What is the biggest Boy Scout Council?
Greater New York Councils
Largest councils
| Rank | Council Name | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater New York Councils | |
| 2 | National Capital Area Council | Bethesda, MD |
| 3 | Great Salt Lake Council | Salt Lake City, UT |
| 4 | Sam Houston Area Council | Houston, TX |
Are the Boy Scouts of America defunct?
On February 18, 2020, the organization filed for bankruptcy in the Bankruptcy court of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, listing liabilities of between $100 million and $500 million and assets of $1 billion to $10 billion.
How many councils does the Boy Scouts of America have?
The program of the Boy Scouts of America is administered through 272 local councils, with each council covering a geographic area that may vary from a single city to an entire state.
How do I find my old Boy Scout records?
To search for report by BSA Member ID, go to to My Dashboard -> Reports -> Cub Scout History Report or Scouts BSA History Report.
Which state has the most Boy Scouts?
Utah
2017 state-by-state rankings (population-adjusted)
| Rank | State | Under-18 Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | 473,208 |
| 2 | Idaho | 223,599 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 106,630 |
| 4 | Virginia | 954,775 |
How many scouts does NCAC have?
NCAC currently serves over 55,000 youth (boys and girls) through the dedication of over 18,000 adult volunteers. The highly respected rank of Eagle Scout was earned by 1,451 Scouts last year and our retention rate is 83%, one of the highest in the Nation.
What is the Boy Scout lawsuit about?
The Boy Scouts, based in Irving, Texas, sought bankruptcy protection in February 2020, seeking to halt hundreds of individual lawsuits and create a fund for men who say they were sexually abused as children.
What are Boy Scouts called now?
Scouts BSA
The Boy Scouts Have Officially Changed Their Name & Are Welcoming Girls. Girls can now officially be Boy Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America officially welcomed girls between the ages of 11 and 17 to join its older youth program Friday, following a major change that will see the Boy Scouts program renamed Scouts BSA.
How do I find my Order of the Arrow number?
You can access the membership information page by clicking “Membership Info” on the home page or at oa-bsa.org/about/membership.
How can you find out if someone is an Eagle Scout?
The Eagle Scout Service gladly provide this verification in writing or over the phone for employers wanting to know if a person has indeed earned the highest youth award in the Boy Scout Division of the BSA. You may call 1-972-580-2000 and ask for the Eagle Scout Service; or you can write to the address listed above.