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Welcome to Scouting America’s Board Member Resource Hub

Thank you for serving as a vital part of Scouting America’s mission. As a board member, you play a key role in advancing Scouting’s mission to develop character, leadership, and life skills in young people across the nation. This page is your dedicated resource to help you excel in your role and make a lasting impact.

Introducing Scouting the Boardroom

Our podcast series is designed specifically for board members like you. These concise and informative episodes are crafted to:

Equip you with essential knowledge and insights.

Provide actionable strategies to address key challenges.

Empower you to advocate effectively for Scouting in your community.

Enhance your understanding of board responsibilities and best practices.

Whether you’re new to the board or a seasoned member, these podcasts will serve as a valuable tool to deepen your engagement and effectiveness.

How to Use These Podcasts

Listen on the Go: Each episode is under 15 minutes—perfect for commutes or a quick break.

Access Anytime: Stream or download episodes directly from this page.

Apply What You Learn: Use the insights and strategies shared to enhance your board contributions.

Get Started

Click on the episodes below to begin your learning journey:

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Connect and Engage

Have questions or suggestions? We’d love to hear from you.

Reach out to us at michael@searsgroup.net or join our next training webinar (TBD).

Together, we can ensure Scouting America continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their communities. 

Thank you for your commitment to Scouting America!

Bray Barnes

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

David Alexander

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.

Glenn Adams

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.