Celebration Activities and Engagement Opportunities
Our celebration activities and engagement opportunities around the BSA’s centennial celebration are designed to help achieve celebration outcomes in a partnership of council, district, and unit leaders.
In addition to increasing awareness, these activities focus on increasing membership, volunteerism, financial contributions, and engagement — all while reinforcing Scouting’s positive impact on the communities we serve.
BSA Alumni Connection (Aug. 2008– Dec. 2010)
The BSA Alumni Connection is a call to reconnect alumni with Scouting friends, mentors, and local councils across the country; rekindle enthusiasm for Scouting and the values it represents; and encourage them to re-engage with Scouting programs. With 50,000,000 living BSA alumni nationwide, this program has the potential to bring incredible value to Scouting at all levels of our council through renewed involvement of alumni.
National Hall of Leadership. (Feb. 2009 – Feb. 2010)
The 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership is a one-time opportunity to recognize extraordinary individuals for the differences they make though their leadership. Nominees must be living Scouts, Scouters, or volunteers. Inductees will be given national recognition to commemorate their leadership and dedication to living out Scouting virtues in service to others. A new awareness of how Scouting leadership impacts the communities we serve will result.
Generations Connection (Apr. 2009 – Dec. 2010)
The Generations Connection program inspires families to explore the value of Scouting in the family and identify it as something to be shared and passed through generations. Through a partnership with Arbor Day Foundation, BSA 100th Anniversary trees will be designated for families and communities to plant and nurture together, for generations to come. We will also encourage families to make Scouting their generational legacy , to retain and grow membership throughout our council.
A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference (Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2010)
Individuals including Scouts, volunteer leadership, and Scouting alumni can earn patches by demonstrating involvement in five of Scouting’s core values — leadership, achievement, community service, character, and the outdoors. This program will demonstrate how Scouting impacts our communities and raise awareness of the values we teach.
Touring Experiential Lodge (Jan. - Aug. 2010)
The BSA 100th Anniversary tour will travel the country to rally people of all ages to join the BSA in “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.” Through interactive experiences, demonstrations, activities, and more, visitors will have an exciting and inspiring view of the history and future of the Boy Scouts of America.
A Pitch for Scouting (Spring – Fall 2010)
In partnership with professional baseball, “A Pitch for Scouting” will reach baseball enthusiasts across the country. From the first pitch to the seventh inning stretch and everywhere in-between, Scouts will be on the field and involved in the game. In addition to being a lot of fun, this engagement will provide a national platform on which to promote Scouting.
Get in the Game (Aug 2009 – Dec. 2010)
Our Scouts and leaders will participate in a national, Scout-led 100th Anniversary geo-caching recruitment program. The popular outdoor treasure-hunting game will showcase how Scouts use Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and other orienteering techniques. Each “treasure,” or cache, will include information about the value of Scouting and a clue about how to find the next site. Specific programming can be customized locally.
A Shining Light Across America (Aug. 2010)
During one evening of the National Jamboree, a webcast will connect millions of Scouts in communities across the country and around the world — bringing together the entire Scouting family for a single, nationwide opportunity to celebrate and reflect. Local council participation at select locations will also be captured and beamed back to the Jamboree.
100 Merit Badges for the 100th Anniversary (Mar. - Dec. 2010)
Gamehaven Council will offer a special program of expanded opportunities for earning merit badges throughout 2010, 100 merit badges in total.
100 Hours of Service (Feb. - Dec. 2010)
To kickoff the 100th Anniversary celebration in Gamehaven Council, Scouting units will form teams of Youth who will complete Anniversary service projects in which the units offer at least 100 Scout-hours per unit.
Gamehaven Council 100th Anniversary activities (Jan. - Dec. 2010)
Further planning for Gamehaven Council Anniversary activities is currently underway.
In addition to increasing awareness, these activities focus on increasing membership, volunteerism, financial contributions, and engagement — all while reinforcing Scouting’s positive impact on the communities we serve.
BSA Alumni Connection (Aug. 2008– Dec. 2010)
The BSA Alumni Connection is a call to reconnect alumni with Scouting friends, mentors, and local councils across the country; rekindle enthusiasm for Scouting and the values it represents; and encourage them to re-engage with Scouting programs. With 50,000,000 living BSA alumni nationwide, this program has the potential to bring incredible value to Scouting at all levels of our council through renewed involvement of alumni.
National Hall of Leadership. (Feb. 2009 – Feb. 2010)
The 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership is a one-time opportunity to recognize extraordinary individuals for the differences they make though their leadership. Nominees must be living Scouts, Scouters, or volunteers. Inductees will be given national recognition to commemorate their leadership and dedication to living out Scouting virtues in service to others. A new awareness of how Scouting leadership impacts the communities we serve will result.
Generations Connection (Apr. 2009 – Dec. 2010)
The Generations Connection program inspires families to explore the value of Scouting in the family and identify it as something to be shared and passed through generations. Through a partnership with Arbor Day Foundation, BSA 100th Anniversary trees will be designated for families and communities to plant and nurture together, for generations to come. We will also encourage families to make Scouting their generational legacy , to retain and grow membership throughout our council.
A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference (Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2010)
Individuals including Scouts, volunteer leadership, and Scouting alumni can earn patches by demonstrating involvement in five of Scouting’s core values — leadership, achievement, community service, character, and the outdoors. This program will demonstrate how Scouting impacts our communities and raise awareness of the values we teach.
Touring Experiential Lodge (Jan. - Aug. 2010)
The BSA 100th Anniversary tour will travel the country to rally people of all ages to join the BSA in “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.” Through interactive experiences, demonstrations, activities, and more, visitors will have an exciting and inspiring view of the history and future of the Boy Scouts of America.
A Pitch for Scouting (Spring – Fall 2010)
In partnership with professional baseball, “A Pitch for Scouting” will reach baseball enthusiasts across the country. From the first pitch to the seventh inning stretch and everywhere in-between, Scouts will be on the field and involved in the game. In addition to being a lot of fun, this engagement will provide a national platform on which to promote Scouting.
Get in the Game (Aug 2009 – Dec. 2010)
Our Scouts and leaders will participate in a national, Scout-led 100th Anniversary geo-caching recruitment program. The popular outdoor treasure-hunting game will showcase how Scouts use Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and other orienteering techniques. Each “treasure,” or cache, will include information about the value of Scouting and a clue about how to find the next site. Specific programming can be customized locally.
A Shining Light Across America (Aug. 2010)
During one evening of the National Jamboree, a webcast will connect millions of Scouts in communities across the country and around the world — bringing together the entire Scouting family for a single, nationwide opportunity to celebrate and reflect. Local council participation at select locations will also be captured and beamed back to the Jamboree.
100 Merit Badges for the 100th Anniversary (Mar. - Dec. 2010)
Gamehaven Council will offer a special program of expanded opportunities for earning merit badges throughout 2010, 100 merit badges in total.
100 Hours of Service (Feb. - Dec. 2010)
To kickoff the 100th Anniversary celebration in Gamehaven Council, Scouting units will form teams of Youth who will complete Anniversary service projects in which the units offer at least 100 Scout-hours per unit.
Gamehaven Council 100th Anniversary activities (Jan. - Dec. 2010)
Further planning for Gamehaven Council Anniversary activities is currently underway.
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