Scouting teaches self-reliance, strength of purpose and conviction of character. These are the values that have guided the Capitol Area Council through one of the most challenging chapters of its history.
The national tragedy of September 11, 2001, had an indirect impact on non-profit groups all over the country. In 2002, fundraising trouble directly tied to America’s post-September 11 economy led some of those groups to cut their budgets and their programs.
The Capitol Area Council chose to work harder for its youth and volunteers – and did not cut its budget or its programs. The Council staff and Executive Board revamped the Council’s financial policy, and pledged to improve and expand fundraising efforts.
The results have put the Capitol Area Council in a position to see Scouting grow to unprecedented heights in Central Texas. The newly-constructed Cub World at Camp Tom Wooten (on the LCRA Lost Pines Scout Reservation) offers camping facilities and program features to introduce boys and their families to the outdoors. Miles of new hiking trails are now in place at the Griffith League Scout Ranch, giving Scouts a chance to see one of the few remaining original land grants from the days of the Republic of Texas. Plans are underway to continue the renovation of Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp (on the LCRA Lost Pines Scout Reservation) and Wolf Mountain Scout Ranch - but in bigger, more visible ways. The new Frank Fickett Scout Service Center will provide a better and more convenient location for staffers to serve Scouting units. Beyond facilities, the Capitol Area Council continues to expand its professional staff to improve customer service and better represent all segments of the population.
We invite you to read the Council’s Strategic Plan and Properties Master Plan, for more details on our vision. |
