1. Scouting is entering its second century as an influential, value-based educational Movement focused on achieving its mission, involving young people working together to develop their full potential, supported by adults who are willing and able to carry out their educational role.

2. Scouting world-wide is attracting and retaining more and more young people (especially adolescents) of both genders and coming from broader segments of society.

3. Scouting is attractive to adults, women and men, in all cultures - a Movement through which they can make a significant contribution to society by working with young people.

4. Scouting is a dynamic, innovative Movement with adequate resources, simple structures and democratic decision making processes where organization, management and communication are effective at all levels. (Scout.Org)