Tag: Bob Mazzuca
Bob’s Blog: My Last Blog
You know, if someone had told me five years ago that I would have been authoring a blog for this long, I would have been extremely skeptical. Blogging was a whole new thing to me at the time, and I
Bob’s Blog: Our DESA Honor Roll Continues to Grow; STEM Goes to Camp
I was pleased to open my copy of The Wall Street Journal to the Opinion page earlier this month and spot a five-column article headlined, “A Century of Eagle Scouts,” written by Michael S. Malone, author of Four Percent: The
There’s Still Time! Say Thanks to the Chief in Three Words
Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca will be retiring at the end of August. Many have said Bob’s leadership not only inspired BSA youth, volunteers, and staff, but led to many positive differences and outcomes for our organization. And, we’ve heard
Bob’s Blog: The Summit and Community Service
While excitement continues to build about construction at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve and what our jewel in the mountains of West Virginia will finally look like, there is another aspect of the project that is also generating
Bob’s Blog: Summer Camp—Making a Difference … and Keeping Scouts Cool!
It’s no surprise to anyone that this has been one of the hottest summers on record across the country. Even under these blistering conditions, I am heartened by the fact that so many of our Scouts and non-Scouts are travelling
Say Thanks to the Chief in Three Words
Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca will be retiring at the end of August. Many have said Bob’s leadership not only inspired BSA youth, volunteers, and staff, but led to many positive differences and outcomes for our movement. And, we’ve heard
Bob’s Blog: Promoting Urban Scouting
Our pursuit of the Main Thing—delivering a quality Scouting experience to the youth of America—can take on a whole new look when it comes to the challenges of urban Scouting. So that’s why I was excited to read a recent
Bob’s Blog: New Search and Rescue Merit Badge, Post-NAM Thoughts
I am proud and excited to join in our announcement about the availability of our latest merit badge—Search and Rescue. We talk often about our Scouts being Prepared. For Life.™, but the meaning behind that identity jumps to an even
‘Passing the Baton’ Topic of June Council Operations Breakfast Club
The Council Operations Breakfast Club meeting on June 6 was titled “Passing the Baton,” a fitting description as Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca and Chief Scout Executive-Elect Wayne Brock were interviewed. If you missed this opportunity to listen to our
Wayne Brock Chosen as the BSA’s 12th Chief
Following an extensive selection process, the BSA has named Wayne Brock its next Chief Scout Executive. Wayne has served as deputy Chief Scout Executive since Oct. 1, 2009, giving leadership and direction to all aspects of operations of the National
