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Unit Timeline

1982
Pack
Cub Scout Pack Started

The Scouting legacy of 4012 in New Albany, Indiana, began in 1982 with the founding of Cub Scout Pack 12 at Graceland Baptist Church. The pack was established by community leaders Bobby Wagner, Joe Jenkins, Bob Stepro, and Pete Zorno, under the George Rogers Clark Council, which served Southern Indiana until its merger in the early 1990s.

1982
Pack
Cubmaster - Bobby Wagner
1983
Pack
Cubmaster - Cindy Townsend
1984
Troop
Boy Scout Troop Formed

In 1984, Boy Scout Troop 12 was formed, utilizing equipment from the closing Troop 99, helping the new troop launch with essential resources.

1984
Troop
Scoutmaster - Charlie Townsend

Eagle Scouts:
Thomas Wagner - 1984

1985
Troop
Scoutmaster - Charlie Myrick
1988
Post
Explorer Post Launched

In 1986, Explorer Post 12 was started by Denny James, offering older youth opportunities for leadership and career exploration.

1988
Post
Post Advisor - Dennis James
1988
Troop
Scoutmaster - David Braid
1989
Troop
Scoutmaster - Dennis James

Eagle Scouts:
Guy Bayes - 1988
Scott Wagner - 1991
Joshua Pedigo - 1992
Billy Riggs - 1993
Jeremy Kelley - 1994
Matthew Kelley - 1994
Benjamin Riggs - 1994
Jason Dreher - 1995
Evan Manning - 1996
Ralph Coulter - 1996
James Metcalf - 1997
James C. Huffman - 1998
Mark Hess - 1998
Christopher L. James - 1999
Aaron Stubblefield - 2000
Stephen P. Marsh - 2001
Daniel L. Needham - 2001
Jason K. Cox - 2001
Philip James - 2002
William H. Needham - 2003
Kevin A. Flispart - 2004
John R. Burkhardt Jr. - 2004
Martin - C. Hackworth - 2004
Jeremy M. Erber - 2005
Daniel W. Bartels - 2005
Aaron Q. Hackworth - 2005
Zachary V. Atwood - 2006
Daniel E. Smith - 2006
Jon A. Needham - 2006
Aaron M. Williams - 2006
William I. Arbaugh - 2006
Daniel J. McNamee - 2007
Asa W. Sipe - 2008
Austin L. Webb - 2008
Ryan T. Collins - 2008

1990
Pack
Cubmaster - Susan James
1993
Unit
Council Merge

A major change occurred in 1993, when the George Rogers Clark Area Council, based in New Albany, merged with the Old Kentucky Home Council to form the Lincoln Heritage Council. To avoid confusion with similarly numbered units in Kentucky, the New Albany units adopted the number 4012, becoming Pack 4012, Troop 4012, and Crew 4012.

1998
Pack
Cubmaster - Dottie Clark
1998
Crew
Post becomes Crew

When the Boy Scouts of America reorganized the Exploring program in 1998, the post transitioned into a Venturing Crew, continuing its mission under the new structure.

1998
Crew
Crew Advisor - Dennis James
2009
Pack
Cubmaster - Roy Bishop
2006
Pack
Cubmaster - Chip Smitson
2008
Crew
Crew Advisor - Craig McNamee
2009
Pack
Cubmaster - Josh Gallman
2009
Troop
Scoutmaster - Roy Bishop
2009
Crew
Crew Advisor - Dennis James
2010
Troop
Scoutmaster - Tom McCarty

Eagle Scouts:
David A. Williams - 2010
Bryan L. Rosbottom - 2010
Edward T. McCarty - 2010
Tyler Collins - 2011
Nate Dunn - 2013
Mark Adams II - 2013
Jesse Graham - 2014
Alex Adams - 2014
Austin Miller - 2015
Westley Krajnak - 2015
David Dekold - 2015
Clayton Smitson - 2016
Joshua Graham - 2016
Josiah Bailey - 2016
Samuel Mattingly - 2016
Michael Miller - 2017
Jeffrey Vessel - 2017
Jacob Myers - 2017
Ian Darst - 2018
Matthew Vest - 2018
Riley Adams - 2018
Benjamin Bailey - 2018
Dylan Smitson - 2019
Mason Smitson - 2021

2011
Pack
Cubmaster - Dan Reeves
2013
Pack
Cubmaster - Chip Smitson
2015
Pack
Cubmaster - Rachel Miller
2017
Pack
Cubmaster - Brian Tanner
2017
Units
Graceland Baptist Ends Charter

Graceland Baptist Church decided not to recharter the Scouting units, following a trend among many Baptist churches to end their involvement with Scouting. This decision prompted the search for a new chartered organization to keep the program active.

2017
Units
New Chapel Fire Department Becomes Charter

The New Chapel Fire Department stepped in as the new chartered organization, ensuring continuity for the units. Meetings were relocated to Grantline Elementary School, providing a convenient space for weekly activities.

2019
Girls Troop
Girls Troop Created

In 2019, the program expanded again with the formation of Girls Troop 4012, led by Scoutmaster Mark Adams, providing young women in the area the opportunity to participate fully in the Scouts BSA program.

2019
Girls Troop
Scoutmaster - Mark Adams

Eagle Scouts:
Katherine Adams - 2022
Sarah Holcomb - 2022
Addison Roution - 2023
Kiara Walsh - 2025

2020
Units
Move to Carr Township Community Building

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Grantline Elementary could no longer host outside groups. The units moved their meetings to the Carr Township Community Building, which offered a safe and accessible location during the pandemic.

2020
Pack
Cubmaster - Josh McGuire
2021
Boys Troop
Scoutmaster - Brian Tanner

Eagle Scouts:
Sean Martin - 2022
Mason Worm - 2022
Rijkard Upchurch - 2022
Aldan Klinglesmith - 2022
Gabriel Upchurch - 2024

2023
Units
Growth and Transition to Grace Lutheran

By 2023, following the pandemic, the units began to grow again, attracting new families and leaders. Grace Lutheran Church welcomed the Scouts, becoming their new meeting place and offering strong community support.

2025
Units
Grace Lutheran Becomes Official Charter

In 2025, Grace Lutheran Church officially became the chartered organization for all 4012 units. This partnership continues today, providing stability and a permanent home for the Scouting program.