Arthur A. Schuck
Arthur A. Schuck | |
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Born | Arthur Aloys Schuck June 20, 1895 |
Died | February 24, 1963 | (aged 67)
Employer | Boy Scouts of America |
Title | Chief Scout Executive |
Term | 1948–1960 |
Predecessor | Elbert K. Fretwell |
Successor | Joseph A. Brunton Jr. |
Spouse | Olive |
Arthur Aloys Schuck (June 20, 1895 – February 24, 1963) was a long time professional Scouter of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) who served as the Chief Scout Executive for twelve years from 1948 to 1960.
Early career
Schuck was born in
National service
In 1922, Schuck joined the BSA's national office, working in finance and organization.[1] In 1931, he was named director of the division of operations, which he headed until 1943. As director, he was in charge of the first national Scout jamboree in the U.S., held in Washington, D.C., in 1937.[1] He would later become deputy Chief Scout Executive under James E. West, and some thought he would become the next Chief Scout Executive when West retired in 1944. Instead he was passed over for volunteer Elbert K. Fretwell and Schuck then served as the Scout executive for the Los Angeles Area Council for four years until becoming the third Chief Scout Executive of the BSA on September 1, 1948.[2] As Chief Scout Executive, Schuck said the principal purpose of the BSA is: "To give to America a new generation of men of character, with ingrained qualities that make for good citizenship".[2]
Honors
Schuck was awarded the
Death
Schuck died in a Santa Barbara, California, hospital in 1963, at age 67. He was survived by his wife, Olive, and a son and daughter.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Arthur A. Schuck Dies at 67; Former Leader of Boy Scouts" (PDF). The New York Times. February 25, 1963. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
- ^ a b c "A First-Class Scout — Arthur Aloys Schuck" (PDF). The New York Times. July 15, 1957. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
- ^ "Boy Scout Chief Honored" (PDF). The New York Times. December 13, 1952. Retrieved 2008-11-17.
- ^ 䝪䞊䜲䝇䜹䜴䝖日本連盟 きじ章受章者 [Recipient of the Golden Pheasant Award of the Scout Association of Japan] (PDF). Reinanzaka Scout Club (in Japanese). 2014-05-23. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-08-11.