New Survey Out, October 2025

[InquisitiveScouter]

 

 

 

Dear InquisitiveScouter, [name change 😜 ]

Scouting America, in collaboration with the Harris Poll, is conducting a landmark study to better understand the values that define our nation — where they come from, how they evolve, and how they influence our lives today.

As a valued Scouting America alumnus, you've been randomly chosen to participate in this exclusive survey. Your insights will help illuminate the role Scouting has played in shaping the character and values of generations of Americans.

  Your responses are completely confidential and will only be reported in aggregate.
  The survey takes less than 20 minutes to complete.
  This study is only conducted once every 10 years — and only a select group of alumni are invited.

 

<SURVEY LINK>  [REDACTED]

Please note: This survey link is unique to you and can only be used once. Kindly do not forward it to others.

Your perspective matters. By participating, you'll be contributing to a deeper understanding of the values that unite us — and how Scouting continues to make a lasting impact.

Thank you for being part of this important effort!



Patricia Wellen
Research Director, Scouting America
Pat.Wellen@Scouting.org

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Hi Patricia!

Question... if my survey is to be completely confidential, then why issue a survey link that is unique to me?

To my regret, I believed BSA once before on this.   After giving my opinion on what could be fixed in the organization, particularly with regards bloated and unresponsive staffing, poor IT support, and an unnecessary number of councils with overpaid council employees at the higher levels, our local council executive blacklisted me and removed me from all district and council positions.

No, thank you!

Regards,

Inquisitive Scouter

[HashTagScouts]

I won't respond to surveys that won't share the summary of responses with participants. Drives my employer nuts I won't respond to semi-annual employee surveys, but such is a qualifier for my participation