100 Years of Boy Scouts
What is the highest rank you achieved as a Cub Scout or Boy Scout?
2010 is the 100 year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America were incorporated on February 8, 1910 under the laws of the District of Columbia. The founders of the Boy Scout of America organization included William D. Boyce, Colin H. Livingstone, Daniel Carter Beard, Ernest Thompson Seton, James E. West, and honorary members former Presidents William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt.
The scouting movement was originated by Robert Baden-Powell of the British Army, when in 1907, he held the first encampment on Brownsea Island in England.
During the 100 year anniversary, the Boy Scouts will be planning many events and activities celebrating their 100 year anniversary. If you get the chance, stop by and help them celebrate.
Boy Scouts of America: A Centennial History
Dates in the History of the Boy Scouts of America
February 8, 1910 - Boy Scouts of America Incorporated in the District of Columbia
January 2, 1911 - National Council office opened in New York City
1911 - 1st annual meeting held at the White House
August 12, 1912 - Arthur Eldred was honored as the First Eagle Scout
1913 - 1st local council charters were issued
1914 - 1st tree-planting project was held
1915 - The Order of the Arrow was founded
1916 - 1st college course in Scouting began at Teachers College, New York
1917 - 1st winter camp was held by Chicago Scouts
1919 - 1st four Gold Medals were awarded by the National Court of Honor for saving a life at the risk of the rescuer's own.
1920 - 1st World Jamboree held in London England and attended by 8,000 scouts from 34 countries includes 301 BSA members.
1926 - 1st Silver Buffalo Awards for distinguished service to boyhood were awarded to twenty-two recipients.
1930 - Cub Scout program was formally launched with 5,102 cub scouts by the end of the year.
1931 - 1st Silver Beaver awards for distinguished service to boyhood within a council
1935 - BSA membership passed 1 million
1937 - 1st National Jamboree held in Washington DC and attended by 27,232 scouts representing 536 councils
1938 - Philturn Rockymountain Scoutcamp established as a gift from Waite Phillips
1943 - 1st Silver Antelope Awards for distinguished service to youth within a region
1950 - 2nd National Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania attended by 47,163 scouts and leaders
1952 - 20 millionth member joined
1965 - 500,000 Eagle Scout honored
1980 - 30 millionth Cub Scout
1982 - 1 millionth Eagle Scout honored
2002 - National Scouting Museum was built next to national office in Irving, Texas
2009 - 2 millionth Eagle Scout honored
US Mint BSA Centennial Silver Dollar - BSA Commemorative Coin
The United States Mint will be offering the 2010 BSA Centennial Coin on March 23 in a quantity of 350,000 coins. More information on US Mint's website. Check out the site after March 23rd to order your Boy Scouts of American Centennial Silver Dollar.
BSA 100 Year Anniversary Events
If you are not part of the BSA's 100 year celebration, there are many ways to participate.
January - BSA Float in the Tournament of Roses Parade
January - Adventure Base 100 begins its 40 city tour
February - US Mint begins producing BSA Centennial coin
February 9th - 100th Anniversary Gala
July 26 - August 4 - 2010 National Jamboree
September - Scouting Days at the Ballpark
For all the scouts out there, earning the BSA 2010 Year of Celebration patch is going to be a great badge to wear.
Stone on Brownsea Island commemorating the first Scouting camp.
Inscribed on the stone
"The stone commemorates the experimental camp of 20 boys held on this site from 1st-9th August 1907 by Robert Baden-Powell later Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell founder of Scout and Guides movements"
Gerald Ford is the only President that was an Eagle Scout,
or should we say
Gerald Ford was the only Eagle Scout that became President.
Either way, great job!
Items commemorating 100 years of Boy Scouts
Offical Boy Scout of America Websites
- Boy Scouts of America Official Website
Official website of the Boy Scouts of America - National Scouting Museum
National Scouting Museum located in Irving, Texas - National Eagle Scout Association
National Eagle Scout Association serves Eagle Scouts and through them the entire Scouting movement. - Join Cub Scouting
Join Cub Scouting will help you learn all about the Cub Scouting program and how you can join in the fun. - BSA Jamboree Website
Featuring the 2010 National Jamboree in Washington DC
On February 8th, 2010, this was Lens of the Day (LOTD)
What's your favorite memory of being a scout or a scout leader?
I went to summer camp (Many Points Scout Camp in northern MN) with my 12 year old grandson. First time I have been to summer since I was a boy myself in 1965. I am an Eagle scout worked with scouts after high school till I went in the Army. When I got out, I started back in scouts til about 1990. When I got out since I had 2 daughters and no sons. Now I find myself back with scouts since Dec 2010 with my grandson, his dad is also an Eagle Scout but is in the Army stationed in Korea. I find their is a lot of changes since I got out. But I still knew the oath and laws even after all this time. I have been to Fall camp, Spring camp & Summer camp as well as several day camps and helped with an Eagle scout project with my grandson. My grandson will be moving to TX in April when his dad gets back from Korea. I will miss working with him on his advancements. He has almost completed requirment for second class. .
My dad and I did Northern Tier this summer and had a great time!
I only know the boy scouts as the sister of one... my son was into other things... Mazamas Indian Guides and such.
I have a Boy Scout! He is 11 and loves being a part of Scouting :)
I read this lense twice!
I was a "weebalow" never made it to Scouts thinking back wish I had I rebelled as many you people do. Great lens I think all Kids should go into the Boy and Girl Scouts teaches respect, follow through and about Nature it took the Military and a few Butt Kickings for me to learn
Excellent lens. My father was an Eagle.
Another great lens from you. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
Boy Scouts is such an awesome organization. Happy 100 Boy Scouts!
My favorite memory of being a scout was summer camp. It was just so much fun.
As a leader, my favorite memory was camping with my troop. The girls decided to show me how much they appreciated me with a group hug. I will never forget how good that made me feel!
So many memories that it's hard to choose but a few highlights as a leader: The 2001 National Jamboree (can't wait to head down to "The Hill" in VA this summer too!); my son's Arrow of Light Ceremony and his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The camp-outs, the many trips, the lifelong friends and just being able to help boys grow into fine young men with character and moral values have all been so rewarding as a mom and a Scout Leader with the BSA! Happy 100th Birthday ! I LOVE this 5 Star Lens !!!!
Here's to a100 more years. Favorite memories are the inter-island camping trips and being a member of Maluhia Lodge Order of the Arrow . . . .and of course making it to Eagle
Great Lens
Congratulations for your LOTD for 100 Years of Boy Scouts!
What a great lens to make LOTD. The Boy Scouts ROCK.
My oldest son was in the Scouts, and that was fun!
Scouting is great for teaching boys survival lessons. Hubby was a Webelo. Very informational lens, congrats on lens of the day.
boy scouts, those were the days. it is fun to be a boyscouts.
Very well done! Congratulations on your LOTD!
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@TonyPayne: Definately a place on my to do list the next time I'm in England.
I grew up in Poole, and used to look out over Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour almost every day. It's now part of the National Trust and a great place to visit if you are in the South Of England.
We appreciate this great program, and support by buying our yearly popcorn or other goodies from the neighbors. Congrats on LOTD! ~claudia
My favorite memory of being a scout leader was laughing at some skits the girls did on a fun campout. I laughed until tears came! My sides were sore. What a fun weekend. Thanks for doing this lens! I am going to put it on my Scouting lens so other people can visit it too. And congratulations for achieving Lens of the Day!
Well, I was a Girl Scout, but am a big fan of the Boy Scouts. Congratulations on Lens of the Day!
Great lens! Congratulations on LotD!!
Great commemoration lens, go Boy Scouts. Glad to know there are still organizations like this for young people nowadays. Although a friends son was laughed at in school for wearing his uniform on Remembrance Day. Can't believe that. where are their values?
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@anonymous: Kids are definately cruel. Sorry to hear that someone was laughed at for wearing their uniform. We encourage all of our cub scouts to wear their uniform once a month on the day of their pack meeting. It's a great way to spread the word about scouting.
Well, I wasn't a boy scout :) (I was a Brownie) but great lens and congrats on LOTD!
Great site; I will email to my son for him to show to my grandson who is a Cub Scout working his way up. The lens is a great tribute to the lens and the LOTD is a great tribute to the lensmaster.
5 Scout badges, 1 email, and 1 little bird.
Congrats on LOTD!
Mom was a Cub Scout leader, and hubby was an Eagle Scout. Happy Centennial to the BSA and congrats to you on an interesting and informative Boy Scout lens of the day.
Wonderful tribute to the Boy Scouts. Troop 94 in Pendleton SC were recognized and took part in our church service yesterday. Congratulations on a well deserved LotD. My brother was an Eagle Scout!
Great Lens and congrats on LOTD! :)
Being a Cub Scout den mother was a great way to spend time with my son and to help to positively influence a group of little boys. I loved it! Happy Birthday, Boy Scouts! Lensrolled to my Boy Scouts of America Postage Stamps lens. And congratulations on Lens of the Day!
Hahaha, well obviously I was not a boy scout but my brothers were scouts. They loved it! Congratulations on LOTD!
congrats on LOTD! Happy Birthday Boy Scouts...
Congratulations on lens of the day! I like the scout coins. I collect coins. I may have to get one of those.
Cool! I know someone that became an Eagle Scout. Congratulations on LOTD!
Congrats on LotD!
I was a Brownie. :)
Congratulations to you for LOTD and the Boy Scouts celebrating 100 years! Great job.
Congrats on LOTD!
Yay! 100 Years!
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