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It’s been more than 17 months since Roger C. Mosby was named president and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America. Since then, the organization has faced two monumental tests: the ongoing bankruptcy procedures and the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the reasons Mosby was hired in the first place was for his ability to deal…

It started as a fun way to continue Scouting traditions and build camaraderie while everyone was staying home during the pandemic. Sixteen months and 24 episodes later, it has grown into a global phenomenon that transformed a group of Scouts from across the U.S. into “true international Scouting ambassadors,” to quote a group of British…

Dan Ownby talks to Cub Scouts at Thang Tien 10, the International Jamboree of Vietnamese Scouting, held in Houston in 2014. (Courtesy of Dan Ownby) After a long, stressful meeting discussing bankruptcy proceedings with a Zoom full of BSA volunteers and professionals, Dan Ownby removed the figurative hat he wears as National Chair. Moments later,…

It’s a phenomenon familiar to any veteran Scouter: The longer you serve in Scouting, the more job titles you’ll accrue. Consider it a natural byproduct of a volunteer’s passion for saying “yes” to doing what it takes to deliver a life-changing program to our Scouts. Saying “yes” to extra responsibilities is something Roger C. Mosby…

Some go wherever the wind takes them. Others hoist the sails and set their own course. Let’s say Bravo Zulu (the nautical way to say “well done”) to the Sea Scouts who fall in that second group. They’re natural leaders who solve problems, work as a team and gain confidence — all while enjoying the…

Catcher McCardell stands in front of the Utah Capitol building. (Courtesy of Melissa Majchrzak) The road to an Eagle Scout service project can begin anywhere. It might even begin on an actual road. Last year, Catcher McCardell was on a family vacation in Colorado when he engaged in a timeless road trip pastime: seeing how…