• Daniel Radcliffe (aka Harry Potter) has been a Scout.
• David Beckham was a Scout .
• Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford were Scouts.
• Neil Armstrong (first man on the moon) was a Scout.  In fact, of the 312 U.S. astronauts, 180 were involved in Scouting, including 40 Eagle Scouts.
• Approximately 35.5% of West Point cadets were involved in Boy Scouting as youth, and 14.3% are Eagle Scouts.
• At the end of 2005, the Boy Scouts of America had more than 110 million alumni. If they were all alive today, they would compose the 11th largest country in population in the world.
• Pinewood derby cars made since 1954 could form a line stretching from Los Angeles to New York and back — a total of more than 5,500 miles.
• 2010 will mark 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America!

Scout Law 

• TRUSTWORTHY A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him. 
• LOYAL A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation. 
• HELPFUL A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward. 
• FRIENDLY A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own. 
• COURTEOUS A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together. 
• KIND A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason. 
• OBEDIENT A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them. 
• CHEERFUL A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy. 
• THRIFTY A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property. 
• BRAVE A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him. CLEAN A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean. 
• REVERENT A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.