Notable Personalities
of Camp Bert Adams in Vinings

Daniel Carter Beard and Ed Dodd at Bert Adams 

Beard was a founder of the BSA and its Chief Scout. He was also a noted artist and ran a private boys' camp in Pennsylvania.

Dodd worked for Beard at his camp for 13 years, as well as being mentored in art by Beard.

During the 1930's Dodd worked as a Field Executive for the Atlanta Council and was Camp Director of Bert Adams for several years.

Eventually, Dodd successfully broke into the comic business and was most noted for his "Mark Trail" comic strip.

Dodd has also been credited with designing the first flap patch for Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge.

Submitted By: Tom Watson