Boys Scouts turning 100 - the organization, that is
Published on Wed, Feb 10, 2010Read More Communities
When the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was officially incorporated on February 8, 1910, Americans were earning an average of $750 a year and paying little more than 30 cents for a gallon of milk. The national debt was a mere billion dollars.
Throughout 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its centennial anniversary milestone across the nation as Scouts gather in their communities to pay tribute to the rich history and tradition of Scouting.
Having served more than 100 million members since its founding, the BSA has made a lasting and positive imprint on the fabric of the nation.
"This country needs strong leaders and healthy young people more than ever before, and that is what Scouting is all about," said Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive of the BSA. "This is our time in history to remind the nation that Scouting is more vibrant, more vital, and more relevant than ever before. Every day, millions of Scouts and adult leaders make a huge difference in our society. We look forward to continuing that commitment in the next century."
The Scouting experience can begin in first grade, as boys become eligible to become Tiger Scouts. Youngsters age 8 or 9, in second or third grade, are Cub Scouts. Third and fourth graders are Webelos, and fifth graders, or those between ages 11 and 18, can become Boy Scouts. Scouting families in north Snohomish County are part of the Tyee District of the Mount Baker Council.
In all, eight major national 100th anniversary engagement programs have been designed to introduce Scouting to the next generation of young leaders and reconnect millions of alumni with the organization. BSA councils across the country, including those serving the Puget Sound region, are actively engaged in local 100th Anniversary Celebration programs.
"During this year, we recognize the achievements of our past, but our focus is on the future of millions of young Scouts, their communities, and the nation as a whole," Mazzuca said. "Scouting is ready for the next 100 years."
Throughout 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its centennial anniversary milestone across the nation as Scouts gather in their communities to pay tribute to the rich history and tradition of Scouting. Having served more than 100 million members since its founding, the BSA has made a lasting and positive imprint on the fabric of the nation.
"This country needs strong leaders and healthy young people more than ever before, and that is what Scouting is all about," said Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive of the BSA. "This is our time in history to remind the nation that Scouting is more vibrant, more vital, and more relevant than ever before. Every day, millions of Scouts and adult leaders make a huge difference in our society. We look forward to continuing that commitment in the next century."
The Scouting experience can begin in first grade, as boys become eligible to become Tiger Scouts. Youngsters age 8 or 9, in second or third grade, are Cub Scouts. Third and fourth graders are Webelos, and fifth graders, or those between ages 11 and 18, can become Boy Scouts. Scouting families in north Snohomish County are part of the Tyee District of the Mount Baker Council.
In all, eight major national 100th anniversary engagement programs have been designed to introduce Scouting to the next generation of young leaders and reconnect millions of alumni with the organization. BSA councils across the country, including those serving the Puget Sound region, are actively engaged in local 100th Anniversary Celebration programs.
"During this year, we recognize the achievements of our past, but our focus is on the future of millions of young Scouts, their communities, and the nation as a whole," Mazzuca said. "Scouting is ready for the next 100 years."
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