The year 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouting in
the
United States of America. Millions of boys and girls are part
of
this organization’s traditions, successes, and future
contributions. (Yes, girls have been registered members of
Venture
Scouts and Explorer Scouts for a number of years, and pursue
the
same high adventure and occupational opportunities as boys!)
The universally recognized icon of the Boy Scouts of America
is
the Fluer De Lis. Each part of this image symbolizes an
important
tenant in Scouting. As a part of the 100th year celebration,
a
series of caches are being hidden that provide bits of
information
about Scouting. We would like the geocaching to be an
enjoyable
experience for everyone, and especially youth. For this reason
most
cache containers will be reasonably large and hidden such
that
younger cachers can find them with relative ease.
The Scouting “Fluer De Lis” is a
well-recognized
icon and logo. Lord Baden-Powell, founder of Scouting in
America,
said that it is the emblem of peace and purity. Each part of
this
emblem has special significance. There are three points on
the
“Fluer De Lis.” They symbolize the three points of
the
Scout Oath – Duty to God and country; obedience to the
Scout
Law; keeping oneself physically strong, mentally awake, and
morally
straight. Originally, however, the top point of the scout
emblem
was fashioned after the mariner’s compass that reliably
pointed north guiding the true path.
Parking: DO NOT PARK ON THE HIGHWAY - YOU WILL GET A TICKET! You
have permission from the History Center to park in their parking
lot.
Cache contents include an unactivated Scouting geocoin for the
FTF, patches, and wrist bands.
SWAG trades of Scouting patches and items are most welcome.