100th Anniversaryof the

Boy Scouts of America

Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America

100th Anniversary Celebration

To deliver a purpose – driven celebration

• That is sustained and coordinated

• That allows us to share the powerful story of Scouting

• That will engage Scouts and their families and friends from all levels of our program

• That will re-connect and re-engage Scouting alumni

BSA Alumni Connection

• National call to reconnect with Scouting Alumni

• Rekindle enthusiasm for Scouting and the values it represents

• Encourage alumni to re-engage with Scouting

• There are over 3,700 Eagle Scouts in Monmouth County

• www.bsaalumni.org

National Hall of Leadership

• One-time opportunity to recognize extraordinary Scouting volunteers

• Nominees can be Scouts, Leaders, Parents. Nominee must be living.

• 12 nominees from Monmouth Council will be submitted to the Hall, one will be selected.

• Submissions are taken online at www.scouting.org/100years

Generations Connection

• To inspire families to trace their roots in Scouting

• Each Scout is asked to create a Scouting Family Tree

• Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, BSA 100th Anniversary trees are available for families, groups, and communities to plant in honor of Scouting

A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference – Award

Program• Scouts, leaders, and alumni can earn

patches

• 5 patch ribbons available in the areas of leadership, achievement, community service, character, and the outdoors

Adventure Base 100

• Traveling road show showcasing the finest the BSA has to offer our communities

• When fully deployed a 10,000 square foot activity center

• Includes a ropes course, IMAX style theatre, National Scouting Museum and Time Capsule, and Scouting informational booths

• Local Tour Stop, November 20 & 21, 2010 in Florham Park, NJ

• First Stop-Rose Bowl Parade, last stop – Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Window Display Contest

• The opportunity for our local Scouting programs to showcase what they are doing in their community

• Engages local businesses and chambers of commerce

• Will coincide with the official birthdate of Scouting February 8, 2010

Scouting Spirit Initiative

• Encourage all Scouting units to march in at least one local parade

• In towns where no parade exists Scouting units are invited to the Memorial Day parade in Freehold

• Our chance to show our communities how strong Scouting is.

Council Pinewood Derby

• To bring the most recognized Cub Scout activity to the big stage

• Will be run in conjunction with the Anniversary Celebration Weekend

• Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos 1, and Webelos 2 divisions

• Corporate Pinewood will feature cars built and sponsored by local businesses

Community Service Month

• For all of Scouting to give back to the community

• The challenge is to complete 10,000 hours of community service in one month

• Will use the national www.goodturnforamerica.org reporting website.

• Special recognition will be available for units recording service hours

A Pitch for Scouting

• Partnership with all levels of Professional Baseball

• Will include first pitch, seventh inning stretch, pre and post game activities

• Full details will be available after the release of the 2010 Major League Baseball Schedule

Anniversary Celebration Weekend

• The Monmouth County Celebration of the 100th Anniversary, April 16-18 2010, East Freehold Park

• Scouts of all ages, their parents, family, and friends are invited along with the public

• The weekend will feature the Council Pinewood Derby, Scouting Skills show and competition, Community Service midway (local service clubs and non-profits are invited to participate) and more

• Activities for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, and Explorers

Get In The Game - Geocaching

• Scouts and leaders will participate in a National geocaching recruitment program

• Each cache will include information on joining Scouting and Scouting's values

• Special “Travel Bugs” will be created to travel the country and end up at the National Jamboree

• Each council will have a number of special prizes to place in the cache locations

A Shining Light Across America – Jamboree

2010 Simulcast• Simulcast of 2010 Jamboree Arena Show

• First time in Scouting's history that each and every Scout will be able to join in on one National event

• Monmouth Council is working to secure a large arena venue for a gigantic viewing party

More Information

• www.monmouthbsa.org – Monmouth Council Website

• www.scouting.org/100years - Boy Scouts of America’s 100th Anniversary website

• Contact Ross Munt at the Monmouth Council at 732-536-2347 or ross.munt@scouting.org