National Annual Meeting

National Annual Meeting

Events

Sunday, May 5th

BSA Alumni Reception

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Cost: $30 per person

Move Scouting Forward through this regional alumni reception connecting diverse Scouting generations through a social gathering at the 2024 National Annual Meeting. Reception attendees will engage with national leaders of the BSA, the BSA Alumni Association, and representatives from local councils, as well as well as various Alumni Communities.

Monday, May 6th

Good Turn Society Reception

6:00 PM– 7:00 PM

Cost: $85 per person

Members of the National Executive Board, Presidents Leadership Council, Second Century Society, and Good Turn Society are invited to an evening reception hosted by the National Office of Development. The event will recognize new inductees into the Good Turn Society and provide an opportunity for Scouting fellowship over hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

Good Turn Society and BSA Board Dinner

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Cost: $245 per person

Priority access and preferred seating will be reserved for members of the Presidents Leadership Council, Second Century Society, National Executive Board, and Good Turn Society at this dinner event. Members are welcome to bring a spouse or guest. The evening will include recognizing the newest members of the Good Turn Society.

Tuesday, May 7th

Welcome to the National Annual Meeting 5K Fun Run/Walk!

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Cost: $25 per person

Sponsored by: JamBar

Get ready to kick off the National Annual Meeting with a burst of energy! Join us on Tuesday, May 7th, at 6:00 am for the BSA 5K Fun Run/Walk – an exhilarating event designed to bring our community together for a morning of fitness, camaraderie, and fun.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking to start your day with a burst of activity, this 5K Fun Run/Walk is the perfect way to get moving. Lace up your running shoes and join fellow BSA members for a scenic route that will not only invigorate your senses but also provide a unique networking opportunity.

Keynote Speaker Session

1:00 PM

General Session room (Sabo/Sabel ballroom)

Guest Speaker:

Selby Chipman

An inaugural female Eagle Scout and former Senior Patrol Leader, Selby Chipman serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Oak Ridge, NC, Troop 8219, an all-girl troop known for their commitment to servant leadership. In 2023, she received NESA’s Lawrence S. and Mabel Cooke Scholarship and participated in the first-ever Women of Character Event at the National Jamboree. The first American female Eagle Scout to work on staff at Camp Alpine at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland, she served as troop guide for displaced Ukrainian Scouts and received the Commissioner’s Compass Staff Award. A Sea Scout who is BSA SCUBA and lifeguard certified, she served as crew advisor at Sea Base and lifeguard at Cherokee Scout Reservation. One of three Eagle Scouts in her family, she is a fourth generation engineering undergraduate student at University of Missouri – Columbia where she is a Discovery Research Fellow majoring in biomedical engineering with minors in computer science and math. Passionate about improving healthcare for all, her career aspirations include clinical research, medical devices, and biomaterials.

Silver Antelope Reception and Dinner

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM  Reception
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Dinner

Cost: $140 per person

The Silver Antelope Award is a distinguished service award presented by the Boy Scouts of America for outstanding service to young people. From 1942 to 2021 it recognized service within one of the geographical regions of the BSA. Beginning in 2022, with a reorganization of the BSA, it is presented for service in a national service territory. Recipients may be nominated and selected for their efforts on the National Service Territory (NST) Committee and/or for service to the NST through various national committees. The award is made by the National Court of Honor and the recipient must be a registered adult member of the Boy Scouts of America. Please join us for this special dinner where we will gather in fellowship and recognize this year’s class of Silver Antelopes.

CSTRecipientCityStateCouncil 
1William Mark GriffinKennewickWABlue Mountain
1David H. MurphyMeridianIDMountain West
2Joseph R. BouleyNorth Salt LakeUTCrossroads of the West
2Mark WilliamsDenverCOGreater Colorado
3Tracy AthertonCarmichaelCAOrange County
3Sang LeePorter RanchCAWestern Los Angeles County
4Steven E. MillerDavenportIAIllowa
5Dr. Lisa BalbesKirkwoodMOGreater St. Louis Area
5Kirk R. BoyerJefferson CityMOGreat Rivers
6John DozierChicagoILPathway to Adventure
6Dr. Spencer A. LongProspect HeightsILPathway to Adventure
7William F. MaxwellSugar LandTXSam Houston Area
7Harvey M. Richert, MDAbileneTXTexas Trails
8Ray C. DillonLittle RockARNatural State
8Anthony SitzConwayARNatural State
9David BergerFarmington HillsMIMichigan Crossroads
9Mark FleckHuntingburgINBuffalo Trace
10Maj. (Ret.) Felton L. DavisOrchard ParkNYWestern New York
10Mark R. HoltzmanClifton ParkNYTwin Rivers
11Terry BassPrincetonMAHeart of New England
11Charles HarrisMillburyMAHeart of New England
12David A. CarlsonArlingtonVANational Capital Area
12Alan J. MorrisonRochesterPAFrench Creek
13Charles BolgerAmblerPACradle of Liberty
13Joseph P. StrigleState CollegePAJuniata Valley
14Robert H. BloodworthAtlantaGAAtlanta Area
14Randall J. HinckleyGriffinGAFlint River
15David P. BarksdaleWinton-SalemNCOld Hickory
15Stanely K. Haines, Sr.ColumbiaSCIndian Waters
16Amy IennacoSatellite BeachFLCentral Florida
16Robert C. SwainGainesvilleFLNorth Florida
CSTRecipientCityStateCouncil 
1William Mark GriffinKennewickWABlue Mountain
1David H. MurphyMeridianIDMountain West
2Joseph R. BouleyNorth Salt LakeUTCrossroads of the West
2Mark WilliamsDenverCOGreater Colorado
3Tracy AthertonCarmichaelCAOrange County
3Sang LeePorter RanchCAWestern Los Angeles County
4Steven E. MillerDavenportIAIllowa
5Dr. Lisa BalbesKirkwoodMOGreater St. Louis Area
5Kirk R. BoyerJefferson CityMOGreat Rivers
6John DozierChicagoILPathway to Adventure
6Dr. Spencer A. LongProspect HeightsILPathway to Adventure
7William F. MaxwellSugar LandTXSam Houston Area
7"Harvey M. Richert, MD"AbileneTXTexas Trails
8Ray C. DillonLittle RockARNatural State
8Anthony SitzConwayARNatural State
9David BergerFarmington HillsMIMichigan Crossroads
9Mark FleckHuntingburgINBuffalo Trace
10Maj. (Ret.) Felton L. DavisOrchard ParkNYWestern New York
10Mark R. HoltzmanClifton ParkNYTwin Rivers
11Terry BassPrincetonMAHeart of New England
11Charles HarrisMillburyMAHeart of New England
12David A. CarlsonArlingtonVANational Capital Area
12Alan J. MorrisonRochesterPAFrench Creek
13Charles BolgerAmblerPACradle of Liberty
13Joseph P. StrigleState CollegePAJuniata Valley
14Robert H. BloodworthAtlantaGAAtlanta Area
14Randall J. HinckleyGriffinGAFlint River
15David P. BarksdaleWinton-SalemNCOld Hickory
15"Stanely K. Haines, Sr."ColumbiaSCIndian Waters
16Amy IennacoSatellite BeachFLCentral Florida
16Robert C. SwainGainesvilleFLNorth Florida

Wednesday, May 8th

Duty to God Breakfast

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Cost:  $75 

Guest Speaker:  

Bishop Michael William Fisher

Duty to God has been a tenet of Scouting since the very beginning of our organization in 1910. The Duty to God Breakfast is a perfect opportunity to come together and be inspired by works greater than our own, and to celebrate and recognize individuals who have exemplified their faith through their actions. We are excited to have Bishop Michael William Fisher join us at the National Annual Meeting as our Guest Speaker for the Duty to God Breakfast.

Bishop Michael William Fisher was born on March 3, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the eldest of five children, two sisters and two brothers. As a youth, he played Little League baseball, and wrestled, and was active in the Boy Scouts, and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Bishop Fisher recalls always working, starting as an eight-year-old paperboy for The Baltimore Sun. Bishop Fisher attended the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute high school, and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting at the University of Maryland in 1984.

With his business and accounting degree, Bishop Fisher worked as a comptroller for a psychiatric practice in Bethesda. Feeling compelled to discern a vocation to the priesthood, he entered seminary at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland in 1986. He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Washington by Cardinal James A. Hickey at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle on June 23, 1990.

Upon ordination, Bishop Fisher was assigned to Sacred Heart parish, La Plata. He was appointed pastor at Holy Family parish in Hillcrest Heights in 1995 and then pastor at St. John Neumann parish in Gaithersburg in 1999. He was named a Chaplain to His Holiness, a distinction that comes with the title of “Monsignor,” by Pope John Paul II in 2005. Later that year, he was appointed Vicar General for the Apostolates, where he oversaw the archdiocesan ministries for education, ethnic ministries, social justice and service, parish life and youth ministry. In 2006 Cardinal Donald Wuerl appointed him Vicar for Clergy and Secretary for Ministerial Leadership, a position he has held for the last twelve years. In this role, Bishop Fisher oversees the recruitment, formation, and care of the clergy for the archdiocese.

He was named an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington by Pope Francis on June 8, 2018 and ordained to the episcopate on June 29, 2018 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

On December 1, 2020, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Michael William Fisher, Auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, as the 15th Bishop of Buffalo.

Bishop Fisher attributes much of his call to the priesthood to the love and sacrifices of his parents and family, the constant prayers of a grandmother, the encouragement and example of wonderful priests, and a life-long desire to serve and leave this world a better place. Bishop Fisher’s family has roots across Maryland and Washington D.C.: his father was a Baltimorean and his mother was a Washingtonian, and extended family reside throughout the region.

In his spare time Bishop Fisher loves to read and study history, especially American and Church history. He enjoys camping and hiking in the mountains and touring historical sites. He once attempted to plant an orchard on a few acres of land in the North Mountains of West Virginia. Bishop Fisher is a life-long Baltimore Orioles fan, but he will root for the Washington Nationals …when they don’t play the O’s!

National Court of Honor
Silver Buffalo Reception and Dinner

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM  Reception
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM   Dinner

Cost: $140 per person

The Silver Buffalo Award is presented to those persons who give noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. This award is Scouting’s highest commendation of the invaluable contributions that outstanding Americans make to youth. The service must be national or international in character and may or may not be directly connected with the Boy Scouts of America.

Since 1925 when the highest award for adult volunteers debuted, Silver Buffalo recipients have been known for their outstanding service to youth. Join us for an evening to remember as we celebrate some of the BSA’s most outstanding leaders!

Appropriate attire includes your choice of business dress, evening attire, or BSA dress uniform.

Laurie Champion

Saline, Michigan

Mark J. Chilutti

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kandra Dickerson

Grimes, Iowa

Frederick Hillenbrand

Romney, West Virginia

Jason P. Hood

Memphis, Tennessee

David J. Kehrer

New Baden, Illinois

Dr. James D. Libbin

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Bernard W. Lockard Jr.

Indiana, Pennsylvania

Fred R. Norton Jr.

Texarkana, Texas

Louis Paulson

Walnut Creek, California

Michael R. Rooney

Tempe, Arizona

Sven J. Rundman III

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Dr. Arnold F. Traupman

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Michael F. Weber

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Thursday, May 9th

Americanism Breakfast

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Cost:  $75 per person

The Americanism Breakfast: A Star-Spangled Way to Start the Day

The Americanism Breakfast is a time-honored event where the leadership of the Scouting movement celebrates our ideals of patriotism, liberty, and freedom. It’s an inspirational way to start your day!

Whether you’re an experienced Scout leader, a devoted volunteer, or a newcomer to the movement, don’t miss the Americanism Breakfast. Join us as we reconnect with friends, celebrate shared values, and reaffirm our commitment to America and Scouting.

Guest Speaker:

COL. MICHAEL EDWARD FOSSUM, USAFR (RET.)   

Chief Operating Officer, Texas A&M University at Galveston
Vice President, Texas A&M University
Superintendent, Texas A&M Maritime Academy
Executive Professor of Maritime Administration
, Texas A&M University at Galveston

Michael E. Fossum ’80 currently serves as a Vice President of Texas A&M University, the Chief Operating Officer of the Galveston Campus, and the Superintendent of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy. Fossum joined Texas A&M following his retirement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Johnson Space Center in 2017.

Fossum is a veteran of three space flights with more than 194 days in space and more than 48 hours in seven spacewalks during his 19 years as an astronaut. During his last mission in 2011, Fossum served as the Commander of the International Space Station. He has logged over 2,000 hours in 35 different aircraft throughout the course of his career. Fossum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force in 1980. He is also a graduate of the US Air Force Test Pilot School and has earned Master of Science degrees in Systems Engineering and Physical Science/Space Science.

Fossum was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and grew up in McAllen, Texas. He is married to his Aggie sweetheart, the former Melanie J. London ’80. They have four children and seven grandchildren. He enjoys family and outdoor activities. Fossum has been a lifelong supporter and volunteer in the Scouting program. Fossum is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.

CST Recipient City State Council 
1 William Mark Griffin Kennewick WA Blue Mountain
1 David H. Murphy Meridian ID Mountain West
2 Joseph R. Bouley North Salt Lake UT Crossroads of the West
2 Mark Williams Denver CO Greater Colorado
3 Tracy Atherton Carmichael CA Orange County
3 Sang Lee Porter Ranch CA Western Los Angeles County
4 Steven E. Miller Davenport IA Illowa
5 Dr. Lisa Balbes Kirkwood MO Greater St. Louis Area
5 Kirk R. Boyer Jefferson City MO Great Rivers
6 John Dozier Chicago IL Pathway to Adventure
6 Dr. Spencer A. Long Prospect Heights IL Pathway to Adventure
7 William F. Maxwell Sugar Land TX Sam Houston Area
7 Harvey M. Richert, MD Abilene TX Texas Trails
8 Ray C. Dillon Little Rock AR Natural State
8 Anthony Sitz Conway AR Natural State
9 David Berger Farmington Hills MI Michigan Crossroads
9 Mark Fleck Huntingburg IN Buffalo Trace
10 Maj. (Ret.) Felton L. Davis Orchard Park NY Western New York
10 Mark R. Holtzman Clifton Park NY Twin Rivers
11 Terry Bass Princeton MA Heart of New England
11 Charles Harris Millbury MA Heart of New England
12 David A. Carlson Arlington VA National Capital Area
12 Alan J. Morrison Rochester PA French Creek
13 Charles Bolger Ambler PA Cradle of Liberty
13 Joseph P. Strigle State College PA Juniata Valley
14 Robert H. Bloodworth Atlanta GA Atlanta Area
14 Randall J. Hinckley Griffin GA Flint River
15 David P. Barksdale Winton-Salem NC Old Hickory
15 Stanely K. Haines, Sr. Columbia SC Indian Waters
16 Amy Iennaco Satellite Beach FL Central Florida
16 Robert C. Swain Gainesville FL North Florida
CSTRecipientCityStateCouncil 
1William Mark GriffinKennewickWABlue Mountain
1David H. MurphyMeridianIDMountain West
2Joseph R. BouleyNorth Salt LakeUTCrossroads of the West
2Mark WilliamsDenverCOGreater Colorado
3Tracy AthertonCarmichaelCAOrange County
3Sang LeePorter RanchCAWestern Los Angeles County
4Steven E. MillerDavenportIAIllowa
5Dr. Lisa BalbesKirkwoodMOGreater St. Louis Area
5Kirk R. BoyerJefferson CityMOGreat Rivers
6John DozierChicagoILPathway to Adventure
6Dr. Spencer A. LongProspect HeightsILPathway to Adventure
7William F. MaxwellSugar LandTXSam Houston Area
7"Harvey M. Richert, MD"AbileneTXTexas Trails
8Ray C. DillonLittle RockARNatural State
8Anthony SitzConwayARNatural State
9David BergerFarmington HillsMIMichigan Crossroads
9Mark FleckHuntingburgINBuffalo Trace
10Maj. (Ret.) Felton L. DavisOrchard ParkNYWestern New York
10Mark R. HoltzmanClifton ParkNYTwin Rivers
11Terry BassPrincetonMAHeart of New England
11Charles HarrisMillburyMAHeart of New England
12David A. CarlsonArlingtonVANational Capital Area
12Alan J. MorrisonRochesterPAFrench Creek
13Charles BolgerAmblerPACradle of Liberty
13Joseph P. StrigleState CollegePAJuniata Valley
14Robert H. BloodworthAtlantaGAAtlanta Area
14Randall J. HinckleyGriffinGAFlint River
15David P. BarksdaleWinton-SalemNCOld Hickory
15"Stanely K. Haines, Sr."ColumbiaSCIndian Waters
16Amy IennacoSatellite BeachFLCentral Florida
16Robert C. SwainGainesvilleFLNorth Florida