Scouting, Volume 53, Number 3, March 1965 Page: 2
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SCOUTERGRAM
Grand total B.S.A. membership at the
end of 1964 was 5,585,700—highest in
history. Once again all phases of the
program showed an increase.
Troop leaders are reminded that the
revised Boy Scout advancement require-
ments become mandatory in all councils on
October 1, 1965. Thus any Scout start-
ing work on a new rank after April 1
of this year should be using the new
requirements.
Nearly complete reports indicate
about 55,000 packs, troops, and posts
and more than 1,300,000 boys participated
in last year's Strengthen America's
Heritage program. More than 36,000
essays were submitted to Freedoms
Foundation at Valley Forge for con-
sideration in the Nathan Hale Award pro-
gram, meaning that at least 504,000
boys actually participated in the essay
experience. (There will be an article on
Nathan Hale Award winners in next
month's issue.)
The 55th Annual Meeting of the
National Council is scheduled for the
Americana Hotel at Bal Harbour—Miami
Beach, Fla. Dates are May 20-21.
Scouters interested in and responsible
for B.S.A. progress should be plan-
ning to attend.
B.S.A. President Thomas J. Watson, Jr.,
recently received the following letter
from U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Stewart L. Udall:
"I am pleased to inform you that
pursuant to provisions of the Act of July
28, 1959 (P.L. 86-111), and the terms of
an agreement dated August 5, 1963, be-
tween the United States of America and
the Boy Scouts of America, Inc., the
Department of the Interior hereby accepts
the donation of the Commemorative
Tribute erected on U.S. Reservation 1
along the west side of Fifteenth Street
NW, and assumes the responsibility for
all operation, maintenance, and liability
associated with the completed memorial.
"May I say how pleased I am that the
memorial is at last a reality. I am
sure that this impressive donation to
the people will more than adequately
fulfill the purposes envisioned by
its sponsors."
If any unit leaders, assistant unit
leaders. Den Mothers, or commissioners
also serve in an additional Scouting
position, they should make certain they
pay their registration fee in one of
the above positions—which the B.S.A.
considers the four primary capacity
positions in regard to registration.
The reason: So that Scouters in these
categories can be placed on special
mailing lists and thus eventually receive
materials related to their program and
position that may be mailed directly
from the National office. Contact your
council office to be sure you are regis-
tered in your primary position.
Army Captain Hugh C. Donlon was a
Life Scout in Saugerties, N. Y., and
later he helped organise a Cub Scout pack.
For gallantry in Vietnam, Donlon
recently received the Medal of Honor—
the nation's highest military award.
In making the presentation, President
Lyndon B. Johnson said, "I wonder how
many of us could stand in his (Donlon's)
presence and say we have done all we
could to serve the cause of our country."
It's that time of year for Scouters to
issue an Invitation to Adventure to
boys—an invitation to Scouting adven-
ture, that is. Pack circuses and
outings, spring camporees, summer camp,
high-adventure expeditions, and whatever
you've planned in your unit, district,
and council—all these await the
thousands of boys reaching Scout age
this spring.
Sit down with your unit committee and
make plans for calling on inactive
members and prospective new members.
Then have one of your boys accompany the
inactive or prospective member to a
unit meeting. Check with your council
office about Invitation to Adventure
materials ("Please Invite Him" cards,
birthday cards, "Join Us" recruiting
flyers) and be prepared to serve the boys
of your neighborhood !
Dates for the second and final season
of the New York World's Fair are
April 21, 1965, to October 17, 1965.
If you and your Scouts haven't attended
this fair, better start planning a visit
now. You'll marvel at its magnitude,
beauty, excitement, and educational
values. And when you go, be sure to see
the B.S.A.'s "The Wonderful World of
Scouting" exhibit and the members of the
Scout Service Corps.
"Great Fair—Great Fun" is the title
of the new World's Fair film available on
loan without charge on a first-come,
first-served basis. To get a print for
use in your unit, district, or council,
submit a request at least 3 weeks in
advance to New York World's Fair
1964-1965 Corporation, World's Fair,
N. Y. 11380 (Attention Film Distribution
Director). Give a preferred date and
at least two alternate dates. Film will
be shipped prepaid, but should be
returned insured via parcel post and
special delivery. This 16 mm. sound-
and-color film runs for 13% minutes.
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