Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The BSA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) Statement

The Boy Scouts of America promotes a culture where each youth, volunteer, and employee feels a sense of belonging and builds communities where every person feels respected and valued.

Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s increasingly diverse communities.

BSA DE&I Mission

To promote a culture where every youth, volunteer, and employee feels a sense of belonging and to build communities where every person feels respected and valued.

BSA DE&I Vision

To partner with all families and communities in raising young people of high moral character, developing their leadership skills, and preparing them to serve and thrive in a world of increasing complexity and challenge.

Purpose of Occoneechee Council’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair – Bethie Taylor

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee of the BSA Occoneechee Council exists to help create, foster and promote a culture in which every youth, volunteer, and employee feels that they belong and are welcome, and that they are respected and valued in Scouting and in our community. Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our Council’s increasingly diverse community.