NEWS: Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting

"Celebrating the Adventure.
Continuing the Journey"

Did you catch the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics last February?
Did you watch any of the snowboarding competitions? Maybe you remember boarder Shaun White win a Gold Medal after performing his spectacular stunt called the Double McTwist 1260.

This summer Shaun White delivered an exciting “Go for it!” message to thousands of youth gathered at the BSA National Jamboree. (Photo above.) Held every four years at Fort A.P. Hill Virginia, it must have been day to remember. I think it’s admirable that Shaun is willing to give some of his time to the Boy Scouts of America, since the organization is busy celebrating 100 years of scouting all across the country this year. A dizzying array of centennial events can be found at the official celebration webpage.

Four Generations of Scouts

I’m proud to say our family has been involved in scouting in both the United States and Canada for four generations. Scouting's core values—Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement, and the Outdoors—have guided the young men to maturity on both sides of our family. While not expressly Christian, the moral development of young men is intentionally fostered within the scouting program.

Following in the footsteps of e-Dad, five years ago our son achieved the highest rank called Eagle Scout. His grandfather and great-grandfather both served as Scout Masters, and two of his grandmothers were active in scouting as well. (I was a Brownie—that counts too!)

If you’re looking for a wholesome skills-based program for your son(s) I highly recommend the Boy Scouts. Visit their official Facebook Page for a general overview of their many excellent programs.

"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." (Luke 2:52 NIV)

How Scouting Began

Eleanor Clark a third generation Scouting grandmother, feels training young people is the only way to reclaim our nation. She has started a nationwide Scout recruitment push through her new book, The Legacy of Lord Baden-Powell. (WinePress Publishing, July 2010)

Through this book, a fictional narrative about the British founder of the scouting movement, Eleanor lays the groundwork to recruit as many boys as possible. Her intent is to rally current Scouts to learn the history of Scouting while earning their Scouting Legacy activity badge and recruiting other boys in the process. Her goal is to reach one million new Scout members and change the nation for the better.

The Legacy of Lord Baden-Powell is fast-paced and full of all the antics of active Boy Scouts. Entertaining and educational, young readers will:

• Discover the real values behind what the program offers to boys who put God and Country first in their lives.
• Understand the words “Be Prepared” and “Reverent.”
• Acquire the skills that allow them to face problems with confidence.
• Earn the Scouting Legacy activity badge
• Find out what really motivated Lord Baden-Powell

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Has your family has been active in scouting?
What is most memorable to you?