Robert J. Mazzuca

Robert J. Mazzuca
Mazzuca at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia
Born1947 (age 76–77)
San Juan Bautista, California, U.S.
EducationCalifornia Polytechnic State University
EmployerBoy Scouts of America
TitleChief Scout Executive
Term2007 – August 31, 2012
PredecessorRoy Williams
SuccessorWayne Brock
SpouseNanette Mazzuca

Robert J. "Bob" Mazzuca (/məˈzuːkə/; born 1947) is a retired professional Scouter and was the 11th Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. His term started in 2007, and he retired on August 31, 2012.

Early life and family

Robert Mazzuca was born in 1947 in San Juan Bautista, California. As a boy, Mazzuca joined Boy Scout Troop 28 (now 428) and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1964. While a Scout he attended Pico Blanco Scout Reservation of the Monterey Bay Area Council for four summers, including two as staff. Mazzuca was inducted into the Order of the Arrow as a member of Esselen Lodge.

In 1970, Mazzuca received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California.[1]

Scouting career

Mazzuca began his Scouting professional career in 1971 in Modesto, California as a district executive and as an Exploring executive.[2] He became the Exploring director in Sacramento in 1975 and rose to the positions of field director and the director of field service.

In 1983, Mazzuca became the Scout executive in Stockton, California. He later served as an area director in the Western Region before returning to Sacramento as the Scout executive. In 1992 he became the assistant regional director for the Southern Region and in 1995 he became the Scout executive of the Greater Pittsburgh Council.[3]

In 2005, he became the national director of the development group at the National Council and in 2006 became the assistant Chief Scout Executive. Mazzuca succeeded Roy Williams as Chief Scout Executive on September 1, 2007.[4][5]

Mazzuca is a lifetime member of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.[6] In July 2008 Mazzuca became an honorary chieftain in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. In 2009 Mazzuca was presented the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.[7]

Robert Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive of Boy Scouts of America, received $1,211,572 salary/compensation from the charity. This is the 4th most money given by any charity to the head of the charity, according to CharityWatch.[8]

Upon his retirement at the end of August 2012, Mazzuca was succeeded by Wayne Brock, previously the BSA's Deputy Chief Scout Executive/Chief Operating Officer.[9]

Honors and awards

Mazzuca is the fifth Chief Scout Executive to serve as a Chieftain in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.[10] He is also a 2009 recipient of the Order of the Arrow's Distinguished Service Award.

The campfire bowl at Camp Pico Blanco was rebuilt in 2011 and named the Mazzuca Campfire Bowl in his honor.[11] Mazzuca attended the dedication ceremony.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cal Poly Grad is U.S.A.'s Top Boy Scout". Archived from the original on September 11, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
  2. ^ "Boy Scouts tap local leader for top post". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2007.
  3. ^ McCune, Sara (July 31, 2007). "Former Pittsburgher named national head of Boy Scouts". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved July 31, 2007.
  4. ^ "Robert Mazzuca Appointed Chief Scout Executive for the Boy Scouts of America". Business Wire. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved September 1, 2007.
  5. ^ Kirdahy, Matthew (September 2007). "Teaching Leadership: Scouts Honor". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2007.
  6. ^ "National Catholic Committee on Scouting". Archived from the original on June 11, 2007. Retrieved June 6, 2007.
  7. ^ "Bob Mazzuca now Eagle". Scouting Radio. 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
  8. ^ Charity Rating Guide and Watchdog Report, Volume Number 59, December 2011
  9. ^ "Boy Scouts of America names its next Chief Scout Executive". 21 May 2012. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  10. ^ "Heart of America Council - Boy Scouts of America". Archived from the original on 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
  11. ^ "BOB MAZZUCA CAMPFIRE BOWL PROJECT". himlyn.tripod.com. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
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