after 1929 max became a scout leader, eventually becoming a scoutmaster. during his tenure, silber influenced the lives of many young adults including future u.s. senator warren rudman. his involvement with scouting beyond his troop was extensive, holding many positions, including unit commissioner, district commissioner, council commissioner, district chairman and council president. he was a member of the council executive board for 65 years. silber served as the region one chairman in 1957 and on regional jamboree committees in 1960, 1964, 1969, 1973, and 1977. he also served on the jewish relationships committee of the bsa national council and on the national jewish committee on scouting.