By: Ryan Duey
This year Scouts BSA, soon to be rebranded as Scouting America, is celebrating their 115th Anniversary of Scouts. The Clay Center Troops will be celebrating this achievement at their annual Baden-Powell Banquet on Friday, February 21st.
The Clay Center Cub Scouts Troop is celebrating their 73rd straight year as a chartered group, the Boys Troop is celebrating their 53rd consecutive year, and the new Girls Troop is wrapping up their first year. Jeanna Fancella, Pack Advancement Chair, said after some research they found that Scouting has been in Clay Center for over 100 years.
Fancella spoke about this year’s Banquet.
“The annual Baden-Powell Banquet is when we celebrate Scouting and this year we are celebrating the 115th Anniversary of the organization that began on February 8th, which is considered Scout Anniversary Day.”
“We will also include a crossover ceremony for our fifth-grade Cub Scouts who are transitioning up into the Troops. So, it’s kind of a special addition to our annual Banquet.”
During the Banquet achievements and ranks will be awarded to Troops, along with celebrating the parents and families for their support in Scouts.
“We will award achievements and rank for our Cub Scouts that have been earning adventures during their weekly and bi-weekly Den Meetings.
It’s also a fun way to celebrate the parents and the families. With the Cub Scouts who are achieving rank, the parents also receive a parent pin. It’s kind of our way of saying thank you for helping their Scouts with their achievements.”
Former Scouters are encouraged to attend this celebration. The Banquet is a Potluck style event; the main dish will be provided, and guests are asked to bring a side or dessert to share with all attendees.
An RSVP is requested for the meal and headcount. To learn more about the local Scout Troops and to RSVP to the banquet, contact Fancella or Cubmaster Felicia Luczak.
