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Get Involved
in Scouting
The Boy Scouts
of America, founded in 1910, was formed to provide an educational program
for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities
of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. Girl Scouts
of America, founded in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, started with a membership
of only 18 girls.
In recognition of the 90th anniversary of
Girl Scouts and 92nd anniversary of Boy Scouts, The TowneLaker magazine
takes a look at some of the many volunteers as well as the scouts themselves.
Because of a shortage of volunteers, a number
of girls and boys who wanted to participate in scouting didn't have the
opportunity this year. If you'd like to spend more quality time with your
children, find out more about scouting or how you can help, call the Girl
Scout Council at (404) 577-7500 or the Boy Scouts of America at (404)
577-4810.
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"You just can't
say enough about the Scout leaders in Cherokee County, they are all very
much involved in the Scouting Program, wanting to see each boy reap the
benefits of Scouting. So often I see a common thread with troubled youth,
be it drug related, not staying in school, just bored or having too much
idle time. Boys involved in the Scouts rarely, not always but most of
the time, do not fall into this because through Scouting they have role
models, direction, and values. The leaders devote countless hours of their
own time to guide and train these boys."
- Superior Court Judge Frank Mills.
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1973, and his son,
Justin Mitchell, received his Eagle Scout in 1997.
Mr. Lingefelt has continued to participate
actively in many other service oriented jobs. They include more than 30
years as choir director and more than 40 years as youth advisor at his
church. He also has received many awards, including The District Award
of Merit, Silver Beaver Award, Wood Badge, Training Award and many others
within Scouting.
In 1992, The Georgia House of Representatives,
in House Rule No. 656, recognized Mr. Lingefelt with the Community Service
Award from the Rotary Club of Canton for Community Service. At age 75,
Mr. Lingefelt received the Liberty Bell Award for outstanding service
and contributions to law and government.
Mr Lingefelt is also a veteran and served
our country during WWII in the infantry in the Pacific arena.
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George Lingefelt,
Boy Scout volunteer for more than 35 years.
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George Lingefelt has
been Scoutmaster for Troop 465 in Hickory Flat for 35 years. He retired
as Scoutmaster in 2000 and is now registered and active as an Assistant
Scoutmaster. During his 35 years as Scoutmaster, the Troop maintained
the highest level of scouting ideals. The troop participated in many activities
including camping, backpacking, canoeing, historical trips, summer camp,
service projects, camporees and jamborees.
Forty three young men
earned their Eagle Badges under Mr. Lingefelt's Leadership. Two of these
Eagle Scouts are a father and son.
Jack Mitchell received his Eagle Scout in
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