The Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years of service.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Over 110 million young Americans have learned to "Be Prepared" during that century of service. Telling that story, Casey Norwood, Asst. Scout Executive for the Westark Area Council in Fort Smith, received a warm reception at the January 28th Rotary Club luncheon. Many of the Rotarians in the audience were Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts in their youth. The Westark Area Council supports scouting in 17 counties and operates 3 Boy Scout camps in its region.

"Scouting is looking forward to what it can do during the next 100 years," Norwood said. "America needs the values promoted by scouting more than ever."


In other news: Stan Vlademar reported that the Van Buren Rotarians and Van Buren High School Interact students who braved the cold on December 12, 2009, helped the Salvation Army raise $2,282.32 toward assisting those in need this past Christmas, an increase over last year. Stan thanked all the Rotarians and students who participated.