Agenda 09/10/2019 Item #4G (Proclamation - Join Scouting Month)09/10/2019
P R O C L A M A T I O N
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 ot hers 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, Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, Explorer Posts, and Learning
for Life programs are celebrating Scouting’s 109th anniversary in America
where the program is serving more youth through Family Scouting and
staying current with the needs today’s family and culturally diverse
communities; 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 more than 1,100 youth and more
than 500 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 Co llier
County, Florida, that September 2019 be designated as
JOIN SCOUTING MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of September 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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WILLIAM L. McDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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09/10/2019
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.G
Doc ID: 9981
Item Summary: Proclamation designating September 2019 as Join Scouting Month in Collier
County. To be accepted by Phil Leboeuf and James Giles.
Meeting Date: 09/10/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Manager - Technical Systems Operations – Administrative Services Department
Name: Michael Cox
08/28/2019 8:40 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Technical Systems Operations – Administrative Services Department
Name: Michael Cox
08/28/2019 8:40 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 08/28/2019 1:56 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 08/29/2019 8:40 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/10/2019 9:00 AM
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