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In 2010 the Boy Scouts of America turned 100, and volunteers celebrated all year. Centennial uniforms, the 100 Days of Scouting challenge and the 2010 Jamboree made it a banner year.
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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 nobody under the age of 13 is permitted to be on the decorating…
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 Commemorative Coin Act in October of 2008, the Fine Arts Commission being disappointed…
On Jan. 1, 2010, a new century begins for the Boy Scouts of America, and with it comes an invitation to the nation to experience Scouting like never before. Kicking off the celebration is the BSA's participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade, with a float entitled: "Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey."
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 Act , the United States Mint will produce silver dollar coins in…
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 iconic fleur-de-lis emblem.
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 launched in April 2009.
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 councils have joined the National Council to create a one-of-a-kind float…
People from all 50 states and several countries tuned in to the National 100th Anniversary Audiocast Kick-Off Rally last Thursday. In all, 50,000 Scouts, Scouters, alumni, and parents were present for the virtual event. Were you at the big party?
Were you able to listen live to the 100th Anniversary Kickoff audiocast yesterday? For those following @scoutingnews you may have caught that I was unable to get the streaming media playing here at my location in Iraq due to network restrictions, luckily @boyscouts was "tweeting" the main points.
I missed the podcast last night, because I had a Scout function and dinner come up at the last minute. This is most unfortunate but I want to get the opinion of scouters and youth alike on how they think the audiocast went.
Well last night was, I guess, the "Official Kick off" of the Centennial celebration of the Boy Scouts of America!! Extremely exciting I kept thinking to myself as I listened in on to the online rally last night. Listening to the vision and excitement of the presenters.
Tonight I listened to the BSA Centennial Kickoff program and I was pretty excited about the things to come within the BSA program and yet I was saddened to think that there would be no time to reflect back on scouting's past 100's .
Tonight's the night for the National 100th Anniversary Audiocast Kick-Off Rally. Log in to your computer when the 30-minute, live audiocast begins at 8 p.m. (EST). We told you all about the big celebration in a blog post last week .
6 Vote On Idea It has been a struggle to pull together all of the neccesary information for the Centennial Quality Unit Award. To verify that Unit goals have been met you need to pull many different reports; Direct Contact Leader Trained, Unit retention, New members, and Advancement).
From BSA: One final reminder about the audiocast rally this Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Central. Thanks to the ten-of-thousands who have signed-up already. We want this to be the largest virtual gathering in BSA history. We hope you will join us!
Time is running out to RSVP for the 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally! See the below announcement from the BSA: To jump start the celebration, we're bringing together Scouting enthusiasts from coast-to-coast for a nationwide 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Rally. Hosted by AT and T CEO and Chairman and 100th Anniversary Chair Randall Stephenson, National President John…
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 National Commissioner, and Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive.
Join the Nationwide 100th Anniversary Audiocast Kick-Off Rally on December 10. RSVP today for a chance to win once-in-a-lifetime prizes.
0 Vote On Idea Our units consider September the start of the Scouting year and the award would work better if goals were established in the August-mid/October time frame with awards presented in the May/June time frame. Often times we have a different leadership team that takes over during the summer and there is no…
More information about the exciting 100th Anniversary Rally arrived today thanks to Julie Bulthaus. Big news about the Dec. 10 BSA virtual 100th Anniversary rally! During this rally by audiocast, BSA will get folks pumped up and energized for the 100th Anniversary celebration ...
The December 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is now available. Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the January " Power Up! " theme. Part 2 has information about the 100th anniversary of Scouting celebration . Part 1 mp3 file Part 2 mp3 file [ Photo: FreeDigitalPhotos.net ] Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Power Up!, Science
Scoutstuff.org has a wonderful series of four YouTube videos that capture a century of Scouting in the United States. The fully narrated series of videos is awesome. To view these videos visit http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply/info.aspx?page=video . If you like the video, you may also want to think about getting Boy Scouts of America: A Centennial History Book for…
The Boy Scouts of America turns 100 years old on February 8, 2010. What can your Cubs do to celebrate this historic occasion, you ask? Well, we spoke to Bob Mersereau, the National Council's 100th Anniversary Project Director with the Marketing Media Services and Public Relations Department.
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 century of service. One of the most exciting moments in our history.
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 guaranteed to get your heart racing.
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 stamp created for our 100th Anniversary , too.
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 a Boy Scout helped me build character and appreciate the outdoors.
This time, Phoenix area boy scouts will be on the receiving end of a good turn when Del Taco raises funds to help more than 430 scouts attend the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree next summer. All Phoenix area Del Taco restaurants will donate 20% of sale proceeds from 11 am – 8 pm on October…
Here's an inspirational video for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.
The Boy Scouts of America is nearly 100 years old. This is a video placed on Youtube that covers the reasons why Scouting is so important and why we should continue to support it during the next 100 years. Subscribe to "A Scoutmaster's Blog" at http://www.blogger.com/feeds/28330606/posts/default
Now that the Great Lakes Centennial Jamboree is over I thought that I might share my thoughts on the event and I will share the Good and the Bad. Keep in mind that this is my opinion and do not necessarily reflect the opinions shared by other scouts and scouters.
2 Vote On Idea We Scouts and Scouters are big collectors. Why not have a Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary PEZ dispenser created? PEZ collecting is big business - vintage PEZ's collect upwards of $500 each! The production cost is $1.00 each and these would easily sell for $3.00 - $5.00 each.
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 of Scouting.
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.
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 Scouts' ethos into the Lionel tradition, giving collectors a chance to play and learn with the classic work train…
8 Vote On Idea One of my new uniform shirts now has "BOY SCOUTS of AME C " above the right pocket, and the M is looking like it will be the next one to fall off. I understand I can get my shirt replaced -- but won't that be just moving the same problem farther ahead…
2 Vote On Idea Similar to the recent health care debate that just virally travelled throughout facebook, on February 8, 2010 we create a viral campaign asking our scouting alumni to post on their facebook status "Once a Scout, Always a Scout" and the entire Scout Oath".
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 celebrate the 100th anniversary of the BSA with a 7 acre corn…
-8 Vote On Idea How about a knot to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Scouting. It should be available to all registured Scout & Scouters. The idea is the same as the US military uses for those involved in during a period of time. Comments (1) 100th Anniversary , 100th anniversary knot
When I first made the sidebar area to promote Mr. Townley's newest book, I wasn't sure if I would really like it. In the end though, I was very pleased with how it worked out . I also said I'd be doing something like it in the future.
The Ottawa Scouting Museum, in Ottawa, Illinois, the home of Founder W. D. Boyce is preparing for a huge celebration to take place in Ottawa June 10-13, 2010. For details visit http://ottawascoutingmuseum.org or send an email to Mollie Perrot, the museum's Executive Director at [email protected] m .
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 .
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 anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the nation's largest and most successful youth organization…
BSA Supply Group now has available Centennial Uniform shorts . These forest green shorts made from Supplex Nylon have deep pockets and an inner mesh lining to accommodate swimming. The new uniform shorts can be worn as part of the adult Cub Scouter uniform or the Webelos Scout uniform (if worn with khaki shirt).
5 Vote On Idea Shows like Ace of Cakes are becoming quite popular. We should solicit this show to create a masterpiece cake to celebrate the 100th birthday of the BSA. It might also be great publicity to solicit shows like Oprah to do a show on the Boy Scouts during the week of our…
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
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 available online at ScoutStuff.org and in Scout Shops around the country.
3 Vote On Idea The history channel has pulled together some great specials over the years, why not present one on the BSA in the USA? There's certainly plenty of material to cover, and without a doubt plenty of "historians" and collectors out there with insight to offer.
Last week the Commision of Fine Arts reviewed the design alternatives for the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin, and made their recommandation to the U.S. Mint. You may remember back in October 2008, when we posted about the Senate passing the Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act .
If you're seeking extra protection from the sun's harmful UV rays-and really, who isn't-listen up. What you wear is as important as the sunscreen you put on. And by wearing any of the items in the new Centennial uniform you'll help block out damaging rays.
