Boy Scouts of America

Scouter Code Of Conduct

SUMMARY

Did you know that the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America support the establishment of codes of conduct? 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please know that the Boy Scouts of America expects Scouters to follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law as well as other laws and regulations from local, state, and federal governments.

The Scouter Code of Conduct should be reviewed regularly; abiding by it is acknowledged by all adults when they complete an application. This code of conduct:

  • Provides a checklist of expectations for all adults involved in Scouting.
  • Emphasizes the need for all adults to follow the BSA’s Youth Protection policies and guidelines.
  • Highlights the need for adult leaders to be familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and SAFE.
  • States that drivers will obey all laws and follow safe driving practices when transporting Scouts.
  • Sets expectations regarding the BSA Rules and Regulations, policies, and BSA-provided training.
  • Helps adults to model behaviors for all youth involved in BSA activities.
  • Emphasizes a leader’s responsibility to notify the appropriate person(s) if a violation occurs.

RESOURCES

Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.