By Rita L. Sherwood
Greg Voyzey, the CEO of Boy Scouts of America, knows a bit about scouting. He actually started in the Boy Scouts when he was six years old, and even became an Eagle Scout. He continued to be active in the Scouts through high school and college, and says he’s thrilled to be in his new position since March, and feels it’s his true calling. Greg says the mission of the Boy Scouts is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout oath and law.
More specifically Greg explains, “My vision is to help young people prepare to be tomorrow’s leaders by providing them a mountain top experience.” And what does that mean exactly? “When you work hard, go through trials and tribulations, and climb to the top of the mountain, you look at the view and it’s life changing and rewarding. I want to instill that work ethic and those values in the next generation.”
Greg states a big part of his job is being involved in the community, meeting people and hearing about their background. If their values align with the Scouts, he helps them become ambassadors for kids by volunteering. “It’s all about sharing our passion and our vision to help young people.”
Are you passionate about helping kids? Greg says the Boy Scout camp in Defuniak Springs always needs volunteers and community sponsors to help maintain their current programs and also to support and develop new programs. “Don’t be afraid to step up and help a kid achieve their greatest success,” he says. To find out more information or to sign up, email him at Greg.Voyzey@scouting.org or visit www.gulfcoastcouncil.org.
