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The relationship between Lions Clubs International and Scouts dates back to the early 1900s.

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MD-14 Administrator
Lion Marcia Shaull
E-Mail: palions@comcast.net

MD-14 Assistant
Lioness Margie Stouffer
E-Mail: palioness@comcast.net

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In the United States today, Lions clubs sponsor more Scout troops than any other non-religious organization. As of July 2003, U.S. Lions sponsored more than 2,938 Boy Scout units which included 92,311Scouts.

The cooperation that exists between Scouts and Lions benefits both organizations. Young people (such as Scouts) need the guidance and mentoring of quality adult role models (Lions). When Lions clubs charter a Scouts unit, they provide Scouts with adult role models. In addition, the chartering of a Scout unit provides a quality program for the youth of the community.

The Boy Scouts of America have just completed a video about the 80-year relationship between Lions and the Boys Scouts of America. The video features Lions Past International President Jim Ervin. A new four-color brochure entitled "Scouting: Community Outreach for your Lions Club" and a new Scouts unit kit are also available.

New Lions Award for Scouts
Lions clubs can present the Lions Clubs-Boys Scouts of America Community Service Award to Scouts who participate in joint Lions/Scouts service projects.

Scout troop leaders can request the new award for every Scout who fulfills the following criteria.

Meets with the Scoutmaster and Lions to discuss community needs and identify joint service project possibilities. Selects an issue/need which can be addressed together. This can be a long-term ongoing project or a short-term, one-time project.
Sets goals for the service project. Develop a timeline.
Obtains permits, authorizations, or materials necessary to complete the project.
Works together to carry out the service project.
Documents the service project with photos, videotape, or written notes to demonstrate the successful completion of the service project.
Meets with the Scoutmaster and Lions after the project is completed and organize an awards ceremony.

Suggested joint Lions/Scouting service projects include:

Food or clothing collections for the needy;
Roadway or beach clean-up campaigns;
Hospital or nursing home visits;
Playground equipment repairs or installation.
Working together on SightNight (a door-to-door used eyeglass collection campaign undertaken by Leos and Scouts in the USA).

Lions clubs can order the new award for Boy Scouts (A-65) through the online Lions Club Supplies Catalog at www.lionsclubs.org. Each award costs US$2.55 plus shipping and handling.

Banner patch for Lions clubs
Lions clubs that sponsor a Boy Scout troop can receive the Lions Boy Scout banner patch award. The colorful 3" (7.62 cm) square embroidered patch award identifies your club as a proud advocate of the Scouting movement.

Boy Scout troop sponsors are responsible for:

Locating a meeting place.
Screening initial troop leaders.
Selecting a liaison for the troop who will ensure that the troop follows the policies and guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Lions Scouting Patch Award (A-64) is available for purchase (US$4.45 plus shipping and handling) from the online Lions Club Supplies Catalog at www.lionsclubs.org.

Eagle Scout award
A Lions certificate is available for presentation to young men who have attained the highest US Boy Scout rank - the Eagle Scout.

Scout leaders may contact their local Lions club and request the suitable-for-framing certificate. After verifying that the young man is indeed an Eagle Scout, forward the request to the Youth Programs Department at international headquarters.

An award certificate and a letter from international headquarters will be sent to your club for formal presentation to the Eagle Scout.

Additional Scouting information
Visit the Scouts at www.scout.org, the Boy Scouts of America at www.bsa.scouting.org and the Scouts Canada at www.scouts.ca for more information.

Future award for Girl Scouts
A Lions award for Girl Scouts of the USA who participate in joint Lions projects is in the development stages. Lions clubs are active Girl Scout troop sponsors.

Currently, there are more than 2.8 million Girl Scouts of the USA. There are more than 10 million members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGS) which exists in 144 countries.

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