Dr. Robert M. Gates, in farewell address, says ‘America needs Scouting’

Dr. Robert Gates said to the President of BSA by goodbye speech that the United States needed a reconnaissance campaign and will provide three priority areas for the continued success of our movement.

Former Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Mr. Gates, spoke at the BSA Annual General Meeting in San Diego this morning.

This is the final official speech of outstanding Eagle Scouts, BSA's top volunteer. AT & T CEO Randall Stephenson took over as BSA National President for two years today

In addition to the scouts, Gates says the audience has many reasons, that is not just for performance, it can identify what young people are doing. Would you like to join the ribbon? It is not here

"Because the United States teaches boys to have distinctive pride and respect for others, we need reconnaissance," he said. "Not every boy in the Boy Scouts can earn a trophy, you must earn all the badges from the Merit badge to the Eagle Award and it will not be a score in the scout."

Gates continues reconnaissance, introducing new places and new experiences that can not be seen anywhere else to young people.

"The United States needs reconnaissance, other organizations take boys to the wilderness for adventure, understand our valuable natural heritage, develop inner strength and self-confidence, challenge and adversity Do you want to overcome it? "

We stated that excellent continuous program development and membership expansion "will move forward with the times."

Scoutreach "should be a top priority", as his family is too poor, or because his neighbors lack adequate adult role models and sponsors, any tribal kids take a scouting experience We should not be broke. "

"I joined Cubs about 65 years ago," he said. "In my adult life my future for the American boy scouts is more optimistic than I. Our challenge is finally controllable and our opportunities are endless.The largest youth services organization service

As usual, Dr. Gates provided a persuasive presentation that could not be completely encapsulated with some quotes. I encourage you to read the entire speech in the Scout Press Room.

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