2 BOY SCOUTS 100 YEARS • OCTOBER 13, 2010

Proclamations
on the 100th Anniversary of the Boys Scouts of America

From From From From The House of

Gov. Linda Lingle & U.S. Congresswoman The Hawaii Representatives
Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona Mazie K. Hirono State Legislature State of Hawaii

From former From the Office of From From the Office of

Mayor of Honolulu Council of the City and The Hawaii Mayor, County of Kauai
Mufi Hannemann County of Honolulu County Council Bernard P. Carvalho Jr.

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Greetings
Making the 100-year Journey
T
his year is the centennial an-
niversary of both the Boy
Scouts of America and its
Aloha Council. Hawaii’s Boy
Scout Troop 1 was founded 100 years
ago this month, in October, 1910.
All year long, Hawaii’s Scouts have
been celebrating their first century of
leadership and service. The most sig-
nificant effort has been a redoubling of
their commitment to serving communi-
ties all across these islands through a
Call to Service — Kãko‘o Ka Hana Aloha
— in which each pack, troop and crew
has been doing what Scouts do best:
giving back to their communities
through service. For example, Hawaii’s
Scouts have been collaborating with con-
servation organizations, working to beau-
tify their communities and helping
charitable organizations accomplish their
missions.
on their centennial celebration from the service providers
at the Family Health & Wellness Center at 1029 Kapahulu Avenue.
We welcome all to our open house on
Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 12-4p.m.
• Grant L.Y. Chen, M.D.
• Sharon S. Lawler, M.D.
• Hiram L.K.H. Young, M.D.
• Chelsea K.F.Y. Ching-Endow, M.D.
• Samuel Dacanay, M.D.
• Brandon Kikuchi, D.C.
• G. Todd Bessinger, M.D., Ph.D.
• Clyde T. Miyaki, M.D.
• Werner H. Grebe, M.D.
OCTOBER 13, 2010 • BOY SCOUTS 100 YEARS 3
The accomplishments of the Aloha
Council and its Scouts in their first 100
years are too numerous to list. They in-
clude things like selling war bonds and
stamps during World War I; delivering
messages during World War II; decorating
the graves of fallen heroes; collecting
food for our food banks; planting trees;
cleaning up roadside trash and litter;
cleaning, repairing and painting schools
and churches; providing traffic control;
and serving as ushers for church, club
and community functions.
The Boy Scouts has been called the
single most significant youth move-
ment of the 20th century, and we be-
lieve that thought is not only right on
the mark, but that now, as we begin our
second hundred years, the Scouts re-
main as relevant, exciting and vital as John Henry Felix Ross Murakami Rick Burr
ever. Centennial Celebration Chairman Aloha Council President Scout Executive
Me ke aloha pumehana — with
warmest aloha,
• Jon P. Cooney, M.D. • Attilio Avino Jr., D.P.M.
• Charles Arakaki, M.D. • David S. Chou, M.D.
• Carlton K. Yuen, M.D. • Corner Pharmacy
• Yoshimoto Physical Therapy
• Jason S. Tokunaga, M.D. • Diagnostic Laboratory Services
• Hawaii Advanced
• David D. Ono, M.D. • Dean S. Obayashi, D.D.S. Imaging Kapahulu
• Hayato Mori, M.D. • Michael K.H. Wong, O.D. Now Introducing
Mammogram & Ultrasound
• Wilson T. Murakami, M.D. • Reid K. Saito, O.D.
• Hulu Makua
• Derek A.K.M. Ching, M.D. • Gail L. Tice, Psy.D.
Senior Day Care
• Franklin S.H. Young, M.D. • Kerrie B. Balmores, Psy.D.
4 BOYS SCOUTS 100 YEARS • OCTOBER 13, 2010

Pacific Basin Scouting

Aloha Council serves the youth of Micronesia and Polynesia
urrently, the Pacific expand the program toward ditional program within PBS, sive objectives. These objec- full mission of the BSA by

C Basin Scouting the goal of building a more tra- has set some clear but aggres- tives will help us realize the
Scoutreach (PBS) effort
covers 13 islands throughout
reaching more and more
youths, and by establishing a
quality year-round program
Micronesia and Polynesia, within existing and new
including six separate nations Scouting units.
and territories. The PBS
includes 9,669 Scouts, and American Samoa
nearly 1,000 leaders covering American Samoa is an unin-
“
six time zones and stretching
north and south of the equator
corporated territory of the
United States located in the
and both sides of the South Pacific Ocean, just east
International Dateline. The of the International Dateline.
Aloha Council employs, within The main (largest and most
this vast area, two full-time populous) island is Tutuila,
commissioned professionals, with a total land area of 77
one based in Hawaii and the square miles (slightly larger
other in Guam, one full-time than Washington, D.C.) and a
paraprofessional in American population of around 65,000.
Samoa, and two part-time field
staff members on Saipan and Outside of Guam, American
Majuro, Marshall Islands. Two Samoa enjoys being the clos-
of the islands, American est to a traditional Scouting
Samoa and Guam also have an district within all of the Pacific
official Scout Service Center Basin. The full-time parapro-
with a Scout Shop. fessional is responsible for all
district operations as well as
The Aloha Council, in order maintaining and staffing the
to better serve the youth of local service center and scout
the Pacific Basin, and to shop.
Above: Cub Scouts of Maguro. Bottom Left: Boy Scouts of Yap. Bottom Right: Venture Scouts of Kosrae
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Kako‘o Ka Hana Aloha
A Call to Service
I
n celebrating the centennial year of
the Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of
America, and redoubling our efforts
to build on Scouting’s legacy of lead-
ership and service, the Aloha Council
has issued a “Call to Service” — in
Hawaiian, Kãko‘o Ka Hana Aloha — to all
Scouting units.
Our Scouts have been asked to consult
with community leaders, schools, serv-
ice organizations, churches, etc. to find
meaningful and lasting community serv-
ice projects in which they can work as a
team, make a positive impact and bring
to life the concept of service above self.
The Kãko‘o Ka Hana Aloha initiative,
which kicked off at the Aloha Council’s
Centennial Recognition Dinner in
February, runs through December. In
February of 2011, the Aloha Council will
present a report to the governor and the
four county mayors on the Scouts’ serv-
ice accomplishments.
Over the past months, our Scouts have
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, November
21, 2010 at 1:00pm
Dr. Richard T.
Mamiya Theatre
First row (L-R) Jason Nagai ‘11 Life Scout, Bryce Tsuruma ’13 Life Scout, Kameron Aiwohi ’12 Life Scout, Matthew Balais ’14 Life Scout, Kirk
Muranaka ’12 Star Scout, Gabriel Balais ’12 Life Scout. Second row D. J. Bird ‘12 Life Scout, Alika Ho ’11 Eagle Scout, Shannon Sousa ’13 Life Scout,
Jonah Reyes ’13 First Class, Avery Fukeda ’11 Eagle Scout. Flanked by faculty Eagle Scouts’ Matt Furuto and Eric Young ’80.
OCTOBER 13, 2010 • BOY SCOUTS 100 YEARS 5
accumulated more than 3,000 hours of
community service. Some of the projects
completed include eradication of inva-
sive species and non-native plants to
Hawaii, beach cleanups along the
Waianae coast, repainting and replanting
of trees at numerous elementary schools
(adopt-a-school day), decorating veter-
ans’ graves, collecting canned goods for
the needy (Scouting of food), the Chinese
New Year parade participation and
cleanup, and the Taste of Kapolei Festival
participation, setup and cleanup.
In recognition of their extra effort dur-
ing this centennial year, each participat-
ing Scout will be presented with a once-
in-a-lifetime patch, the Kãko‘o Ka Hana
Aloha award.
By “do(ing) a good turn daily,” our
Scouts are perpetuating the Scouting
movement’s proud 100-year legacy of
leadership and service.
Practicing reverence is a part of the Scout’s call to service.
Kãko‘o ka hana aloha!
Joins in Celebrating the Boy Scout Centennial
Eagles Soar on Kalaepohaku
Be Part of the Story
Enroll Today
Grades 6-12
Call (808) 739-4832
and ask about our
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Visit us at
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Testimonials
Community Leaders Find Direction Through Scouting

“As a youngster, Scouting instilled in me the

importance of ‘Duty to Others.’ Today, the Scout
Oath and Law continue to serve as my guide and
inspiration in everything that I do.”
“This year marks my 50th year (yes, 50!) as a con-
tinuous member of the Boy Scouts of America. My
leadership training started at age 8 in the Cub Scouts,
and the opportunity to develop and practice leader-
ship skills continued through my teens in becoming
an Eagle Scout. Becoming an Eagle Scout comes with
obligations for life — obligations to stand for char-
acter, ethical behavior and leadership, particu-
larly in difficult and challenging times.”
Chuck Sted
CEO, Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH)
Arnold Martines
Senior Vice President, Central Pacific Bank
“The personal impact that Scouting has had on
my life is immeasurable. Growing up in a single-
parent household on the Big Island, my
Scoutmasters and the older Scouts in Troop 60
served as pseudo-father figures for me at a very
critical point in my youth. Scouting also
allowed me to do things and develop life
skills that I would never have been able to
accomplish given my family’s limited
resources — hiking, camping, archery,
riflery, survival skills, first aid, life-
saving and leadership. Scouting
has been a part of my life since
1972, and I am a better person
because of the program.”
Ross R. Murakami
Founding Partner, KMH LLP

“I have been active in Scouting

in Hawaii since I joined the Cub
Scouts as an 8-year-old more
than seven decades ago.
Scouting builds character, “Scouting taught me what
responsibility, leadership and Star Scout, Elias Yeazus teamwork is and what it can do
love of God, family and country (age 15, from Troop 126) with all talents of each person
— one young person at a time. It’s saved his drowning 3-year-old to form one unit. Scouting also
no wonder the Boy Scouts has sister, thanks to CPR, helps young people focus on the
been called the single most signifi- lifeguarding and swimming values of life in terms of country,
cant youth movement of the 20th merit badge training at God and value of service to others.
century.” Camp Pupukea These things that I learned growing
John Henry Felix this summer. up with Scouting became the credo
CEO, Hawaii Medical Assurance of a life well-lived.”
Association (HMAA) Gen. Hank Stackpole
USMC, Retired

“I have enjoyed being a part of the
Scouting program for 65 years. Over these many
years, Scouting has provided our community with
outstanding individuals who have become great
citizens and leaders. Scouting is about developing
leaders of character.”
Franklin M. Tokioka
Chairman Emeritus, Island Holdings
“Scouting has
always been a wonder-
ful experience for me, from hav-
ing fun with fellow scouts while camp-
ing or at meetings, to developing leadership skills.
Scouting has allowed me to grow and learn valuable
life lessons. Now, years later, being able to apply
these traits to my everyday living truly makes Boy
Scouts a remarkable organization.”
Gordon Kagawa
CEO, Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii
 OCTOBER 13, 2010 • BOYS SCOUTS 100 YEARS 7

Acknowledgements
MAHALO Congratulations
to the Council Presidents!
2010 Hawai‘i’s
A special mahalo to
Dr. Lawrence Tseu and the
Distinguished Citizens to our Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
for their generous gifts
to the Aloha Council
Centennial Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
George R. Carter
1911-16 & 1921-22
John Guild
1916
James A. Rath
1917
Sanford B. Dole
1918 Hawaii Pacific Health
Hawaii Medical Assurance Association
Island Insurance Company Ltd.
Occidental Underwriters of Hawaii Ltd.

George P. Denison
1919
Edward M. Ehrhorn
1920
Walter F. Dillingham
1923-32
George H. Angus
1933-39 Gold Sponsor
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Proud sponsors of the
Aloha Council
Silver Sponsor
Rolla K. Thomas Wade Warren Thayer C. Dudley Pratt Stephen A. Derby
Bank of Hawaii Boy Scouts of Hawaii
1940-42 1943-46 1947-50 1951-53 Servco Foundation

Bronze Sponsors
Alaka‘i Mechanical
Morley L. Theaker George Q. Cannon Herbert M. Richards, Sr. H. Tucker Gratz
Corporation OPEN HOUSE: October 30th
1954-55 1956-60 1961-62 1963-65
Alexander & Baldwin Inc. Preschool and grades K-12
American Savings Bank
Ernst & Young LLP
Hawaiian Electric Company
James H. Tabor Dr. Katsumi Kometani James F. Gary John F. Nielsen
Starwood / Kyo-ya Hotels
1966-68 1969-72 1973-74 1975-76
Stifel Nicolaus & Company

Media Sponsors
Communications Pacific
William W. Paty, Jr. Edwin L. Carter Fred E. Trotter Siegfred Kagawa Hawaii Now
1977-78 1979-80 1981-83 1984-86
Oceanic Time Warner Cable
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Camp Honoka‘ia Bridge

Charles J. Pietsch, Jr.
1987-88
C. Dudley Pratt, Jr.
1989-90
Robert Fujimoto
1991-92
John Henry Felix
1993-94
Project Sponsors
Hawaiian Dredging
Construction Company Inc.
HPM Building Supply
Wesley R. Segawa &
Don Carroll
1995-96
Charles A. Sted
1997-98
Clinton R. Churchill
1999-2000
Ronald K. Migita
2001-2002
Associates Inc. RSVP: 973-5005
8:00,9:30 or 11 a.m.

MID-PACIFIC INSTITUTE
School Night Sponsors
NAPA Auto Parts
Lex Brodie’s
Rodney Shinkawa
2003-2004
Michael J. Fisch
2005-2006

Thank you for your leadership & service!

Clark B. "Skip" Morgan
2007-2008
Ross Murakami
2009-2010
WWW.MIDPAC.EDU
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8 BOYS SCOUTS 100 YEARS • OCTOBER 13, 2010

History of Scouting in Hawaii

100 Years of Scouting Tradition in the Islands

S
couting was founded by
Lord Baden-Powell in
England in 1908. Scouting
came to Hawaii in October
1910, just eight months after it
was introduced in America.
During the summer of 1910, Mr. D.
Howard Hitchcock, a prominent
Island artist, outdoorsman and
camper, became acquainted with
the program of Scouting through
a group of Boy Scouts he had
observed in Carmel, Calif. On his
return to Honolulu, he organized
the first troop. He named the
troop the “Rainbow Patrol”
because it represented the half-
dozen races in its membership.
The chartered members were:
Harvey and Dickson Hitchcock;
C. Dudley Pratt; Sam Wilder Jr.;
Fred Waterhouse; Donald Young;
Ronald Young; Ronald Von Holt;
Ralph and Arthur Johnson; Frank
and Antone Cavaco;
Walter and Fred Vetlesen;
and Elias Mitchell.
With the assistance and
encouragement from Mr.
Hitchcock, three addition-
al Scout Troops were
organized by Paul Super
of the YMCA, James Rath
of the Palama Settlement,
and Emil Berndt. Early in
1911, Mr. James A. “Kimo”
Wilder returned from
England, where he had
become interested in
Scouting. In April of that year,
“Kimo” Wilder organized Troop 5,
and became its first Scoutmaster.
Because of the interest displayed
by Queen Liliuokalani, Troop 5
became known as the “The
Queen’s Own.”
Later in 1911, Mr. Wilder and
Mr. Hitchcock called together
Burnham was Council, serving the Island of
employed as the first Guam. Today, the Aloha Council
Scout Executive, and covers 8 million square miles
an office was estab- reaching across both the equator
lished. and the international date line!
The Council juris- Since 1910, and the first 14
diction was extended Scouts, the Aloha Council has
to include the Island grown to serve more than 19,000
of Kauai in 1928; youths each year, of which over
Johnston in 1954; an average of 200 scouts attain
Wake in 1955; Midway the coveted Eagle Scout rank
1956; Kwajelein in 1957; each year. Among its accomplish-
American Samoa in ments, the Council is credited for
Old Head Quarters, Puiwa Road 1963; and the Trust initiating Sea Scouting, and the
Territories of the forefather of the current Learning
some 30 citizens to become a Pacific in 1964. In recognition of for Life program, a curriculum
sponsoring committee for the the extension to the Pacific based character development
Boy Scout program. They eventu- Islands, the Council changed its program. The Aloha Council is
ally became charter members of name to the Aloha Council in proud of its heritage of serving
the new Honolulu Council. The 1957. In 1972-73, the Aloha the youth throughout the Pacific
first Council president was Gov. Council extended its service area Basin. In addition, the Makahiki
George R. Carter, and the first with the mergers of the Kilauea Scout Show is the longest contin-
Council commissioner was Council, serving the Island of uous Scout Show in America,
“Kimo” Wilder. In 1917, Mr. Roger Hawaii, and the Chamorro beginning in 1911.

1910s 1920s - 1930s

★ The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated on
Feb. 8, 1910 ★ Hawaii’s Boy Scout Troop 1 is start-
ed at Punahou School in October by island artist
D. Howard Hitchcock ★ The first Makahiki Scout
Show was held at Camp Bluegum on Oahu in
February of 1911 ★ Troop 5, later named “The
Queen’s Own” because of the interest displayed by
Queen Liliuokalani, was organized in April of 1911
by James A. “Kimo” Wilder after returning from a
★ The first World Jamboree is held in England in 1920
trip to England ★ The Honolulu Council is formed
★ Honolulu Council territory is extended in 1928 to
in May of 1922, which included the entire Territory
include the island of Kauai ★ The Cub Scout program is
of Hawaii ★ James A. “Kimo” Wilder conceives the
launched in 1930 by the National Council of the Boy
Sea Scouting program in 1917 organizing the first
Scouts of America; Cub Scout Pack 1 in Hawaii is organ-
Sea Scout Ship in Honolulu ★ Maui County and the
ized at Pilgrim Church with 12 boys ★ The first
island of Hawaii form separate Boy Scout Councils
National Jamboree is held in 1935 in Washington, D.C.,
in 1914 and 1919 respectively
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Our packs and troops

participate in many
community events.
This year Scouts from
Kapiolani District
participated in the
Chinese New Year parade
and were also part of the
clean up effort afterwards.

The Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of

America as well as the National Boy
Scouts of America celebrate 100 years
of leadership and service this year. Our
centennial celebration kicked off at Iolani
Palace, where a flag embroidered by
Queen Liliuokalani herself was presented
to the Boy Scouts (shown in photo).
The flag was originally embroidered by
the Queen in 1913 for Troop 5, nick-
named ‘The Queen’s Own Troop.’

1940s - 1950s

at the invitation of President Roosevelt, with atten-
dance of 27,232 ★ The first Chief Scout Executive of the
Boy Scouts of America, Dr. James E. West, visits the
Honolulu Council and tours the Hawaiian Islands ★ 5
millionth copy of the Handbook for Boys is published
★ With the declaration of war, the government
requests the services of the Boy Scouts for the
distribution of war bonds and stamp posters
and many other war time good turns. Boy
Scouts in Hawaii are actively involved in serv-
ice with many official commendations being
awarded the Honolulu Council ★ The Honolulu
Council territory was extended to Johnson
Island, Wake Island, Midway Island and the
Island of Kwajalein in the years between 1954
and 1957 leading to the Honolulu Council
changing its name to the Aloha Council ★ Boy’s
Life Magazine circulation passes the 1 million
mark and the 15 millionth copy of the
Handbook for Boys is published ★ The U.S. Post
Office Department issues the first American
Boy Scout stamp to commemorate Scouting
40th anniversary
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Venture Crew 123, led by Desmond Lam and
Delwin Dang, won this year’s NRA’s (National Rifle
Association) 2010 National Air Gun Team
Championship & Training Summit. Last year they
placed third and their hard work paid off, as they
took first in their division at this year’s competition in
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1960s - 1970s
★ The Boy Scouts of America celebrates its 50th
Anniversary and registers its 40 millionth youth mem-
ber ★ National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is
launched ★ The 500,000th Eagle Scout badge nation-
ally is awarded ★ The Aloha Council moves into its
new headquarters building on Puiwa Road ★ The
Aloha Council territory is expanded to include
On Saturday, July 31, 2010 Kauai District
Boy Scouts participated in A Shining Light
Across America. On this day, Boy Scouts all
across the United States gathered to light can-
dles to celebrate how Scouting has impacted
their lives. Boy Scouts from Kauai were the
last Scouts to participate in this once-in-a-life-
time event before the sun went down.
1980s - 1990s
★ The Aloha Council conducts its first Distinguished
American Samoa and the islands of Majuro and Ebeye
Citizens Dinner with James F. Gary as the honoree ★
in 1963 and 1964 ★ The Aloha Council and the
The Aloha Council is touched by the Challenger dis-
Kilauea Council (Big Island of Hawaii) merge in 1972
aster. Space shuttle crew member Lt. Ellison S.
★ The Aloha Council and the Chamorro Council
Onizuka attained Eagle Scout Rank in 1964 in
(Guam) merge in 1973
Holualoa, Hawaii ★ Cub Scouting celebrates its 50th
Anniversary and registers its 30 millionth Cub Scout
since 1930 ★ In 1984, the Boy Scouts inaugurates
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Each year Boy Scouts

sell popcorn door to door
as an annual fundraiser
to raise money for
summer camp and
scouting activities. Over
70 percent of dollars
raised by popcorn sales
goes back
to Scouting.

On Aug. 20, 2010, Sea Scouts from Kauai were

treated to some ‘on water’ training from the US
Coast Guard. The Crew of the Sea Scout Ship
Decisive (Ship 11, Kauai) went on a ride along
with the Coast Guard on a 47-foot Motor Life
Boat. The Scouts were given instruction in the
following areas: helmsmanship, line handling,
man overboard drills and many other skills.

2000s ...

Varsity Scouting, a variation on Boy Scouting that
uses sports terminology ★ The co-ed Venturing pro-
gram is launched in 1998 and quickly became the
fastest-growing Scouting program, with more than
288,000 young men and women by the end of 2003.
★ In 1999, the BSA adopts Leave No Trace as
Scouting’s guideline for protecting the environment
while conducting outdoor activities
★ The BSA’s 100 millionth youth is registered
★ The Aloha Council opens the Weinberg Scout
Service Center on Puiwa Road, Honolulu, in 2000
★ Through a land exchange with the State of
Hawaii in 2004, the Aloha Council acquires fee sim-
ple ownership of Camp Pupukea on Oahu, Camp
Honokaia on the island of Hawaii and Camp Alan
Faye of Kauai ★ More than 9,000 Eagle Scout badges
have been awarded in the Aloha Council since 1910
★ Boy Scouts of America Silver Dollar is released by
the U.S. National Mint in February of 2010 ★ The 99th
Makahiki Scout Show is held at Ala Moana Beach
Park in April of 2010 ★ Boy Scouts of America 44-cent
stamp is released by the United States Postal Service
on July 27, 2010
HMAA Salutes
the Boy Scouts.
Here’s to 100 Years of
Healthy Leadership, and
over 100 More to Come.

Congratulations to the Aloha Council, Boys Scouts

of America in commemorating their centennial year.
Commitment, loyalty and trust are values we too have
honored in serving Hawai‘i.

HMAA is proud to support the Boy Scouts and extend

our mahalo to the 36 Council Presidents who have
demonstrated model leadership throughout the years.

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