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Since you need help with homework, the World Jamboree has been here.
Besides twice in Canada, which American Scouts were present and prominent, the 12th World Scout Jamboree – 1967
was held at Farragut State Park, Idaho, U.S.A., 1967.
Every four years (next on ein 2010) the BSA has just as big National Jamborees which are attended by many foreign Scouts.
There are over 150 nations that can apply for hosting the World Jamboree. The U.S. will take another turn at it in the next decade. Our 100th anniversay (the 18th National Jamboree) will catch all of our attention and energy for a few years to come.

Here we are on a nationally seen venue, discussing issues that none of us will ever have a hand at changing, defending or making any input on, other than choose to belong or not belong. The casual observer may think we do not all get along, so let's agree to disagree and move on.

MM clearly is out of step. He proclaims to be a "national" level volunteer and has been in the program since 1948. Ok, we get it. YOU don't get it. We will not change your opinion and so it should be. The Scouting organization is clearly watching out for it's members and its' culpability in legal matters if they let their guard down even once. Felons are not permitted in some levels of scouting, either, by the way. Themes of anarchy, social revolt and disobedience appear to be driving you. Anyone who relishes Gilwell, let alone understand what it means, and then does not agree with binding principles of Scouting, concerns me. Scouting was a mere 30 years young when you began, sir. I can only imagine, having been somewhat well-read on BP and his mannersims and thoughts, what our founder would say about this discussion.

Next you will take issue with the Pledge of Allegience.

We will not see in our lifetime any resolutions proposed by the anti-scouting web page "Scouting For All." Alternative lifestyles are not what we call "morally straight" and even though those folks are completely within their rights to practice whatever makes them feel good, The Boy Scouts has just as much right to exclude them.

The post by "musician" notes he has been through the chairs and "knows" the dark side? Only large organizations, such as the one (or ones) he is referring to use that term. Leaders are never meant to start at one point and end at the other. I have been involved as a leader for 17 years and have never seen such use of "the chairs." As for his obvious spin on the story, the ACLU appears to be losing ground on that battle. Congress and the God fearing public are supporting the Scouting movement and it's wholesome approach to teaching leadership and diversity, and to accept and defend what every faith believes, and what every perosn has a right to believe. You may choose to accpet this or join some other organization, you are free to do that. Seems like the Boy Scouts exemplify what this great nation was founded on. The url "musician" notes is based on hatred and a very one-sided opinion with a refusal to allow the Scouting Organization to represent itslef. Sounds like the type of society we have fought to keep free from.

Stories such as the one about Mr. Clark give even more meaning to this important accomplishment for any boy. I would like to tell you about Ohio's first Eagle Scouts. The ceremony was held on the footsteps of the Ohio State capitol building in 1914.
After passing a National Board of Review, local scouters were pleased to have Ohio's first Eagles from Southern Ohio.
(Historians agree that these three Eagles went on to be parts of congregations that supported the formation of the first Portsmouth, Ohio troops, specifically 12. The unit number 12 was awarded to a troop or pack chartered nationally by the United Methodist Church. There could only be one Pack 12 and Troop 12 in any given council. Since mergers have taken the local aspect out of much of scouting, you will now find more than one "12" in many councils.)

To bring attention to this monumentous presentation, then local council Executive H. F. Kimsey, the Scioto Area's first Scout Executive, arranged with then Ohio Governor James M. Cox to present the awards on a stage at the steps of the Ohio Capitol Building in Columbus. A total of 200 scouts rallied from all over Ohio to witness the ceremony. A newspaper account noted hundreds more onlookers and scouting family members were all present.

Harry Davidson went on to become a prominent medical doctor, in charge of the Ford Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan.

Curtis F. Bellamy became a medical doctor and practiced in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Russel D. Williams was Ohio's first casualty in World War I, and for whom the local Russell D. Williams Post of the American Legion is named after.