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Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Spring 2021 John CherryDevelopment Chair jcherry628@aol.com One of the new areas of focus as we continue to adapt to change is “developing commissioners to enable them to serve units effectively.” Your Commissioner Development team is focused on several areas to support local councils in this effort: […]
Commissioners The Commissioner a publication for commissioners and professionals Summer 2021 Linda Baker lalbaker@aol.com Council Support Chair Build Belonging to Grow Scouting Qs: 1. How can Scouting enhance its appeal to youth and young families? How can Scouting retain youth and their families once they’ve joined? A: According to sociological researchers, the most important factor […]
SUMMARY According to the U.S. Forest Service, our nation’s forests are experiencing declining health conditions. Broken tops, widow-makers (broken or hanging limbs), and root rot in many tree species along with insect infestations, lightning, wind events, drought, and abundant moisture have led to the creation of abnormally high numbers of “hazard trees.” Hazard trees include […]
Contents What is a Service Project? Planning a Service Project Service Project Ideas Public Relations Frequently Asked Questions Recording Service Hours Ideas for Everyday Kindness and Good Turns What is a Service Project? Who: All Scouting groups are encouraged to participate in this service project initiative. What: This is a time for all Scouting groups […]
2023 Religious Observances | 2024 Religious Observances | 2025 Religious Observances | 2026 Religious Observances The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. In the first part of the Scout Oath or Promise the member declares, “On my honor I will do my […]
Purpose This policy directs Boy Scouts of America members how to safely store, handle, and use chemical fuels and equipment. Safety and environmental awareness concerns have persuaded many campers to move away from traditional outdoor campfires in favor of chemical-fueled equipment used for cooking, heating, and lighting. Be aware that chemical fuels and equipment create […]
SUMMARY Stoves made for the outdoors can extend the range of your travels by giving you a reliable way to safely cook anywhere and in any weather. Typically, backpacking stoves use white gas, kerosene, propane, butane, or isobutane gas as a fuel. Ultralight trekkers also favor alcohol stoves. GENERAL INFORMATION Here are some fire safety […]
ENG Los Boy Scouts of America Presentan la Nueva Insignia al Mérito de Civismo en la Sociedad La insignia al mérito estará disponible para los jóvenes en el programa Scouts BSA a partir del 1 de noviembre Irving, TX – 1 de noviembre de 2021 – Hoy, los Boy Scouts of America (BSA, por sus siglas […]
Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies
Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments
Managing Member Calje
David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.
President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.
Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
