The experience has made for some very interesting radio!
The BSA centennial is just around the corner. While there are many celebrations at the national BSA level, such as the National Jamboree and National Hall of Leadership, there are plenty of other galas and events being planned separately.
Since the centennial falls on a Monday, many are holding their celebrations the following weekend. The River Trails District in Missouri is holding a “Boy Scouts of America Scout Expo” on Saturday, February 13. The event, which is free, will be held at the Saint Robert Community Center and is open to the public. Activities include a Dutch oven cooking contest, Scouting trivia, and Scouting displays. This event promises to be a lot of fun!Another unique celebration was located in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Partnered with Fender’s Farm, the Sequoyah Council of Johnson, TN kicked off their year long celebration of the centennial with a 7-acre corn maze. The maze is about two miles of trails with 85 points to decide “Left? or right?” The maze was opened early for Scouts exclusively and then to the public in September of 2009. The maze features a replica of the BSA’s eagle emblem at its center.
There are many other celebrations that are taking place all over the country, the world even! Boy Scouts of America has been here for five generations. Many Scout alumni comment how they believe their lives would be completely different if not for Scouting. This upcoming centennial is worthy of note; what better way than to celebrate? What is your pack/crew/etc doing to celebrate BSA’s 100th Anniversary?