Investing in the Next Generation

At Suburban Wholesale & Supply, community involvement extends far beyond supplying quality building materials. The company believes that investing in youth organizations is an investment in the future of the Quad Cities. Programs like Scouting America provide young people with experiences that cannot be replicated in a classroom alone—building confidence through outdoor adventures, teaching practical life skills, encouraging teamwork, and creating opportunities to lead.

The annual Illowa Sporting Clays Event brings together local businesses, contractors, community leaders, volunteers, and Scouting supporters with a common goal: ensuring that local youth continue to have access to high-quality Scouting programs. Funds raised through the event help support camping experiences, leadership training, conservation projects, volunteer development, service opportunities, and year-round activities that positively impact thousands of young people throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

Suburban Wholesale & Supply is honored to partner with Illowa Scouting America because strong communities are built when businesses invest in organizations that prepare young people to become future leaders.

Why Supporting Scouting Matters to JR Girskis

For company president JR Girskis, supporting Scouting America is deeply personal. His family has experienced firsthand the lasting impact Scouting can have on a young person's life. Through years of volunteer service and family involvement, he has watched Scouting help young people grow into confident leaders who understand the importance of character, responsibility, and service to others.

JR has dedicated countless hours as a Scouting volunteer because he believes the program equips youth with skills that extend well beyond camping and outdoor adventure. Leadership, ethical decision-making, communication, problem-solving, resilience, and community service become lifelong values that benefit families, employers, churches, and neighborhoods.

Supporting events like the Illowa Sporting Clays fundraiser allows JR to help ensure that future generations of Scouts have the same opportunities to learn, grow, and lead. It is one way of giving back to a program that has made a meaningful difference in the lives of many local families.

• Developing leaders with strong character.
• Teaching responsibility and accountability.
• Encouraging service to others.
• Building confidence through outdoor experiences.
• Creating friendships and mentorship opportunities that last a lifetime.

Why Darin Wilson Supports the Program

Suburban Wholesale & Supply Vice President Darin Wilson also recognizes the value of Scouting through the experiences of his son, Griffin Wilson. Watching Griffin participate in Scouting has reinforced how valuable the program is in helping young people gain confidence, build friendships, and develop leadership skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Like many Scouting families, the Wilson family has seen firsthand that the program offers far more than outdoor recreation. Scouts learn to solve problems, work together, serve their communities, and overcome challenges while becoming more independent and self-confident.

Supporting Illowa Scouting America is an opportunity for Darin to help ensure that Griffin and thousands of other young people continue to have access to these life-changing experiences for years to come.

Building Stronger Communities Together

Community partnerships play an essential role in the success of organizations like Illowa Scouting America. Sponsorships from local businesses help provide resources that make camping programs, leadership training, service projects, and educational opportunities available to more youth throughout the region.

Suburban Wholesale & Supply is proud to stand alongside other businesses that understand the importance of investing locally. By supporting Scouting today, the company is helping develop tomorrow's business owners, skilled tradespeople, community volunteers, military leaders, first responders, educators, and engaged citizens.

These investments create benefits that extend far beyond a single event, strengthening families and communities for generations.

A Shared Commitment to Leadership

At Suburban Wholesale & Supply, leadership is built through preparation, integrity, continuous learning, and service—qualities that closely align with the mission of Scouting America. Whether serving contractors throughout the Midwest or supporting organizations that prepare young people for successful futures, the company's focus remains the same: helping others succeed.

The 2023 Illowa Sporting Clays Event was more than a fundraiser. It was a celebration of community partnerships and a reminder that when local businesses invest in youth, everyone benefits.