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Veterans Day, posted on on X and Instagram by Roger Krone, President & CEO of the BSA. On Instagram boyscoutsofamerica To: Our Veterans –On behalf of the entire Scouting movement, we salute you, our heroes and defenders of freedom. Your selfless dedication and unwavering courage inspire us to embody the values of duty, honor, and service. On this Veterans Day, youth, leaders and families stand together with gratitude, recognizing the sacrifices you've made and the challenges you've faced. Across the nation and the world there are more than 183,000 youth and leaders in Scouting units chartered to military and veterans’ organizations. We salute each of those organizations as they deliver the fun and character-building adventure of Scouting. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and your enduring legacy. And thank you for continuing to serve our nation through Scouting.Yours in Scouting,Roger KronePresident & CEOBoy Scouts of America

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My guess from reading the recent Report of the Governance & Nominating Committee (page 6, blue column about half-way down) is that around 5000 scouts would be National's preferred minimum council size.

November 6, 2023: "The BSA’s CEO search process began in the spring of 2023 with the selection of Korn Ferry, which used a robust and inclusive process involving a range of BSA stakeholders. This group, which included representatives from throughout our movement including youth, scout executives, and BSA alumni, was tasked with providing feedback to inform the search. In late October, the chief scout executive selection committee unanimously selected Krone to present to the BSA’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Executive Board (NEB). “Roger Krone has spent his entire career transforming complex businesses and preparing them for what lies ahead,” said Brad Tilden, who serves as the BSA’s national chair. “His experience, combined with his personal passion for scouting, will enable him to look at a familiar organization in new ways and find innovative approaches to welcoming more youth into the adventure of Scouting. Our movement could not be more excited to welcome him as our new leader.” Korn Ferry has previously recruited Girl Scout executives, e.g., Sofia Chang and has a senior partner Lorraine Hack as a Member-at-large on the 30 member GSUSA National Board of Directors. https://www.kornferry.com/insights/perspectives/reimagining-girl-scouts-of-the-future Source: https://huntscanlon.com/korn-ferry-recruits-president-and-ceo-for-the-boy-scouts-of-america/

FYI: https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2023/11/06/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-roger-krone-the-bsas-incoming-president-and-ceo/ Still hoping Mr. Krone holds a town meeting with Scouts and Scouters.

"Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history. The California condor is the only bird species in the U.S. that has been approved for the new emergency-use vaccine, which was administered this summer to condors bred in captivity during a trial at the Los Angeles Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and the Oregon Zoo." More at source: https://apnews.com/article/california-condors-vaccine-avian-influenza-65e27a0751666eee0e3ab3b82ae18251

: "In 2021, Camp Freeland Leslie was purchased by a local family in the hopes of developing it in a manner consistent with the historical use of the property.The new owners allowed the Boy Scouts to use the property after the purchase was completed in order to have their final summer camp at Camp Freeland Leslie. The new owners have embarked upon an ambitious plan to develop the property into Emrick Lake Campground & Resort. This new campground and RV park will be Wisconsin’s Largest Campground. With amenities and services second to none - Emrick Lake Campground & Resort will provide guests with an unparalleled Campground experience." Sources: https://www.emricklakecampground.com/about-us https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/wisconsin/crisp-cool-waters-wi/

Update Nov 4, 2023 Next spring, a new outdoor recreation park is set to open at a former Rota-Kiwan Camp. More at source: https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2023/11/see-birds-eye-views-of-a-new-212-acre-park-opening-soon-in-southwest-michigan.html

From what I have read, Mr. Krone as CEO held town meetings at Leidos.

A list of Mr. Krone's accomplishments while Leidos CEO: https://www.leidos.com/insights/growth-and-transformation-leidos Last interview before retirement: https://washingtontechnology.com/companies/2023/05/leidos-krone-credits-people-companys-growth/385912/

Nov 1, 2023, Kansas: Santa Fe Trail and Quivira Council voted to merge, effective Nov. 1. "Quivira is now the largest Boy Scout Council in the state of Kansas by territory covered, which includes Coronado, Jayhawk, Pony Express, Heart of America, and Ozark Trail Councils. Quivira says they now serve around 4,300 children active in scouting in Kansas." https://www.ksn.com/news/local/two-kansas-boy-scout-councils-merging/

Sounds possible, as stated in Governance and Nominating Committee Report regarding recent Executive Board nominees: NEB Board Campaign Members of the NEB are expected to make BSA a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. To enable BSA to credibly solicit contributions from individuals, foundations, and organizations, BSA expects to have 100 percent of members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity, in addition to their local council support. I hope Mr. Krone communicates with Scouts and Scouters directly (no interviewer) and soon; next week would be good. Maybe he will re-institute the Holiday Message. My $0.02

From scouting newsroom : Irving, Texas (November 3, 2023) — Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has chosen Roger A. Krone to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Krone recently retired as the Chairman and CEO of Leidos, a $15 billion Fortune 250 government technology solutions firm where, in nine years of leadership, he and his team nearly tripled revenue and more than doubled the workforce. An Eagle Scout who spent summers at Scout camp and Philmont Scout Ranch, Krone regularly applied the lessons he learned in Scouting during an engineering and aerospace career spanning more than 45 years. “As a life-long Scout, the opportunity to lead the Scouting movement represents the perfect capstone to a long and fruitful career and a chance to give back,” said Krone. “The program was a big part of my life and the lives of my children. I want to make sure every child has an opportunity to have that same amazing experience.” Prior to his work at Leidos, he held leadership roles at some of the most prominent aerospace companies in the world, including serving as President of Network and Space Systems at Boeing. An inspiring leader with a passion for people, Krone has a strong track record of uniting teams under a shared vision to achieve operational excellence – even amidst organizational challenges and societal change. “Roger Krone has spent his entire career transforming complex businesses and preparing them for what lies ahead,” said Brad Tilden, who serves as the BSA’s National Chair. “His experience, combined with his personal passion for Scouting, will enable him to look at a familiar organization in new ways and find innovative approaches to welcoming more youth into the adventure of Scouting. Our movement could not be more excited to welcome him as our new leader.” Krone earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Graduate School of Business. A Six Sigma Green Belt, he is both a licensed commercial pilot and a certified public accountant. He is also a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. The BSA’s CEO search process began in the spring of 2023 with the selection of global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry, which used a robust and inclusive process involving a range of BSA stakeholders. This group, which included representatives from throughout our movement including youth, Scout executives, and BSA alumni, was tasked with providing feedback to inform the search. In late October, the CEO Selection Committee unanimously selected Krone to present to the BSA’s National Executive Committee and National Board. Krone, Tilden and National Commissioner W. Scott Sorrels will work together as the BSA’s “National Key 3.” The trio, consisting of two volunteers and one professional, make up the organization’s highest level of leadership at the national level. Krone follows Roger C. Mosby as the 113-year-old organization’s top administrator. Mosby, who was appointed in December 2019, recently announced his retirement, effective November 8, 2023. “On behalf of the entire Scouting movement, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Roger Mosby,” said Tilden. “Leading the restructuring process was exceptionally challenging, and Roger demonstrated unwavering determination and resolve throughout. We will never be able thank him enough for what he’s done for Scouting.” Source: 'https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/boy-scouts-of-america-selects-roger-krone-as-new-president-and-chief-executive-officer/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boy-scouts-of-america-selects-roger-krone-as-new-president-and-chief-executive-officer-301977231.html

The new president of the Boy Scouts of America plans to reverse the trend of declining membership and improve safety programs as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a sexual abuse scandal. Roger Krone, a retired businessman and Eagle Scout, was named Friday as the new chief executive of the 113-year-old youth organization, replacing the retiring Roger Mosby as the top administrator." More at Source: https://apnews.com/article/boys-scouts-new-president-bankruptcy-516869e181513c073ac7edc139ad48d3 https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/boy-scouts-of-america-selects-roger-krone-as-new-president-and-chief-executive-officer/ @MattR @Eagle1993 @gpurlee @T2Eagle

Update 11/2/2023: Girls Scouts fought $600 annual meeting space fee and won exemption!

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Girl Scouts and other youth groups had been using classrooms free, but the Lynnfield school committee is now imposing a fee, $30 per youth annually, for the meetings. “First-grade Daisy Troop 77647 has 21 members,” said Diane Courtney, the service unit coordinator for Lynnfield Girl Scouts, “So, the troop would owe Lynnfield Public Schools $630 before their first troop meeting of the year. That’s equal to the profits earned from them selling 700 boxes of cookies.” “We leave the place better than we found it, so we don’t require any additional custodial services,” Courtney said at the meeting last month. “But in contrast, the use of school-space league sports requires much larger spaces that are in high demand and have more participants involved in the use of space for many more hours a week, including evenings and weekends. The need to accommodate spectators adds to the maintenance costs of fields and courts, requires additional custodial services, and impacts town traffic and parking lots.” The request is currently under review by the School Committee. More at sources: https://itemlive.com/2023/10/31/girls-scouts-dispute-need-to-pay-for-use-of-lhs-classrooms/ https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/lynnfield-girl-scouts-looking-for-affordable-meeting-space/

Boy Scouts victims may lose out on funds over 'quick pay' deadline https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/boy-scouts-victims-may-lose-out-funds-over-quick-pay-deadline-2023-11-01/

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As a parent, I want transparency of the problems/dangers my child might face and involvement in the proposed prevention and responses. All things in my child's life - school, sports, scouts. Mr. Pounder partially addresses these concerns about 6:00 in his video interview where he explains the need for new YP training to doubters. It's about explaining the WHY ... create an avenue where we take FEEDBACK as we are planning the training. We don't develop the training and say here it is! We are going to have a staged approach to this so we have a feedback cycle to check with folks in council and the VOLUNTEERS. Is this training exactly as we want it to be. Can you give us feedback as we go towards finalizing it. Wow what a paradigm shift for BSA that will be ~ RS

We now have two dedicated YP experts who are also skilled and experienced in speaking to the public and facing the media. I doubt either Mr. Pounder ("my views are my own") or Dr. Bourke could be muzzled by the BSA. When I heard Mr. Pounder was at the National Jamboree (he also visited Sea Base), I thought great, he and Scott Pelley would get together for a timely, unscripted 60 minutes interview with outdoor scouting activities in the background. Instead we have a controlled, soft interview in an Irving office . IMHO a Scott Pelley, or equivalent, interview of Mr. Pounder and Dr. Bourke would help educate the public and ourselves of our YP work going forward. My $0.02,

Marine reservists are building three new storm shelters at Camp ToPeNeBee (LaSalle Council, MI) Each 1,000-square-foot shelter has a walk-in basement for easy access and two separate exits, along with electricity and restrooms and meets FEMA construction standards. "Construction started about 18 months ago when the LaSalle Council reached out to the Marines to gauge their interest in building the structures." Scout Salute to our Marines, More at source: https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/2023/10/26/marine-reservists-help-lasalle-council-boy-scouts-build-storm-shelters/71301939007/

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Dr. Michael Bourke, PhD, and Chief Psychologist with the Behavioral Analysis Unit, United States Marshal Service, describes how the Boy Scouts of America's establishment and continued refinement of youth protection policies have made Scouting one of the safest programs for youth today.

From Scouts Australia It is with deep sadness that we inform our Scouting family of the passing of Lord Michael Baden-Powell, a dear friend to all in our movement. The grandson of the Founder of Scouting, Lord Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron of Gilwell, Michael succeeded as the 4th Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell on December 28, 2019, after the death of his brother Robert. Michael’s profound commitment to Scouting was evident in his unwavering dedication to grassroots-level involvement. He wholeheartedly believed that attending Scouting events and engaging directly with Scout Groups during Section nights or special occasions was where he could give the most back to the movement he held dear. Michael’s love for Scouting was boundless, and it shone brightly through his infectious smile and the sparkle in his eyes. He found immense joy in immersing himself in the Scouting experience, forging deep connections with Scouts from all walks of life. Beyond his role as a noble ambassador, Michael selflessly dedicated his time and energy to the movement he cherished. He attended an enormous number national events and international events, leaving an enduring impact on Scouts around the world. His involvement extended beyond borders, as he served in various esteemed positions such as a B-P Fellow, a member of the World Scout Foundation, the Baden-Powell Foundation of Australia, and the Victorian Scout Foundation. Additionally, he served as a patron and close friend of Scout Heritage Victoria. Michael’s commitment to Scouting was reflected in his roles as a Scout Leader in the UK before migrating to Australia, where he continued his service in key positions within the Victorian Scout Branch. Michael was also a beloved member of Baden-Powell Lodge, where he embraced the principles of fellowship and service as a past Master. more at Scouts Australia Cheerful with an ever optimistic look towards the future of Scouting and Scouts. - a Scouter's Scouter. Have any Scouters around our campfire have stories about him? Please post. Scout Salute and Farewell, Sources: https://scouts.com.au/blog/2023/07/03/gone-home-lord-baden-powell/ https://www.scout.org/news/celebrating-lord-michael-baden-powell