ROMEO MI – The Romeo Post Office will celebrate the adventure and spirit of scouting during a special dedication of the Scouting stamp to honor the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Romeo Post Office is proud to celebrate scouting’s role for boys and girls alike for more than 100 years, said Postmaster Alex Stubbs. “Scouting builds confidence and self reliance and develops tomorrow’s leaders.
The special dedication will take place during the Michigan Peach Festival at the Romeo Airport, Sunday September 5th at 10:00am in the Main Airplane Hanger.
Romeo resident Boy Scout seeking his Eagle Scout rank is inviting residents to be part of a very special project. Ian Long of Romeo Boy Scout Troop 87 will be burying a 50 year time capsule in the Village Park. Ian is inviting residents to share a part of themselves today with residents far off in the future. “I would like people to be able to look back and compare how the town is now with what it’s like 50 years from now. Residents who want to place something in the village capsule can drop it off at the Romeo Village Offices, or the Romeo Post Office. Ian will also be present at the Boy Scout stamp dedication Sunday, September 5th. He will accept letters and photographs before and after the ceremony. All photos must have names, dates and places written on the back. Long said letters and photographs can be about most anything that takes place in the Romeo village- special events, and people’s opinions about what’s going on around town.
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Stamp artist Craig Frazier of Mill Valley, CA, worked under the direction of art director Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, to create the image. The 44-cent First-Class Mail® stamp depicts two different scouts in clothing and accessories that are often part of the outdoor scouting experience — hats, packs, boots, and binoculars. At first glance, one sees the large silhouette of a scout peering through binoculars. Within this figure is another scout perched atop a mountain taking in the vista. Since the creation of the international youth scouting movement, hundreds of millions of children have benefited from opportunities for adventure, skill building, leadership, personal development and community service provided by scouting organizations. These groups offer young people communities in which they can learn collaboratively and have fun in partnership with adults.
Historically, scouts had to find their way by the stars or map, to notice tracks and interpret their meaning and to fend for themselves. Many of today’s youth scouts continue to learn these and other skills, both outdoors and indoors, and enjoy hobbies made accessible to them through scouting.
The Boy Scouts of America celebrated its 100th anniversary Feb. 8, 2010. To mark this milestone, the organization has undertaken nationwide celebration efforts that reintroduce the organization to today’s young people and families, reinforce the value of scouting and reconnect with the millions the organization has impacted. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, visit www.scouting.org.
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