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Publisher William Boyce founded the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 1910, inspired by a chance meeting with a scout from England.
Boyce had been guided across a London street by a boy who subsequently refused a tip. The young scout stated he was merely doing his duty.
The BSA predates personal income taxes, the sinking of the Titanic and Oreo cookies. Its goal is to teach boys to be self-reliant and serve their communities. The club pledge to “do a good turn daily” has helped develop the character of millions of boys over the past century.
In southern Nevada County, the BSA is represented by troops 783, 785, 708 and Cub Scout Pack 787. Some troops are sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Others are sponsored by the Higgins-Diggins Lions Club, a philanthropic organization that has a long history of serving this area.
Local scouts also have demonstrated a tradition of community service. On Memorial Day, they honored our deceased veterans by placing flags on graves at the Auburn cemetery.
They have collected canned food for the needy, picked up Christmas trees in Lake of the Pines and adopted poor families during the holidays. Recently, you may have seen them cleaning up after the Lake of the Pines Triathlon.
The scouts are now asking for a show of support as they represent the Gold Country segment of the Golden Empire Council BSA area division in Sacramento next month. A Capital March has been scheduled on Oct. 24 to commem- orate the 100th birthday of scouting.
The festivities begin at Raley Field, where scouts and their supporters will be greeted by Mayor Kevin Johnson. The group will head to the California Capitol, preceded by a marching band and police escort.
There, they will join the United States Air Force band and will present Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger with a document outlining BSA's accomplishments over the past century.
The group will then march back to Raley Field for lunch and entertainment. The morning events will begin at 9 a.m. and will include scouts from every area of California.
Karen Blashford and her son Jack will be marching with Pack 787. Karen said this type of BSA event happens “once in a lifetime,” and she feels fortunate that she and her son happen to be active in scouting during the centennial celebration.
Lake of the Pines real estate agent Tami Andersen and her son Trace are planning to participate in the event, too.
All scouting families and supporters are welcome to attend.
To sign up or for more information, visit www.gec-bsa.org/program/capmarch, or contact Webelos Assistant Leader Mary Corippo at (530) 268-1738 by Oct. 2. The fee for scouts is $25 and includes a commemorative pin and lunch at Raley Field. The cost for family and friends is $20.
Boyce had been guided across a London street by a boy who subsequently refused a tip. The young scout stated he was merely doing his duty.
The BSA predates personal income taxes, the sinking of the Titanic and Oreo cookies. Its goal is to teach boys to be self-reliant and serve their communities. The club pledge to “do a good turn daily” has helped develop the character of millions of boys over the past century.
In southern Nevada County, the BSA is represented by troops 783, 785, 708 and Cub Scout Pack 787. Some troops are sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Others are sponsored by the Higgins-Diggins Lions Club, a philanthropic organization that has a long history of serving this area.
Local scouts also have demonstrated a tradition of community service. On Memorial Day, they honored our deceased veterans by placing flags on graves at the Auburn cemetery.
They have collected canned food for the needy, picked up Christmas trees in Lake of the Pines and adopted poor families during the holidays. Recently, you may have seen them cleaning up after the Lake of the Pines Triathlon.
The scouts are now asking for a show of support as they represent the Gold Country segment of the Golden Empire Council BSA area division in Sacramento next month. A Capital March has been scheduled on Oct. 24 to commem- orate the 100th birthday of scouting.
The festivities begin at Raley Field, where scouts and their supporters will be greeted by Mayor Kevin Johnson. The group will head to the California Capitol, preceded by a marching band and police escort.
There, they will join the United States Air Force band and will present Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger with a document outlining BSA's accomplishments over the past century.
The group will then march back to Raley Field for lunch and entertainment. The morning events will begin at 9 a.m. and will include scouts from every area of California.
Karen Blashford and her son Jack will be marching with Pack 787. Karen said this type of BSA event happens “once in a lifetime,” and she feels fortunate that she and her son happen to be active in scouting during the centennial celebration.
Lake of the Pines real estate agent Tami Andersen and her son Trace are planning to participate in the event, too.
All scouting families and supporters are welcome to attend.
To sign up or for more information, visit www.gec-bsa.org/program/capmarch, or contact Webelos Assistant Leader Mary Corippo at (530) 268-1738 by Oct. 2. The fee for scouts is $25 and includes a commemorative pin and lunch at Raley Field. The cost for family and friends is $20.
