The American Legion's support for Boy Scouts of America began at the Legion’s first national convention in 1919.

Today, Legion posts sponsor more than 2,500 Scouting units across the country. This is natural for Legionnaires, who bring their service-learned skills and experiences as veterans to help build character and positive traits in our country’s youth. Few other post activities generate more goodwill from the community.

Post #2011 is sponsoring the Lake View Cub Scout Pack 477. Their Pack Leader Brandon Jones has invited Lake View Post 2011 to be a part of their organization. Post 2011 has already recieved donations on their behalf to purchase an American Flag, staff and holder for Pack 477.

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.

Further information is available from department adjutants, or the Americanism and Children & Youth Division:

The American Legion
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206