Arthur A. Schuck

Arthur Aloys Schuck (June 20, 1895 – February 24, 1963) was a long time professional Scouter of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) who served as the Chief Scout Executive for twelve years from 1948 to 1960.

Early career Schuck was born in Brooklyn in 1895 and became a volunteer Scoutmaster at age 18 in 1913, while working in a Newark, New Jersey factory. He started his professional work with the BSA in 1917, serving Pennsylvania councils in Lancaster and Reading. He founded the Chester County Council of the Boy Scouts of America in 1919. He was then promoted to region executive of four Mid-Atlantic states, from 1919-1921.

National service In 1922, Schuck joined the BSA's national office, working in finance and organization. In 1957 he received the highest distinction of the Scout Association of Japan, the Golden Pheasant Award.

Death Schuck died in a Santa Barbara, California, hospital in 1963, at age 67. He was survived by his wife, Olive, and a son and daughter.