Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting
Scouts, Scouters and Scouting alumni can commemorate this once in a lifetime milestone for our organization. A host of of exciting activities will make next year one of the most memorable in Heart of America Council history. Click here for a link to the council’s 100th Anniversary page.
Heart of America Council 100th Anniversary Newsletter
Download our monthly newsletter for news on the 100th Anniversary Celebration in the Heart of America Council.
October 2009
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January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
National Celebration Activities
100th Anniversary Celebration Award Program
A Year of Celebration – A Century of Making a Difference is an awards program developed for the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. There are five awards, based on the core values of the Boy Scouts of America: Leadership, Achievement, Community Service, Character and the Outdoors. This program provides every Scout, leader and alumnus with a fun and meaningful way to participate in the 100th Anniversary. Click here for more information.
National Hall of Leadership – Nominate a Scouter who has made a Difference
Deadline for Nominations has been extended to April 2, 2010. Nominate someone, young or old who makes a difference in the lives of young people. Visit the Hall of Leadership webpage on the 100th Anniversary website, by clicking here.
Generations Connection
Scouting strengthens family ties, creates memories and develops a shared foundation of virtues and values. Generations Connection celebrates Scouting’s legacy and its positive impact on American families. To visit the Generations Connection click here.
Scouting Alumni: Online Scrapbook and Website Makes Reconnecting Fun
The alumni website (www.BSAalumni.org) has been updated with new features that will make it easier to reconnect with fellow Scouts and the BSA. Tell you story and share your photosand they will be saved in a database to preserve our Scouting heritage. An alumni directory and discussion forums are also available through the new BSA social networking site (http://community.scouting.org/).