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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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Last year I put together a post of interesting HalfEagle Stats from 2009 and I want to continue the tradition! I think this was HalfEagle's sixth year online and clearly we've come a long way in that time. Let's see if anything has changed since last year.
Time flies when you are having fun and I cannot believe that the centennial year is just about to end in in less than 2 months time. This past year was an interesting year for me, actually beginning in September 2009, with the Great Lakes Jamboree at the EAA grounds in Oshkosh.
The Boy Scouts of America isn't the only Scouting organization celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. The Kenya Scouts Association, one of 160 recognized national Scout organizations in the world, has also reached triple digits in 2010. As reported in an Associated Press article published in The Washington Post , the Kenya Scouts Association is the…
Post Updated with links to the requirements on National's websites (most up to date version), Ship Requirements, and recordings of the Webinars. Scouting's Journey to Excellence is the new performance recognition program for Councils, Districts, and Units. This program replaces the Centennial Quality Recognition program.
Scouters and Scouts have been celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America all year. All across the country, we've heard from volunteer leaders who have attended celebrations large and small. The one common thread: They all involve Scouts doing what they do best-getting outside to have some fun!
Last weekend, the Gulf Ridge and West Central Florida Councils held their Centennial Camporee at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. This was the largest-ever gathering of Scouts in the West Central Florida area. Thousands of Scouts, from Tigers to Venturers, crossed paths at the Fairgrounds for an exciting, action packed weekend of Scouting, Camping…
On Saturday, we had the opportunity to participate in the West Central Florida and Gulf Ridge Councils Centennial Camporee. The Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts put on the largest scouting event ever in West Central Florida to celebrate the 100th year of scouting.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered invocation from Sanskrit scriptures before an assembly of leaders and parents from various Scouting programs on this day. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English translation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.
Scouting's Journey to Excellence is the new performance recognition program for Councils, Districts, and Units. This program replaces the Centennial Quality Recognition program. The BSA Journey to Excellence program uses a balanced approach and key performance indicators to measure performance versus process, encourage and reward success, and achieve the mission.
Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) and elements of the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy Leadership Training Site Washington and the future Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling,recently supported Boy Scouts from across the country, converging on the nation's capital to celebrate the Centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
To honor 100 years of service, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has received a $100,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS). The grant will be used toward the Boy Scouts of America Natural Resources Conservation Local Council Grants.
70 hours, 700 miles, 2 days visiting the BSA 2010 National Scout Jamboree. In a word, Amazing. Scout Spirit to the extreme! [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]
Troop 1423 of the Bay-Lakes Council leads a group of Central Region Scouts mobilizing for the opening arena show at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill. (Photo by M.P. King) Jet flyovers, celebrity appearances, music, dance performances, and various videos highlight Saturday's Centennial Celebration arena show, a celebration unlike any other in…
The Scouting spirit was proudly marched down Constitution Avenue today as thousands of Scouts and Scouters participated in the BSA Centennial Parade in Washington, D.C. The sun was blazing, but spirits were high as the BSA put on quite a show in recognition of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.
KANSAS – Amateur Radio Special event stations WØB, WØS, and WØA will be operating from the Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council's Centennial Celebration located at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation in Kansas City, Kansas. The event is to be held on September 24 th , 25 th and 26 th , 2010, to commemorate the…
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Scouting Gets First-Class Stamp of Approval A high-resolution image of the stamp is available for media use only by e-mailing [email protected] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service today awarded scouting its 'stamp of approval' to celebrate 100 years of the U.S.
Youth representatives and executive leadership from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) met with President Barack Obama at the White House to deliver the organization's annual Report to the Nation. A delegation presented the official BSA Report to the Nation to members of Congress in March.
Local units, districts, and councils have been celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting all year. But on July 31, it'll be time for everyone in America to come together for one "Shining" moment. Organizers are calling "A Shining Light Across America" the one moment of the 100th Anniversary Celebration "not to be missed."
Two great podcasts to listen to today… MISS Show (subject:recruiting – how timely for me) and Clarke Green interviewing David Scott about his book "The Scouting Party." . The book is "a thoroughly researched, unflinching account of the founding and …
Thompson/Center, a Smith and Wesson Company, introduced three new officially licensed BSA ® rifles including a limited edition BSA ® 100th Anniversary G2 Contender muzzleloader, a BSA ® IMPACT muzzleloader, and a BSA ® Hotshot .22 rifle for youth shooters. All models are perfect for use at the range, in the woods or as collector items.
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Today I worked on my Family Life and Gardening and Home Improvement merit badges… wait a minute, leaders can't earn merit badges – must have been a "Honey-Do" list.
Day 96: * RE-enabled Troop listing on beascout.org * Began to look at what other Troops were in the surrounding area * Plagued all day with worry/dread/despair at the possibility of folding the Troop Day 97: A good day of …
Troop meeting night – Well there was no call to tell me the Scoutmaster wasn't coming but by 7:15 that was obviously the case. The lack of air conditioning at our meeting hall resulted in us deciding to host the …
Got some great information and resources from @Scoutsigns on Bugling (position and Merit Badge) – My son is interested and we're hoping to start it as a new Troop tradition… (link) Located and distributed BSA ID's to Pack Membership (response …
Thousands of Scouts from the National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) gathered at Goshen Scout Reservation in Goshen, Va. to celebrate "Scouting in Action: A Century of Values" this past weekend during the Council's Centennial Camporee.
First off thanks to all you who visited over the past 100 days. And thank you to "Scoutsigns" and all the other 100 Day Scouters (and Scouts) for sharing their journeys as well! As I logged on each day and recapped the previous day of Scouting I thought a) MAN this is more work then…
Friday: Day 98 started like most days, I was already behind and had several Scout things to do before I left for work. - packed for Scout Campout - looked over proposed Schedule, printed it and then left it behind :) - drove 4 Scouts to campout and watched as 34 Scouts (including 14 1st years) put up camp.
The clock continues to countdown this great project: - entered some TroopMaster data - emailed some Scouters about participants in the White Stag program (we have 5 going and 2 on Staff) - sat on an Eagle Board of Review and recommended him to National for Eagle!
More than 10,000 Boy Scouts and leaders will camp in Forest Park and take part in a wide range of activities on June 4-6, 2010, during ScoutQuest 100 , the Greater St. Louis Area Council's celebration of the 100 th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America .
As the Project 100 Days draws to an end I reflected on what has come before: - was asked (and agreed) to teach Scoutmaster Specific Training at Summer Camp for Main Camp Scouters this summer - made Facebook friends with several more Wood Badge participants - talked with CC about upcoming project for the Troop - worked on a…
Days 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 TBA Day 93: after a long trip away I got back into the groove and starting prepping for the Troop Meeting, the monthly campout and Summer Camp Day 94: befriended on Facebook several Scouters from C-33-10 the course I staffed.
Today I: Spent a lot of time thinking about the 100 Days of Scouting project. I wanted it to make a difference in Scouting, for my Scouts, and for me personally. At this point, I hope that has happened. We'll see what seeds sprout.
Well, the end is here. 100 Days of Scouting (and effort) have been tied up. There are other Scouters following along, completing their own 100 Days trails. Catch the spirit of Scouting--whether is is for 100 days or a lifetime!
Today I: Helped a Tiger earn another elective : #42 Worked with the council office to confirm our troop, pack and crew commitments for the Scout-A-Rama this weekend. Swapped email with a new Scout dad about being able to camp with his son this weekend at the Scout-A-Rama.
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 across the country: In the Borough of Kutztown, Pa.
Today I: Hosted a Patrol Leaders Council with our incoming and outgoing Scout leaders. Completed a Scoutmaster conference for a new Scout. Followed up with a dad who needs to be dropped at the airport on the way home from a backpacking trip in June.
Today I: Relaxed after planting 48 tomato and 48 pepper plants, by reading Scouting blogs. It was the perfect way to recover. Flipped through a few random 100 Days of Scouting posts--I'm amazed at all the stuff I've already forgotten!
Today I: Fixed a new Scout's Boy's Life subscription. He paid for it but it wasn't marked on the registration form. Contacted all of the troop's dads about stepping up to help handle one campout year. Helped a Dad get the dates for Cub Scout summer camp so that he can surprise his son and…
Today I: Attended the council's Centennial Committee meeting. Attended the council's Scout-A-Rama Committee meeting. Turned in two new Scout applications--one for the pack and one for the troop. Meetings and Scouting go together like shoes and socks. Today was a meeting day with other great Scouters. Do you help Scouting with adult-facing meetings?
Paperwork. Advancement forms, merit badge cards, new Scout applications, committee meetings. We are not always as "Leave No Trace" as we would like. But it all happens to make Scouting move along. More days: Day 91 Day 92 Day 93 Day 94 Day 95 Blogging could be considered a form of paperwork, too!
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 cake was one of many highlights in last night's star-studded 100th Anniversary Gala held on Ellis Island and hosted…
Today I: Helped a Scout finish up Citizenship in the Nation--must have a Board of Review tonight...;-) Fielded a phone call about helping a den leader out. Could only offer encouragement, as the troop is swamped tonight. Conducted a scad of Scoutmaster conferences for Scout, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life ranks.
Today I: Had a long conversation about our Order of the Arrow program. Not thrilled, but sounds like new direction is coming. Scheduled a visit in a couple of weeks with the OA to visit our troop for OA elections.
Today I: Spoke to another Scout about the Reading merit badge. I detect a trend. Signed off on Camping merit badge for another Scout. He's working hard on Citizenship in the Nation now. He has a goal. Sent out reminder about Board of Review this week.
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 celebrating the BSA's big year?
Sunday: A day of rest, Mother's Day, a day filled with Scouting! - Spent the morning with Mom and Wife and Sis...all incredible Moms! (dont want you to think I ignored them for Scouting) - Came home and Wife took Mom's Day nap...
Today I: Cleaned out the van from the campout and service project. Wow. Approved service hours for a Life Scout candidate. Chatted with a Scout about the requirements for the Reading merit badge--had to switch into the "merit badge counselor" hat first.
oh Saturday! You start cold and early (4am in downtown Indianapolis) for Overtime at Work when I should be at OA Ordeal (I was nominated as an adult this year). Scouting wise it was a light day: - spent 4 hours in the dining room: took all scout related paperwork NOT in the office (covered the…
