Scouts are encouraged to serve in their communities September 1-10, 2011 using the suggested service projects and posting them to web and social media channels. In addition, these activities should be recorded in the Journey to Excellence service program. On September 11, Scouts are encouraged to gather as groups and invite non-Scout friends to watch the movie, New York Says Thank You, which tells the story of the first responders to the New York City terrorist attacks and which features Scouts from the Little Sioux tornado tragedy.
Things to do:
- Select, plan, and schedule your service project between Sept. 1 and Sept. 10
- Use Twitterm texting, email, and Facebook to spread the word.
- Post your service project ideas and event pictures on www.scoutsurge911.org, your council's Facebook page, or other social media.
- Use the ScoutSurge graphics available on www.scoutsurge911.org.
- Gather as a group on September 11 (invite non-Scout friends) to watch the movie New York Says Thank You, which tells the story of the first responders to the New York City terrorist attachs and which features Scouts from the Little Sioux tornado tragedy.
- Purchase and wear the ScoutSurge 911 patch.
Ideas for the event:
- Hold a ceremony to properly retire an American flag.
- Visit a local fire, police, or EMT facility and present them with a Flag of Honor or another appropriate expression of thanks.
- Conduct a service project in honor or memory of the 9/11/01 first responders.
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