Good news, Mike. The national office and the USPS have been in communication on this. Lot's of policies and regulations that affect such things but, we hope and expect to have news to announce in the near future.
Bob Mersereau, National Director 100th Anniversary Celebration Project
Looks like we will not get our desire unless we can change some politicians minds. It should not be this hard to recognize the BSA. WHY would the federal governement who charters us, not recognize this milestone? Or is it the members of the Boy Scouts are a threat to this administration?
USPS CURRENTLY PLANS TO IGNORE SCOUTING ANNIVERSARY
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According to the August 24th issue of Linn's Stamp News, the US Postal Service currently plans to ignore the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the nation's largest and most successful youth organization with over 100 million Americans having been members. Nearly ninety other countries have honored the 100th anniversary of Scouting with postage stamps, but the Postal Service of the country with one of the largest Scouting organizations thinks it's not that important!
According to Linn's, the preliminary 2010 USPS Commemorative Stamp Program was announced August 6th by David Failor, USPS Executive Director of Stamp Services during the American Philatelic Association Stamp Show in Pittsburg. Linn's reports:
"In answer to a question raised during the meeting, Failor acknowledged that a stamp on the subject of Scouting is still under consideration for 2010, the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
Responding to a question about whether there will be a stamp for the Boy Scouts in 2010, Failor replied, "At this point no, but I wouldn't totally close the door on it"
If you think that Scouting should be recognized with a USPS postage stamp, make your feelings known! Write a personal letter to Mr. Failor. Also, ask your Senators, Representatives and other elected officials to support the 100th anniversary of Scouting Stamp! Urge them to write to the Postmaster General requesting that the 100th anniversary of Scouting First Class Postage Stamp be issued.
Your help is greatly needed. Time is of the essence! Spread the word to other Scouts, Scouters and concerned citizens. Please write a letter on your letterhead to:
Mr. David E. Failor USPS Executive Director Stamp Services 1735 N Lynn St Suite 5018 Arlington VA 22209
and to
Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee c/o Stamp Development U.S. Postal Service 1735 North Lynn St., Suite 5013 Arlington VA 22209-6432
and to
Postmaster General John E. (Jack) Potter United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington DC 20260
Copy your US Representative and Senator on the letter and send them a copy with a hand written note asking for their help.
Their Addresses are:
Address for Representatives: (Your Representative), United States House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515.
Address for Senators: (Your Senator), United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510.
You may also additionally email your legislators:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
http://www.emailyoursenator.com/senators.html
or call them toll-free at the U.S. Capitol Switchboard: 800-962-3524.
Be a part of this ground swell grass roots effort!
This is a great time and a perfect reason for scouts to earn their Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge by writing to their Congressional delegation.
YIS,
Ed Henderson Board Member - U.S. Scouting Service Project BigEd@usscouts.org 580-382-1422
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