2022 Salute to Scouting

At its upcoming 25th annual Salute to Scouting, the Los Padres Council of Boy Scouts of America will recognize local leaders Douglas Scott and Robert Maloy for their contributions to the health, education and safety of youth in Santa Barbara County. The fundraising event will be held Thursday, October 20 at the historic Santa Barbara Club, with proceeds to benefit scouting and outdoor education programs for young people on the Central Coast. Michael Brown, University of California Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, is the event’s featured guest speaker.

“Doug and Bob were selected because of their notable work on behalf of our Council and thousands of youth in need in the region,” said David Brown, President of Los Padres Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA). “On Oct 20^th, we will honor Doug and Bob’s continued commitment to our community.”

Doug Scott will receive the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award for his efforts in promoting positive values in youth through scouting. Scott is a longtime resident of Santa Barbara where he grew up in scouting, eventually becoming an Eagle Scout. He is a principal at The Alison Company and has been in commercial mortgage banking since 1983. “This event raises funds to help eliminate financial roadblocks for youth who want to participate in scouting and outdoor education,” said Scott. “I’m honored to be associated with this worthwhile endeavor.”

For his contributions to character building and teaching leadership to local youth, Bob Maloy will receive the Los Padres Council’s Legacy Award. He is a CPA with Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf LLP in Santa Barbara, focusing on tax management and general business planning. Having grown up in the Santa Ynez Valley, Maloy remains active in the community, serving on many boards including the American Heart Association, the UCSB Economic Forecast Project and the Mission Canyon Association. In 2001, Maloy joined a board comprised of local business owners who successfully launched Business First Bank, later merging with Heritage Oaks Bank now known as Pacific Premier Bank. Maloy’s passion for cycling led him to develop the Trek Trails at Rancho Alegre, a local BSA camp operated by Los Padres Council. His two sons both participated in scouting; one achieved his Eagle Scout award in 2018.

Serving youth in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, Los Padres Council aims to help chartered BSA organizations effectively use the scouting program and expand the use of the program to other community groups. Los Padres Council operates outdoor experiences through Camp Rancho Alegre in Santa Barbara County. It also delivers education to youth in Southern California through the operation of The Outdoor School.

The 25th annual Salute to Scouting event begins at 6pm on Thursday, October 20 at the Santa Barbara Club. Registration is now open on the council website at  www.lpcbsa.org or by calling 805-967-0105. Sponsorships and advertising opportunities are also available.

For more information, please contact Carlos Cortez at 805-967-0105