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Scouts BSA
July 22, 2024

Is your girl’s troop ready to grow? Are you struggling for ideas on how to recruit new girls to Scouts BSA? We have new resources just for you!  Here is an amazing Troop Talk Live that dives into practical tips to grow your unit: https://www.youtube.com/live/NOC6S7S1dUY?si=3lmC_q-y8hgCWLLm  BSA Brand Center also has new resources available to help you […]

Scouts BSA
July 16, 2024

Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 Scouting America is currently developing a pilot program that could create a new way for Scouts BSA troops to serve youth and their families. On this month’s #TroopTalkLive, we discuss the possibility of creating a combined troop — a troop with both boys and girls. WATCH THE RECORDING

Scouts BSA
July 16, 2024

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 Join us for #TroopTalkLive as we explore ways to spread the word that girls can join Scouting America! We’ll tackle the challenges of recruiting youth, with a special focus on welcoming girls into Scouts BSA troops. Don’t miss this opportunity to share innovative ideas for bringing the Scouting program to all […]

Scouts BSA
July 16, 2024

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 The Opening Doors course at Philmont Training Center is all about eliminating barriers to joining Scouting. On this month’s #TroopTalkLive, we discuss why it should be a priority for every Scouts BSA leader. WATCH THE RECORDING

Scouts BSA
July 9, 2024

The Scouts BSA Youth Council, aimed at making youth perspectives central to program decision-making, provides an incredible opportunity for qualified youth to give input and shape strategy on some of the organization’s most important topics. Now in its fourth year, the council is ready to fill its ranks with a new lineup of Scouts for the […]

Cub Scouts
June 18, 2024

Webelos and Arrow of Light At A Glance  After June 1st the following updates will be made to Webelos and Arrow of Light in Cub Scouting.  Webelos will only be for 4th grade Cub Scouts and Arrow of Light will no longer be associated with Webelos.  The Webelos badge of rank is earned by completing […]

Scouts BSA
June 11, 2024

We are excited to announce that the Troop Leader Resource website has been relaunched. Updated content will be published section by section to provide the most up-to-date information for you and your units.   The Troop Leader Resource website is designed to be your one-stop resource for Scouts BSA troop information and planning resources.   […]

Scouts BSA
June 2, 2024

Range and target activities provide Scouting the opportunity to instruct critical safe firearm handling to all age groups while also providing an opportunity for a Scout to learn self-discipline, concentration, mental discipline, self-reliance, self-esteem, problem-solving and responsibility. Range and Target Activities within Scouting programs will be updated effective 9/1/2024. Details on these changes are now […]

Scouts BSA
May 15, 2024

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 Scouts BSA is a youth-led program. In today’s #TroopTalkLive, we’ll talk about how the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops training can help your youth be better prepared to lead. WATCH THE RECORDING

Scouts BSA
May 15, 2024

Tuesday, March 13th, 2024 How will Scouts BSA troops be affected by the upcoming Cub Scout program updates? In this #TroopTalkLive, we’ll discuss what troop leaders need to know about Arrow of Light rank requirements, troop visits, crossovers and more. WATCH THE RECORDING

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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.