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Hight's Horizons On February 8, 2010, the Boy Scouts of America turned 100 years old. In Ohio, American Legion Posts sponsor 140 troops with a membership of over 3,600 boys. The Boy Scouts share a special relationship with The American Legion, more than just a sponsorship. Many of our military, both past and present, belonged to the "scouts." Our two organizations share many of the same values and beliefs. The American Legion has embraced the scouting movement since our beginning in 1919 and we are proud of that association. Today the Boy Scouts continue their many programs of service including writing letters to both current military and veterans, plus sending care packages to our troops. They continue to develop in young people the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouting instills skills for leadership, citizenship, self-confidence, ethics and so much more. If all of us obeyed the Scout Law and pledge, what a wonderful world it would be. Congratulations, Boy Scouts, on 100 years of success. On May 1 a great seminar will be offered to the members of the Department of Ohio. See the article on Page 1 of this issue of the Ohio Legion News for more details. The seminar will cover many items that apply to today's American Legion. Because of limited space, we ask that you notify us if you desire to attend. Please call Internal Affairs Director Mike Wiswell at (740) 362-7478 for information on the seminar or to make a reservation to attend the class. Thought for the Day "Love And kindness are never wasted. They
always make a difference. They bless the one who
receives them, and they bless you the giver." -
Barbara DeAngelis |
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Second Vice Commander's Column Department Midwinter Conference 2010 Department of Ohio Convention set for Toledo Law & Order nominations encouraged Legion Scholarship deadline is April 15 |