A Year of Celebration

For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America's youth. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will demonstrate the incredible impact of a century of living the Scout Law.

Program participants will earn recognition for making a difference in their communities due to their dedication to five of Scouting's core values: Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement, and the Outdoors. Through that commitment, participants can earn each of five award ribbons to display from our 100th Anniversary commemorative patch.

Requirements

The program began on September 1st, 2009 and will continue until December 31st, 2010. Three of five requirements in each of Scouting's core values are needed in order to earn the award. Please see "A Year of Celebration" flyer to learn what the requirements are. Be sure to log your community service hours at Good Turn for America!

Community Service Ideas

Need ideas for community service? Look to the following organizations:

Vermont State Parks - Adopt a Park Program
Green Mountain National Forest
Arbor Day Foundation - Plant "living legacies" of Scouting
Salvation Army
Nothingbutnets.net
Cell Phones for Soldiers
2010 Census
Habitat for Humanity
American Red Cross
National Park Service
Preserve America's Waterways
Take Pride in America - Find volunteer events nationwide

Ordering Recognition Items

You can place your order for recognition items for the Year of Celebration through the council service center.