2010 SHAC Centennial Events
For 1OO years, the Boy Scouts of America has been helping the youth of America find — in themselves and the world around them — more than they thought possible. In every era, and through numerous trends of the past century, Scouting has been steadfast. Our 1OOth Anniversary provides a unique opportunity to celebrate this heritage and lay the foundation for the next 1OO years. Keep your calendars open for these exciting events in the Sam Houston Area Council celebrating the 100th year of scouting!
2010 Bookmark
Earn your Participation Segment for these events. Planning to go to another camp this summer? Book a 2011 reservation to El Rancho Cima by Dec. 1, 2010 and you can earn the Camp Segment. Another way... attend a Council training course held at a Council camp. Or volunteer at camp...
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April 24
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Scout Fair |
June/July
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SHAC Summer Camping or Winter Camp |
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SHAC Jam: Centennial 10-8-10 Camping Adventure |
Scout Fair: April 24
The Houston Scout Fair is the biggest Scout Show in the nation. You will definitely want to attend this extraordinary fun fest event. Scouts from Tiger Cubs to Eagle Scouts and their families will have a fabulous, fun-filled day mingling with thousands of other Scouts and their families, participating in hundreds of hands-on activities, tasting gourmet camp-fare cooked by Scouts, and taking home treasured bits of memorabilia at Reliant Arena.
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SHAC Summer Camping: June/July
Ramp up your summer fun with a council camping experience whether you attend as a youth participant or staff member at
Cub Day/Twilight Camp in your District, Webelos Resident Camp at
Bovay Scout Ranch,
NYLT, Boy Scout summer camp at
El Rancho Cima, or the
Venturing Summit at Bovay (Aug 13-15).
SHAC Jam Centennial 10-8-10 Camping Adventure: October 8-10
The 2nd largest BSA event in 2010, second only to the National Jamboree will be held right here in our Council at the Texas World Speedway near College Station. Boy Scouts Troops and Venturing Crews will have a two-night event filled weekend. Webelos may participate in a visitor overnight program on October 9th. Get all the
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Cub Scouts can experience the excitement of SHACJam.
On Saturday (10-9-10) of the SHAC Jam weekend, the Boy Scout/Venturing program areas will be open to Cub Scouts and their families. As Cub Scout Day Visitors, Cub Scouts and their families will: see older Scouts in action at inter-patrol activities, participate in camp-wide events, where it is age-appropriate, watch demonstrations and re-enactments throughout the day, and visit displays and booths in the vendor and program areas. And if that’s not enough there is a Cub Scout activity area with events such as Shooting sports, Derbies and races, Games and challenges, Relays and competitions, Make & Take projects, Hands-on activities, Cub Scout Carnival, and a special closing program just for Cub Scouts and their families.
1OOth BSA Anniversary National Programs
Adventure Base 100: March 2-6
Experience Scouting like never before with Adventure Base 100! Created specifically for the 100th Anniversary Celebration, Adventure Base 100 is traveling the country to give people an exciting, hands-on view of the history and future of the Boy Scouts of America. This 10,000 square foot campus features immersive Scouting experiences including a ropes course and zip line, interactive digital exhibits, a multi-sensory IMAX-like dome, and more! It will also house a traveling museum that will showcase real artifacts from the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Tex. The Adventure Base 100 will be in Houston at the Texas Live Stock Showand Rodeo.
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BSA Alumni Connection
We’re inviting our alumni to come back, make a new connection, and get involved with Scouting programs once again. At www.BSAalumni.org, Scouting alumni will be able to find friends and mentors, add photos and stories to the growing BSA 100th Anniversary Online Scrapbook, and more! Anyone who is, or ever has been, active with the BSA is invited — from former Scouts to the millions of Scouting supporters across America.
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A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference
During our centennial, we honor the enormous impact made by a century of living by the Scout Oath and Law. By showing dedication to five of Scouting’s core values, Scouts, leaders, and Scouting alumni can earn a BSA 100th Anniversary commemorative patch. Those values are: Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement, and the Outdoors. As part of this program, the BSA is also partnering with national and international organizations to offer unique 100th Anniversary service projects.
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Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Venturers
Adult Leaders
Alumni
BSA Centennial Coins
50,000 silver dollar coins will be minted in recognition of BSA’s 100th Anniversary in 2010. For each coin sold, there is a $10 surcharge – representing a $3,500,000 donation – that will be made available to local councils in the form of grants for the extension of Scouting in hard to serve areas.
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Boy Scouts 100th Anniversary Trees
Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, official BSA 100th Anniversary trees are now being offered. Planting a 100th Anniversary tree makes a wonderful, meaningful family activity. We encourage all of our Scouting families to consider taking a few moments to plant and nurture a tree in honor of the memories your family has built through Scouting. The tree can serve as your family’s living Scouting legacy for many years to come. Each time you see your tree, you’ll be reminded of the fun experiences your family has shared!
Trees ($20, including shipping and handling) can be
ordered at any time, but are only shipped via UPS during proper planting times to ensure the best chances of survival (typically from February – May, and September – December). The Arbor Day Foundation has designated the following trees are appropriate for Houston zone 9: Eastern Redbud, White Dogwood, Red Dogwood, Red Sunset Maple, River Birch, Black Tupelo.
For each “Centennial Tree” ordered, one additional tree will be planted in the
Flathead National Forest, located in northwest Montana, adjacent to Glacier National Park, in an area newly designated as the BSA Centennial Forest. Douglas fir, western white pine, western larch, lodge pole pine, and Engelmann spruce trees will be planted to restore areas damaged by recent fires, clean the air, reduce soil erosion, purify waterways, add beauty to the landscape, provide food and habitat for wildlife, and enhance outdoor recreational activities.
Generations Connection
Generations Connection celebrates the legacy, and powerful impact, of Scouting on American families. It teaches Scouts to understand the value of their Scouting family tree and encourages first-generation Scouts to carry this special tradition forward. Many understand the BSA’s significant role in shaping the character of the youth who participate in Scouting. There is also an important story to tell about the positive impact Scouting has on the entire family. For 100 years, Scouting has provided an outlet for families to build a strong foundation in shared activities and values. In many families, the experience of Scouting is so meaningful that a tradition is handed down from generation to generation. Some families who are experiencing Scouting for the first time know it is something so meaningful they will share it again and again as their family grows. If Scouting has made your family better and stronger – you are a Generational Scouting Family and, we’d like you to let us know! The Sam Houston Council is currently gathering information about Scouting families of all kinds– visit the Generations Connection page at
www.scouting.org/100years, and click on “Sharing Your Generational Scouting Family Story.” You can tell your story and print an attractive, personalized BSA 100th Anniversary Generational Scouting Family certificate that you can frame and display. We are looking for Scouting families who capture the heart of the Scouting movement, and can help to showcase the Generations Connection program, the 100th Anniversary program that celebrates how Scouting strengthens American families. Log in today and tell us your story!
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