Scouts going 100 years strong

The year 2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. For any youth organization to be around after 100 years is certainly an accomplishment in and of itself. But not only to be around, but to continue to play a major role in the development of millions of young people throughout our country is truly amazing. Scouting's mission of instilling values in young people that will help them to make ethical choices over their lifetime has never changed over this past century. Plans for scouting's 100th Anniversary celebration are well under way. One special anniversary event will be the 2010 National Scout Jamboree to be held in Virginia from July 26 through Aug. 4. Up to 36 Scouts from Cayuga County will join with more than 40,000 other Boy Scouts and leaders for this once-in-a-lifetime event.