If approved by the Boy Scouts ' national council , the Eagle Scout will begin a two-year term as president in May . Robert Gates named Boy Scouts ' president - elect , national leader . ` ` There is no finer example for preparing American youth , '' he says . A former Eagle Scout , Gates has a long relationship with group of 2.6 million youth .
Robert Gates named Boy Scouts ' president - elect , national leader . ` ` There is no finer example for preparing American youth , '' he says . A former Eagle Scout , Gates has a long relationship with group of 2.6 million youth .