Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, W.D. BOYCE COUNCIL 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.

614 NE Madison Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 Ben Blumenberg, Scout Executive/CEO Phone: (309) 673-6136 Email: viki.burnett@scouting.org Website : wdboyce.org

Facebook : @WDBoycePeoria Twitter : @WDBoyceCouncil Instagram : @W_D_Boyce EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dr. Robert Bevill Byron Blotcky Joel Brown Eric Hoadley

Boy Scouts of America, W.D. Boyce Council

Phil Jordan Tony Lees Michael Remmes Jon Williams Melody Wiseman Mark Wylie

614 NE Madison Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 (309) 673 - 6136 Web: wdboyce.org Email: viki.burne�@scou�ng.org

Facebook: @WDBoycePeoria Twi�er: @WDBoyceCouncil Instagram: @W_D_Boyce Ben Blumenberg, Scout Executive/CEO Mission

VISION The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in Central Illinois to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. IMPACT “Scouting builds character” – Tufts University After 3 years of research, Cub Scouts re ported significant increases in cheerfulness, helpfulness, kindness, obedience, trust worthiness, and hopeful future expecta tions. There were no significant increases reported among non-Scouts. Support —Your financial support stays local, to support local Scout-ing. Give today at wdboyce.org. Career —Join a profession that makes a difference. GET INVOLVED An investment in youth can change the world. Volunteer —No Scouting background required! Join —Visit BeAScout.org for find a location near you.

Reservation in London Mills and Cache Lake in Ontario, Canada. Preparing today’s youth for the future - strengthening families, and instilling traditional American values. Scouts do their duty toGod and country, help other people at all times; and keep themselves physically strong, mentally awake, andmorally straight. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Bloomington Golf Classic Peoria Golf Classic May Scouting Clays Classic June Distinguished Citizen Award November Scout Sponsorships and Camperships WD Boyce Family Society Year-Round Call (309) 673-6136 to learn about sponsorship opportunities. Programs Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring/Workforce Devel opment, and ScoutReach are built on a foundation of Character Education, Citizenship Training, Leadership Development, and Fitness. The Council serves more than 5,000 boys and girls - and their families – throughout the Peoria - Area and maintains two premier camping facilities - Ingersoll Scout Reservation in London Mills and Cache Lake in Ontario, Canada. Preparing today’s youth for the future - strengthening families, and ins illing traditional American values. Scouts do their duty to God and country, help other people at all times; and keep themselves physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Get Involved An investment in youth can change the world. Volunteer — No Scouting background required! Join — Visit BeAScout.org for find a location near you. Support — Your financial support stays local, to support local Scou ing. Give today at wdboyce.org. Career — Join a profession that makes a difference. Sponsorship Opportunities May Bloomington Golf Classic Peoria Golf Classic June Scouting Clays Classic November Distinguished Citizen Award Year - Round Scout Sponsorships and Camperships Call (309) 673 - 6136 to learn about sponsorship opportunities. Executive Committee Dr. Robert Bevill Byron Blotcky Joel Brown Eric Hoadley Phil Jordan Tony Lees Michael Remmes John Williams Melody Wiseman Mark Wylie

PROGRAMS Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Exploring/Workforce Devel-opment, and ScoutReach are built on a foundation of Character Education, Citizenship Training, Leadership Development, and Fitness. The Council serves more than 5,000 boys and girls - and their families – throughout the Peoria-Area andmaintains two premier camping facilities - Ingersoll Scout 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. Vision The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in Central Illinois to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Impact “Scouting builds character” – Tufts University After 3 years of research, Cub Scouts reported significant increases in cheerfulness, helpfulness, ki ness, obedience, trustworth ne s, and hopeful future expectations. There were no significant increases reported among non - Scouts.

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