The American Legion's support for Boy Scouts of America began at the Legion’s first national convention in 1919.

Today, Legion posts sponsor more than 2,500 Scouting units across the country. This is natural for Legionnaires, who bring their service-learned skills and experiences as veterans to help build character and positive traits in our country’s youth. Few other post activities generate more goodwill from the community.

The American Legion annually honors the Eagle Scout of the Year at the national convention. The winner of the competition receives a $10,000 scholarship, and the three runners-up are each awarded $2,500 scholarships.

Post 751 is the chartered organization for Troop 89 and Pack 89.  The Post supports our Scouting units in a number of ways including:

• Opportunities for service at Post ceremonies,

• Instilling core American Legion values,

• Identifying Eagle Scout Service Projects,

• Facilitating fundraisers at the Post.

The Post uses Scouting to further the American Legion’s aim and values for youth, and to accomplish the objectives of promoting youth character development, career skill development and a strong commitment to community service. Through Scouting under the Post, Scouts will develop vast knowledge and respect for patriotism and military and veteran recognition. 

Based on the principle of duty to God and country, Scouting offers a way for a Legionnaire and other dedicated volunteers of the Post and the community to bring fun, adventure, and leadership skills to young people, and to provide effective character building, citizenship training, and personal fitness opportunities for youth. 

Scouting encourages each youth to strive for their personal best, a lesson that will help them achieve success as they work through the scouting program – and throughout their adult life. Scouting activities encourage character development, physical coordination, family unity, and enthusiasm for learning. Scouting helps youth develop a sense of teamwork, achievement, self-confidence, and respect for others. Learning to master new skills helps the Scout realize their own abilities and discover that their can-do attitude is the first sign of success in any endeavor. 

We encourage you to consider Scouting in one of our units for your youth.  Please contact the units for more information on joining at info@Pack89.us or info@Troop89.us.

Scouting Leadership:

Executive Officer.....Russell Nutter

Chartered Organization Representative.....Joe Betsko (SAL)

Committee Chair of Troop and Pack.....Joe Betsko

Scoutmaster for Troop.....Stuart Wilson

Cubmaster for Pack....Pam Throop