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2014 Annual Report

A look at the past year and the strides we took in shaping the lives of America's youth.

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MEET OUR LEADERSHIP

The Boy Scouts of America is led by National President Dr. Robert M. Gates,
Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock, and National Commissioner Tico Perez.
Learn more about each by clicking below.

Dr. Robert M. Gates

National President “Scouting’s gift to America, it’s legacy for over a century, has been one generation after another of worthy leaders for our communities and for our country. The challenge before us here today and going forward is the same that faced our predecessors: To sustain and strengthen Scouting so that it continues to provide for America servant leaders of character, faith, skill, and courage.” 35th National President – Distinguished Eagle Scout – Silver Buffalo – Former President of the National Eagle Scout Association – Former U.S. Secretary of Defense

Wayne Brock

Chief Scout Executive “Although I was too young to realize it at the time, when I joined Cub Scouts at the age of 8, I had found my piece of the puzzle. Scouting has been an important part of my life since that day. In fact, outside of my family and my church, the next strongest influence in my life has been Scouting.” 12th Chief Scout Executive – Distinguished Eagle Scout – Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award

Tico Perez

National Commissioner “I’ve been involved in Scouting for almost 40 years—it’s been a phenomenal journey. But for me, it all started with one Scout leader who inspired me, and our incredible program. It just goes to prove that Scouting isn’t something we do, it is something we are. It is who we are, and how we define ourselves.” Distinguished Eagle Scout – Silver Buffalo – Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award

Who We Are

For more than a century, Scouting has been an ongoing adventure that teaches a powerful set
of real-life skills and develops fundamental qualities that help young people become
“Prepared. For Life.®” Scroll through the images below to see what Scouting is all about.

WHO WE SERVE

The BSA helps build the future leaders of this country by combining educational
activities and lifelong values with fun. Scouting provides unique, life-changing experiences
you can’t get anywhere else.

2.4M

total youth participants

The nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.

1.3M

boys 6-10 in Cub Scouts

Cub Scouting is a family-oriented program designed specifically to address the needs of younger boys.

855K

boys 11-17 in Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts

Boy Scouts go places, test themselves, and have one-of-a-kind adventures they can’t get anywhere else.

111K

young men and women 14-20 in Exploring career-based programs

Exploring provides real-world, hands on career experiences.

158K

young men and women 14-20 in Venturing and Sea Scouts

Provides adventure and leadership for those on the verge of adulthood.

422K

boys and girls in Learning for Life education programs

Makes learning fun and relevant with grade-specific material.

The 2014 Report of the Treasurer and Consolidated Financial Statements discusses the sources, uses, and stewardship of the National Council’s financial resources.

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National President

In May 2014, Dr. Robert M. Gates—former secretary of defense and former director of central intelligence—became the 35th national president of the Boy Scouts of America.

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New Partnership Program

Scouting Works is more than just a new department at the National Service Center—it is an innovative new approach toward building relationships with like-minded brands that affect the lives of youth.

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Sustainability Impact

The BSA produced its first-ever Sustainability Report in 2014 as part of an effort to define what sustainability means to us, and to start a dialogue about where we're headed in this important field.

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DIGITAL SNAPSHOTS

The way youth and their families access information is changing, and the BSA is changing right along with them. We manage a number of digital properties that help deliver information to our members where and how they prefer to access it—including several sites that were launched in 2014.

REPORT TO THE NATION

Each year, as part of the BSA’s congressional charter, we are required to present a report to the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. This report is a presentation of who we are and what we do as a community—from the organization as a whole down to each individual unit.

Building Interests

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Building Communities

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Building Leaders

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Building Adventure

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