We want every Scout, adult leader, and Scouting alum to have the chance to be part of our biggest milestone yet—our 1OOth Anniversary Celebration. We want to fire up the passion for Scouting while giving everyone an opportunity to make a difference—and earn recognition. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will do just that. Individuals can earn awards by demonstrating dedication to five of Scouting’s core values—Leadership, Achievement, Community Service, Character, and the Outdoors. Participants can earn one award in each category. The program will be both fun and engaging and, most important, will show
America the impact of Scouting through its
commitment to these values. A Year of Celebration will be in effect from
Sept. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2010
LEADERSHIP
Complete
three of the five requirements in each category to earn that award.
1.
Help organize a new
unit.
2.
Compile a list of
all adult and/or alumni e-mail addresses in your unit, get their permission,
and submit the list to your local council Scout service center so Scouting
communication can be improved.
3.
Actively support a
unit in at least two activities related to the BSA 1OOth Anniversary.
4.
Recruit a new adult
volunteer, or find a Scouting alumnus, who registers with the BSA.
5. Help any registered youth with their Year
of Celebration Leadership award.
ACHIEVEMENT
Complete
three of the five requirements in each category to earn that award.
1.
Actively serve on
one advancement review for any Scouting program or participate in any rank
advancement award ceremony.
2.
Earn any BSA
training award, BSA Emergency Preparedness Award, or BSA Physical Fitness Award.
3.
Help any youth
member with advancement toward rank.
4.
Be a registered
member of a Centennial Quality Unit.
5. Help any youth member earn any 1OOth
Anniversary Year of Celebration award.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Complete
three of the five requirements in each category to earn that award. * Make sure that all
1.
Be an active
participant in Scouting For Food or another food drive or help with a Salvation
Army service project.
2.
Be an active
participant in the Nothing But Nets project found on the national 1OOth
Anniversary Web site.
3.
Be an active
participant in a Take Pride in
4.
Be an active
participant in an American Red Cross or a Habitat for Humanity project.
5. Be an active participant in any unit’s
service project.
CHARACTER
Complete
three of the five requirements in each category to earn that award.
1.
Work with any youth
so he achieves a religious emblem.
2.
Do a Good Turn for
seven consecutive days.
3.
Participate in a
discussion on good character at a unit meeting.
4.
Help any youth
member achieve his Year of Celebration Character patch.
5. Learn about and participate in a flag
retirement ceremony.
