Upcoming EventsResources & Additional Information
Year of CelebrationWe want every Scout, adult leader and Scouting alumni to have a chance to be part of our biggest milestone yet - our 100th anniversary celebration. We want to fire up the passion for Scouting while giving everyone an opportunity to make a difference and earn recognition. Events will include members of all of the scouting programs, their leaders, family members and alumni. Stay posted for upcoming activities in the Scouting Times, on our website and in email blasts! If you would like to be a part of the councils 100th anniversary celebration committee, please email committee chair, Bruce Showstack at b_showstack@hotmail.com. 2010 Anniversary Catalog The National Supply Group has issued a 2010 Anniversary Catalog. In it you will find all items related to the 2010 Boy Scouts of America.
Items such as: - Limited Edition Scout Stoneware
- Items to commemorate the Generations Connections Activity
- Boy Scouts of America Monopoly
- Anniversary Party Supplies
- Limited Edition Gnomes
- and much more!
You can browse the catalog online or download a pdf version. BSA 100th Anniversary A Year of Celebration (Sept. 1, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2010)
We want every Scout, adult leader, and Scouting alum to have the chance to be part of our biggest milestone yet - our 1OOth Anniversary Celebration. We want to fire up the passion for Scouting while giving everyone an opportunity to make a difference - and earn recognition. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will do just that. Individuals can earn awards by demonstrating dedication to five of Scouting"s core values?Leadership, ... [read more] National Hall of Leadership. (Feb. 2009 – Feb. 2010)The 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership is a one-time opportunity to recognize extraordinary individuals for the differences they make though their leadership. Nominees must be living Scouts, Scouters, or volunteers. Inductees will be given national recognition to commemorate their leadership and dedication to living out Scouting virtues in service to others. A new awareness of how Scouting leadership impacts the communities we serve will result. [read more] Generations Connection (Apr. 2009 – Dec. 2010)The Generations Connection program inspires families to explore the value of Scouting in the family and identify it as something to be shared and passed through generations. Through a partnership with Arbor Day Foundation, BSA 100th Anniversary trees will be designated for families and communities to plant and nurture together, for generations to come. We will also encourage families to make Scouting their generational legacy, to retain and grow membership throughout our council. [read more] Arbor Day foundationA Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference (Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2010) Individuals including Scouts, volunteer leadership, and Scouting alumni can earn patches by demonstrating involvement in five of Scouting’s core values — leadership, achievement, community service, character, and the outdoors. This program will demonstrate how Scouting impacts our communities and raise awareness of the values we teach. Adventure Base 100 (Jan. - Aug. 2010)The BSA 100th Anniversary tour will travel the country to rally people of all ages to join the BSA in “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.” Through interactive experiences, demonstrations, activities, and more, visitors will have an exciting and inspiring view of the history and future of the Boy Scouts of America. [read more] A Pitch for Scouting (Spring – Fall 2010)In partnership with professional baseball, “A Pitch for Scouting” will reach baseball enthusiasts across the country. From the first pitch to the seventh inning stretch and everywhere in-between, Scouts will be on the field and involved in the game. In addition to being a lot of fun, this engagement will provide a national platform on which to promote Scouting. Get in the Game (Aug 2009 – Dec. 2010)Our Scouts and leaders will participate in a national, Scout-led 100th Anniversary geo-caching recruitment program. The popular outdoor treasure-hunting game will showcase how Scouts use Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and other orienteering techniques. Each “treasure,” or cache, will include information about the value of Scouting and a clue about how to find the next site. Specific programming can be customized locally. A Shining Light Across America (Aug. 2010)During one evening of the National Jamboree, a webcast will connect millions of Scouts in communities across the country and around the world — bringing together the entire Scouting family for a single, nationwide opportunity to celebrate and reflect. Local council participation at select locations will also be captured and beamed back to the Jamboree. 
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