Around And Around They Go
What else would you call playing 101 holes of golf in one day? That’s exactly what these Boys Scouts of America-Aloha Council board members will be doing Oct. 16 at Makaha East, and you can join the fun. An Island custom that never grows old is mutual giving. It’s the Golden Rule for givers. In other words, if I pledge money to support your walk for mankind, I expect you to return the favor when I’m selling Portuguese sausage for my ladies club.
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Since then, Scouting has enriched hundreds of thousands of lives across Hawaii and the Pacific as the Aloha Council has grown to cover Guam, American Samoa, Marianas and Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau.
According to Felix, a yearlong celebration will look back
at the rich history of Scouting and planning for the next 100 years. Events include recognition banquets, the 99th Makahiki in April at Ala Moana Park, and a traveling exhibit of artifacts.
“This is really a time to look forward,” says Kitty
Lagareta, local public relations executive and volunteer-vice president of marketing for the Aloha Council. “Scouting is as vital and relevant today as it was when its journey began.
“The centennial represents an important milestone to reintroduce Scouting to America and to reinforce the role it plays in shaping our country’s future leaders.”
Boy Scouts-Aloha Council serves nearly 20,000 young people annually. More than 8,000 adult volunteers are involved at various leadership levels and serve as role models. Troop 1 at Punahou School was the first troop established in the Islands, and it is still in existence today.
Boy Scouts of America is an institution, observers say. It’s as important now as it was a century ago, maybe more so. Schools and colleges spend so little time on civic and community responsibility that, to many folks, it’s an afterthought.
To the Boy Scouts, civic responsibility is a core value. From the ranks of Scouts have come leaders who have led our country, walked on the moon and transplanted hearts.
What these pioneers have in common is the Boy Scout oath and pledge.
“It’s not camping and helping old ladies across the street,” Lagareta says.
It’s nurturing a global village of inspired young people through shared values and understanding.”
That’s the ace in the hole.
Golfers interested in participating in 15th annual 101 Holes for Scouting should call 595-6366, ext. 243, or
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