East Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America
2021-2025 Strategic Plan
Mission
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Vision
The vision of the East Carolina Council is to be the Beacon for Scouting in eastern North Carolina; recognized as a premier organization because of its appeal to youth from all diverse communities and the leadership excellence of the council’s adult volunteers and employees.The council will be so highly visibly and effective in delivering cutting-edge programs and exciting fun adventures that inspire lives of character, leadership and service that organizations, families and communities will seek to provide financial and volunteer support.
Guiding Principles
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.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.