Re: [Philmont]: Off-Topic: Owasippe Scout Reservation to be sold next week.

This is sad indeed. One thing I've noticed as this soap opera has
unfolded, and the various calls to action have been placed, not once,
not one time, did I read, Units please USE the camp. Please head there
for weekend camping, please use it for summer camp.

YiS,
Jim Welton
McAllen, Texas
Chicago born and bred

On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 11:39:49 -0600, Vannerson, William G.
<WVannerson@foley.com> wrote:
>
> In case there are any Chicago area scouters out there with an interest in
> the welfare of BSA's first and oldest scout camp, Owasippe, below is a
> message that's making the email rounds today. Folks interested in saving the
> camping program for Chicago Area Council and Midwest scouts are encouraged
> to participate in the letter campaign. But it must be done ASAP as this ad
> hoc committee meeting is taking place on Tuesday. The mailing list for the
> council board members can be found at www.owasippe.com Thanks.
>
> BTW, many long time scouters in the Chicago area are particularly "miffed"
> today as it seems that the CAC is moving independently on this action even
> though the Owasippe Outdoor Education Center, a non-profit foundation set up
> in an attempt to preserve the camp, has a proposal on the table (although
> unable to put a firm offer forward just yet). Visit the OOEC website
> (http://www.ooec.org) to learn more about the carefully thought out plan.
>
> Bill "Uncle Willie" Vannerson
>
> ==================================================================================================
>
>
>
> FACT: The prospective buyer would have to buy Owasippe as-is with its
> present zoning status...as institutional/recreational.
>
> FACT: There is only speculation of what the price may be that could range
> from $8 mill to $24 mill...only speculation at this point.
>
> FACT: The OOEC presently does NOT have the funds to purchase Owasippe nor
> was it allowed to complete its presentation for management and usage to the
> same "Ad Hoc Properties Committee" chaired by Dennis Chookaszian, ex CEO of
> CNA Insurance and a past council president.
>
> ACTION: There is a call to respond by all Scouters, Scouts, Scout Families,
> Camp Staff (past and present), and all other Friends Of Owasippe to write to
> all of the board members to persuade them to vote NO on the sale and to vote
> YES to Owasippe's further program expansion and enhancement for the good of
> Scouting. These letters must be postmarked by mid-day on Friday to ensure
> delivery by Saturday as there is no mail deliver on February 21, President's
> Day. Don't bother wasting your ink on the council Key-3 of Greenblatt,
> Stone, and Linse. See the attachment for names and addresses. DON'T DELAY!
>
> ACTION: Interested parties are requested to participate in a
> Flashlight/Candlelight Vigil outside of the Chicago Area Council Service
> Center at 1218 W Adams Street beginning at 7pm on Monday, February 21st.
> Bring banners and signs and wear your finest Owasippe regalia.
>
> ACTION: Those interested and able are also invited to picket the location of
> the CAC Exec Board and regular Board meeting on Tuesday, February 22nd,
> beginning at 1:30pm at the Union League Club, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL
> 60604 (sw corner of Federal and Jackson).
>
> ACTION: Motivate others within your unit and district to oppose the sale and
> ask your district chairman to debate the issue and persuade other board
> members to oppose the sale.
>
> ACTION: Call board members if you know them and appeal to their civility and
> compassion for the outdoors in Scouting and their loyalty to a 94-year old
> institution, America's Premier Scout Camp.
>
>
>
> THIS IS OUR LAST SHOT TO SAVE OWASIPPE! THERE IS NO TOMORROW!
> IMPORTANT NOTICE: The preceding message may be confidential or protected by
> the attorney-client privilege. It is not intended for transmission to, or
> receipt by, any unauthorized persons. If you believe that it has been sent
> to you in error, do not read it. Please reply to the sender that you have
> received the message in error. Then destroy it. Thank you.
>
>

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Received on Thu Feb 17 17:12:46 2005