Postal Service launches commemorative stamp
Cody Dalton,
07-29-2010
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) continued its 100th anniversary celebration Tuesday with a special commemorative stamp released by the U.S. Postal Service.
In recognition of the release, an unveiling ceremony was held at BSA's 16,000-acre Camp Powhatan on Claytor Lake. Hiwassee postmaster Terri Bradley introduced the design with a poster displaying the stamp's image.
"On behalf of the Postal Service, I am delighted to be here as we feature the commemorative stamp," Bradley said. "It is a stamp that celebrates 100 years of the adventure and spirit of scouting. My son was a boy scout and early in the scouting experience, boys and girls learn important lessons about life. They learn lessons about serving others, healthy living, teamwork and building character. These lessons stay with the scouts throughout the rest of their lives.
"From its modest beginnings, scouting has grown into an organization that serves 28 million youth, adults, boys, and girls in 160 countries."
Bradley went on to explain the stamp's significance.
"Girl scouts know there is no better way to raise money for a cause than to sell those delicious cookies," Bradley said. "We at the Postal Service know there is no better way to raise awareness for a cause than to feature it on a stamp. That is why, today, I am here and pleased to honor and celebrate the scouting spirit."
The release of the stamp coincided with the beginning of the National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County. More than 38,000 Boy Scouts are expected to attend the Jamboree.
"Since 1910, scouting has served young people and their families through a program of values-based leadership and character," Camp Powhatan Director Brandon Gregory said. "It is a proven program we have. We celebrate the last 100 years and look forward to the next 100 years."
The stamp's design features a silhouette of a scout peering through binoculars behind another image of a scout standing on top of a mountain taking in the view of the surrounding countryside. The word "scouting" appears at the bottom in yellow lettering.
The stamp is available at post offices across the country.
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