Boy Scouts of America
How YOU Can Participate in the Centennial Celebration!
On Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, 5:30 pm the Blue Ridge Mountains Council will host "Discover the Adventure of Scouting"- a centennial anniversary celebration to be held at the Council Service Center at 2131 Valley View Boulevard, NW Roanoke (off of Hershberger/Marr St.) The event will include exhibits, hands-on Scouting activities, and a celebratory reception. Come and learn about the success of Scouting, and why it is virtue-ous reality!
NEW!- Downloadable flyer with national and local centennial activities- click HERE!
"A Year of Celebration"
Patches NOW AVAILABLE!
For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America's youth. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will demonstrate the incredible impact of a century of living the Scout Law.
Patches NOW AVAILABLE!For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America's youth. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will demonstrate the incredible impact of a century of living the Scout Law.
- Earn the ribbons by completing 3 requirements in each of 5 categories - character, leadership, service, outdoors, and achievement
- Earning the ribbons strengthens unit participation and spreads the values of Scouting throughout the community
- Patches will soon be available at the Scout Shop - challenge your unit to join the Centennial Celebration by handing out the patches early
- Ribbons can be purchased after the completed requirements are reported on-line
- Start planning NOW to help your members earn their ribbons, celebrate our first 100 years of Scouting, and launch a second century of service and leadership
- Watch for further Centennial Celebration announcements, including opportunities to fulfill requirements
To learn more, click HERE.
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 is open for one year, from February 8, 2009 to February 8, 2010, so nominate someone today by clicking HERE!
Generations Connection
For 100 years, Scouting has given American families opportunities to build memories, share experiences, and develop strong values. We invite all Scouting families to share your stories and continue the tradition. For those families with a tradition of Scouting, you can celebrate your family with the 100th Anniversary Generations Connection program! You can share your family history, trace your Scouting ancestry, plan a family celebration, or create a group activity. To join in... click HERE.
Alumni Connection
We're inviting our alumni to come back, make a new connection, and get involved with Scouting programs once again. At www.BSAalumni.org, Scouting alumno can find friends and mentors, add photos and stories to the growing BSA 100th Anniversary online Scrapbook, and more! Anyone who is, or has ever been, active with the BSA is invited - from former Scouts to the millions of Scouting supporters accross America.
