Jameson76 1440 Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 1 minute ago, skeptic said: Rather than sell it, rework the concept so that it is open broadly to youth other than Scouts, but also keeps the Scouting connection. It very well could bridge the BSA with the larger society in a positive way, and also stop the financial drain. We need to "again" be an integral part of society, rather than some kind of paria or afterthought. But the focus needs to revert strongly to the actual youth, and ways to push the foundational concepts to the larger society. What made the BSA so successful in its peak acceptance? It was the image that these young people, not the adults, were living to a real code of honor and were NOT self centered. Society is begging for that concept to be part of the larger culture. There are still examples of this scattered about, but the lack of putting it before the public in a meaningful way is a huge mistake. Letting the public know that Scouting is a positive influence and a major contributor to the better community is not bragging. People need to know that BSA representatives, the youth, contribute to food drives regularly, that in some areas they rebuild major camps and trails used by the broader public, that they contribute to civic ceremonies honoring veterans and so on. Our local scouts will be at the Government Center for the County on Veterans day, helping as asked with setup and seating and probably some element of the flag presentations. Scouting for Food is still a major contributor to food pantries, but also done by units throughout the year. Some do Christmas/holiday gift drives. One unit has been supplementing the Bell Ringers for a number of years in connection with their CO. Scouts are always part of local beach and park cleanup. It goes on and on, yet few in the community really "know'; this. That may be the biggest redirect. But what would I know? Well I think in general BSA marketing is non-existent and I would agree, we do many things and people do not know this. As an aside, if our MAIN go to marketing message is your youth will be safe with the organization, that is probably not the ONLY and best message we we need to present. If that is all we sell, then families will logically determine they can be safer NOT in scouting. In no way wanting to lessen the YPT focus, but that cannot be our reason for being. Link to post Share on other sites
AwakeEnergyScouter 186 Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Scouts for SDGs in the form of Messengers of Peace projects seem like a great thing to point out the existence of to wider society. It creates a forward-looking context for various projects we do, highlighting that we are Creating a Better World. That's exactly what a lot of Gen Z wants to do, as I understand it. Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3489 Posted November 11 Author Share Posted November 11 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 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3489 Posted November 13 Author Share Posted November 13 11/12/2023 : Roger Krone's exclusive interview with Newsweek, 'Scouting Is Safer Today': BSA Head Steers Scouting's Rebirth https://www.newsweek.com/bsa-rejuvenation-roger-krone-vision-safety-technology-inclusivity-scandal-1842891 Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3489 Posted November 21 Author Share Posted November 21 (edited) 2023 BSA Roger Krone Thanksgiving Message Nicely done. Thank you. Edited November 21 by RememberSchiff 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ScouterDavid 13 Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 On 11/3/2023 at 4:35 PM, Eagle1993 said: Why, why, why do we hire retired leaders? My guess this is more about getting ties into industry for donations than an leader who really wants to learn how scouting is done today, what parents/society/youth need and making necessary changes. My guess is that we can't afford current cutting edge leaders. Link to post Share on other sites
Jameson76 1440 Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 On 11/3/2023 at 5:35 PM, Eagle1993 said: Why, why, why do we hire retired leaders? My guess this is more about getting ties into industry for donations than an leader who really wants to learn how scouting is done today, what parents/society/youth need and making necessary changes. I would agree. Certainly, a nice guy no doubt, but he is retired and 67. Now that would definitely qualify him to run for President of the United States, but why not someone in their prime? An energetic, new vision for the organization, someone who can get out and represent the BSA out of bankruptcy. As a businessperson, when I see a retired individual take over a company coming out of bankruptcy, I see someone who is either a caretaker for the next "real" leader OR someone who will be shepherding the company through its sale and breakup. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HashTagScouts 412 Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 25 minutes ago, Jameson76 said: As a businessperson, when I see a retired individual take over a company coming out of bankruptcy, I see someone who is either a caretaker for the next "real" leader OR someone who will be shepherding the company through its sale and breakup. Or stand to gain financially either way. Which in this case he has a) no need for, or b) there isn't anything in the till to gain. I hope he does have an abundance of energy, because what the org needs now more than ever is for his face to be in every press venue possible to sell the org. I'm personally perfectly fine if I never hear from the CSA as a volunteer, so long as I can at least see he (or she) are handling the PR role to help keep youth engaged. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle1993 2105 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 6 hours ago, ScouterDavid said: My guess is that we can't afford current cutting edge leaders. They paid Mosby over $500K per year (full C&B). Link to post Share on other sites
Jameson76 1440 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 1 hour ago, Eagle1993 said: They paid Mosby over $500K per year (full C&B). The SE (sorry he insists on being called CEO) for Atlanta Area Council makes waaay more than that. Thus no FOS for me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle1993 2105 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Just now, Jameson76 said: The SE (sorry he insists on being called CEO) for Atlanta Area Council makes waaay more than that. Thus no FOS for me. Unbelievable.... Link to post Share on other sites
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