Show BOYSCOUT BOY SCOUT TROOPS IN LEGION POSTS plans coiling calling for the sponsoring of a boy scout troop by each ot of the american legion posts p of the nation training of legion n scout masters tv te conduct the troops troop s and the formation of a 11 national legion boy scout organization ent on to expand further the legions operation cooperation co with the boy scouts of america were launched recently A national committee to carry out the plans Is being formed with n H D mcbride of st louis scout commissioner as chairman the legions scout organization will consist of post state regional and national committees every legion post will be encouraged to organize a boy scout troop the committees will place definite emphasis on the camping out and outdoor activities of scouting where practicable legionnaires will attend scout training courses before assuming positions of active scout leadership posts of the legion will promote provide or conduct perman permanent ent and temporary boy scout camps in every tOm community according to established standards itan dards they will assist in organizing and conducting weekend week end hikes bikes tallies rallies athletic exhibitions and field vents events the legion during the past three years has formed or sponsored 1000 scout troops in the country i A special effort will be made to reach under privileged boys or those who ordinarily have no opportunity to join troops affiliated with churches schools ch etc declared mr mcbride |