Transatlantic Council Boy Scouts of America
Unparalleled Scouting
Mission
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MISSION It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America 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. TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL VISION Unparalleled Scouting
Ruling year
1965
Scout Executive/CEO
Mr. Thomas M Jansen
Main address
Unit 28100 Box 24 STATE is AE (Armed Forces Europe)
APO, NY 09714 USA
EIN
98-0000121
NTEE code
Boy Scouts (O41)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Transatlantic Council is seeking to reach youth in over 50 countries so that they will be able to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes based on the values of 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. Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Cub Scouting. ScoutsBSA. Venturing. Sea Scouting. Exploring.
Cub Scouting. When you’re a kid, fun comes first. Final exams, driver’s ed and summer jobs will arrive soon enough. Cub Scouts lets kids have fun while teaching them skills that will help them later on. From the thrill of shooting an arrow to learning how to transform a block of wood into a race car, Cub Scouts is one thrill after another. With a program expertly tailored to match each age in a young child’s life, Cub Scouts learn that even when fun isn’t easy, it’s always an adventure. In Scouting, everything has a purpose. And it shows kids that doing their best is the most fun of all.
ScoutsBSA. With more than 130 Merit Badges—from Archery and Art to Welding and Wilderness Survival—Scouting is the ultimate form of learning by doing. Scouts explore their interests and improve their skills while working toward Scouting’s highest rank: Eagle. By first imagining, planning then doing their own service projects, Scouts learn the value of hard work, and experience the thrill of seeing it pay off.
Add in outdoor adventures, hiking and camping, and Scouting gives youth experience that will benefit them throughout their life.
Venturing. All teens have one—a moment that opens their eyes to a world that’s bigger than they ever imagined. It might happen while paddling a quiet lake, bonding with new friends around a beach bonfire, or rising to the challenge of leading an exhausted crew to the edges of adventure. Venturing gives young men and women access to a range of programs and empowers them to create their own experiences. It brings Scouting values to life through both high adventure outdoor activities and challenging real-world projects.
Sea Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women ages 14 to 20. For over 100 years Sea Scouting has promoted better citizenship and improved members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, service experiences, and knowledge of our maritime heritage.
Exploring provides exciting activities and one-on-one mentorship for youth looking to discover their future. Whether you’re a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a young person wanting to uncover the possibilities of your future, Exploring is a great place to start.
Normandy Camporee
Held every three years, this signature event attracts Scouts from throughout Europe. Thousands of Scouts from Transatlantic Council, other BSA Councils, and Scouting Associations participate. We feature a Messengers of Peace dinner and campfire on Omaha Beach and a memorial service at the US Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Transatlantic Council has been named Custodians of Omaha Beach by the French Government.
Scout Summer Camps
We conduct 2 Scouts BSA Resident Camps
Camp Alpine in Kandersteg, Switzerland
Camp Avantura BSA in Savudrija, Croatia
Intercamp
Each year on Whitsunday weekend (Pentecost), 3,500 Scouts from 10 countries gather to celebrate Scouting friendship and fellowship. Intercamp has been a key part of our program for over 40 years. Each year a different country hosts the event providing and ever evolving international Scouting experience
Where we work
Awards
Gold Journey to Excellence 2012
Boy Scouts of America
Gold Journey to Excellence 2011
Boy Scouts of America
External reviews
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our vision is unparalleled Scouting.
It must be Scouting--adventure, family, fun, character, leadership and so much more. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
It must be unparalleled. The Scouting experiences in Transatlantic Council should be amazing, wonderful, matchless, nonpareil, unequaled, unmatched, and unsurpassed.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Recruit, train, guide, and recognize the very best staff, board, and volunteers to deliver unparalleled Scouting.
Collaborate with alumni, foundations, companies, organizations, and philanthropists to ensure we have the financial resources to deliver unparalleled Scouting
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Active and engaged executive board who provide strong leadership and effective governance
Outstanding and committed volunteers who deliver quality programs to youth
Talented and motivated staff who support Transatlantic Council programs and services
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Impressive membership growth in 2019; we were the number 2 council for growth in the Northeast Region, Boy Scouts of America
Balanced operating budget in 2019 and growth in net assets
More volunteers and board members recruited and trained in 2019 and 2020
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Transatlantic Council Boy Scouts of America
Board of directorsas of 05/27/2022
Mr. Dean Menegas
Spinnaker Capital
Term: 2019 - 2022
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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