BSA National Takes a Stand

[eisely 13]

The following email was circulated by our council today to all scouters on its mailing list. Does anybody else know anything about this?

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Scouting in Support of America

Call to Action March 2003

Roy L. Williams, the Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of

America, has asked Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and volunteer

leaders across America to tie red, white, and blue ribbons on trees

in their neighborhoods. "Our thoughts are with our fellow Americans

fighting for peace in the Middle East, and we pray for their safe

return," Williams says.

Throughout the decades, the Boy Scouts of America has rallied to the

support of our nation's military and their families. In countless

conflicts, Scouts have stood shoulder to shoulder in supporting the

brave men and women who protect our nation. In this current conflict,

Scouts, volunteers, and families will carry on this great tradition.

We encourage all citizens to show their support of America by joining

us in tying red, white, and blue ribbons on trees in neighborhoods

across the country. If you know someone in the armed services, you

may honor him or her by writing their name on the ribbons.

PDF Format: http://www.scouting.org/media/rwb/SiSoA.pdf

Press Release: http://www.scouting.org/media/press/030324/index.html

 

 

[evmori 11]

Yup. I got an e-mail about this, too. Good idea!

[Scoutmaster Ron 12]

Tks, Eisely I'll pass this on to our troop

[dsteele 20]

I got the email as well, and then verified it. It's legit.

 

I purchased 200 yards of quality red, white and blue ribbon at the local fabric store. It's on the counter in our Scout office for the taking. I'm about to go out now and wrap some of it around our trees.

 

DS

[hops_scout 9]

I read about this either here or in our new Boys's Life or Scouting magazine.

[ASM1 10]

Very Good! And I noticed that BSA took the usual high standard of excellence by not taking a political position that so many of the volunteers seems to be poisoned by. Bravo BSA, we all support our troops and with your leadership we can make it count for something.

 

ASM1