Boy Scouts of America (“BSA”) was formed in 1910 and has continuously operated as one of the premier youth organizations in the United States since its inception. BSA provides one of the nation’s foremost youth programs that builds character, instills leadership qualities, and trains young people to be responsible citizens. BSA is also the owner of valuable intellectual property, including various trademarks, service marks, and collective membership marks for its programs, memberships and other activities. Touch-A-Life Foundation Inc. (“TAL”) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Cal ..read more

February 8, 2024 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BSA! Today marks the 114th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). More than 130 million young men and women have traveled the trail of Scouting to seek adventure, learn skills and develop the leadership and character that has helped steer America for well over a century. The BSA’s CEO and President Roger Krone reflected on the status of Scouting in America. “This year we celebrate five years of outstanding young women being involved in Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA. Cub Scouts is about to launch a dynamic new family-oriented program and our high adventure ba ..read more

Photo: FiOS1 News A group of scientifically-inclined 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students in Northern New Jersey Council are learning lessons beyond just science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Through team work, experiments, and exciting topics, the STEM Scouts program is helping these young geniuses develop character, leadership, and academic strengths they’ll use long after their school days are behind them. Teacher and STEM Scouts lab leader Diana Robles knows the importance of a curriculum that teaches kids in a way that’s both fun and relevant to modern science, and with the help ..read more

Irving, Texas (January 8, 2024) – In one of his first official visits, Roger Krone, the new President and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America, met with Derrick Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) at their headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.  “The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is the nation’s leading voice in fighting child sexual abuse and exploitation,” said Krone. “The BSA has some of the most vigorous youth safety protocols of any youth-serving organization, and I believe NCMEC’s experience and ..read more

Irving, Texas (December 11, 2023) — Roger C. Mosby, the President, CEO, and 14th Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, is retiring after nearly four years at the helm of the organization and more than 39 years as a dedicated and highly decorated Scouting volunteer. Roger Mosby was hired on December 29, 2019, following Chief Scout Executive Michael B. Surbaugh in the position. He is succeeded by Roger A. Krone, who was recently introduced as the organization’s next president and CEO. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic and other challenges, Rog ..read more

Irving, Texas (November 3, 2023) — Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has chosen Roger A. Krone to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Krone recently retired as the Chairman and CEO of Leidos, a $15 billion Fortune 250 government technology solutions firm where, in nine years of leadership, he and his team nearly tripled revenue and more than doubled the workforce.   An Eagle Scout who spent summers at Scout camp and Philmont Scout Ranch, Krone regularly applied the lessons he learned in Scouting during an engineering and ae ..read more

IRVING, Texas – October 4, 2023 – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) convened its inaugural meeting of the Youth Protection Committee on August 30, 2023, at the BSA headquarters. Comprising representatives from the BSA, six adult survivors of child sexual abuse within Scouting, Local Councils, Chartered Organizations, and industry experts, the committee is charged with further enhancing the culture of safety and accountability throughout the organization and its community.  The committee has begun outlining a long-term vision for youth protection and safe Scouting, as well as the shared comm ..read more

IRVING, Texas and SAEMANGEUM, South Korea – On Friday, August 4, 2023, the US contingent to the World Scout Jamboree announced it would depart the 25th World Jamboree site early because of ongoing extreme weather and the resulting conditions at the jamboree site. While we regret the need for the early departure, the move ensures the safety of our Scouts and alleviates pressure on the jamboree site services and infrastructure. The U.S. Scouting contingent will have a regular day of jamboree program on Aug. 5, then move to nearby U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys (Camp Humphreys) on Au ..read more

In Gratitude for Ricky Mason’s and Wachtell, Lipton, Rose & Katz’s contribution to the success of the BSA’s Chapter 11 case   IRVING, TX – June 5, 2023 – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is pleased to recognize the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, and its partner Ricky Mason, a Distinguished Eagle Scout, for their dedication and commitment to Scouting and the millions of youths served now and in the future. At the BSA’s request, Ricky initiated and chaired the Ad Hoc Committee of Local Councils, which acted in the BSA bankruptcy for the nearly 250 independent Local Counc ..read more

IRVING, TX – May 22, 2023 – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is pleased to announce that Brad Tilden has officially assumed the role of Chair of the National Board as of May 21, 2023. Tilden, a highly respected business leader and a Distinguished Eagle Scout, brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission of building character and leadership skills in young people. As the 39th National Chair of the BSA, Brad Tilden will serve as a member of the organization’s Key 3, alongside National Commissioner Scott Sorrels and CEO Roger Mosby, and will play a vit ..read more