Coronado Area Council 100th Anniversary Celebration Plan

The Coronado Area Council is pleased to present its plans for the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America in the year 2010.  There are numerous activities over the next two years that will take place.  Below is a synopsis of some of these.  Be sure to check in periodically for updates that will be placed on this page.

1. Centennial Camp (updates)

Centennial Camp will be held October 8-10, 2010.  It will be open to all Scouts, Scouters and the general public.  This event will include camping and age appropriate activities.  The event will take place in Salina and encompass the Bicentennial Center along with Oakdale and Kenwood Parks.

2.  National Hall of Leadership - Deadline Extended to April 2!!

The 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership is a one-time opportunity to recognize extraordinary individuals for the differences they make though their leadership. Nominees must be living Scouts, Scouters, or volunteers. Inductees will be given national recognition to commemorate their leadership and dedication to living out Scouting virtues in service to others. A new awareness of how Scouting leadership impacts the communities we serve will result.   The Coronado Area Council will promote and secure nominations for a Coronado Area Council National Hall of Leadership recipient to receive one of 305 awards across the nation.  Read more on the National Hall of Leadership or submit a nomination.

3.  BSA Alumni Connection

 BSA Alumni Connection is a call to reconnect alumni wiht Scouting friends, mentors, and local councils across the country; rekindle enthusiasm for Scouting and the values it represents; and encourage them to re-engage with Scouting programs. With 50,000,000 living BSA alumni nationwide, this program has the potential to bring incredible value to Scouting at all levels of our council through renewed involvement of alumni. 

Events will be held across the council to connect with current Scouters and those that have been involved in the past.  A special emphasis will be make to re-connect with Eagle Scouts in our council.

4.  Generations Connection

The Generations Connection program inspires families to explore the value of Scouting in the family and identify it as something to be shared and passed through generations. Through a partnership with Arbor Day Foundation, BSA 100th Anniversary trees will be designated for families and communities to plant and nurture together, for generations to come. We will also encourage families to make Scouting their generational legacy, to retain and grow membership throughout our council. The Coronado Area Council will also highlight the impact that Scouting has across generations and for an entire family.

5.  Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference

The Coronado Area Council will promote the 5 Pillars of Scouting's core vallues (Achievement, Community Service, Leadership, Character and Outdoors). Scouts, volunteer leadership, and Scouting alumni who achieve these will be recognized in the Council newsletter and through press releases.  This program,  rolled out as a part of the national promotion in the fall, 2009,  will demonstrate how Scouting impacts our communities and raise awareness of the values we teach.  The Coronado Area Council will recognize all Scouts who achieve one or more of the 5 pillars at the Council Banquet in 2010 as well as the signature event.

 How you can help?

 The above sub-committees are being formed.  If you want to be a part of one or more, please contact Wayne Pancoast, staff advisor for the committee.