CEO’s Corner

Building a race car from a block of wood, wheels and nails for

During this season of giving, I often think about how our Scouting for

Summer camp gives our Scouts a chance to stretch their wings and learn

My heart always swells with pride at the sight of a Scout unit

This summer, contingents of Arrowmen are hitting the road to deliver the message

Scouting offers parents and their kids the chance to make the most of

You may have heard me mention STEM Scouts briefly in past posts. But

“Go big or go home.” That’s the motto of the Three Fires Council

It’s fascinating to watch young people communicate these days. Technology and social media

Last October, I shared a Chief’s Corner blog post that detailed our “Game

You often hear me speak about character and leadership. Not only are they

Leadership and character are the cornerstones of our movement. For all of the

Each of our BSA National Presidents has played an important role in shaping

Without any doubt, Scouting is a movement that relies on the strength of

In Scouting, we pride ourselves on the character- and leadership-development opportunities we provide

When I was a boy and Boys’ Life magazine arrived, it was always

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on what we are most grateful

After a couple of months on the job as Chief Scout Executive, I

A few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on early education information that

As I read President Obama’s State of the Union address, these words caught

Hello everyone! I know we’re all working to wrap up the year on

We recently wrapped up our 2nd National Youth Protection Symposium. The common goal

Even as we continue on the trail toward Scouting’s future, there are times

One of our priorities is to find new ways to take Scouting into

Bullying can be an unfortunate part of growing up. And the prevalence of

Hello again!  It’s hard to believe that summer is quickly coming to a

One of my hobbies (other than Scouting) is hiking in state and national

Last month, I shared my belief that a comprehensive business plan would help ensure

Technically the BSA isn’t in the business of anything. We don’t manufacture goods.

It’s hard for me to believe that most of the summer has already

There’s big news for Cub Scouts — and future Cub Scouts — and

The ability of our organization to sustain itself depends not only on recruitment

Earlier this week, I wrote about a recent Business Insider article that highlighted

Scouting offers parents and their kids the chance to make the most of

You may have heard me mention STEM Scouts briefly in past posts. But