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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 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 109th
anniversary in America. The program is serving youth through family
scouting and staying current with the needs of today’s family and
culturally diverse communities. Any child may choose to join Scouting
and benefit from is program; and,
WHEREAS, there are more than 120 community organizations and 3,775 dedicated
volunteers that make Scouting available for more than 23,000 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 1,100 youth and over 500
adult volunteers participating; and,
WHEREAS, the 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 December 2018 be designated as
JOIN SCOUTING MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of December 2018.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ANDY SOLIS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.D
Doc ID: 7441
Item Summary: Proclamation designating December 2018 as Join Scouting Month in Collier
County. To be accepted by James Giles, District Executive of the Southwest Florida Council - Boy
Scouts of America.
Meeting Date: 12/11/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
11/28/2018 10:34 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
11/28/2018 10:34 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 11/28/2018 10:43 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 12/03/2018 7:30 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/11/2018 9:00 AM
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