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What percentage of the American public are eagle scouts?

The BSA registration forms make race self described and optional so there are no accurate records of membership or awards / ranks sorted that way. It is believed that Arican Americans are underrepresented in Scouting in general, a situation the BSA is actively attempting to correct, with about 11% of scouts estimated to be African. About 4% of scouts earn their Eagle but weather an African American scout is more, equally, or less likely to attain Eagle is unknown.


When did Girl Scouts first start in Australia?

Girl Guiding in Australia began as early as 1909 as various groups such as the Tasmanian Girl Peace Scouts and the Australian League of Girl Aids. In 1926 a council was formed to link the many state associations together as the Girl Guides of Australia.


How long have the Girl Scouts been going?

Since 1912 in the USA. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts were founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell and his sister, Agnes Baden-Powell when girls asked to become Boy Scouts. Lord Baden-Powell thought that girls should have their own organization, so, in 1910, Girl Guides were started in the United Kingdom. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is celebrating the Centenary of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting in the years 2010 to 2012. Girl Scouts of the USA celebrate 100 years in 2012.


Where were the Girl Scouts first founded in America?

They were actually called Girl Guides first, and established in 1910 in England. Juliette Gordon Low organized the first American Girl Guide troop meeting in the USA on March 12, 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. A year later the name was changed to 'Girl Scouts of the United States' (GSUS). In 1915, the organization was incorporated as 'Girl Scouts, Inc.' under the laws of the District of Columbia. In 1950, 'Girl Scouts of the USA' was re-incorporated under a Congressional Charter.


What us state has the most paved roads?

Texas has the most paved roads of any US state.

Related Questions

Are most astronauts Eagle Scouts?

No, but many have been Scouts.


What city has produced the most eagle scouts?

Kansas City MO


Are any singers eagle scouts?

Eagle scouts can be anything they want to be or can have any talent they want. -- There are a lot of former scouts who are singers, but doesn't look like Eagle Scouts. The links have lists of famous scouts who became singers.


How many Apollo astronauts were eagle scouts?

181 NASA astronauts were involved in Scouting, and 39 are Eagle Scouts


What percentage of Eagle Scouts are Mormons?

The BSA has not released detailed statistics on Eagle Scouts by age, race, ethnicity or religion.


Do employers look for eagle scouts?

When employers see "Eagle Scout" on a resume, it is an automatic "flag" that this individual is most likely qualified for the position.


How many Boy Scouts become an Eagle Scout at 15 years old?

The BSA has not released any data on Eagle Scouts by age.


How many Eagle scouts were sent to jail?

While specific statistics on the number of Eagle Scouts who have been sent to jail are not readily available, there have been individual cases of Eagle Scouts facing legal issues. The Eagle Scout rank is a prestigious achievement within the Boy Scouts of America, but like any group, some members may encounter legal troubles. Overall, such incidents are relatively rare and do not reflect the majority of Eagle Scouts, who uphold the values of the organization.


Do Eagle Scouts go to space?

The United States has sent 312 people into space. 39 of them are or were Eagle Scouts. 207 of them had some scouting experience.


How many Eagle Scout awards by year?

About 2% of scouts make Eagle Scout


How many serial killers were eagle scouts?

About 10.


Are there any eagle scouts in big time rush?

NO!