U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for Feb. 8

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8: BOY SCOUTS AT 100

Profile America — Monday, February 8th. The Boy Scouts of America was founded 100 years ago today in Washington, D.C., by William Boyce, based on the work in England of Sir Robert Baden-Powell. Today, there are more than 4 million members in its various divisions, including Cub Scouts. Since its founding, more than 110 million Americans have been members of the Boy Scouts. The organization operates traditional scouting locally through units sponsored and operated by churches, clubs, and civic organizations. Units are led entirely by volunteers. Across the U.S., nearly 62 million people volunteer their services to a wide range of organizations. Just over a quarter of them support education or youth service efforts. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, conducting the 2010 Census beginning April 1st.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2010, p. 123

              Boy Scouts of America

              Statistical Abstract of the United States 2010, t. 573

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look under the "Newsroom" button).

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