Which adventurer recently made patron of Boy Scout movement?

Answer 1

I don't know about recently, but St. George is often regarded unofficially (going back to Baden-Powell) as the patron saint of Scouts. Baden-Powell often used the story of St. George as a symbol in the character building program of Scouting. He epitomized the qualities of selflessness and both moral and physical courage which Baden-Powell saw as being among the aims of Scouting.

Baden-Powell had a favorite rhyme about his patron Saint:

My warmest good wishes I am sending to you

And hoping that the winter is through

You will start out afresh to follow the lead

Of our Patron Saint George and his spirited steed;

Not only to tackle what ever my befall,

But also successfully to win through it all

And then may you have an enjoyable spell

Of hiking, and jolly good camping as well.