Narragansett Council of Boy Scouts Meeting in Providence

(April 27, 2010) The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America, will lead a breakfast meeting to update community leaders about Scouting programs in Rhode Island’s urban centers on April 29, at the Providence Marriott. The hour-long event will begin at 8 a.m.

Nonprofits and community organizers from Rhode Island’s urban neighborhoods are invited to attend the event, which will showcase recent developments in the Urban Scouting Program, its goals for the future, and ways in which the community can assist the council in its outreach efforts. Local Boy Scouts will also share their own experiences with the successful program.

“This is the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts, and we are proud to say that our urban programs are thriving and growing,” said Urban Outreach District Executive Juan Osorio. “Everyone stands to benefit from the active involvement of Scouting in our inner cities, and our impact can be seen in the numerous examples of how local Scouts have developed into positive role models, eager to help their communities.”

The Urban Scouting Program completed 2009 with 44 different program sites, a 7% increase from the year before, according to Osorio. Throughout 2009 some 1,418 young people were participating in these programs.

The programs offered by the Narragansett Council build leadership skills, character, citizenship, as well as physical and mental fitness. Young Scouts learn to make the right choices in life so that they can achieve their full potential.

“The purpose of the breakfast is for the Narragansett Council to raise awarness about Urban Scouting, and encourage community leaders to get involved, either through volunteer work, sponsorships or even financial donations,” Osorio said.

About the Narragansett Council

The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential.  The Narragansett Council offers a program for boys and young men ages 6 to 21 and young women ages 14 to 21.  Scouting’s program stresses action-oriented activities that challenge young people to learn and grow.  The Council serves more than 17,000  young people through Boy Scouting, Cub Scouting, Venturing, Exploring and the school based Learning for Life character education program.  The Narragansett Council serves Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut.  For more information, please log on to www.narragansettbsa.org.