Chief’s Corner

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

It’s always inspiring to witness how many communities involve Scouting in their annual

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

I’m a firm believer in the importance of rewarding and recognizing our staff,

Veterans’ Day for the Surbaugh family brings back proud memories of my grandfather

Recently, I shared my thoughts on how to grow Scouting in America and

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

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

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

I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about what it takes to sustain

A recent column in the Washington Post, “Why schools are failing our boys,”

Our Report to the Nation delegates have just returned after sharing great news