30 Years of CubWorld (extra 1)

Welcome to a bonus post! The Capital Campaign in 1994 was officially known as “Scouting. The Handbook for Life.” It was the largest–and first–capital campaign the council had conducted since 1972. The initial goal was $7.8 million, but by the start of 1995, the Council announced it had collected over $8.5 million. Once again, the Middle Tennessee Council conducted the largest capital campaign in the history of Scouting.

Cornelius “Neil” Craig, II had led the council through the Akers resignation. In 1994, he was the Campaign Steering Committee Chairman. The overall chairman of the campaign was E. W. “Bud” Wendell. Wendell was also the President of Gaylord Entertainment.

Seen here are Craig (left) with Mr. and Mrs. Wendell at the Victory Celebration at Opryland Hotel on October 19, 1994.

Neil Craig and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Wendell, 1994. Middle Tennessee Council.