BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - Quivira Council
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. 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. SCOUT LAW: A Scout is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
About This Cause
It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving heir full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Boy Scout Oath and Law. THE BEGINNING: The 1910'sThe genesis of Scouting in the United States began with the publication of Lord Baden-Powell's manual, "Scouting for Boys," in March of 1908. The manual quickly made the transatlantic crossing, and by late spring Scouting units began popping up. While no exact records were kept in the early days, Troops were organized in Ft. Leavenworth, Salina, and Pawhuska, Oklahoma before William D. Boyce filed incorporation papers on February 8,1910. Early promoters of the Scouting program were the leaders of the YMCA and some Episcopal priests. The first unit in Wichita was organized in 1912 by the YMCA with W.K. Leask, the Executive Director, as Scoutmaster. Troop 3 was organized at St. Paul's Methodist church in 13th and N. Lawrence Road (Broadway). Other early sponsors included College Hill Methodist Church, Plymouth Congregational, Central Christian Church, Riverside Group of Citizens, Grace Presbyterian Church, and First Methodist Church. In the spring of 1917, Fred Williams was made chairman of the committee to contact the national organization to determine the procedure for organizing a council. In early 1918 the Wichita Rotary Club started to work on a three-year fund drive to raise $12,000 to organize a council. They raised $15,000 in one day. The organization meeting was held at the Wichita Club on March 11, with Marcellus M. Murdock, publisher of the Eagle, presiding. Edgar S. Ridgeway was elected the first president of the council. The first office was in the city building. B.B. Dawson was selected as the first Scout Executive. A final negotiation for the council charter was completed in June.The first organized council camp was called Camp Murdock, and held at the Hurst farm, near Murdock, Kansas with 65 Scouts and 12 leaders. The first Scout exhibition was held in 1919, at the Forum, in downtown Wichita, in celebration of the council's first anniversary. The council also approved a motion to organize a Scout Band, and E.O. Cavanaugh was employed as bandmaster. THE 20's- Much of the activities of the twenties dealt with how to support a growing organization. Scouting was established in Wichita, but nearby communities began to call asking assistance with Scouting. Many local councils were chartered, but continued to rely upon the Wichita Council for support. THE 30's – This was a time of developing the structure to support local units. Area councils were developed to keep Scouting services close to local communities, while providing central administration. Finances are difficult, with each local community struggling to raise its fair share of support. The generosity of Frank Phillips, in providing funds to hire field staff, was a critical plus in maintaining Scouting units. The council was organized in divisions, which supported different programs. THE 40's - Scouting in this decade can be divided into two distinct parts. The first half was in support of the war effort. Scouts were called upon to sell war bonds, collect paper, metal and all other materials, and provide messenger and other services. With so many adult men involved in the military, leadership was in short supply. But throughout the effort there was a great sense of mission and teamwork. After the war men and women returned to civilian efforts, including Scouting. Much of the council's effort revolved around determining the direction of camping. The council began a special relationship with Philmont in 1940, when 93 Scouts and leaders made the first council trek to the new national Scout Ranch. This is believed to be the largest contingent from anyone council, at Philmont, at one time. THE 50's - The broad appeal of Scouting begins this decade, as parents returning from the war effort see Scouting as a program their sons should participate in. The Boy Scouts of America had as its theme "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty." Jack Whitacker, a Regional volunteer from Kansas City, challenged Scouts in midwestern states to raise money to place a miniature Statue of Liberty in every county seat. Many Scouts and leaders responded to this challenge and fifty years later these statues can be seen on courthouse lawns and in front of other public buildings. The Order of the Arrow was organized in 1951, as Charter #458 was issued to the name of HiCha-Ko-Lo Lodge. THE 60's - Scouting boomed in the sixties, as the post-war youth population peaked. Camp, advancement, and programming all achieved new records. To meet interest in camping, the camp development committee took aerial flights over Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri looking for a suitable new camp site. A potential site was identified in southeast Kansas and on February 20th, 700 Scouters from across the council boarded 20 charter buses to visit the site in Chautauqua County. Although the weather was cold and drizzly, the leaders were excited by the prospects and a plan was developed to start raising $10 per member, for "warranty deeds," to purchase the land. Options were then taken for 2960 acres and the Quivira Scout Ranch was born. THE 70's - Much of the dramatic growth and enthusiasm of the 60's carried forward into the 70's. Quivira began to have an impact beyond our Council borders and into national programming. As a part of a national effort to develop the most effective way of delivering the Scouting program, Councils were urged to consider mergers. In response to this effort the Sekan and Quivira Councils merged in 1972. Cub Scouting began to take a higher profile in 1970, as Akelas' Council was started to train male Cub Scout leaders in outdoor skills. THE 80's_ This was a decade of repositioning to meet a new "marketplace." Major changes were made in the facilities, structure and programs to remain relevant to the needs of youth. The Order of the Arrow expands its cheerful service to include service to youth with handicapping conditions, with the new program Sunshine Kids' Fishing Derby, in 1981. Also, in December 1981, after 60 years of office rental, the council purchases its own building and moves to 1555 E. 2nd St., in Wichita. In 1988 the council celebrated BSA's 75 years with a council-wide camporee, at Sim Park, in Wichita. The national program, "Scouting for Food," is also adopted. Annually, the council collects more than 100,000 cans of food! THE 90's - Improved facilities and programs and major changes in the delivery of Scouting programs marked scouting in the nineties. The development of new programs at QSR continued, such as hot heater-stack meals, in 1990. Then, a dining hall tent was added in 1994. Other major improvements at QSR include: the addition of the water skiing program; the Wolff Nature Center in 1997; the Bradshaw addition to the Hilton; and the Clyde Stange Building, in 1999. The Camping committee reaffirmed the value of the Tribe of Quivira, by establishing the Tribal Council, for coordination, in 1992. The council added new ranks and ceremonies. And the Tribe took on the project of expansion of the Lee Phillips Council Ring. Renovation of the facilities at Tawakoni continued also, with the dining hall, pool, and shower building projects. The Office and Scout Shop were updated through a gift from Koch Industries. The seventy-fifth anniversary of the council was celebrated, in 1993, with an encampment at Sedgwick County Park. More than 5,000 Scouts and leaders gathered for a weekend of Scouting fellowship. The program of financing the Council was expanded with the addition of the Popcorn Sale and the initiation of the Distinguished Citizen Award program, in the 90's, also. In 1995, the National Council began a strategic planning process designed to position the BSA to meet the challenges of a new century. One of these benchmarks related to the minimum size of a local council. Based on this benchmark, the Quivira and Kanza Councils began merger discussion. On July 1,1997, the two Councils merged. The expanded council now serves youth in thirty south central and southeastern Kansas counties. - The first council-wide activity was an encampment held in the spring of 1998 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, in Hutchinson.