2014 Annual Report

Westchester-Putnam Council

An Open Letter to our Friends:

2014 was another amazing year for Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA! The achievement of “Silver” Journey to Excellence is the hallmark of our Scout Council that is making things happen in the lives of the youth we serve, 8,771 strong this year, served by nearly 3,000 dedicated volunteers.

Some of the highlights of 2014 include:

•Over 500 Cub Scouts had a day camp experience at Durland Scout Reservation or our STEM/NOVA camp held at Iona Prep.

•3,500 Cub Scouts and their families participated in the annual Thunderbird Games held at Croton Point Park.

•156 young men earned the Eagle Scout Rank, Scouting’s hallmark of achievement. In the course of earning their Eagle Badge, Scouts conducted and lead service projects that accounted for nearly 20,000 hours of service.

•1,884 Boy Scouts had a true “mountaintop” experience during a week at Read Scout Reservation, our jewel in the Adirondacks.

•The Special Needs Scouting Committee was launched, allowing youth with special needs to be active members of Scouting, and leaders now have a resource team to help them meet challenges of some of the youth they serve.

•The Popcorn Fundraiser increased by 10% meaning that more Scouts learned how to support their programs, their Scouting year could be funded, and the Council received a share to support the operation.

•The Council had a balanced budget thanks to the support of hundreds of individual donors and corporations.

There are many more examples of the great things happening in Westchester-Putnam Council, but none more so than the fact that nearly 3,000 volunteers give of themselves every single day to make Scouting happen. Their dedication, and that of you, our donors and supporters is truly inspirational. We thank you for all you have done, and look forward to our continuing partnership in the development of our next generation of leaders. Thank you all!

Sincerely,

John G. Callahan Chris Kristensen Pat Coviello Council President Council Commissioner Scout Executive/CEO

MEMBERSHIPCub Scouts 4,994Boy Scouts 2,719Venturing 284Learning for Life 430Exploring 344

Westchester-Putnam Council

Boy Scout Rank Advancements: 1,155

Cub Scout Rank Advancements: 3,051

Class of 2014 Eagle Scouts: 156

Youth Achievement

Youth Participation & FinancialsTraditional Scouting Programs Youth

Cub Scouts (boys in 1st through 5th grades) ......................................................................4,994Boy Scouts (boys ages 11 to 18) ...............................................................................................2,719Sea Scouts & Venturers (young men & women ages 14 to 21) ........................................ 284

Total Traditional Membership ............................................................................ 7,997

Learning for Life ProgramsExploring (worksite based career education program) ...................................................... 344Special Need & Elementary School Program ......................................................................... 430Total Learning for Life Participation .......................................................................................... 774

GRAND TOTAL YOUTH SERVED (12/31/2012) ............................................................ 8,771

Income Sources Council Expenses

The financial data was summarized from the financialstatements which are audited by O’Connor DaviesLLP, CPA’s. Copies of the report are available at theCouncil Service Center after June 17, 2015.

The Westchester-Putnam Council Inc., Boy Scouts ofAmerica is tax exempt under 501 c (3) of the InternalRevenue Code. Donations are tax deductible to theextent allowed by law.

Operating Fund, December 31, 2014 (Unaudited)Total Income .................................................$2,962,843Total Expenses .............................................$2,949,037Excess of Income over Expenses .................$13,806

Friends of Scouting 13.6%

Special Events 11.1%

Camping &Activities

43.7%

Product Sale 4.6%

Other Direct Support0.5%

Trust FundSupport

17.6%

Management & General

8.4%

Fundraising 7.9%

Program Services

81.9%

Other Revenue 9.0%

CAMPSThe importance of our camps to the delivery of the Scouting program cannot be overstated. It is essential that young people have successful outdoor experiences that will prepare them for the responsibilities of leadership and participating citizenship in the years ahead.

The Westchester-Putnam Council has always relied on strategic planning as a compass to the future. Key in this planning has long been a focus on our facilities; the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation, the Agatha A. Durland Scout Reservation, and the Council Service Center.

Curtis S. Read Scout ReservationThe Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation is a picturesque 1,000 acre property located north of Lake George, NY in the midst of the six million acre Adirondack Park. It serves as the Council’s resident summer camp facility and also hosts an increasing number of

weekend high adventure programs throughout the year.

Agatha A. Durland Scout ReservationThe Agatha A. Durland Scout Reservation is a spectacular 1,400 acre camp in Putnam Valley, NY. The Durland Scout Reservation serves as the Council’s primary location for weekend camping, featuring 9 year round, modern cabins, while offering 27 traditional tent sites.

Durland is always buzzing with activities such as shooting sports, fishing, geocaching, and boating and swimming in our beautiful lakes. Nearly 9,000 Scouts and their families enjoy Cub Scout and Boy Scout summer day camps, family camping weekends, and Pack and Troop camp outs.

Council Service CenterLocated in Hawthorne and easily accessible to our families, the Service Center is a resource for the Scouting community and home to the Council’s administrative office, providing resources, services and information.

The Council Service Center is also home to the Hawthorne Scout Shop which stocks all of the uniforms, equipment, and supplies that a Scout or leader might need for a fantastic Scouting experience.

Community Outreach & ServiceFor over a century, the Boy Scouts of America has partnered with community organizations to deliver action-packed programs that capture the imagination and spirit of America’s youth. For generations, we have helped young people reach their full potential; giving them a bright outlook for the future and helping them become responsible, productive adults - all while having the time of their lives.

Last year, the Westchester-Putnam Council partnered with more than 200 schools, churches, businesses, service clubs, and other civic organizations that collectively charter 238 Scout units and Learning for Life groups which served 8,771 boys and girls.

Our Scouts, in turn, give back to their communities. Last year, from food drives and blood drives to park cleanups and helping their churches, synagogues, schools and libraries. More than 37,262 hours of service were provided throughout Westchester and Putnam Counties as our Scouts fulfilled their commitment to “Help Other People” and “Do a Good Turn Daily.”

Scoutreach ProgramUrban Scouting Program for At-Risk Youth Through strategic partnerships and a full-time professional staff member, Scouting works directly with more than 1,200 youth in targeted urban areas providing a traditional Scouting program and outdoor camping opportunities. The program overcomes the financial and leadership barriers of the past, opening doors to the exciting world of Scouting in high priority neighborhoods of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Port Chester, White Plains and Yonkers. Special funding to make this program available is provided by private grants and income raised through private grants and individual and corporate donations.

Council HighlightsAchieved the “Silver” level in Scouting’s Journey to Excellence recognition for achievements in finance, membership, program, unit service, leadership and governance.

Successfully completed majority of benchmarks established for the second year of the Council’s 2011-2015 Strategic Plan.

Recognized as a leader in Youth Retention (79.2%) within the Boy Scouts of America, a testimony to the quality of our volunteer leaders, Unit and Council programs and outstanding camp facilities.

Continued to expand grassroots financial support through successful Family Friends of Scouting campaign, Popcorn Fundraiser, and Bowl-O-Ree revenue, providing needed resources for program and membership growth.

Through a record fundraising year, our “Good Scout” Dinners, Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays Tournament and Gathering of Eagles, increased community awareness and support from individuals, businesses and organizations throughout Westchester and Putnam Counties.

Council LeadershipTerm of Office May 12, 2014 through May 11, 2015

OFFICERSJohn G. Callahan PresidentDavid J. Walsh Immediate Past PresidentChristian J. Kristensen CommissionerJohn L. Tripodi Treasurer and CFOHon. John M. Perone Legal CounselPatrick M. Coviello Scout Executive/Secretary

VICE PRESIDENTSLucretia Mann AdministrationPeter J. Ciacci Camping & PropertiesHon. John M. Murtagh DevelopmentBr. Thomas R. Leto District OperationsGordon J. Elliott MembershipDonna Ragusa ProgramLinda Puoplo Special ProjectsMichael F. NolanStrategic Plan

EXECUTIVE BOARDLouis Alagno

Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Retired

Steven L. Alfasi, Esq.Law Offices of Steven L. Alfasi

Donald V. AlmeidaRetired

Maria BronziAltium Wealth Management

John G. Callahan, Esq.City of White Plains

Thomas F. CampanileErnst & Young LLP

Peter J. CiacciJohn M. Coughlin

The Coughlin GroupGordon J. Elliot

Axiom - SLDavid A. Eppinger

Meadows Office FurnitureJohn F. Finegan

RetiredWilliam Gannon

All American Recycling Corp.Miles Goldberg

Youth RepresentativeCharles Gonzalez

Integrity Advisors Pension Consultants

Alan R. GreenM&T Bank

Per HellmanRetired

Stephen J. Jones, Esq.Jones Morrison LLP

William E. KellyRetired

John E. KiernanGreenwich Associates LLC

Christian J. KristensenTurner Construction Co.

Br. Thomas R. LetoIona Preparatory School

James H. LeviLevi Co.

Laura MackenzieMasterCard

Edward T. Mann, CPS, CGMAMercy College

Lucretia S. Mann, CPS, CGMAMercy College

Debra MarelloD’Arcangelo & Co LLP

Marion K. McBrideThe Home Team

John MichinRetired

Hon. John M. MurtaghGaines, Gruner, Ponzini & Novick LLP

Pennye Nash Sancia Health Care, Inc.

Michael F. NolanIBM Corp.

Richard F. PerlmanMontclair Electronics, Inc.

Hon. John M. PeroneN.Y.S. Supreme Ct. Justice, Retired

Denis F. PisanelloRetired

Linda Puoplo City of White Plains

Raymond L. QuartararoJones Lang LaSalle

Donna RagusaWorkshop Facilitator

R. Todd RockefellerDerosa Rockefeller Sohigian &Werdal, Inc.

Bernard Rothman, Esq.Attorney at Law

Paul RyanIBEW Local Union No. 3

William SchiavoTeamster Foreman

Christopher SclafaniMt. Kisco Medical Group

Byron Smalls White Plains Youth Bureau

Sheriff Donald B. SmithSheriff, Putnam County

Joseph N. StinemanFogel Neale Partners LLC

David J. TalbotUltimate Beverage Challenge

John L. TripodiRetired

Joseph TrovatoMetLife

Robert C. WalkerRetired

David J. WalshAmalgamated Life Insurance Co.

Ross M. WealeWaccabuc Enterprises, Inc.

Peter G. WilcoxPepsico, Inc.

DISTRICT CHAIRSAlgonquin – Michael OcchiconeManitoga – Joshua W. DaviesMohican – Paxton J. LouisMuscoot – Michael Hurson

ADVISORY COUNCILRoger E. AilesHon. Philip A. AmiconeWilliam D. Anderson, Jr.Richard G. BaccariJeffrey F. BergCarlos M. BernardWilliam Brown, Jr.Preston M. Bruenn

Jim Castro-BlancoChristopher B. CombeJoseph F. CoughlinRobert A. FrankelMichael GargiuloDr. Viji D. GeorgePaul R. HaklischHon. Nan Hayworth, MDJoseph C. HipiusGeorge M. Homer, Jr.Jeffrey A. JankowskiJames P. JonesRobert G. Kurzman, Esq.Hon. Chuck LesnickChristopher R. LongWilfred D. MachinMsgr. Anthony MarchitelliJoseph Maybank IVBernard PierorazioCharles E. PoundThomas M. ReynoldsColin J. RingleibDr. Steven SalmanPeter I. SanchezJohn L. SandersonRobert W. D. SnyderWilliam T. SullivanRobert TendyIsabel E. VillarRobert A. WaegeleinWilliam D. WintersJohn B. Wood, Esq.

Westchester-Putnam Council

Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA41 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532

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Westchester-Putnam CouncilBoy Scouts of America

Serving nearly 9,000 youth in Westchester and Putnam Counties

Mission StatementIt is the mission of the Westchester-Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America to deliver the highest quality, values-based youth program of character development and leadership training, based upon the precepts embodied in the Scout Oath and Law, and to prepare our young people to make ethical decisions in order to reach their full potential and to better serve their family, community and country.

Vision StatementIn Scouting’s second century, we are building the leaders of tomorrow. Scouting’s dynamic and engaging journey beckons to America’s young people. Our exciting programs and outdoor adventures inspire lives of leadership, character and service. Relevant and adaptive, we are a trusted advocate for youth. Our adult volunteers and employees are widely admired for their leadership excellence. The Westchester-Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America is strong and financially secure. True to our mission, Scouting reflects our nation in its ethnic diversity and shapes our nation by developing responsible citizens.