Letter from the Council Key Three

The Scouting program had another fantastic year in 2016. Youth enjoyed summer camping experiences, learned future careers through merit badge work, and many young men attained Boy Scout’s highest rank - the Eagle Scout. The goal of the Boy Scouts of America continues to be to Prepare our Youth for Life. Education. Service. Adventure. And Leadership. Your support has made possible our 105 years of service of positive work and social impact to our community.

Scouting makes the most of the little time parents and community leaders have to impact their children. By working together, we can make a difference in the lives of all youth.

With our Council Theme of “Unified Focus on Youth”, we work alongside our charter partners and 6,000 adult volunteer leaders to make significant investments of our time and resources to provide hope. This hope to a Scout youth and their families is the “peace of mind” that their unique Scouting Adventure will make their future brighter.

The Mays Family Scout Ranch, focusing on the southern part of the Alamo Area Council’s service area, adds to that hope as it has begun providing great outdoor experiences to all our Scouting families and community.

There are many positive stories and successes in 2016, from innovations with our new online advancement tool called Scoutbook, Council website growth, and program enhancements to continued membership growth and new community support as seen through the success of our Camp Card Spring fundraiser. With our volunteer boards’ commitment, one such story is our ability to continue to provide Scouting to those youth who would not otherwise benefit from the values of Scouting without programs like our Project Aguila (Eagle) and ScoutReach initiatives.

The Scout Oath and Law are simple, but combined it assures us that our Scouts are Prepared For Life. On behalf of the 22,500 youth we serve, we sincerely thank you for your support.

Yours in Scouting,

Jimmy Allen Jim Jeffery Michael de los Santos Council President Council Commissioner Scout Executive

Year End 2016 Review

The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council earned the Journey to Excellence Bronze Award status based on our performance in membership, program, unit service, district leadership and governance, and finance. Most importantly, we impacted more lives in 2016.

2016 Investors’ Report Highlights:Membership - Total Traditional Youth membership in 2016 is 17,933 with 584 units during a transitional year for Scouting.

Camping - 6,392 Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venture Scouts attended summer and year-round adventure programs.

Eagle Scouts - 384 Boy Scouts achieved Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout, contributing over 68,310 service hours with a value equaling $1,717,997 (million) invested into our local economy and community. * Estimate based on value of volunteer time in State of Texas set at $25.15 per hour as reported in “Independent Sectors Value of Volunteer time” ( 2016) www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time.

Advancement - Total Cub Scout and Boy Scouts rank advancements are 11,780.

Good Scout Award - The Alamo Area Council honored Howard Nolan, influential community leader and Vice President of United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County.Popcorn / Camp Card Sales - Popcorn sales grossed $1,703,593 million with $547,402 staying with the units. Camp Cards reached $337,285. Both these product sale fundraisers provide necessary funds for Scouts and Units to pay for outdoor adventures and other expenses throughout the year.Friends of Scouting fundraising reached $690,000. Along with Special event support from corporations and foundations, direct services funding was $1 mil.Scouting for Food raised 17,525 pounds of food for the hungry.Marketing / Scouting Relations - Nationally recognized PR team continued communications growth:

• ScoutBook launched in 2016 with 4,899 Scouts in 172 units in support of advancements.

• MyCouncil website membership grew 24.3% to 8,451.

• Online payments grew 10.4% to $682,347

• Donations online grew 47% to $73,286, including $28,282 thru new online tool MobileCause.

• Monthly site visits grew 5.9% to 17,398 with 935,011 page views.

• Readership grew e-newsletter and resource magazine, the Adventure Guide.

• Media Placements grew to 17

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“A fisherman does not bait his hook with food he likes. He uses food the fish likes. So with boys.” ~ Baden-Powell, Founder of the Scouting Movement

Scout Oath: On my honor, I will do my best; To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep

myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

A Scout is...Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

South Central Texas’ BEST Long-Term Investment...Scouting!

2016 Record of Membership and AdvancementMembership

Tiger Cubs 2,033Cub Scouts 5,534Webelos 4,127 Total Cub Scouting 12,315 Packs 320

Boy Scouts 4,748 Troops 203

Venturers 520 Crews/Ship 61

Total Traditional Members 17,583 Total Traditional Units 584

Explorers (Career) 350 Posts 27

Total Traditional / Career Members 17,933Total Traditional / Career Units 611

Learning for Life (LFL) 4,398 Groups 64

Total LFL 4,721 Total LFL Units 29

Total Units 639Adult Leaders 6,026

Total Youth Membership.........22,331

Advancement

Bobcat 2,503Tiger Cub 1,356Wolf 1,585Bear 1,722Webelos 1,476Arrow of Light 563Total Cub Scout Ranks 9,205

Tenderfoot 472Second Class 435First Class 463Star 445Life 376Eagle 384Total Boy Scout Ranks 2,575

Total Cub & Boy Scout Advancements 11,780

Youth Programs

• Cub Scouting is a family and home centered program for boys kindergarten - 5th grades with an emphasis on quality, age-appropriate programs delivered at the neighborhood level. Learn more at:

www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Join/CubScouts• Boy Scouting is a program for boys ages 11 to 17 designed to achieve

the aims of Scouting through a vigorous outdoor program and peer-group leadership that builds character, independence, and values in young people. Learn more at: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Join/BoyScouts

• Venturing is a co-ed program for young men and women ages 14 to 20. It includes challenging, high-adventure activities giving teenagers an opportunity to learn and grow in a fun, supportive environment. Learn more at: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Venturing.

• Exploring is the career-oriented, young adult segment of Learning for Life, a wholly owned affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America. Exploring offers co-ed programs for teenagers ages 14 - 20 focused on learning through mentoring with local businesses, professionals, and industry leaders. Learn more at: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Exploring or www.Exploring.org

• Learning for Life is a co-ed, school-based program for youth in grades K through 12. Our Outdoor Education program brings students out-doors to experience personal growth and learn about the world around them. Learn more at: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/LearningforLife

2016 Council Financial Analysis(audited - 4/27/2016)

Operating Support and RevenuesDirect Support & Friends of Scouting 29.6%Self Generated Revenue 40.7%United Way 17.6%Investment Income 12.1%Total Support and Revenue $4,281,014

Operating ExpensesProgram Support 82.7%Management, Fundraising, Charter & National Fees & Services 17.3%

Total Expenditures $4,279,2422016 Budget Margin $1,772

Council OfficersPresident ........................................................Jimmy AllenImmediate Past President ..............................Mike CrownoverCouncil Commissioner ....................................Jim JefferyTreasurer .........................................................James Seals Sr. VP – Leadership Resources .....................Mike FultonSr. VP – Total Finacial Development ...............Jim JefferySr. VP – Membership & Community ...............David HatchSecretary/ Scout Executive ............................Michael de los Santos

Board of DirectorsCurt AnastasioJ.C. BeltranKenneth Bennett, JrJames BindseilErnest BromleyFred BrownJohn BonninMark CarvajalAlan ComptonAmaury ContiGary CramMike CrownoverMike Crownover, Jr

Luis de la GarzaEric FisherJanice FlynnMike FultonJay FriedmanCarlos GarciaMary GarrDavid HatchTimo HixonJim Jeffery Marcel JohnsonGary KoegeboehnDeborah Knapp

Clint KotalCarl LeafstedtJim LynchRyan MalitzMark MaysMitch MichelsonJim MontgomeryBenjaminMontanezBrett MorganJamie MusselmanWayne PeacockBob RaymondRaul Rios

Jeff RummelAndy RussJames SealsMark SessionsGary SimmonsSteve SkinnerLori SmithScott SyamkenJanelle SykesChris TalleyDiane WarrenJoe YorkMike Zucker

Advisory BoardWayne AlexanderRay CarvajalFully ClingmanBill Greehey

Roger HemminghausTim HixonEdward B. KelleyEdith McAllister

Philip PfeifferJack RichmondDenny Ware

Eagle Scouts – Making an Impact In our Communities

The Alamo Area Council had 384 Scout youth achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in 2016. These Scouts earned the required 21 merit badges, held leadership positions in their troop, and made a significant contribution to their communities with their Eagle Scout projects.

These young men provided leadership to other young men in their troop, school, or place of worship and performed 68,310 service hours with an economic impact of over $1.7million to our local communities.

Our Council’s recipient of the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award was 15 year old Hunter Beaton.

“A lot of what Scouting is built upon is foundational to what we as a family believe in our Faith. Even through moments of challenge, Hunter has found Scouting’ssupport to move forward and do the right thing. He also has a platform to make his difference in the world that is exponentially bigger than we could have done as a family without Scouting. We will be forever supportive of the Scouts!”

said PAULA BEATON, Mom of Eagle Scout whose service project in support of foster kids has become recognized both regionally and nationwide.

The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America:The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make moral and ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of

the Scout Oath and Law.

You can now make a direct financial contribution to the Alamo Area Council online with your credit card or electronic check by visiting

Help Scouting Build Outdoor Adventures for All Youth!

www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Donate