On behalf of Greater Los Angeles Scouting, thank you for being part of our 2025 Business Leaders' Breakfast. Whether you attended, donated, sponsored, or helped make the event possible, your support makes a lasting difference.

At this year’s event, we proudly honored Charlie P. Smith, Senior Managing Director, Broker Lead, Los Angeles, JLL, as our Business Leader of the Year. His fireside chat with Craig S. Meyer provided timely and inspiring insights on the future of Los Angeles and purpose-driven leadership.

Our opening ceremonies set an inspiring tone, led by Eagle Scout Charles (Troop 509), Scout Allison (Troop 4), and Cub Scout Leia (Pack 10). Scouts from Packs 10, 40, 848, and Troops 4, 40, 509, proudly served as our color guard.

The morning was further elevated by two remarkable Eagle Scout speakers. Christian Hooks, a double graduate of Tulane University with a B.S. in Public Health and a Master’s in Health Administration, shared how Scouting helped shape his journey toward medical school. Sudeshna, a proud member of Troop 423 and Gold Medal Congressional Award recipient, spoke about how Scouting ignited her passion for service and leadership. She will begin her biology studies at UCLA this fall.

We are grateful for the leadership of Steven J. Rothans, Board Chair and President, and Maricela Gonzalez-Orendain, Acting Scout Executive. Special thanks as well to Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, whose warmth and presence as emcee brought the event full circle.

Thanks to your support, Greater Los Angeles Scouting delivers high-impact programs through Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring. In 2024, over 12,700 youth participated in Scouting, including 962 girls, with nearly 1,000 receiving Scoutreach and Campership support covering annual dues, uniforms, and camp experiences.

To learn more about how you can get involved in Scouting, or to view more event photos and the sponsor tribute book, please visit BLBscouts.org, and we encourage you to tag us in your social media post.

P.S. Please save the date of November 12 for our Good Character Gala honoring Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. We hope to see you there!