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The "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt Foundation Names David, Lord Baden-Powell, Honorary Chairman

David Robert Baden-Powell The “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Foundation is pleased to announce the election of David Robert Baden-Powell, the fifth Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell, as the Foundation’s honorary chairman. The election occurred at the Foundation’s recent annual meeting. Dave lives and works in Melbourne, Australia. He joined Scouting in 1977 as a Cub Scout and is a grassroots Scouter, serving as a Scout leader and Venturer leader. The Scout organization of his home

Nov 21

2025 Hillcourt Silver Medal Recipients

The Hillcourt Foundation is proud to announce these recipients of the 2025 Hillcourt Silver Medal for distinguished contributions to...

Sep 25

Celebrating "Green Bar Bill's" 125th Birthday!

Today, 125 years ago, "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt was born in Aarhus, Denmark. Scouting America is celebrating with posts by the Scouting...

Aug 6

Hillcourt Foundation opens nominations for its new Silver and Bronze Medals for Outstanding Contributions to Scouting History

In 2025, we will mark the 125th anniversary of Bill Hillcourt’s birth. To celebrate, in 2024 the Foundation created medals for...

Jun 1

In January 2025 the Foundation welcomed three new directors to its board.

Edward Andrew “Andy” Chapman, Director Andy is an in-house US indirect tax advisor for Accenture LLP. Since 2013, he has served as a...

Jun 1