All Life Scouts, applying for the rank of Eagle Scout, should immediately start using the recently updated, latest version of the Eagle Scout Rank application.

This change is immediate, but does not effect those Scouts who have already submitted the older version of the application as of today. If you have any questions about which form to use, let me know.

Here is the link which points directly to the National forms repository:

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-728_web.pdf

For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America's youth. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will demonstrate the incredible impact of a century of living the Scout Law.

Program participants will earn recognition for making a difference in their communities due to their dedication to five of Scouting's core values: Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement, and the Outdoors. Through that commitment, participants can earn each of five award ribbons to display from our 100th Anniversary commemorative patch.

A Year of Celebration will take place from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. The program is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, adult leaders, and Scouting alumni. Read the patch requirements to learn more.

FINISHED WITH REQUIREMENTS? CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE YEAR OF CELEBRATION AWARDS.

You can also download the patch requirements by group:

• Cub Scouts
• Boy Scouts
• Venturers
• Adult Leaders
• Alumni

For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for America's youth. Through A Year of Celebration, we celebrate this legacy and commit ourselves to inspire and prepare future generations.