“So we’ve made the decision. We’re going to change,” says Rex Tillerson.\u00a0”Now what?”<\/p>\n

Less than 24 hours after the volunteer delegates voted\u00a0to change the BSA’s membership policy<\/a> for youth,\u00a0Tillerson addressed a large room full of Scouting volunteers and professionals at the closing general session of the BSA\u2019s National Annual Meeting.<\/p>\n

In a powerful, heartfelt speech, Tillerson made his message clear: Change is inevitable, but “The Main Thing,” which is to serve more youth in Scouting, hasn’t changed. With that in mind, he reasoned, it’s time for all of us unite toward this common goal.<\/p>\n

Tillerson, immediate past president of the Boy Scouts of America and a 2010\u00a0Silver Buffalo recipient<\/a>,\u00a0knows something about making big decisions and dealing with change. When he’s not serving as a Scouting volunteer, he’s the\u00a0chairman, president, and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp., one of the world’s largest companies.<\/p>\n

In 1999, Tillerson worked for Exxon when it merged with Mobil\u2014definitely a big change for both companies.<\/p>\n

Take 10 minutes to watch the video below and listen to Tillerson’s message. Then, share it with the members of your Scouting family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n