{"id":5415,"date":"2021-02-01T11:26:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T17:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/a-look-at-our-history-and-our-future\/"},"modified":"2021-02-01T11:26:30","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T17:26:30","slug":"a-look-at-our-history-and-our-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/a-look-at-our-history-and-our-future\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look at Our History and Our Future"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Scouting Family:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On February 8<\/span>th<\/span>, I\u2019m going to wear my Scouting uniform, and I encourage you all to do the same as we celebrate the Boy Scouts of America\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>1<\/span>1<\/span>1<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>birthday.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a moment\u00a0<\/span>to acknowledge the\u00a0<\/span>contributions\u00a0<\/span>made by millions of<\/span>\u00a0young people and adults to Scouting<\/span>, as well as the power<\/span>\u00a0of<\/span>\u00a0our Movement to bring people together<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to make a positive difference in our communities, our country, and the world.\u00a0<\/span>It is a moment\u00a0<\/span>to both\u00a0<\/span>reflect and look forward<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

T<\/span>his past year<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>demonstrated<\/span>\u00a0that<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>BSA\u2019s mission\u00a0<\/span>is more important than ever<\/span>\u00a0before<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>When\u00a0<\/span>the pandemic\u00a0<\/span>uprooted<\/span>\u00a0our lives<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>seemingly overnigh<\/span>t,\u00a0<\/span>our volunteers<\/span>\u00a0and employees\u00a0<\/span>found innovative ways to\u00a0<\/a><\/span>continue\u00a0<\/span>delivering\u00a0<\/span>programming<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and a sense of normalcy<\/span>, which\u00a0<\/span>were\u00a0<\/span>foundational<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>so many young\u00a0<\/span>lives<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Thousands\u00a0<\/span>of Scouts tuned in<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>virtual events\u00a0<\/span>for activities<\/a> and adventures from home<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>U<\/span>nits across\u00a0<\/span>the country<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>volunteered in<\/span>\u00a0their communities\u00a0<\/span>at<\/span>\u00a0a time when<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>their service<\/span>\u00a0was needed most<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>And\u00a0<\/span>in cases where<\/span>\u00a0it was safe to do so, Scouts escaped the great indoors with their families or<\/span>\u00a0with<\/span>\u00a0socially<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>distant\u00a0<\/span>Scouting activities.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As\u00a0<\/span>much as we persevered, t<\/span>here\u2019s no denying<\/span>\u00a0that<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>this past year<\/span>\u00a0was filled with<\/span>\u00a0extraordinary\u00a0<\/span>challenges<\/span>\u2014some\u00a0<\/span>we faced as a country and others as an organization.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But\u00a0<\/span><\/b>here\u2019s<\/span><\/b>\u00a0one thing I know about the Scouting\u00a0<\/span><\/b>family<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>no matter\u00a0<\/span><\/b>how insurmountable challenges may seem<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<\/span><\/b>we<\/span><\/b>\u00a0can and do<\/span><\/b>\u00a0rise above<\/span><\/b>\u00a0when we do\u00a0<\/span><\/b>so\u00a0<\/span><\/b>together<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

D<\/span>ifficult moments\u00a0<\/span>do not<\/span>\u00a0define us<\/span>. What defines us<\/span>\u00a0is how we\u00a0<\/span>address\u00a0<\/span>th<\/span>ose moments<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>learn<\/span>\u00a0from them<\/span>, grow from them,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and move forward as one\u00a0<\/span>M<\/span>ovement<\/span>\u00a0dedicated to preparing young men and women for\u00a0<\/span>life.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we look\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>2021, w<\/span>e\u00a0<\/span>all<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>have<\/span>\u00a0much to<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>celebrate\u00a0<\/span>as we welcome the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts<\/span><\/a>:<\/span>\u00a0a group of incredible young women who<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>now share a remarkable achievement with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>all those who\u00a0<\/span>have\u00a0<\/span>earned the prestigious rank through the years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>These young women are among the many Scouts<\/span>\u00a0who\u00a0<\/span>continue to\u00a0<\/span>find opportunities\u00a0<\/span>to serve their<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>communities\u00a0<\/span>even on our most challenging days.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Th<\/span>is<\/span>\u00a0perseverance\u00a0<\/span>speak<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0to the resiliency and adaptability of our\u00a0<\/span>young people, our\u00a0<\/span>programs and\u00a0<\/span>our\u00a0<\/span>organization.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I have many hopes for the year ahead<\/span>\u2014<\/span>a\u00a0<\/span>year when I\u00a0<\/span>expect\u00a0<\/span>more Scouts<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will be able to<\/span>\u00a0safely\u00a0<\/span>explore<\/span>\u00a0the great outdoors<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>go camp<\/span>ing<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and learn the many<\/span>\u00a0life<\/span>\u00a0lessons<\/span>\u00a0and skills that<\/span>\u00a0Scouting has to offer<\/span>;<\/span>\u00a0I look forward to<\/span>\u00a0Scouting\u2019s continued role<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>as a <\/span>partner\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>families\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>\u00a0build<\/span>ing<\/span>\u00a0character,<\/span>\u00a0friendships\u00a0<\/span>and memories<\/span>;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>nd\u00a0<\/span>I look forward to coming together<\/span>, however conditions allow,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to continue to\u00a0<\/span>help other people at all times<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>showcase\u00a0<\/span>the immense good our Movement can do.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you<\/span>\u2019re\u00a0<\/span>a Scout, a volunteer, an employee or one of the millions of Scouting alumni<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>I\u00a0<\/span><\/b>ask you to\u00a0<\/span><\/b>join me\u00a0<\/span><\/b>in wearing the Scouting uniform<\/span><\/b>, neckerchief,<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>or a Scouting emblem<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>on February 8<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b>\u00a0as a gesture of commitment to and celebration of Scouting\u2019s mission.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Whether\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019ll be\u00a0<\/span>at home, at the office, at school, or connected virtually with others, show your Scouting\u00a0<\/span>s<\/span>pirit with me that day in some fashion that<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>might get others to ask you about the BSA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And\u00a0<\/span>if given the opportunity,<\/span>\u00a0I ask you<\/span>\u00a0to<\/span>\u00a0share<\/span>\u00a0with<\/span>\u00a0family, friends, neighbors and colleagues what Scouting<\/span>\u00a0means to you<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>I am sure each of us will share something unique<\/span>, but I also believe our\u00a0<\/span>stories\u00a0<\/span>will\u00a0<\/span>share<\/span>\u00a0core<\/span>\u00a0threads<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>memorable adventures, character-building moments and leadership-defining less<\/span>ons<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Our unique\u00a0<\/span>Scouting story helps\u00a0<\/span>define<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>us\u00a0<\/span>as\u00a0<\/span>individuals<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u2014<\/span>collectively<\/span>\u2014<\/span>they\u00a0<\/span>define us<\/span>\u00a0as<\/span>\u00a0a<\/span>\u00a0Movement.\u00a0<\/span>I am\u00a0<\/span>proud of\u00a0<\/span>what we have accomplished in our 111-year history, and I\u2019m energized by\u00a0<\/span>what I know we will accomplish in the\u00a0<\/span>next 100 year<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0and beyond<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yours in Scouting,\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Roger\u00a0<\/span>Mosby<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

President and CEO<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scouting Family:\u00a0\u00a0 On February 8th, I\u2019m going to wear my Scouting uniform, and I encourage you all to do the same as we celebrate the Boy Scouts of America\u2019s\u00a0111th\u00a0birthday.\u00a0 It\u2019s a moment\u00a0to acknowledge the\u00a0contributions\u00a0made by millions of\u00a0young people and adults to Scouting, as well as the power\u00a0of\u00a0our Movement to bring people together\u00a0to make a positive […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5415"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5415"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5415\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/totscouting.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}