Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
Boy Scouts of America is one of the biggest youth organizations in the United States. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. The Scout Oath reads, “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” The Scout Law states, “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” In addition to the mission, Boy Scouts of America have a vision statement: The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Boy Scouts of America was established in 1910 as a part of the international scout movement and was chartered by Congress in 1915. In 1910 BSA’s mission was “to teach [boys] patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred values.” Although the mission is worded different today, it still holds true to the core mission of teaching boys ethical values. The National Executive Board governs the Boy Scouts of America, however the National Council runs Boy Scouts of America.
The National Executive Board are elected members, regional presidents and up to five youth members. The 2012 report listed 76 members. The board is directed by an elected volunteer, the National President. The CFO is given the title Chief Scout Executive and serves as the secretary of the National Executive Board and is a nonvoting member. To date there have been 11 Chief Scout Executives and 33 National Presidents. Wayne Perry, a retired businessman, is the current National President. In May 2014 Robert Gates, a retired civil servant and university president, will take over from
Boy Scouts of America is one of the biggest youth organizations in the United States. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. The Scout Oath reads, “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” The Scout Law states, “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” In addition to the mission, Boy Scouts of America have a vision statement: The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Boy Scouts of America was established in 1910 as a part of the international scout movement and was chartered by Congress in 1915. In 1910 BSA’s mission was “to teach [boys] patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred values.” Although the mission is worded different today, it still holds true to the core mission of teaching boys ethical values. The National Executive Board governs the Boy Scouts of America, however the National Council runs Boy Scouts of America.
The National Executive Board are elected members, regional presidents and up to five youth members. The 2012 report listed 76 members. The board is directed by an elected volunteer, the National President. The CFO is given the title Chief Scout Executive and serves as the secretary of the National Executive Board and is a nonvoting member. To date there have been 11 Chief Scout Executives and 33 National Presidents. Wayne Perry, a retired businessman, is the current National President. In May 2014 Robert Gates, a retired civil servant and university president, will take over from