100 Years of Service to America
What do CIA Director Robert Gates, Michael Bloomberg, Steve Fossett, Neil Armstong and Hank Aaron have in common? They were all Eagle Scouts.
What do CIA Director Robert Gates, Michael Bloomberg, Steve Fossett, Neil Armstong and Hank Aaron have in common? They were all Eagle Scouts.
Boy Scouts of America have been a part of the back bone of America for almost 100 years. Not only has Scouting been actively instilling basic life virtues like Loyalty, Courtesy, Bravery, and Reverence, but the list of Boy Scouts that have gone on in their lives to represent our Country both Nationally and Internationally is a long list of Who’s Who in the United States.
Through 2 World Wars, 16 Presidents, the Admission of 4 States into the Union along with 4 changes to the American flag, the Boy Scouts of America has produced a few of the major leaders along the way – from Presidents to Quarterbacks, Astronauts to Senators. The Boy Scouts of America has been there to hold the flag up high while they brought home our dead soldiers from combat, buried our Presidents, placed American Flags on all the grave sites during Memorial Day, and we still help the occasional little old lady cross the street and into her car with her groceries.
Less than 1.5 million boys have reached Eagle in over 90 years (15,000 a year, roughly). Only 2-5 in 100 that joins Scouts make Eagle--that's less than 1% of the male population. On the road to Eagle these young men have volunteered millions of hours of service to their communities.
2010 is the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. I will interview and photograph notable Scouts young and old across the United States, to bring awareness to the tremendous good these boys do. My project will document 100 years of their service and their journey along the Scout trail. From the youngest Cub Scout to the oldest Eagle; from your next door neighbor to your Governor each of these has a unique story to tell about how being a Boy Scout has changed them and their communities.
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Don't forget to vote for yourself by clicking on the PIC IT in the upper left corner. I was a Scout, too, and remember earning merit badges. This is a good cause. May you find success.
Beautiful idea and I agree with John! Be sure to contact/support others. I would add, make easy instructions to send to your databases & BE SURE to tell them to leave a comment as you have no other way to know they voted and also lends to the scoring. I voted! Good Luck!
I really like your idea and voted for you.
Pease feel free to visit my dream and vote or leave a comment. My dreams are about America's wild places and Inspiration in America. Let's help each other out!
Good Luck!
It seems some great ideas are getting lost from lack of votes so if you'll vote for me I will vote for you. Thanks for your idea and vote... Jkava888
I like your idea!
I voted for you; will you vote for me? Let's do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!
Good luck!
Very cool. Please, check me out too when you've got the time.
Boy Scouts in America - Values - what a great idea! A photo essay on the men who have gone on from Scouts to help make this country great is something everyon should see.
I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...
I voted for you Rob... I know the talent you have as a photographer and your committment to Scouting. This is a perfect pairing. You will bring a rich insight into a cornerstone of what has helped our country and youth remain focused on meaningful values and the path to a better tomorrow.
For anyone wondering how to vote, here's what you need to do. I'm Sorry it isn't more obvious
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You have my vote. As an active leader in the Boy Scout organization, I see the quality of young men that pass through the scouting program. The world needs to see these young men doing the things that develop the kind of character that has made and continues to make America great.
As the very proud parent of one Eagle Scout and another moving up in the ranks, I think this is a wonderful idea. These young men are the future of America. Boy Scouts helps them to develop the kind of character and skills that will help them to fulfill their dreams.
This is an excellent idea. I have been a leader now for 4 hrs. I have seen the boys in my den really develop character that gives back to the community. It has also helps me in developing my mentoring skills as I am a role model for them and allows me to give something in return.
Great idea! Would love to see the finished product!
I love your idea, service to the community is such an important part of scouting.
Scouting rocks - I hope you get to have your dream
Scouting has helped to develop character in boys through the values in the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Boys that have these values instilled in them become men that you would want your daughters to marry. I agree: SCOUTING ROCKS!! Good luck with the project!
Great Idea! Scouting makes a positive difference in so many lives. It teaches scouts values and skills that will be helpful in their lives. Eagle Scouts give so much to society and gain much in return in terms of character and leadership. Good luck and I hope you win! Peg
Cool. I was an Eagle Scout. Just voted for you. Feel free to return teh favor and vote for my project on political upheaval and daily struggles in Zimbabwe.
Nice! They are such a powerful and important group in America.
Check out my project on innovation and technology as change for the developing world and my portfolio here: http://maclellanimages.com/blog1/galleries/
The Boy Scouts of America rock!
You have my vote, If you get the chance, check out my dream "From Australia With Love" and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote for it!
Thanks.
-Adam
Hooray for boyscouts! Good luck on your dream. what do you think of mine. Voted!
As a lifelong Scouter and a parent of 4 boys, 3 of them Eagle scouts, I know the values and service Boy Scouts quietly give to their country. It would be very nice to see them recongized for all the work they give and the values they instill in our young men and women (Ventures.)
I like your idea, check out mine and vote for me if you like it. Its about poverty and society in 3rd world countries and how they are controlled, devastated by their governments and western industrialized nations.
I voted for you. May I suggest that you look at some of the dreams different people have posted here (mine is about children) and vote for the ones you like best. If you leave a nice comment, they can link back to your dream by clicking on your name and you might get a vote from them. Good luck!