SCOUTING

SCOUTING PROGRAM

Ten (10) points for sponsoring each of:
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts
Exploring Ventures
Daisy Scouts, Brownie Scouts
Jr. Girl Scouts, Sr. Girl Scouts
 Sea Scouts

Ten (10) points for sponsoring a new unit

Send copy of charter to Director

Ten (10) points for submitting a candidate for Scout of the Year. Post can submit one candidate per category:
Boy Scout Eagle Scout
Girl Scout Gold Award
Venturing Silver, Summit or Quartermaster Award

The Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a plaque  scholarship. The winner of the Girl Scout and Venturing divisions will receive a plaque and a Department of Texas The sponsoring post will also receive a plaque. One winner will advance to the National for Judging. 

Nomination forms can be obtained from the National website www.vfw.org/Scout/ or by contacting the Director. Submit nomination forms (one candidate per category) to the director by April 1, 2024 

One (1) point for hosting a Scouting Presentation from a district or higher level scouter. No Max Points

One (1) point for every $50 donated to scouting i.e. Friends of Scouting (FOS), SME, Camperships, Century of Values, Department of Michigan Scouting Program, etc. 
No Max Points

One (1) point for hosting a scouting function, other than normal meetings (i.e. Blue & Gold, Court of Honor, appreciation dinners, etc) any questions as to what qualifies contact the director

Ten (10) points for every volunteer provided by the post to assist with scouting activities, other than a charter organization representative (i.e. commissioner, adult leader/ adviser, committee members, merit badge councilor, etc)  

submit all points to the Director. a copy of the activity report will work.
  
There will be Four (4) divisions:

Division I  10-65
Division II 66-125
Division III 126-225
Division IV 226-over

The four division winner will be recognized at the State Convention

Some of these points apply to the All-State Program, review requirements, do not confuse the two. For any questions, comments, or concerns please contact the director. 

 National-Scout of the Year

Some of our earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington.

Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country with the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of up to $5,000. 

Before submitting your Scout of the Year application, please review the rules and eligibility requirements.