By completing three of the five requirements in each category, Venturers and Sea Scouts can earn each of the five award ribbons.

A Year of Celebration will be in effect from Sept. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2010.

Click Here for the Program Concept, Program Objectives and General Requirements.

LEADERSHIP

1. While serving in a crew leadership role, plan a crew activity that celebrates the BSA 100th Anniversary.
2. Help organize, teach, and run a Quest sports day clinic for a Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity team, other crew, or other youth group.
3. Serve as a youth staff member for a unit, district, or council event or camp.
4. Serve on any of your council’s Leadership Training courses.
5. Think of someone from your Scouting experience who deserves recognition for their leadership. Write 200 words on the leader you chose and share with your crew leader.

ACHIEVEMENT

1. Working with at least one crew member, assist them in earning one Venturing Bronze award in 2009-2010.
2. Research a famous Scout or Venturer. Demonstrate or explain in a creative way that individual’s achievements, such as a performing a play or skit, making models, or telling a story. Carry out this demonstration before a group.
3. Earn BSA Lifeguard, Red Cross certification in first aid, CPR, AED, BSA Emergency Preparedness Award, or BSA Physical Fitness Award.
4. Advance one rank OR help another Scout or Venturer complete three requirements toward his rank advancement.
5. Have a discussion with someone who is not in Scouting about your achievements as a Venturer. Talk about your awards and what you did to earn them. Invite them to attend a crew meeting or outing.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Over the years, the Boys Scouts of America has partnered with several national organizations to accomplish some great service projects. If you are looking for service project ideas, consider the following options:

• Nothing But Nets
• Scouting For Food
• Habitat for Humanity
• Our National Parks
• American Red Cross
• Arbor Day Foundation
• Take Pride in America
• The Salvation Army
• Cell Phones for Soldiers
• Preserve Our Waterways
• 2010 US Census

* Make sure that all service hours are recorded online for ―Good Turn For America.

1. Participate in the Venturing National Service Project.
2. Talk to a Cub Scout den about how service benefits the community.
3. Recruit a new member to your crew or ship or assist a pack, troop, or team in its recruiting efforts.
4. Write 200 words on the value of community service. Talk to your adviser or parent about your ideas.
5. Participate in a food drive and/or help at a food bank when Scouts turn in their Scouting For Food items.

CHARACTER

1. Conduct an Ethics in Action program for a Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or other youth group in 2009-2010.
2. Earn the Religious Life Bronze award.
3. Assist at least one crew member in earning the Quest award for Fitness in 2009-2010, earn the Quest award yourself, or conduct a fitness clinic. Explain the benefits of being physically fit.
4. Talk to someone who has earned the Trust award. Discuss religious freedom and understanding different cultures.
5. Earn your faith’s religious emblem OR help another Venturer work on his Religious Life award. Discuss what you learned with an adviser.

OUTDOORS

1. Become a Leave No Trace crew trainer and teach it to a Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or other youth group in 2009-2010.
2. Earn the Ranger award, or help another Venturer earn his. Discuss at least one outdoor skill.
3. Learn a new outdoor skill such as scuba diving, orienteering, kayaking, etc.
4. Participate in a district or council outdoor experience.
5. Assist a pack, troop, team, or another crew with one of its outdoor activities.