100 Years of Scouting

Last night our ward held an activity celebrating 100 years of Scouting. Feb 8, 1910 Souting was created in this country. We had a great dinner and program with Judge Lloyd George as the main speaker. Then, much to the surprise of Ed and I we were called up to the stage and presented this statue for our years of service to the Scouting program. We were so grateful but at the same time embarrassed to be singled out for doing the same thing that others also do every day, namely, being extended an invitation to serve, accepting that invitation and going forth. We love working with the boys who go through this program, from the newest Cub Scout to those who are receiving their Eagles, and have seen even within our own family the impact Scouting can have in a young man's life. We are now witnessing the second round of that impact as we watch our three oldest grandsons, Cade, David and Carter as they are excitedly progressing through the Cub Scout Program. Keep going boys, we are so proud of you and your efforts in Scouts!



This is a replica of a statue called "The Boy Scout" sculpted by Dr. R. Tait McKenzie. It portrays the grand traits of character he knew Scouting to instill in a boy. The uncovered head represents reverence and obedience, the ax on which the hand rests was a symbol of George Washington's truthfulness. A lifesize copy of this statue stands in front of the National Scouting Office in Irving, TX.

We could not have been given anything we would love more!