Square Knot Award
Adult Scouters can now earn the Square Knot Award recognizes members of the American Legion family who are dedicated to and actively involved in furthering the Boy Scouts of America program. 

The American Legion is the ONLY organization that has it's own knot, indicating support of scouting over our 94 years.

The recipient receives a certificate and a gold and purple square knot that may be worn on a Scout uniform. The national commander also presents a congratulatory letter.

The Square Knot Requirement Brochure can be downloaded here and would be submitted by American Legion Post 295 for associated Scouters. You may be participating with ANY Boy Scout organization.
AMERICAN LEGION supports the BOYS SCOUTS of AMERICA

The American Legion, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Post 295 proudly sponsors Cub Scout Pack 1760 meeting at Diamond and Brown Station Elementary Schools in Gaithersburg.

Since its beginning, the Cub Scout program has been a fun and educational experience concerned with values. Besides providing a positive place where boys can enjoy safe, wholesome activities, Cub Scouting focuses on building character, improving physical fitness, teaching practical skills, and developing a spirit of community service.

All the activities leaders plan and boys enjoy relate to one or more of the purposes of Cub Scouting, using the seven specific methods to achieve Scouting's aims.

As a worldwide brotherhood, Scouting is a movement dedicated to bringing out the best in people. All Scouting activities benefit the growth and development of boys.

The Legion annually honors the Eagle Scout of the Year at the national convention. The winner of the competition receives a $10,000 scholarship, and the three runners-up are each awarded $2,500 scholarships.

CUB SCOUT PROGRAM for 2013-14

September 2013

CV: COOPERATION

 

October 2013

CV: RESPONSIBILITY

 

November 2013

CV: CITIZENSHIP

 

December 2013

CV: RESPECT

 

January 2014

CV: POSITIVE ATTITUDE

 

February 2014

CV: RESOURCEFULNESS


March 2014

CV: COMPASSION


April 2014

CV: FAITH


May 2014

CV: Health & Fitness


June 2014

CV: PERSEVERANCE
  
 

















































Do you have what it takes to be a leader?
Cub Scouting relies on volunteers to be pack leaders. Each year as leaders leave Cub Scouts and move on with their sons to the Boys Scouts, new leaders are made. We provide training and resources to assist leaders with executing the program effectively to make it fun for the scouts.
  
Volunteers come from all backgrounds and experiences. Plumbers, lawyers, homemakers, teachers, doctors, janitors, and scientists-people from just about every occupation imaginable-are involved in leading youth to become responsible, caring, and competent citizens. They also quickly discover that Scout volunteering lets them learn new skills and build lifelong friendships while having fun.
 
Leadership Roles

Some of the roles you might fill to support a Cub Scout pack are these:


  • Cubmaster. The Cubmaster's most visible duty is to emcee the monthly pack meeting. Behind the scenes, the Cubmaster works with the pack committee to plan and carry out the pack program and helps coordinate the efforts of the den leaders. A Cubmaster may be assisted by one or more assistant Cubmasters.
  • Den Leader. The den leader conducts weekly meetings for a smaller group of boys and helps coordinate the den's contribution to the monthly pack meeting. A den leader is typically assisted by at least one assistant den leader.
  • Pack Committee. The pack committee works with the Cubmaster to plan and carry out the pack program. The committee also coordinates major events and secures support for the pack. The committee consists of a chairperson and other members who may have particular functions, such as finance, marketing, advancement, or outdoor program.
  • Function Committees. Some pack events have special-purpose committees. Holding a Scouting for Food drive, pinewood derby, blue and gold banquet, pack graduation, or field day requires more planning and coordination than a typical pack meeting.
  • Parent Helpers. Some events need extra adults to help the pack leaders. A parent can pitch in by driving a vehicle for a field trip, helping prepare lunch at a day camp, supervising an event at a field day, or supporting unit leaders on an as-needed basis.
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
The Scout who best meets the qualifications outlined in the Nomination Application will be selected as the 2012 American Legion 
Eagle Scout of the Year by the National Americanism Commission.
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will join the Youth Champion delegation and participate in the 94th Annual
National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 24-28, 2012.
Scholarships
The American Legion Life Insurance Committee provides for a national scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is 
selected “The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year.”
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship.  Three runner-up scholarship awards will be 
granted in the amount of $2,500 each.
The scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarship immediately upon graduation from high school (public, 
parochial, military, private, or home school) and must utilize the total award within four (4) years of their graduation date, 
excluding active military duty or religious mission.
The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student provided it is state accredited, above the high school 
level, and within the continental limits of the United States, except in the case where the student may be from a possession of the 
United States, in which case he can select a school in that possession or in the continental United States.
The Scout who best meets the qualifications outlined in the Nomination Application will be selected as the 2012 American Legion 
Eagle Scout of the Year by the National Americanism Commission.
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will join the Youth Champion delegation and participate in the 94th Annual
National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 24-28, 2012.
Scholarships
The American Legion Life Insurance Committee provides for a national scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is 
selected “The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year.”
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship.  Three runner-up scholarship awards will be 
granted in the amount of $2,500 each.
The scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarship immediately upon graduation from high school (public, 
parochial, military, private, or home school) and must utilize the total award within four (4) years of their graduation date, 
excluding active military duty or religious mission.
The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student provided it is state accredited, above the high school 
level, and within the continental limits of the United States, except in the case where the student may be from a possession of the 
United States, in which case he can select a school in that possession or in the continental United States.
The Scout who best meets the qualifications outlined in the Nomination Application will be selected as the 2012 American Legion 
Eagle Scout of the Year by the National Americanism Commission.
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will join the Youth Champion delegation and participate in the 94th Annual
National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 24-28, 2012.
Scholarships
The American Legion Life Insurance Committee provides for a national scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is 
selected “The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year.”
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship.  Three runner-up scholarship awards will be 
granted in the amount of $2,500 each.
The scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarship immediately upon graduation from high school (public, 
parochial, military, private, or home school) and must utilize the total award within four (4) years of their graduation date, 
excluding active military duty or religious mission.
The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student provided it is state accredited, above the high school 
level, and within the continental limits of the United States, except in the case where the student may be from a possession of the 
United States, in which case he can select a school in that possession or in the continental United States.
The Scout who best meets the qualifications outlined in the Nomination Application will be selected as the 2012 American Legion 
Eagle Scout of the Year by the National Americanism Commission.
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will join the Youth Champion delegation and participate in the 94th Annual
National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 24-28, 2012.
Scholarships
The American Legion Life Insurance Committee provides for a national scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is 
selected “The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year.”
The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship.  Three runner-up scholarship awards will be 
granted in the amount of $2,500 each.
The scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarship immediately upon graduation from high school (public, 
parochial, military, private, or home school) and must utilize the total award within four (4) years of their graduation date, 
excluding active military duty or religious mission.
The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student provided it is state accredited, above the high school 
level, and within the continental limits of the United States, except in the case where the student may be from a possession of the 
United States, in which case he can select a school in that possession or in the continental United States.

The Scout who best meets the qualifications outlined in the Nomination Application will be selected as the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year by the National Americanism Commission. The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will join the Youth Champion delegation and participate in the National Convention. 


Eagle Scout of the Year nomination forms may be downloaded here and should be submitted to American Legion Post 295 by September 31st to ensure submittal will be competitive.

 

Scholarships

 

The American Legion Life Insurance Committee provides for a national scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is selected “The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year.”

 

The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each.

 

The scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarship immediately upon graduation from high school (public, parochial, military, private, or home school) and must utilize the total award within four (4) years of their graduation date, excluding active military duty or religious mission.