Skate Into Scouting

The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation is teaming up with the Boy Scouts of America – Simon Kenton Council to promote involvement in the Boy Scouts by establishing the "Skate Into Scouting” program. The program is designed to help boys develop leadership skills that will last them a lifetime and includes recognition of the new Boy Scouts at a Blue Jackets home game.

I wanted to share some exciting information with you regarding a national award that the Simon Kenton Council won for the “Skate Into Scouting” program. Each year the National Boy Scouts of America reviews local Council marketing efforts nationwide. Entries are submitted and judged by a group of marketing professionals. See attached. We are listed as one of the nine winners in the overall marketing campaign. There are over 300 Councils nationwide and to be recognized at this level is just awesome. These winning marketing ideas are shared with other Councils as best practices. Thanks for all of your support with this program. None of this would have been possible without your financial support and involvement.
Brian Asbury
Grants Director
Simon Kenton Council
Boy Scouts of America

"We know that our program has a dramatic impact on developing young people into individuals of character, however our program cannot accomplish this mission without first having young people and families join us. Thousands of kids will begin the adventure of Scouting this fall thanks to the generosity of The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. The foundation’s support and partnership on our Skate into Scouting Campaign will help ensure that every family has the opportunity to take part in this program focused on leadership and service. We are blessed to have such a generous organization in our community investing in our young people so that they can grow up and achieve their dreams. We are thrilled to be working with the Columbus Blue Jackets in this way and appreciate the generous spirit that a former Boy Scout named John H. McConnell instilled into this team."
Don Sheppard
Development Director
Simon Kenton Council
Boy Scouts of America