Letter from the Council Key ThreeThe Alamo Area Council Key Three are pleased to present to you, our partners and investors in the development of youth, your 2015 Investors’ Report.

The Scouting program had another fantastic year in 2015. 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 Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council celebrated a birthday on May 16th. 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 104 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 “Keeping the Campfire Alive”, we work alongside our charter partners and almost 6,500 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 2015, from innovations with our website and programming 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 26,000 youth we serve, we sincerely thank you for your support.

Yours in Scouting,

Mike Crownover Bob Raymond Michael de los Santos Council President Council Commissioner Scout Executive

“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

Year End 2015 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 2015.

2015 Investors’ Report Highlights:Membership - Total Traditional Youth membership in 2015 grew 0.26% to 17,645 with 604 units during a transitional year for Scouting.

Camping - 6,142 Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venture Scouts attended summer and year-round adventure programs.

Eagle Scouts - 351 Boy Scouts achieved Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout, contributing over 60,560 service hours with a value equaling $1,397,119.20 (million) invested into our local economy and community. * Estimate based on value of volunteer time in State of Texas set at $23.07 per hour as reported in “Independent Sectors Value of Volunteer time” (March 2015) www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time.

Advancement - Total Cub Scout and Boy Scouts rank advancements grew 1.67% to 11,934.Good Scout Award - The Alamo Area Council honored entrepreneurs and philanthropists, Jack and Laura

Richmond, owners of Pizza Hut of San Antonio, and founders of the Richmond Family FoundationPopcorn / Camp Card Sales - Popcorn sales grossed $1,492,027 million with $545,481 staying with the 201 selling units. Camp Cards grossed $278,436 on 54,028 cards sold to provide 227 units with $137,638 retained by 224 units.Both these annual product sale fundraisers provide the necessary funds for Scouts and Units to pay for outdoor adventures and other expenses throughout the year.Friends of Scouting fundraising reached $801,000. Along with Special event support from corporations and foundations, direct services funding reached $1.1 million.Scouting for Food raised 15,000 pounds of food for the hungry.Marketing / Scouting Relations - Nationally awarded and recognized PR team continued exponential growth of Council communications:

• MyCouncil website membership grew 48.4% to 6,797.

• Event registration online grew 89.1% to 278.

• Online payments grew 84.3% to $617,934

• Donations online grew 103% to $49,850

• monthly site visits grew 15.3% to 16,435 with 970,589 page views.

• Readership grew for Unified Focus on Youth e-newsletter and resource magazine, the Adventure Guide. Fo

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

2015 Record of Membership and AdvancementMembership

Tiger Cubs 2,021Cub Scouts 5,523Webelos 4,954 Total Cub Scouting 12,498 Packs 324

Boy Scouts 4,587 Troops 210

Venturers 560 Crews/Ship 70

Total Traditional Members 17,645 Total Traditional Units 604

Explorers (Career) 485 Posts 32

Total Traditional / Career Members 18,130Total Traditional / Career Units 679

Learning for Life (LFL) 7,746 Groups 136

Total LFL 8,231 Total LFL Units 75

Total Units 736Adult Leaders 6,301

Total Youth Membership.........25,876

Advancement

Bobcat 2,561Tiger Cub 1,273Wolf 1,651Bear 1,580Webelos 1,516Arrow of Light 586Total Cub Scout Ranks 9,167

Tenderfoot 585Second Class 535First Class 476Star 412Life 408Eagle 351Total Boy Scout Ranks 2,767

Total Cub & Boy Scout Advancements 11,934

Youth Programs

• Cub Scouting is a family and home centered program for boys 1st - 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/Galaxy.

• 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

2015 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 $4,297,921

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

Total Expenditures $4,292,4192015 Budget Margin $5,502

Council OfficersPresident ........................................................Mike CrownoverImmediate Past President ..............................Curt AnastasioCouncil Commissioner ....................................Bob RaymondTreasurer .........................................................Steve McCreary, Jr. Co-Senior Vice President – Leadership .........Greg KingCo-Senior Vice President – Leadership .........Mark MaysSenior Vice President (SVP)– Project Aguila...Norma Martinez LozanoSVP– Properties .............................................Wayne PeacockSVP --Advancement ........................................Jim JefferySVP – Membership .........................................David HatchSVP – Marketing Communications .................Chris Talley

Board of DirectorsJimmy AllenMichael Amini J.C. Beltran Jim Bindseil Ernest BromleyFred BrownPlack CarrMark CarvajalAmaury Conti Craig ClaytonGary Cram

Alan ComptonLuis de la GarzaJay FreidmanMike FultonEugene GarciaCarlos GarciaCol. Mary GarrGene HorneJim JefferyMarcel JohnsonGary Koegeboehn

Deborah KnappCarl LeafstedtJim Lynch Rey Madrigal Ryan Malitz Mitch MichelsonBrett MorganJim MontgomeryJamie MusselmanRaul RiosTom Sauer

James SealsGary Simmons Steve SkinnerJanelle SykesScott SyamkenPeggy WalkerDiane 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 351 Scout youth achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in 2015. 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 exceptional young men provided leadership to other young men in their troop, school, or place of worship and performed an average of 167 hours of service per project. Eagle Scouts from the Alamo Area Council performed 56,829 service hours with an economic impact of over $1,329,814 million to our local communities.

Aex Putman won the Eagle Scout Service Project of the year award by building a 30ft flag pole at Schneider Park in Cibolo Texas. The citizens of Cibolo were able to purchase a brick that had their name and a message inscribed on it. The bricks were used to create a pathway up to the flag. Alex’s project allowed him to test and apply the skills of an Eagle as well as show patriotism by leaving a lasting symbol for the community. Go Alex!

Scout OathOn 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 peo-ple at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

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

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 instill-ing 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 Boy Scouts Build Outdoor Adventures

www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Donate