Scouting, Volume 2, Number 23, April 1, 1915 Page: 17
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FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
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Merits Support
The Boy Scout Movement is an asset to the country of such value
as to warrant the splendid volunteer service of this large number of
men and the support which it has received from men of the highest
type, including the President and ex-Presidents and high officials of
the United States Government, the Governors of the various States and
leading men in all walks of life in our various cities.
Our Responsibility
The future development of Scouting among the 8,000,000 adolescent
boys is dependent solely upon the appreciation on the part of citizens
of our country capable of giving personal service and financial support.
Merit Proven
The records of the past five years make unnecessary further dis-
cussion as to the merit of claims made in behalf of Scouting. The
testimony is ample, showing that as a program for the recreative period
of the adolescent boy Scouting is efficient and economical.
Membership Steadily Augmented
Notwithstanding the rapid development and great extent of Scout-
ing at the present time in this country, we are, after all, reaching but a
small percentage of the boys whose interest might be had if ade-
quate leadership were provided. Judging from the reports from all
parts of the country, the present basis upon which we are now organ-
ized and going forward seems to assure a greatly increased develop-
ment during the coming year. From October 1, 1914, to February 5,
1915, 45,330 boys were enrolled, as compared with 32,929 for the same
period of 1913 and 1914; 839 new troops were organized, as compared
With 533 for the same period of 1913-14. Commissions were granted
to 4,113 men to serve as Scoutmasters and Assistants, as compared
with 2,251 for the same period of 1913-14.
"HELPFULNESS TO OTHERS" IS THE KEYNOTE OF SCOUTING
Scouts Rendered Service in Cleveland Campaign to Help Unemployed and in
Pittsburgh's "Walk-Rite" Campaign
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