Backup Documents 11/18/2014 Item # 4B 4B
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is a true American institution chartered by the United States
Congress instilling timeless values in youth since its founding in 1910; and
WHEREAS, this national youth movement has made serving others through its values-based program
its mission; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America has helped millions of youth succeed in life by living the Boy
Scout Oath and Law; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is committed to offering the opportunity of Scouting and its
outdoor adventure to all youth regardless of race, creed, nationality, or economic status; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America, Southwest Florida Council and its Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout
Troops, Venturing Crews, Explorer Posts, and Learning for Life programs are celebrating
Scouting's 104th anniversary in America. The program is staying current with today's
educational needs with Science, Technology, and Math Nova program; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 120 community organizations and 3,775 dedicated volunteers that
make Scouting available for more than 19,000 youth members in Southwest Florida who
participate in the Scouting program as a means of character building, citizenship training,
and personal fitness; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is the largest organization in Collier County providing youth
leadership training with over 1,300 youth and over 550 adult volunteers participating; and,
WHEREAS, citizens of Collier County express their appreciation to every man and woman, youth and
adult whose participation in the Boy Scouts of America has created the greatest youth
leadership program in the world.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that November 2014 be designated as
JOIN SCOUTING MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 18th Day of November, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY CO MISSIONERS
COLLIER CO TY, F/ IDA
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TOM HENNING, CHAIR