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On 2 February 2010, American Legion Post
700 welcomed Warren Boy Scout Troop 101 to
the monthly general membership
meeting.
February 8 marked the 100th anniversary
of the Boy Scouts and the 90th year with
the partnership of the Scouts and the
American Legion.
The Scouting movement arrived here in
America from Britain in 1910. Recognized
as worthy of the Legion's support at their
first convention in 1919, Boy Scouts of
America has had a great partnership with
the Legion.
Today the Legion charters more than
2,700 Scouting units and serves more than
72,000 Scouts.
Commander Jim Campbell of Howland Post
700 explained that the American Legion
Eagle Scout of the Year receives a
$10,000.00 scholarship awarded over a 4
year period. It is the Legion's commitment
to youth.
Additionally, three runners-up receive
$2,500.00 scholarships. Howland Post 700
wanted to recognize this continuing
partnership.
A presentation by the Post Commander to
the Boy Scouts was given. Commander
Campbell presented them a certificate of
"Community Service Award" for their
demonstrated leadership, service to
community, and having those outstanding
attributes of being a Scout.
The post provided refreshments to the
Scouts.
The American Legion continues this
partnership with the Boy Scouts of
American all across this nation.
The American Legion and Scouting are
connected by shared values and a mutual
commitment to serve God and Country.
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