History
According to the book “Thunderbird Tracks” by Ray Matoy, the history of Will Rogers Scout Reservation begins in February 1939 when the campsite was not yet purchased. The camp committee was authorized to buy or take an option on the site, and if possible to secure immediate passion and to recommend a plan for financing and its development.
At the April board meeting Elmer Heard reported the camp road was completed. Latrines were to be completed within one week, and the water line was being constructed. The Camp-O-Ral was scheduled for the new camp site on May 25-27.
The new, and yet unnamed, summer camp was attended in 1939 by 30 troops and 308 Scouts, but $600 was still owed on the 210 acre site.
Eagle Scout Ray R. Matoy, age 20, was camp director with a salary of $15 per week.