 Generations Connection (Apr. 2009 – Dec. 2010)
Was your grandfather a Cub Scout, mom a Den Mother, uncle a Merit Badge Counselor? Or are you the first in your family to go down the Scouting trail? No matter what your Scouting legacy, we invite you to celebrate your family with the 100th Anniversary Generations Connection program. For 100 years, Scouting has given American families opportunities to build memories, share experiences, and develop strong values. We invite all Scouting families to share your stories and continue the tradition. For those without a long history of Scouting, you can start today!
Generations Connection celebrates the legacy, and powerful impact, of Scouting on American families. It teaches Scouts to understand the value of their Scouting family tree and encourages first-generation Scouts to carry this special tradition forward. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, official BSA 100th Anniversary trees are now being offered. For each one sold, another will be planted in an area newly designated as the BSA Centennial Forest in Montana. Interested in joining the committee, contact Staff Adviser, Larry Bethers at (630) 584-9250.
Share Your Family Story! Tell us about your family. Print a special (and free) BSA 100th Anniversary Generational Scouting Family certificate!
Trace Your Scouting Ancestry! Download a Generations Connection Family Tree! Fill in names and—if you can find it—something special about that person's Scouting experience.
Plan a Family Celebration! Order your official BSA 100th Anniversary Tree from The Arbor Day Foundation. Plant it together as a family, as a lasting memory of your commitment to Scouting. You can also make or order a tree marker to designate its importance.
Create a Group Activity! Are you a Scout leader? Whether at the unit, district, or council level, you can build fun Generations Connection activities that inspire Scouts and their families.
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