Last week and this week (in continuing celebration of February as Scouting month) we are listing some of the major milestones in Scouting's 100-year history.
1965: The BSA reached two major milestones: the 40 millionth Scout was registered and the 500,000th Eagle Scout badge was presented
1966: Scouting hit the big screen with Walt Disney's movie, Follow Me, Boys!
1969: Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon
1972: To be more culturally relevant, the BSA deemphasized outdoor skills (that effort was abandoned six years later)
1973: For the first and only time, the BSA held the National Scout Jamboree at two sites: Farragut State Park in Idaho and Moraine State Park in Pennsylvania
1979: The BSA's national office moved to Irving, Texas, after 25 years in New Jersey
1980: Cub Scouting celebrated its 50th anniversary
1984: The BSA inaugurated Varsity Scouting (the idea dated back to the mid-1970s when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began searching for ways to retain older Boy Scouts)
1990: The 10th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook published (total circulation of the handbook since 1910 reached 33,860,000)
1998: Scouting adopted Leave No Trace as its guideline for protecting the environment while conducting outdoor activities
2000: The BSA's 100 millionth youth member was registered
2004: The BSA launched Good Turn for America, a national initiative with the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity to address the problems of hunger, homelessness, inadequate housing, and poor health
Monday, February 22, 2010
2 Quote of the week
I believe and accept the comforting statement of Elder Orson F. Whitney:
"The Prophet Joseph Smith declared—and he never taught more comforting doctrine—that the eternal sealings of faithful parents and the divine promises made to them for valiant service in the Cause of Truth, would save not only themselves, but likewise their posterity. Though some of the sheep may wander, the eye of the Shepherd is upon them, and sooner or later they will feel the tentacles of Divine Providence reaching out after them and drawing them back to the fold. Either in this life or the life to come, they will return. They will have to pay their debt to justice; they will suffer for their sins; and may tread a thorny path; but if it leads them at last, like the penitent Prodigal, to a loving and forgiving father’s heart and home, the painful experience will not have been in vain. Pray for your careless and disobedient children; hold on to them with your faith. Hope on, trust on, till you see the salvation of God" (Conference Report, Apr. 1929, 110).
A principle in this statement that is often overlooked is that they must fully repent and "suffer for their sins" and "pay their debt to justice." I recognize that now is the time "to prepare to meet God" (Alma 34:32). If the repentance of the wayward children does not happen in this life, is it still possible for the cords of the sealing to be strong enough for them yet to work out their repentance? In the Doctrine and Covenants we are told, "The dead who repent will be redeemed, through obedience to the ordinances of the house of God,
"And after they have paid the penalty of their transgressions, and are washed clean, shall receive a reward according to their works, for they are heirs of salvation" (D&C 138:58-59).
"The Prophet Joseph Smith declared—and he never taught more comforting doctrine—that the eternal sealings of faithful parents and the divine promises made to them for valiant service in the Cause of Truth, would save not only themselves, but likewise their posterity. Though some of the sheep may wander, the eye of the Shepherd is upon them, and sooner or later they will feel the tentacles of Divine Providence reaching out after them and drawing them back to the fold. Either in this life or the life to come, they will return. They will have to pay their debt to justice; they will suffer for their sins; and may tread a thorny path; but if it leads them at last, like the penitent Prodigal, to a loving and forgiving father’s heart and home, the painful experience will not have been in vain. Pray for your careless and disobedient children; hold on to them with your faith. Hope on, trust on, till you see the salvation of God" (Conference Report, Apr. 1929, 110).
A principle in this statement that is often overlooked is that they must fully repent and "suffer for their sins" and "pay their debt to justice." I recognize that now is the time "to prepare to meet God" (Alma 34:32). If the repentance of the wayward children does not happen in this life, is it still possible for the cords of the sealing to be strong enough for them yet to work out their repentance? In the Doctrine and Covenants we are told, "The dead who repent will be redeemed, through obedience to the ordinances of the house of God,
"And after they have paid the penalty of their transgressions, and are washed clean, shall receive a reward according to their works, for they are heirs of salvation" (D&C 138:58-59).
— James E. Faust, "Dear Are the Sheep That Have Wandered," in Ensign, May 2003, 61
3 This week in our family
Tues, Feb 23: Lyle & Barbara married in 1954 [Lyle]
Wed, Feb 24: Jeff & Liz married in 1990 [Gail]
Sun, Feb 28: Shawn Tully's birthday [Gene]
Sun, Feb 28: Blake DeMartini celebrates birthday (born on Feb 29) [Ray]
Mon, Mar 1: Next issue of newsletter
Wed, Feb 24: Jeff & Liz married in 1990 [Gail]
Sun, Feb 28: Shawn Tully's birthday [Gene]
Sun, Feb 28: Blake DeMartini celebrates birthday (born on Feb 29) [Ray]
Mon, Mar 1: Next issue of newsletter
4 Bits and tidbits
Dale's family
Under the heading "Coincidence . . . I think not," Sarah posted the following announcement last Wednesday, February 17:
"Would you believe that exactly 9 months ago, Dylan was told to lock up the store, and our journey of unemployment would begin? What a very long and difficult journey it has been. In fact it was just yesterday, I was crying on the phone to Janie—I just can't handle anymore.
"I am happy to report that our journey through the dregs of unemployment has officially reached its end. I still am struggling to process it. It seems so unreal. But real it is. Dylan received an offer today. A job that suits him almost perfectly. Something that was placed in our path.
"Thank you to all of our friends and family who have been such a strength and support during this time."
Beware
Claudia's dad sent out the following e-mail after a scary experience he had on Friday, February 19:
"This morning when I answered the phone, my grandson, supposedly, was calling me from Toronto, Canada. He had been arrested and was in jail. He asked for my help to get him out, but not to tell his folks. He handed the phone to a supposed police officer, who told me how to send the $2,138 fine via Western Union to Stuart in Canada. Then I was to call a number and report the receipt number for my transaction.
"What saved me was the thought that we had no international phone service. I stopped at Claudia's to see if she did. She recognized it as a scam, which it was. By returning to the Western Union office, I was able to get a full refund since I had not yet given the receipt number to the scammers. When I got home I learned that the scammers had called repeatedly for the info they needed to get the money from Western Union."
Under the heading "Coincidence . . . I think not," Sarah posted the following announcement last Wednesday, February 17:
"Would you believe that exactly 9 months ago, Dylan was told to lock up the store, and our journey of unemployment would begin? What a very long and difficult journey it has been. In fact it was just yesterday, I was crying on the phone to Janie—I just can't handle anymore.
"I am happy to report that our journey through the dregs of unemployment has officially reached its end. I still am struggling to process it. It seems so unreal. But real it is. Dylan received an offer today. A job that suits him almost perfectly. Something that was placed in our path.
"Thank you to all of our friends and family who have been such a strength and support during this time."
Beware
Claudia's dad sent out the following e-mail after a scary experience he had on Friday, February 19:
"This morning when I answered the phone, my grandson, supposedly, was calling me from Toronto, Canada. He had been arrested and was in jail. He asked for my help to get him out, but not to tell his folks. He handed the phone to a supposed police officer, who told me how to send the $2,138 fine via Western Union to Stuart in Canada. Then I was to call a number and report the receipt number for my transaction.
"What saved me was the thought that we had no international phone service. I stopped at Claudia's to see if she did. She recognized it as a scam, which it was. By returning to the Western Union office, I was able to get a full refund since I had not yet given the receipt number to the scammers. When I got home I learned that the scammers had called repeatedly for the info they needed to get the money from Western Union."
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