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Missed Our “Advancement Myths-Busted!” Webinar? Watch It Now!

Great news for Scout leaders—our new Scouts BSA advancement webinar episode “Advancement Myths-Busted!” is now available to watch anytime. This session was packed with helpful information about the most common errors surrounding Scouts BSA advancement. Our panel of advancement experts broke down complex policies, shared practical tips for helping Scouts progress, and dismissed myths that might be holding your troop back.

The recording includes everything from the live event: the full presentation plus all the Q&A where our experts answered questions from Scout leaders like you. Whether you couldn’t make it to the live session or want to review the information again, this is a must-watch resource. It’s perfect for troop leaders, committee members, parents, and anyone involved with Scouts BSA advancement. 

We’ve also put together a written Q&A document that goes along with the webinar. This document includes answers to the questions that were submitted before and during the session. You can use it as a quick reference guide or share specific answers with your troop members. Check it out and feel free to share it with your troop leadership!

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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.