790 Boy Scouts 1,575 2012 Eagle Scouts 95 Venturers 250 Explorers 101 Total Youth Members 4,716 Total Adult Volunteers 1,941
Daniel Boone Council Eagle Scout and Rep. Tim Moffitt
EAST CAROLINA COUNCIL Cub Scouts 5,217 Boy Scouts 2,535 2012 Eagle Scouts 162 Venturers 277 Explorers 168 Total Youth Members 8,197 Total Adult Volunteers 3,174
East Carolina Council Eagle Scout, BSA Southern Region Executive Board Vice President, and North Carolina Secretary of Administration Bill Daughtridge East Carolina Council Eagle Scout and National BSA Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock
East Carolina Council Eagle Scout and Rep. John Bell East Carolina Council Eagle Scout and Sen. Harry Brown
East Carolina Council Explorer Post 774 Since 1977 East Carolina Council Explorer Post 774 of Rocky Mount has nurtured and guided socially disadvantaged young men and women in the community, introducing them to possible careers in law enforcement. When originally founded, the Rocky Mount Police Chief sought ways to help young black males from disadvantaged areas of the city. Youth participants in the Post include Scott Parker, United States Marshal of the Eastern District of North Carolina; Captain Martin McCoy (retired) of the Rocky Mount Police Department; and Master Trooper Keith Sumner of the North Carolina Highway Patrol. United States Marshal Parker believes that the Explorer Post helped [him] become grounded, develop good character, appreciate responsibility, and make good choices. The Post provided a foundation for the success of [his] law enforcement career. United States Marshal Scott Parker
MECKLENBURG COUNTY COUNCIL Cub Scouts 4,734 Boy Scouts 3,536 2012 Eagle Scouts 277 Venturers 664 Explorers 1,056 Total Youth Members 9,990 Total Adult Volunteers 3,683
OCCONEECHEE COUNCIL Cub Scouts 8,082 Boy Scouts 7,200 2012 Eagle Scouts 512 Venturers 627 Explorers 401 Total Youth Members 16,310 Total Adult Volunteers 7,612
Occoneechee Council Eagle Scout and Rep. Nelson Dollar Occoneechee Council Eagle Scout and Rep. John Szoka Occoneechee Council Distinguished Eagle Scout and North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby
Occoneechee Council Eagle Scout and Cast Member of National Geographic s Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? Will Big South Fleming Will Fleming, born November 12, 1994 in Raleigh to Bill and Laura Fleming, is a member of Greystone Baptist Church s Troop 388, where he serves as Assistant Scoutmaster. In 2010 he earned the Eagle Scout rank as a third generation Eagle Scout. Will also earned a total of 41 merit badges and is a Brotherhood member of Order of the Arrow Lodge 104. He is a senior at Broughton High School and will begin college in the fall. An avid skeet shooter, Will is a member of the National Skeet Shooting Association. He is currently ranked as an A Class shooter, shooting all four shotgun gauges (12, 20, 28, and.410) with an overall average of 96 percent. His aspirations include shooting for Team USA at the Summer Olympics. Will was recently cast for National Geographic s upcoming reality show Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout?, filmed at BSA Camp Whitsett, California, and the surrounding Sequoia National Forest. Production of the show was done by Original Productions, which also produces Ice Road Truckers and Deadliest Catch. As one of 11 Scouts selected nationwide to participate in the show, Will Big South was the only cast member from the southeastern United States and one of only two from outside the State of California. Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout? premiers on Monday, March 4 th on the National Geographic Channel.
Occoneechee Council Distinguished Eagle Scout and National BSA Board Member Temple Sloan Occoneechee Council Eagle Scout and National BSA Board Member Doyle Parrish
OLD HICKORY COUNCIL Cub Scouts 2,914 Boy Scouts 2,209 2012 Eagle Scouts 162 Venturers 333 Explorers 194 Total Youth Members 5,650 Total Adult Volunteers 2,680
Old Hickory Council Distinguished Eagle Scout, National BSA Board Member, and Former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Togo West
OLD NORTH STATE COUNCIL Cub Scouts 4,629 Boy Scouts 3,778 2012 Eagle Scouts 281 Venturers 356 Explorers 201 Total Youth Members 8,699 Total Adult Volunteers 3,840
Old North State Council Eagle Scout and Rep. Bert Jones Old North State Council Eagle Scout and Sen. Mike Woodard Old North State Council Eagle Scout and Rep. Steve Ross
Old North State Council Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew 7 Old North State Council Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew 7 of High Point were developed to help Hispanic young people integrate elements of their own heritage and American Scouting ideals into their daily lives. Over 30 young men and women in this entirely Latino Troop and Crew are learning skills which enable them to serve others in their community by volunteering as translators during times of emergency, collecting funds and goods for disaster relief, and identifying and meeting other community needs. Through these activities, the members have discovered the shared camaraderie and personal fulfillment of serving others.
PIEDMONT COUNCIL Cub Scouts 6,779 Boy Scouts 3,778 2012 Eagle Scouts 210 Venturers 914 Explorers 1,893 Total Youth Members 13,364 Total Adult Volunteers 3,796
Piedmont Council Eagle Scout and Sen. Warren Daniel Piedmont Council Eagle Scout and Rep. Andy Wells Piedmont Council Eagle Scout and Sen. David Curtis
TIDEWATER COUNCIL Cub Scouts 410 Boy Scouts 276 2012 Eagle Scouts 13 Venturers 37 Explorers 19 Total Youth Members 845 Total Adult Volunteers 371
TUSCARORA COUNCIL Cub Scouts 2,468 Boy Scouts 1,235 2012 Eagle Scouts 120 Venturers 57 Explorers 35 Total Youth Members 3,795 Total Adult Volunteers 1,424
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