Dr. E. Urner Goodman, founder of the Order of the Arrow, visits Camp Horseshoe.
Heistand and Brinton
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Horseshoe and Octoraro Lodge 22 founders ‘Chief’ Charles Heistand and Joe Brinton on the Parade Field.
Conclave Candid
1974 – Contributed by Alan Fegley
Some MVPs at the 1974 Section NE-5A conclave, including Matt Christenson (2nd from right) and National OA Chief Cliff Harmon (far right).
Centuries of Service
2014 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
During the 2014 Section NE-6B Conclave, 2014 National Vice Chief Taylor Bobrow teaches a training cell about the 100th Anniversary of the OA entitled Centuries of Service.
National Chief Speaks
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Keyes
2019 National OA Chief Matt Parsons speaks about humility in front of Section NE-6B at Saturday dinner during the 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave. Matt spent many of summers growing up at Camp Horseshoe with his troop.
OA Dignitaries
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Matt Griffin speaks with OA youth dignitaries – 2019 National Chief Matt Parsons (left) and 2019 National Vice Chief Eric Harrison (middle) at the 2019 Annual HSRAA Reunion.
Videos
Chiefly Speaking 2019 National Order of the Arrow Chief Matt Parsons addresses the HSRAA audience. 2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Council Presidents
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The Council President is the highest adult volunteer job at the council level, and they work with the other members of the board and the Scout Executive to make sure that the Mission of Scouting is fulfilled, particularly at HSR!
Robert Wolcott and Justice Owen J. Roberts
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Council Board member and former Council President Robert Wolcott (left) and Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts at Camp Horseshoe.
JB, Ellie, and Polish Rep
1988 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Council President J. B. Rettew III, his wife Ellie Rettew, and a Polish representative.
Dignitaries
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Former Deputy Lodge Adviser Jim Gawthrop, Former Lodge Adviser Ernie Heegard, and Council President Dolores Hagerstrom visit the 1997 Conclave.
Sinders and Pritchard
2004 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Council President Blake Pritchard and CCC Scout Executive Brian Sinders at Camp Horseshoe.
Council Presidents
2010 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A gathering of past, present and future Chester County Council Presidents.
Opening Remarks
2021 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Council President Pete Motel gives opening remarks at the 2021 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner.
Steve and Ryan
2024 – Contributed by Steve T Miller
Council President Steve Carroll and Director of Camping Ryan Teat at the 2024 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
Council Presidents
2026 – Contributed by Steve T Miller
Current Council President Jim Bennett and Past Council President Steve Carroll at the 2026 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
Council Executives
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The Council Scout Executive is the highest paid position within a Scouting council, and the Scout Executive works with their staff, council volunteers, and many stakeholders to make sure that Scouting is thriving in Chester County. Many of the Council Executives make it down to HSR to talk to Scouts, parents, and leaders.
Tom Price, Council Chief Executive, and friends of Camp.
Louis Lester and Al Weeks
1944 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
CCC Scout Executive Louis Lester (right) and Al Weeks.
Berwyn Troop 11 at Browning
Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Berwyn Troop 11 members at Browning Memorial Lodge with Scout “Chief” Louis Lester (seated) in the late 1940s.
Bill Watson and Walt Ryan
1969 – Contributed by W. Stuart Watson III
Bill Watson (left) and Scout Executive Walt Ryan before Saturday evening retreat.
Walter Ryan Jr.
1974 – Contributed by Alan Fegley
CCC Scout Executive Walter Ryan Jr. at the 1974 Section NE-5A Conclave.
Doug Dillow and Clarke Green
1996 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Scout Executive Doug Dillow and Camp Director Clarke Green observe the progress of the Campcraft Gazebo construction.
2003 Camp Ware Staff
2003 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
(From left to right) Scout Executive Brian Sinders, Camp Director Jim Montich, T.J. Nicolaides, and John Reilly.
Honoring Bill Robertson
2007 – Contributed by Anonymous
Scout Executive Eric Magendantz honors long-time supporter of Camp Ware, Bill Robertson, of Oxford Troop 44, at the 8th Annual HSRAA Reunion.
Woodbadge Beads Conferred
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Council Executive Eric Magendantz receives his Wood Badge beads from Hab Butler and former Council President Blake Prichard at a Council Board Meeting held at Camp Horseshoe on August 6th, 2009.
Charlie Rogers Speaks
2016 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Scout Executive Charlie Rogers takes a few moments to thank CCC’s longtime Director of Camping, Ray Hayden, before he moves onto his next post at Philmont.
Jeff Spencer
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At HSR, Scout Executive Jeff Spencer leads the council staff in some team building initiatives at the Octoraro Creek.
Jeff and Ernie
2021 – Contributed by Steve T Miller
Scout Executive Jeff Spencer (left) and Ernie Heegard at the 2021 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
Introducing the Speaker
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Scout Executive Jeff Spencer introduces Damon Sinclair, HSRAA chairman, to dedicate this day to Pierre S. Dupont.
Ben Wheeler
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
CCC Scout Executive Ben Wheeler shares his thoughts on the direction of Chester County Council and how everyone can help grow our Scouting family.
Ben and Andrew
2024 – Contributed by Steve T Miller
Scout Executive Ben Wheeler and Andrew Coe at the 2024 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
The 2000s
2025 – Contributed by Steve T Miller
The 2000s Alumni (from left): Henry Zink and Scout Executive Jake Segal.
Videos
Charlie Rogers Speaks Chester County Council Scout Executive Charlie Rogers speaks in front of the 16th Annual HSRAA Reunion audience, discussing topics such as the importance of the outdoor program to Scouting and his own experiences having worked at various summer camps throughout the years. 2015 – Contributed by Andrew CoeJeff Spencer’s Speech Scout Executive Jeff Spencer speaks at the 2021 HSRAA Annual Reunion. 2021 – Contributed by Andrew CoeBen Wheeler Comments CCC Scout Executive Ben Wheeler shares his thoughts on the direction of Chester County Council and how everyone can help grow our Scouting family. 2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
National Scout Leaders
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National Scout Leaders consist of those who sit on the National Committee of Scouting, and so far we have only captured one such individual at HSR (not including those youth and founding members in the OA).
The First Reunion
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Fred Gates (far left), James Gawthrop, and future Northeast Region President Harris “Hab” Butler share in the festivities of the first ever HSRAA Reunion.
Other Dignitaries
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Not many well-known dignitaries outside of Scouting have visited HSR and ended up on camera, but as they do they will be chronicled in this display.
Pool Dedication
1930 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
United States Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts opens new pool with Scout Jacobs.
1933 Council Board
Contributed by Anonymous
The Chester County Council Board on the stairs of the White House on July 29, 1933. Seated in the middle of the front row is Thomas Price, Camp Director. John H. Ware 3rd is seated front left and Chief Justice Owen J. Roberts is center back row behind Price.
