About Us
The Miami Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, first established in 1918, has a proud heritage of camping and outdoor activities for young men and women in the Miami Valley.
The Council has grown to such an extent over the years that it now encompasses the five-county region of Montgomery, Darke, Preble, Miami and Shelby counties and serves over 6,600 young men and women in the programs of Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturing, and Exploring.
Supported by 2,800 volunteers, two premier camping facilities, The Harry F. Schiewetz Leadership Training Center and Council Resource Center located in Dayton, Scouting remains a vital and relevant organization for families and the community.
Mission
It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Oath
On my Honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
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Scout Law
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent.
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Council Leadership
The governing body of the local Scouting movement is called the "Council". It is made up of "Chartered Organization Representatives" who represent each partner organization. Also "Members at Large" are elected annually to the Council. The Council meets once a year at its Annual Business Meeting to conduct the business of the corporation and to elect members and officers to the Executive Board of Directors, who provide guidance and leadership to the Council.
Executive Committee and Board Committee Links