100th Anniversary!
The mission and values of Scouting have stood strong for 100 years. As we continue to build upon tradition, we invite you to share in the experience that will create memories for a lifetime.
The Boy Scouts of America is planning many events and activities to celebrate Boy Scouts' 100th Anniversary in 2010. We invite you to participate in this one-in-a-lifetime event.
Let us know what your Troop/Pack/Crew is doing to celebrate 100 years of Scouting!
National Hall of Leadership - nominate until April 2!!
The BSA 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership provides a one-time opportunity for you to honor and recognize a Scouting leader who positively impacted your life, or the lives of others. The nomination period ends April 2, 2010. One inductee will be selected from each local BSA council in the country along with one from the national office. Inductees will be announced at the BSA National Annual Meeting in Dallas in May 2010.
Eagle Scout Reunion
The Hoosier Trails Council will host an Eagle Scout Reunion on May 1, 2010, at the French Lick Resort. Become a part of this spectacular event!
Making a Difference Patch
NEW! Now you can earn this A Year of Celebration - A Century of Making a Difference patch. This awards program has been developed specially for the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. There are five awards, each based on one of the five core values of the Boy Scouts of America: Leadership, Achievement, Community Service, Character and the Outdoors.
Requrements for the patch vary, depending on Scout Level. Scouts must meet requirements for the patch between Sept. 1, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2010. To learn more - click here.
Anniversary Day
On February 8, 2010 - we will celebrate the actual date the Boy Scouts began. Learn more by reading the complete Scouting timeline.
100 Years of Scouting Video
Council Pinewood Derby
To celebrate the Centennial - we are going to have the biggest Pinewood Derby ever! Each district will conduct their preliminary derby events, then February 20, 2010 will be the time to see whose car will reign supreme! The Council-wide Pinewood Derby will take place on this date at Brownstown High School. Click Here for more information.
BSA 100TH Anniversary Trees
The tree is an important symbol of the family-a family tree, the life of a tree that spans generations, the belief that a tree will continue to provide, long after we're gone.
Because of that symbolism-and a shared mission for service and environmental stewardship-we could think of no better Generations Connection partner than the Arbor Day Foundation! Arbor Day has designated official BSA 100th Anniversary trees for anyone to enjoy. Order yours at www.arborday.org/boyscouts.
For every BSA 100th Anniversary tree purchased from Arbor Day, another will be planted in Montana at the newly created Boy Scouts of America Centennial Forest. The Centennial Forest will aid replanting of the Flathead National Forest following recent fires.
BSA National Jamboree - July 26 - Aug 4, 2010
