Scouting's Birthday

For the Boy Scouts of America, our official starting date is traditionally observed as Feb. 8, 1910, since the federal charter was issued on that day, now 98 years ago. Scout Sunday/Sabbath is marked by many churches, especially when they are the chartering organization for a Scout group, and the first or second weekend of February is when that observance falls.

We marked the 100th anniversary of the actual beginning of the Scouting program last summer, when Baden-Powell field tested the book he was about to release, "Scouting for Boys," with a camp at Brownsea Island. An enjoyable overview can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownsea_Island_Scout_camp

From these roots, the vast tree of the World Scouting Movement now covers the entire world. Happy birthday BSA, Scouting around the globe, and in your house!