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100th Anniversary Ring Emblem

BSA Supply Group has announced this cool-looking 100th-anniversary emblem ($1.49) which is designed to encircle the world scout emblem on the official uniform. Link [ Via Scoutingnews.org ] Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Patches... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago

Cool Centennial Item

A relative o' mine sent me somethin' very interestin' related t' th' BSA's Centennial, to be sure. It's a BSA One Hundredth anniversary bill. These bills have a picture o' Baden Powell on th' front and th' scout oath and law on th' back. These are... From A Boy Scout's Blog 1 decade ago

Your 100th Anniversary celebration photos

Last week, we asked you to send us photos of your unit's 100th Anniversary celebration. And we were impressed with what we got. It's clear that the BSA Centennial spirit is alive across the country. That's certainly the case at the... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Embroidered Centennial Ring Emblem

A new emblem released for the 100th anniversary is flying off Scout Shop shelves! The emblem designed to be placed around the World Crest emblem, went on sale last week. The Embroidered Centennial Ring Emblem, is being sold for $1.49 and is... From Scouting News 1 decade ago

2010 Centennial Rank Advancement Badges

The National Council has announced that all rank patches for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for 2010 will feature special designs. The patches called the ‘2010 Centennial Rank Advancement Badges' feature 2010, Boy Scouts of America, and the rank... From Scouting News 1 decade ago

BSA 100th Anniversary Emblem

You can now order this cool-looking 100th anniversary emblem ($2.99) from BSA Supply Group. Link Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Patches... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago

Lionel to Introduce BSA 100th Anniversary Collector Train Set and Boxcar

Lionel, a leading manufacturer of electronic model train sets and accessories, is set to introduce an 0-8-0 Steam Freight Collectors Set commemorating the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary. This first time offering incorporates the Boy... From Scouting News 1 decade ago

National BSA 100th Anniversary Events: What you may have missed, and what's to come

Of course, you've probably already heard all about the Boy Scouts of America celebrating it's 100th Anniversary ! But just in case you missed out, here are a few of the many BSA 100th Anniversary programs: The Generations Connection program was... From Official ClassB Blog 1 decade ago

Sneak Peak at 2010 Jamboree SubCamp Logos

The 2010 National Scout Jamboree Sub Camp Patches are designed to arrange a "100″ in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. These patches along with other special Jamboree items will be available to order in a catalog... From Scouting News 1 decade ago

Knoxville troop celebrates 100th anniversary

Knoxville troop celebrates 100th anniversary Happy 100th birthday, Troop 6! Founded on January 29, 1915,  Troop 6  of Knoxville, Tennessee, in the  Great Smoky Mountain Council , is the longest continuously-chartered troop in that council, and one... From Inside Boys' Life 8 years ago

BSA 100th Anniversary coin gets a release date

We already know what the BSA 100th Anniversary coin will look like . And now we know when we can get our hands on one (or several) of the 350,000 set to be minted in Philadelphia. The date to circle on your calendar? Tuesday, March 23, 2010 ... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

U.S. Mint reveals design for BSA 100th Anniversary coin

Heads up, coin collectors! The U.S. Mint has unveiled its final design for the Boy Scouts of America's Centennial Silver Dollar. The obverse (heads) side shows a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturer, and the reverse (tails) side depicts the BSA's... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Celebrating 100 Years With Historic Merit Badges

Historical merit badges help Boy Scouts celebrate Scouting's past A merit badge called Computers would sound just a crazy to a 1910 Boy Scout as a merit badge called Tracking sounds to Scouts today. That's because the BSA's list of available merit... From Lone Star Scouter 1 decade ago

Csatari 100th Anniversary print available now available to order online

This excellent painting by BSA artist Joseph Csatari encapsulates the essence of the 100th Anniversary in a single image. Now is your chance to have this memorable keepsake in your home or office. It would also be a fitting addition to the site of... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Cub Scouts help build 100th Anniversary float despite age limit

Scouts have been solving problems for 100 years, and this time was no different. When they started to build their 100th Anniversary float for Friday's Tournament of Roses Parade, they ran into one small snag: an age limit. The rules state that... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

"Cake Boss" creates tasty tribute to BSA's 100th Anniversary

   Here's a sweet piece of news: Buddy Valastro, better known to millions of viewers as the "Cake Boss," created a one-of-a-kind Boy Scout-themed cake to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Order of the Arrow collectibles commemorate BSA's 100th Anniversary

By now, you're surely aware of the impressive collection of 100th Anniversary gear the BSA is selling through its official online store . But did you know that the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's national honor society, has its own items... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

100th Anniversary Video

Here's an inspirational video for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting... From From the Committee Chair 1 decade ago

2010 Anniversary Catalog

BSA Supply Group's 2010 Anniversary catalog is now available.  It has loads of items available for purchase to commemorate BSA's 100th anniversary . You can download the pdf here ( link ) or view the catalog online here ( link ). Posted in 100th... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago

100 Years of Eagle Scout painting unveiled (order your own!)

Joseph Csatari's latest work of art was unveiled at this morning's Americanism Breakfast at the Boy Scouts of America's 2012 National Annual Meeting. The piece celebrates this year's 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout award, first presented to... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Eureka Offers BSA Centennial Edition Tent and Sleeping Bag

From Ryan Dionne at The Gear Junkie Boy Scouts young and old remember the traditional A-frame tent. For many, that tent was a Eureka Timberline. So to commemorate the Boy Scouts of America's 100th anniversary, Eureka has upgraded the Timberline with... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 decade ago

100th Anniversary Plates, Napkins, Cups

BSA Supply Group now has available these BSA 100th anniversary plates ($5.99 – $6.99 for 25), napkins ($4.99 – $5.99 for 50), and cups ($9.99 for 50). These would be neat to have for a pack picnic or Blue and Gold Banquet . Plates link... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago

February 2010 (Happy Birthday B.S.A.) Program Helps

The February ( Happy Birthday B.S.A. ) Program Helps pages from BSA National are available (free) for download. Cub Scout Program Helps is a great resource for crafts, games, activities, and more for pack meetings and activities and Tiger, Wolf,... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago

Boy Scout Corn Maze Celebrates Scouting's 100th Anniversary

While I do not belive there is an actual contest for the most unique way to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, I do believe Sequoyah Council would win such a contest! Sequoyah Council partnered with Fender's Farm to... From Scouting News 1 decade ago

Scout Centennial "Year of Celebration" Patch

Tony Hooker is a KISMIF.org guest blogger from Concord, North Carolina.  He is a Wolf Den Leader in the Central North Carolina Council and is a first-year Cub Scouter. A new patch is available from BSA National, celebrating the 100 year anniversary... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago

Union Pacific Railroad Unveils No. 2010 BSA Commemorative Locomotive

Union Pacific Railroad unveiled the UP No. 2010 Boy Scouts of America Locomotive, created as a tribute to the organization's centennial celebration. The UP No. 2010 honors Scouting's 100-year impact on the nation and the many Scouting enthusiasts... From Scouting News 1 decade ago

No Special Postage Stamp for 100 Years of BSA

I hope many of my scouting friends will respond to this note! Thanks. USPS CURRENTLY PLANS TO IGNORE SCOUTING ANNIVERSARY According to the August 24th issue of Linn's Stamp Weekly, the US Postal Service currently plans to ignore the 100th... From Lone Star Scouter 1 decade ago

Special badge for Scouts who earn Eagle in 2012

Know a Scout seeking a little extra motivation to finish his Eagle requirements next year? I've got it. To celebrate the centennial of Scouting's top honor, all recipients of the Eagle Scout Award in the year 2012 will be eligible to wear a special... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

2010 Commemorative Cub Rank Images

As I noted yesterday , it appears that BSA Supply Group has issued 2010 commemorative Cub Scout (and Boy Scout) rank badges. These are images of the 2010 commemorative Cub Scout rank badges (via a pdf posted at Scoutingnews.org ) which should soon... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago

2010 Centennial Commemorative Coin

I am sure that you may have heard by now that the United States Mint will be issuing a commemorative coin in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. As authorized by the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago

First Look at the BSA's 100th Anniversary Float

The Boy Scouts of America and parades go together like New Year's Day and the Rose Bowl. In January, all four unite in a moment you can't miss. To celebrate the BSA's 100th Anniversary, the Orange County, Los Angeles Area, and San Gabriel Valley... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Commemorative Rifles by Henry

Mike, a former member of Troop 68, recently posted a quick note of our troop's forum about something I thought was awesome, but mothers may not appreciate. Boy Scouts like guns. Every summer camp has rifle and shotgun ranges. Many Boy Scouts hunt... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago

100th Anniversary Postage Stamp to be Announced!

Scouting has been celebrated on postage stamps around the world. Some collectors only focus on those stamps. There is even an organization for it: Scouts on Stamps Society International . There was also a big drive on Facebook to have an official... From ScoutSigns 1 decade ago

Commemorative Silver Dollar

President Bush has signed into law the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act which authorizes the production in 2010 of 350,000 silver dollars commemorating the 100th anniversary of the BSA . The commemorative design of the coin... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago

Mike Rowe's 100th Anniversary Greetings

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6jdeAEVdns... From From the Committee Chair 1 decade ago

Follow the 2010 National Scout Jamboree from wherever you are

Technology has changed quite a bit since 2005, the year of the last BSA jamboree. In December of that year, Facebook added its 5.5 millionth member. Today it has 500 million. Twitter didn't exist at the last jamboree. The 140-character craze... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Senate Recognizes 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), an Eagle Scout, announced that the Senate has passed a resolution he cosponsored to recognize February 8, 2010, as "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts. "Being... From Scouting News 1 decade ago

10 ways to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Eagle Scouts

There's only one award from my childhood that I still list on my résumé. It isn't "Honorable Mention, fourth-grade Science Fair," and it's definitely not "Participant, junior-senior talent show." It's the Eagle Scout award, that instantly... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

U.S. Mint Unveils Design for 2010 BSA Centennial Coin

The Boy Scouts of America is one step closer to seeing its 2010 BSA Centennial Silver Dollars being minted!  We've been following this story as it has progressed; with the bills introduction  back in April of 2008, the Senate passing the Centennial... From Scouting News 1 decade ago

Your photo could be in the BSA's 100th Anniversary photo book

Did you miss your chance to enter Scouting magazine's recent photo contest? We sympathize. So we're going to give you another chance to win recognition for your photographic prowess. We're talking about the Boy Scouts of America: Today photo... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

100th Anniversary Kickoff

On December 10, 2009 the BSA has put together a online live audiocast that will include presenters such as Randall Stephenson, AT&T President, CEO and Chairman and 100th Anniversary Chair, John Gottschalk, BSA National President, Tico Perez, BSA... From Scouting Maniac 1 decade ago

Scouting in the News: 100th Anniversary roundup

Whenever a major organization reaches its 100th birthday, it's a headline-making story. But when that organization is the Boy Scouts of America, we have a major news event on our hands. To help you sort through the reams of media coverage about the... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

BSA Nationwide 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally

BSA has sent the following announcement about its 100th Anniversary Kick-Off: ------------------------------------- Join Our Nationwide 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally! Just one month to go! The year we celebrate our centennial and begin our next... From U.S. Scouting Service Project 1 decade ago

Sam Houston Area Council celebrates 100th Anniversary of the BSA

Scouts, Scouters, and supporters of the Sam Houston Area Council gathered Feb. 18 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and look toward the next 100 years. Held to honor Scouting's century of service, the evening drew many... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Scouting in the News: 100th Anniversary celebrations

This summer's national jamboree isn't the only time thousands of Scouts and Scouters will gather to celebrate the BSA's 100th Anniversary. Headline-making council activities are already under way. Check out a few recent news stories... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Listen live as the 100th Anniversary Celebration begins

Clear your calendar for Dec. 10. That evening you'll want to cozy up to your computer for the National 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally. If you aren't already pumped up for 2010's yearlong celebration of Scouting, this 30-minute live audiocast is... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

Happy 100th BSA!

Today the Boy Scouts of America celebrates its centennial anniversary!  The program that has positively affected millions of children and young adults is 100 years old!  As everyone is aware the celebration started in 2009 and will continue... From Scouting News 1 decade ago

Raise the flag: "Celebrate Scouting" stamp due out in July 2010

Check your mailbox next summer for even more evidence that the BSA's celebration of its 100th Anniversary is on. It'll be on parade floats at the Rose Bowl and at the National Scout Jamboree , but it will also be on a U.S. Postal Service... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

2010 National Scout Jamboree visitor information released

If you're planning to visit the 2010 National Scout Jamboree this summer, listen up. The BSA has just released details for visitors that will help make their jamboree experience memorable and stress-free.  Visiting the jamboree at Fort... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago

2010 Commemorative Rank Badges

According to reports on Cub Scout Talk (Yahoo group), BSA Supply Group has come out with a set of 2010 commemorative Cub Scout (and Boy Scout) rank badges . Apparently each badge has notations around the perimeter referring to the 100th anniversary... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago

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