RURAL HALL, NC —This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Rural Hall Post Office will honor the centennial with a ceremony dedicating the new 44-cent commemorative Scouting postage stamp on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, beginning 10 am in its lobby at 8201 Broad Street.
“The Rural Hall Post Office is proud to celebrate scouting’s role for boys and girls alike for more than 100 years,” said Jeremy Palmer, Postmaster, Rural Hall. “Scouting builds confidence, self reliance and develops tomorrow’s leaders. We’re here today to raise awareness of this fine institution by dedicating the Scouting stamp.”
Joining Palmer at the dedication ceremony will be Boy Scout Troops #914, #924 and #962, from Rural Hall and surrounding areas, as well as top civic, government and postal officials. Refreshments will be made available by the scouts.
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.
The Boy Scouts of America celebrated its 100th anniversary on 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.
This event is free and open to the public.
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