Missed the family dinnah, but stopped by before headin' out to Northwood's 1st Blue & Gold in many years. I was honored to sit at the head table and welcome two new boys as they crossed over to Boy ScoutsA 66-YEAR OLD TRADITION
TO CELEBRATE 89 YEARS OF SCOUTING
In 1933 "Cub Leaders' Round Table" suggested Parent / Cub dinners. Soon thereafter, Pack 1 of Michigan City started a tradition of pot-lucks where the dads were to bring utensils made of wood; whittled by the Cub with his dad. In the 1930s father / son 'bean dinners' and 'Cub family dinners' began to become commonplace. Finally, in 1943 the name "Blue and Gold Banquet" first appeared in BSA literature, and became synonomous with "celebrating the birthday of Scouting."
Today, the Blue and Gold banquet is one of the highlights of the program year. It brings together your Pack's families for a dinner and an evening of fun. The meal is important, but even more important is the warm, congenial atmosphere created as families enjoy each other's company.
5 comments:
Very cool Scott! Carrying on the tradition.
My grandpa Chet was a Scoutmaster and my father was a Scout and Scout Committee Member. Great giving back to the community, plus have a great time going off camping and doing outdoorsey stuff!!!
Good for you SB, keep up the good work!
You sure represented the Troop in a very professional way. Nice neckerchief. It was very much appreciated that you could attend, as you represent what scouting is all about !
LJN-thanxs for the encouragement!!!
MRF9SR-the neckerchief was a present from my mom & dad, along with the eagle slide...fun getting decked up with uniform bests...
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