BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars — an initiative that the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America launched in 2021 with VISTA Today — is ready to unveil its fourth class of honorees.

In partnership with VISTA Today, BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars was created in 2021 to recognize 12 Chester County leaders who are shaping the county’s future through their leadership as demonstrated by their character, service, vision, courage, passion, and humility.

Those who are selected to receive this honor embody the 12 Principles of the Scout Law — Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent — and therefore serve as an exemplary role model for young people.

After giving the public an opportunity to nominate individuals for BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars, the selection committee is excited to announce the 12 winners! Nominees were evaluated based on their:

• leadership (public profile, reputation)
• business success (financial results, career milestones)
• community involvement (volunteer work, advocacy)
• influence (impact on their community, company, industry, or on Chester County’s overall quality of place)

VISTA Today will soon publish the profiles of each BSA VISTA Leadership Megastar. The program will culminate with an awards reception on Thursday, Oct. 17 hosted by the Chester County Council at its new Program, Activity, and Resource Campus (PARC) in Exton.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Kristin Conran at Kristin.Conran@scouting.org.

The following individuals have been named 2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars:

• Peter Urscheler, Mayor, Borough of Phoenixville
• Roberta Healey, Philanthropy Consultant, Aurora Philanthropic Consulting
• Bill Belknap, President and CEO, AEONRG LLC
• Alphonso Newsuan, President/Executive Director, Movement Community Development Corporation (MCDC)
• Mary Frances McGarrity, Senior Vice President, Chester County Economic Development Council
• Michelle Venema, CEO, Home of the Sparrow
• Colin Neill, Chancellor, Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Great Valley
• John Serock, President, John Serock Catering
• Bill Friedmann, Co-Owner, Blue Dog Printing and Design
• Melissa King, Chief Transformation Officer, Ellucian
• Gina Mazzulla, Success Communications Program Manager, Bentley Systems
• Rosemary Fordjour, CEO, Row Psychiatric Services

Chartered more than 100 years ago, the Chester County Council has a rich heritage of developing character and leadership skills in youth. It serves thousands of Scouts each year and partners with more than 80 community organizations to deliver programs and activities that allow youth to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, reinforce ethical standards, and develop leadership and citizenship skills that influence their lives as adults.