MEET THE LEADERSHIP

RANDALL STEPHENSON MICHAEL SURBAUGH CHARLES W. DAHLQUIST II

National President Chief Scout Executive National Commissioner

2016 Annual Report MEET THE LEADERSHIP

RANDALL STEPHENSON National President

“The remains one of the best character-building and leadership develop- ment organizations in the world. The values Scouts learn as young men — integrity, selfless- ness, and self-reliance — are fundamental to a strong, healthy society. It’s no surprise that so many of America’s leaders, in every field of endeavor and from all walks of life, have Scouting in their backgrounds.”

2016 Annual Report MEET THE LEADERSHIP

MICHAEL SURBAUGH Chief Scout Executive

“With a steadfast focus on the four pillars of Scouting — service, leadership, learning and adventure – the Boy Scouts of America continues to help build the future leaders of our country through educational and fun experiences. As we share and celebrate our achievements of 2016, we look forward to an even more impactful year ahead.”

2016 Annual Report MEET THE LEADERSHIP

CHARLES W. DAHLQUIST II National Commissioner

“Scouting, in all its programs, is more relevant and needed by youth and families today than ever before to help develop character and leadership that will empower this generation to face the chal- lenges of the future. I am honored to build on the tradition that Tico Perez established before me to serve as the National Commissioner to continue to strengthen the bonds between the Boy Scouts of America and our charter organizations that deliver the program in communities nationwide.”

2016 Annual Report WHO WE ARE

SCOUT OATH SCOUT LAW MISSION VISION

On my honor, I will do my A Scout is trustworthy, The mission of the Boy The Boy Scouts of America best to do my duty to God loyal, helpful, friendly, Scouts of America is to will prepare every eligible and my country and to courteous, kind, obedient, prepare young people to youth in America to obey the Scout Law; to help make ethical and moral become a responsible, other people at all times; to clean, and reverent. choices over their lifetimes participating citizen and keep myself physically by instilling in them the leader who is guided by the strong, mentally awake, values of the Scout Oath Scout Oath and Scout Law. and morally straight. and Scout Law.

2016 Annual Report WHO WE SERVE

BSA

1,262,311 822,999 136,629 372,891 BOYS YOUNG MEN & WOMEN BOYS GIRLS IN ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL BOY SCOUTS & IN VARSITY SCOUTS SEA SCOUTS CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS 119,268 101,324 UNITS REPRESENTING YOUNG MEN & WOMEN PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS AREER-BASED C COMMUNITY AGENCIES BUSINESSES & RELIGIOUS THAT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS BSA PROGRAMS

2016 Annual Report RANDALL STEPHENSON NAMED BSA’S 36TH NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Randall Stephenson, AT&T’s Chairman It’s no surprise that so many of “Thank you to Dr. Gates for serving and Chief Executive Officer, was elect- America’s leaders, in every field of as our National President. We will ed as the BSA’s 36th national president endeavor and from all walks of life, remain eternally grateful to you and at the National Annual Meeting in have Scouting in their backgrounds.” your unwavering leadership and May, following former Secretary of commitment to Scouting. Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates. Stephenson joined the BSA Execu- tive Board in 2005 and became a “Moving forward in our mission to “I thank Dr. Gates for his vision and member of the executive commi”ee serve America’s youth by teaching leadership these past two years, and in 2008. them leadership and developing I’m honored to build on his work,” their character, Randall Stephenson Stephenson said. “The Boy Scouts of “It is a true testament to the strength is a shining example,” Surbaugh said. America remains one of the best and impact of the Boy Scouts of “As the leader of one of the world’s character-building and leadership America that two extremely accom- most innovative communications development organizations in the plished, successful and high integrity companies, Mr. Stephenson will help world. The values Scouts learn as leaders, Dr. Gates and Randall us fuel our effort to bring fresh, young men – integrity, selflessness Stephenson, volunteer their time to relevant and high impact experienc- and self-reliance – are fundamental help guide our path forward,” said es to youth and families.” to a strong, healthy society. Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh.

2016 Annual Report Charles W. Dahlquist II Named BSA’s 10th National Commissioner

Also in May, Charles W. Dahlquist II was Dahlquist is a recipient of the Silver A Utah native, a›orney, and civic and chosen as the BSA’s 10th national com- Beaver, Silver Antelope, and Silver Buffa- community leader, Dahlquist has served as missioner. In this volunteer role, lo awards, as well as the National Ventur- Young Men General President of The Dahlquist will lead efforts to help char- ing Service Award, and served as assis- Church of Jesus Christ of La›er-day Saints, tered organizations and BSA leadership tant head chaplain and head chaplain for as chair of the General Church Scouting achieve the aims of Scouting to benefit the 2005 and 2010 National Scout Jambo- Commi›ee from 2004-2009, and served as a the 2.3 million youth members the BSA rees, respectively; as well as the contin- Mission President for the LDS Church in serves today. gent chair for the BSA’s participation in the Hamburg, Germany Mission. the 2015 World Scout Jamboree in Japan. Dahlquist followed Tico Perez, who “The energy that Charles Dahlquist brings served in the role for eight years. “Scouting, in all its programs, is more as the incoming National Commissioner relevant and needed by youth and fami- uniquely reflects his deep understanding A member of the National Executive lies today than ever before to help devel- of the instrumental role our many valued

Board from 2004–2009 and again com- op character and leadership that will charter partners play in bringing Scouting mencing in 2015, Dahlquist began his empower this generation to face the to life for youth across America,” said Chief adult service to the BSA in 1975 when he challenges of the future.” Dahlquist said. Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh. “We look became a unit commissioner in the “I am honored to build on the tradition forward to the powerful impact we know National Capitol Area Council. He also that Tico Perez established before me to Charles will have in this role as he further served as a scoutmaster and Exploring serve as the National Commissioner to grows and strengthens relationships with adviser, as well as vice president of continue to strengthen the bonds our charter partners.” Exploring and as council president of the between the Boy Scouts of America and . As a youth our charter organizations that deliver member, he was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, the program in communities and Explorer in Boise, Idaho. nationwide.”

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BUILDING INTERESTS

Scouting helps young people expand their The program’s 116,000 participants — including understanding of concepts they learn in the horizons and build interests in the world nearly 40,000 Law Enforcement Explorers, and classroom. around them. Whether they want to learn thousands more in a dozen different career Additionally, the BSA launched our largest-ev- more about the outdoors, career and life skills, fields, including health care and skilled trades er pilot program — Lions — in response to or technology, the BSA facilitates this through — cultivated crucial skills and benefited from parents’ increasing desire for more a‘er- hands-on learning and opportunities for partnerships with local professionals who can school programs that help kindergarten-age exploration that can’t be found anyplace else. help guide them on the path to success. boys learn new skills and build character while Inspiring career aspirations in the next The BSA’s STEM Scouts pilot program, which having fun. The new Lion program introduces generation is priceless. In fact, approximately re-imagines creative, hands-on ways for families to the adventures available through 70 percent of companies say that young students in grades 3-12 to learn about science, Scouting. Designed as an introduction to Cub people who participate in mentorship technology, engineering, and mathematics Scouting for 5-year-old boys, the Lion badge programs are likely to eventually land a (STEM), more than doubled its membership serves as a precursor to the Tiger rank. college internship with that organization. In from its launch in 2015. This surge demon- In all, Boy Scouts earned nearly 2.4 million 2016, a renewed emphasis was placed on strates how we are meeting a need among merit badges in 2016 while exploring a range expanding the Exploring co-ed career explora- young people and parents for a values-based of offerings in 138 fields that reflect both their tion program, which grew by 7 percent in 2016. learning experience that can grow a child’s interests and our rapidly evolving culture.

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BUILDING COMMUNITIES

Scouting builds strong communities by This is the equivalent of $1.12 for every Since projects became a required part of providing opportunities to serve others. man, woman, and child in the U.S. — all the Eagle Scout award process in 1965 During 2016, Scouts and Explorers across 323 million of us. (joined by the addition of a “leadership America recorded more than 15.4 million component” seven years later), in fact, Eagle Scout projects, which are planned, hours of service to their communities, at a Scouts have contributed countless developed, and led by Scouts, accounted value of more than $363.5 million (based millions of hours of service to their for more than $196 million in service to the on a national volunteer-hour value of communities while in pursuit of nation alone. $23.56). Scouting’s highest honor.

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BUILDING LEADERS

From their first days in Scouting, young them the knowledge, confidence, and This positive impact grows even more people learn the importance of character skills gained through participation in our when Scouts continue with the program. and integrity. From the halls of Washing- country’s premier character and leader- In 2016, a total of 55,186 young men earned ton, D.C. — where 28 percent of the 535 ship development program. the rank of Eagle Scout, the program’s members of the 115th U.S. Congress, includ- In fact, a recent study revealed the signifi- highest honor. Earning the badge requires ing 33 Eagle Scouts, have some sort of cant impact Scouting can have on young Scouts to create a vision of future success connection to the BSA either as a former boys in just three years of participation. and develop a plan to make it a reality, youth member, as an Eagle Scout, or as an Youth involved in Scouting are more likely taking into account everything they’ve adult volunteer — to the field of play, or to have positive character a‹ributes and learned about leadership, service, outdoor even blasting into space, they take with choose helping others over being the best. skills, and values.

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BUILDING ADVENTURE

Scouting prepares our youth for active Physical fitness and healthy living have thousands of day and summer camps, as lives full of adventure. As the Scout grows, been a vital part of the Scouting program well as our high-adventure camps in so does the level of adventure, allowing since the beginning. In all, our youth mem- New Mexico, Minnesota, Florida, and our members to go places, test themselves, bers earned 362,813 fitness-related badges. West Virginia, adding up to 6.5 million and have one-of-a-kind experiences. Just over 1 million Scouts a‹ended our nights spent camping during the year.

13th Edition of Scouting’s Iconic Guide, First published in 1910, the Boy Scout Hand- the also has been the Boy Scout Handbook, Released book includes lessons on citizenship, char- updated to include new content address- acter, and outdoor survival skills — ing some of the latest youth topics and In March, the BSA released the 13th elements that have been built into the trends, such as cyberbullying, STEM edition of the book that has been used by fabric of Scouting. Just as the BSA continu- education, and sustainability. millions of Scouts to guide them through ously innovates its programming to appeal “What young people experience in Scouting and life’s many adventures. to the interests and needs of today’s youth,

2016 Annual Report Scouting truly prepares them for life,” said prepare them for various situations they that were introduced via the BSA’s social Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh. may encounter in their lives.” To celebrate media channels. The videos demonstrate “From the small things like cooking tech- the new edition of the Boy Scout Handbook how the lessons learnedT throughO THE Scout- niques to bigger lessons about citizenship and showcase how Scouting can help ing and skills found within the hand- and character, the Boy Scout Handbook can prepare youth for life, the BSA developed a book can be knowledge that Scouts use help Scouts build an adventure and new video series called “Handbook Hacks” throughout their lifetimes.EST. 1910 2.2M Our Handbook Hacks videos garnered approximately 2.2 million views on Facebook and YouTube. BUILDING ADVENTURE

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