BSA AA defines Scouting alumni as anyone positively and personally impacted by the Boy Scouts of America. This definition includes former youth members, their family past and present, community leaders, and millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day. Our definition is intentionally broad because Scouting impacts more than just those who have served in official capacities with the BSA. The Scouting umbrella includes those who have ever assisted with a troop campout, financially supported a Scout, or hiked with a BSA unit. Any number of scenarios makes one a Scouting alumnus or alumna. Whether an individual is returning to Scouting after a hiatus or is participating on a more active level for the first time— having yearned to become involved with BSA programs and the positive development of youth—we welcome them!