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.

The Scoutreach/Urban Emphasis Division of the Pine Burr Area Council has had a very unique and successful year in 2003. As we begin the strategic planning process for the years to come and with the Lord's favor and guidance we will continue to grow His kingdom together. We ended the year with 24 Eagle Scouts in the four years of the program, a historic first for the State of Mississippi and a national level of achievement and national recognition. In 1999 the United Way Board in Hattiesburg gave the Pine Burr Area Council a Venture grant to kick start the Urban Emphasis Division, with one part-time employee and 300 youth in the Hattiesburg Area. Today we have two full time employees, which include a Director in Hattiesburg and an Executive in Gulfport, three Vista Executives in Hattiesburg, Laurel and Gulfport, one part-time employee in Picayune, over 3000 scouts in seventeen counties and 24 Eagle Scouts. In 1999 we had one district, today we have two Districts, Twin Rivers based out of Hattiesburg and Silver Cloud based out of Gulfport, and one new sub district in Laurel.

Through the generous support of the community, friends of scouting, United Way and grants and other sources of support young boys and teenage boys and girls have experienced scouting. School systems, churches, individuals and other organizations have gone the extra mile to help our young population and future leaders.

As you will be able to see in this report, we are all working together to do the Lord's work. Last year the state of Mississippi
spent over $120,000 per inmate. Last year you helped 3000 scouts with less than the state cost for two inmates $237,797 in Scoutreach. You are the ripple effect in this very important time in our national and world history.

Without your heart we would not be at the beginning of the work of molding our youth with timeless values. Your support and committment personifies the Scout Oath and Law. Thank you for your time, funds and resources and for continuing to make a difference in the life of our youth.

Scout Law

A Scout is:

Trustworthy

Loyal

Helpful

Friendly

Courteous

Kind

Obedient

Cheerful

Thrifty

Brave

Clean

Reverent