March 27, 2024 (Waco, Texas) – Longtime Waco resident and Scouting volunteer Ellie Morrison has been named to serve on the newly reorganized National Executive Board for Boy Scouts of America.
Morrison has been a recipient of the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, and Silver Buffalo Awards, and served as the 11th National Commissioner of the BSA. She also chaired a team that created the Award of Excellence for Commissioner Unit Service for BSA.
Morrison chaired the Boy Scouts of America New Unit Task Force, which wrote the Unit Performance Guide, which is now the accepted best way of organizing new Scout units. She also served as the first chair of the BSA New Member Coordinator Task Force, which has help new Scouting families feel welcomed into Scouting.
“There has never been a more challenging time for youth in America, and I believe a new and revitalized Scouting organization can play a key role in shaping the values and behaviors our youth develop as they grow into adulthood,” Morrison said. “Texas is fortunate to have strong, thriving Boy Scouts of America Area Councils to help lead the way, and I’m grateful that I can play a role in shaping Scouting’s future on a national level.”
“With an extraordinary new CEO, Roger Krone, over 175,000 girls now enrolled, a comprehensive revision of the Cub Scout program about to be launched, growth in camping nationwide, and a desire by parents for youth programs that enhance a child’s confidence, leadership, lifelong values, and engage the whole family, the BSA is positioned for a very fulfilling and exciting future,” said Morrison.
Morrison is one of 47 newly elected members to the recently reorganized BSA National Executive Board.
The new BSA National Executive Board has been reduced from 72 to 47 members, and includes a mix of experienced board members, newly elected members, as well as eight members nominated by local BSA Councils in order to bring a better balance of historical knowledge and new perspectives. The new National Executive Board also reflects BSA efforts toward diversification, and includes 13% women and 23% racially diverse members, with plans to expand those numbers in the future.
Local Councils Play a Role
As an NEB member, Morrison will work closely with the local Scouting Councils in Texas, including those in Amarillo (Golden Spread Council), Dallas (Circle Ten Council), Texarkana (Caddo Area Council), Tyler (East Texas Area Council), Wichita Falls (Northwest Texas Council), Fort Worth (Longhorn Council), and Lubbock (South Plains Council).
Boy Scouts of America continues to offer several programs for youths, including:
- Cubs Scouts for boys and girls ages kindergarten to age 5
- Scouts BSA with boys’ and girls’ troops for ages 11-17
- Programs for Scouts ages 14-20 include Exploring, Venturing, and Sea Scouts.
Ellie Morrison
BSA Executive Board Member