Boy Scouts Time Line

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts.


1910 Boy Scouts of America incorporate din Washington, DC.

1911 Boys' Life debuts.

1918 Scout troops fight Spanish influenza epidemic.

1930 BSA lunches the Cub Scouts.

1941-1945 BSA aids war effort by distributing war bonds, recycling rubber and assisting fire brigades.

1960 BSA membership soars as more baby boom boys become scout age.

1967 BSA changes Cub Scout 'den mother" position to "den leader" to make room for men.

1980 Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta creates a new Boy Scout uniform.

2010 BSA celebrates 100th anniversary.

I was both a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout from around 1963 to 1966. I never got beyond Tenderfoot though, as I couldn't tie my knots. I still can't, except for one knot I use to tie up the boat.

From August 1st Chicago Tribune.

A Really Fine Organization. --Cooter