Boy Scouts of America : Sam Houston Area Council
John Szalkowski is an experienced professional currently serving as the Advancement Director for the Sam Houston Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America since May 2021, focusing on Scouting advancements and special awards for youth members and volunteer leaders. Previously, John held the position of Business Analyst at Emerson Automation Solutions from 2013 to 2020, where leadership of international teams in software development was instrumental in delivering effective solutions. Prior experience as a Senior Consultant at Quality Software Concepts from 2010 to 2013 involved providing technical and business software solutions across various industries for notable clients such as Emerson and ConocoPhillips. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology/Earth Science from Rice University.
Boy Scouts of America : Sam Houston Area Council
The Sam Houston Area Council serves approximately 25,000 youth in 16 southeast Texas counties through the dedicated service and leadership of over 10,000 adult volunteers. Scouting is completely funded by the generosity of those who believe in its mission. Support of Scouting provides programs, services, professional support, as well as year-round outdoor programs -- all designed to lead youth to lifelong values, service, and achievement. Scouting teaches values and the importance of having strong beliefs, making good choices and striving for the highest of ideals. At every regular meeting, a Scout recites the Scout Oath, which reminds Scouts of their duties to God, their country and their communities. The Scout Law pledges young men and women to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Scouting teaches practical first aid skills, swimming, canoeing, backpacking and camping, as well as a love and respect for the outdoors. Scouting teaches kindness -- and urges Scouts to do a good turn daily for others. The Sam Houston Area Council's services area includes the following counties of Southeast Texas: Austin, Brazos, Burleson, (portion of) Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, (portion of) Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, and Wharton.