Friends of Scouting

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Scouting helps to build strong Character, Values, Community and Family.

Our Friends of Scouting Campaign supported the following successes in 2007:
  • Over 21,200 youth were served during 2007.
  • 4,910 rank advancements and 6,010 merit badges were earned by our Scouts.
  • The Chickasaw Council proudly produces nearly three times the national average of Eagle Scouts annually... 204 in 2007.
  • Over 1,500 youth and adult volunteers attended the Special Needs Jamboree.
  • Over 1,454 Scouts attended summer camp at Kia Kima Scout Reservation, and over 1,492 Scouts attended Camp Currier.
  • Improvements to Camp Kia Kima Scout Reservation, included renovation of the shotgun range and the Commissary, and a new cabin and much-needed bath house.
  • 69,624 nights of camping happened at Kia Kima Scout Reservation, and over 15,208 nights at Camp Currier.
  • Ahoalan-Nachpikin, Order of the Arrow Lodge, sent 78 Arrowmen to the Section Conference, winning several Native American Dance competitions.
  • Over 36,800 pounds of food for the needy were collected during Scouting for Food - more than double the amount collected last year.
  • G. Scott Morris, M.D., M. Div., founder of the Church Health Center, was honored with the 2007 Distinguished Citizen Award for Shelby County and the Sturdevant Family was honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award for the Delta.
  • Approximately 22,000 hours of community service were performed by Scouts and Scouters in 2007, including the placement of over 46,890 flags at the graves of veterans on Memorial Day, Eagle Scout projects, and service to the elderly, needy, homeless and disabled.
  • The annual Trails End Popcorn Sale increased sales to over $700,000. The sale of popcorn provides a vehicle for youth to learn the value of earning their way.

    Levels of Membership Recognition
    $2,500+ ...................................................... Sponsor
    $1,000 - $2,499 ........................................... Guardian
    $750 - $999 ................................................. Honor
    $500 - $749 ................................................. Patron
    $250 - $499 ................................................. Leadership
    $125 - $249 ................................................. Century
    $1 - $124 ..................................................... Community

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    Call 901-327-4193 for more information.

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