The American Electric Power Foundation is funded by American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) and its utility operating units, including Appalachian Power. The Foundation provides a permanent, ongoing resource for charitable …
BB&T Corporation (Branch Banking and Trust Company) is one of the largest financial service holding companies in the U.S. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the bank operates more than 1,900 …
Camp Omache, a facility of the Chief Seattle Council, had been closed for more than a decade when Charles Pigott took on the challenge of rebuilding and reopening the dilapidated …
CONSOL Energy, a publicly owned Canonsburg-based producer and exporter of high-BTU bituminous thermal coal, is one of the leading energy companies in the United States. Since the company was founded …
Early leadership experiences as a Scout gave Craig Fenneman a confidence that has stayed with him through his life. Since then Craig has emerged as a servant leader with a …
In his monograph, Dave Alexander shares how important it is to him to live his life according to Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Scout motto. He credits many …
Douglas Dittrick exemplifies the Scout Oath and Scout Law, making it a part of his daily life. For Doug, this means volunteering his time, helping others, and leading by example …
As advocates for Scouting, Ed and Jeanne Arnold have defined what it means to be a BSA philanthropist. They are inspired by Scouting’s ability to build character and develop leadership …
With more than 40 years in the coal industry, it’s not too surprising that Ernie L. Thrasher became involved with the Summit Bechtel Reserve. After all, the site was mined …
When his Scoutmaster father hosted a troop meeting in the family backyard, then-4-year-old Frank McAllister thought that made him a Scout. While he didn’t officially become a Scout until age …
Growing up on an Idaho farm, Gene Yamagata never had the opportunity to join the Boy Scouts. Today, however, he is an enthusiastic supporter of Scouting. One aspect of Scouting …
Jim Justice turned a love for his native West Virginia into an opportunity to serve its citizens as the state’s 36th governor. He credits his time in Scouting with teaching …
A Distinguished Eagle Scout, Harold Hook volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America for decades. He was a national president of the BSA and a member of the National Executive …
The first venue Scouts and visitors to the Summit Bechtel Reserve encounter is the J.W. and Hazel Ruby West Virginia Welcome Center. This beautiful venue is a testament to J.W. …
Bill Marriott credits Scouting with teaching him how to become a successful business leader, imparting to him the value of persistence. As he tells it, more than 70 years ago …
Jack Furst’s lifelong relationship with the Boy Scouts of America began when he joined the organization as a 7-year-old Cub Scout. His time as a member of historic Troop 1 …
You’re probably familiar with the name Jack Link, but you’re not likely to be acquainted with the man who bears it. A born entrepreneur, Jack transformed his great-grandfather’s recipe for …
Joe Crafton lives by a mantra his father taught him as a child: “Takers eat better, but givers sleep better.” Joe sleeps well at night because he always pays it …
Scouting was a natural fit for Eagle Scout John D. Harkey Jr. He has a love of adventure that Scouting enhanced. Today, John still possesses an adventurous spirit with activities …
As a young Scout, John Tickle probably didn’t imagine that he would someday save a life when he was learning about “artificial respiration.” However, that was exactly what he did …
In high school John Gottschalk received an “A+” on an English paper with a note from his teacher: “You can do better.” Confused by the message, John asked his father …
Joseph “Si” Brown has a passion for Scouting. In addition to his time as a Scout, Si has been an adult volunteer for more than 15 years. During that time …
A lifelong Scouter, Lonnie Poole has spent the majority of his life involved with the Boy Scouts of America. More than 50 years after achieving his Eagle Scout rank, Lonnie …
Scouting is a large part of Lyle and Toril Knight’s life together and one they are proud to have passed down to their children and grandchildren. It’s a legacy embodied …
A man of modest origin, Norm Augustine became one of the most influential figures in the history of the aerospace and defense industries. And it all started with the Cub …
Paul Christen likes to say that he owes his life to Scouting, which is one of many reasons he and his late wife, Muffy, have been long-time Scouting supporters. On …
Philip Condit credits Scouting with developing the leadership skills that helped him become chairman and CEO of Boeing Co. While at Boeing, he was committed to nurturing leadership skills among …
Randall Stephenson believes organizations must change and innovate to stay relevant. It’s a belief that guided his actions as Chairman and CEO of AT&T and while serving as the BSA’s …
Ray and Deborah Dillon’s Scouting involvement is all about family Scouting and the Scouting experiences they shared with their four children. All three of their sons—Jonathan, Gregory, and Robert—achieved the …
As a youth, Rex Tillerson’s summers were filled with Scouting experiences. These adventures taught him important life lessons such as the value of teamwork, how to lead, and, importantly, how …
For Richard Leet, Scouting’s values of honor and truthfulness were something to take seriously. As a result, he worked hard at Scouting throughout his life. That hard work meant that …
Support for Scouting is something Robert E. Murray and his whole family can agree on. All three of his sons—Robert, Jonathan, and Ryan—were active in Scouting. In fact, Ryan achieved …
Scouting has been a major part of Bob Cruickshank’s life since he joined Troop 14 in Springfield, Illinois in 1944. Bob went on to reach the rank of Eagle Scout …
The Perot family harbors a rich tradition of achieving Scouting’s ultimate rank: Eagle Scout. Among the generations of Perot family Eagle Scouts are the late Ross Perot Sr., second generation …
Distinguished Eagle Scout Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. credits the Boy Scouts of America with shaping his character in a way that allowed him to lead others throughout his life. A …
When West Virginia native Steve Antoline was asked to organize service projects for Scouts attending the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, he graciously agreed. By the time the projects were completed, …
One of the things Mike and Gillian Goodrich are most proud of is that all three of their sons earned the rank of Eagle Scout. And Mike is no slouch …
Terrence P. “Terry” Dunn has a lifelong association with Scouting, having been a both Cub Scout and a Boy Scout. Later, all three of his sons joined Scouting and two …
The Johnsons believe Scouting shares the values so important to their family: Integrity and character. Todd and Susan’s firsthand appreciation of Scouting came through powerful experiences of their son Matthew’s …
Distinguished Eagle Scout Trevor Rees-Jones has an interesting claim to fame within Scouting. There is actually a Scout camp that bears his name—Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp of the Circle Ten …
Walter Scott, Jr. and his late wife, Suzanne, were among the foundational philanthropists supporting development of the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Today, some of Summit Bechtel Reserve’s most significant venues honor …
