During 23 years as a Scoutmaster, Jim has had more than 60 young men earn the rank of Eagle Scout and they and hundreds of other boys had a constant opportunity to participate in ever-changing, challenging, and exciting adventures.

These included among many: a weekend outing every month; smaller group outings several times each year; and major high adventure experiences (11 Philmont and six Boundary Water treks). He also planned and led three “super treks,” which were 15-day trips throughout the Rockies with 45 Scouts and fathers.

Jim ensured that the Scouting program came alive for both the Scouts and their parents. The excitement and commitment that he created was driven by his dedication and passion for the program, coupled with his love for teaching; i.e., sharing his knowledge and providing the opportunity for young men to learn and not only meet challenges, but to conquer them. All of this was done by being a positive role model and exemplary example of a man living the Scout Oath and Law by teaching, not by “doing” it for the boys. A consequence is that a meaningful number of these young men and their parents were captured by the Scouting spirit, and continue to this day to give back to Scouting with their leadership at the unit, council, area, region, and national levels.

Jim has been incredibly generous with his talent, time, and treasure, once again by leading by example. This includes his vision for and the funding of the Boeger Leadership Center for our council, which is located at Camp Lowden.

This is a man who created a positive and life-changing experience for all those who were fortunate enough to be actively involved with Troop 425 (a 100-boy troop). Jim truly is a great Scouter, an outstanding Scoutmaster, and a good man who lives the Scout Oath and Law. He has made a profound difference in the lives of hundreds of young men and many of their parents through his extraordinary leadership, positive role model, strong positive values, and skill at effectively providing the Boy Scout program, as it is intended, to the young men in his troop. The world is, without doubt, a better place because of Jim Boeger and his leadership.

Although Jim’s books were published some time ago, the philosophy that he conveys is still sound and there is absolutely nothing that is out of date. On several occasions I have given a copy to a new leader in Scouting. Both books are outstanding and should be required reading for every adult leader.