Happy 100th Birthday BSA
(February 8, 1910 - February 8, 2010)
The Boy Scouts of America
celebrates its 100th birthday today!
For 1OO years, the Boy Scouts of America has been helping the youth of America find — in themselves and the world around them — more than they thought possible. In every era, and through numerous trends of the past century, Scouting has been steadfast. The 1OOth Anniversary provides a unique opportunity to celebrate this heritage and lay the foundation for the next 1OO years.Celebration Highlights for 2010:
- February 2010
U.S. National Mint begins producing BSA silver dollars - February 8, 2010
National Hall of Leadership nomination period ends - February 9, 2010
Gala 2010 - May 2010
National Hall of Leadership inductees announced - July 25, 2010
Grand Centennial Parade marches through Washington, D.C. - July 26, 2010
Start of Jamboree 2010 - July 31, 2010
A Shining Light Across America - August 4, 2010
Conclusion of Jamboree 2010 - August/September 2010
Pitch for Scouting days at the ballpark - November 2010
Adventure Base 100 makes its last stop - December 2010
Last chance to purchase BSA 100th Anniversary trees - December 2010
A Year of Celebration draws to an end
Or contact:
Robert E. Mersereau, Director
100th Anniversary Celebration Project
Boy Scouts of America
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Telephone: (972) 580-2495
Email: Bob.Mersereau@scouting.org
The Connecticut Yankee Council is the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America, providing programs and services to more than 25,000 young people and 5,000 volunteers in Fairfield, New Haven and parts of Hartford counties of Connecticut. The Council is led by a volunteer Executive Board of community and business leaders and supported by Executive Director Louis D. Salute.
The Council serves the following towns and communities with six geographically divided districts led by a committee of volunteers and supported by a full-time District Executive:
Powahay District - Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, and Wilton
Scatacook District - Sherman, New Fairfield, Danbury, Ridgefield, Redding, Bethel, Brookfield, and Newtown.
Pomperaug District - Stratford, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Westport, Weston, Easton, Trumbull, and Monroe
Lighthouse District - New Haven, East Haven, Branford, Guilford, North Branford, and Madison
Wepawaug Valley District - Bethany, Milford, Orange, West Haven, and Woodbridge.
Sleeping Giant District - Southington, Meriden, Wallingford, North Haven, and Hamden
Connecticut Yankee Council
P.O. Box 32
60 Wellington Road
Milford, CT 06460
Telephone: (203) 876-6868 and/or
(800) 333-7905
Email: info@ctyankee.org
Boy Scouts of America 2010
Celebrate Scouting Stamp
Celebrate Scouting with the Boy Scouts of America and the United States Postal Service!
A tribute to the impact of a century of Scouting on the American landscape, the stamp will become widely available during the summer of 2010.
Learn more about the Celebrate Scouting Stamp
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