Christian and Chandler Hooks
Christian and Chandler Hooks are Scouts from Troop 1323 in LA’s Crenshaw neighborhood. Christian is an Eagle Scout attending Tulane University where he is a premed student. Chandler is a Life Scout who is preparing for his Eagle Scout Board of Review.
Chandler and Christian participated in the Greater Los Angeles Council’s Business Leader Breakfast where Christian spoke about Scouting’s impact on his life and Christian assisted with the Business Leader of the Year award presentation to Steve Balmer and Jim Ellis.
“The discipline I learned by participating in Scouting has allowed me to stay committed to my academics while also participating in sports and community activities.”
– Christian Hooks
Eagle Scout from Crenshaw Troop 1323
Currently a pre-med student at Tulane University
Natalie MacEwan
Natalie MacEwan was selected to represent the BSA’s 2.2 million youth participants and nearly 1 million adult volunteers because of her exceptional work as a member of Venturing Crew 22, based in Western Los Angeles County Council.
“It was an honor to represent the Boy Scouts of America, my council and my hometown in this tradition,” explained Natalie. “Hearing from our nation’s leaders about how much they respect Scouting and the impact it has on young people makes me hopeful that the experiences I have had in Scouting will continue to empower me as a leader in my community.”
“Our findings from a nationwide, scientific survey demonstrates the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society – from holding leadership positions in their workplace and neighborhood to voting and volunteering to protecting the environment and being prepared for emergencies.
There is no shortage of examples or anecdotal accounts that suggest Scouting produces better citizens, but now there is scientific evidence to confirm the prosocial benefits of Scouting or earning the rank of Eagle Scout.”
– Byron R. Johnson, Ph.D.,
Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences
Baylor University
“My Scouting experience has stayed with me my entire life. The Scout uniform dissolves racism.”
– Reverend Mark E. Whitlock, Jr.
Christ Our Redeemer A.M.E. Church
Pastor (Former)
“As parents of children in the Boy Scouts of America, we are confident that the organization puts the safety of our kids first. BSA parents believe all victims should be heard. The BSA has a moral responsibilty to live up to the very same values we seek to instill in our children. We believe the BSA plays an indespensible role in the formation of character and values in America youth.”
– BSA Parents
