Scouting America
History
On Saturday, May 17, 2003, John Alline, Associate Director of the Boy Scouts of America, the James M. Stewart Museum Foundation and The Boy Scouts of America announced a new award for Boy Scouts, The James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award. The first awards were presented at that time during the campfire at the Indiana County Bicentennial Boy Scout Camporee. The Award, a four-inch full color embroidered patch featuring Brigadier General James Stewart, was awarded to members of Troop 11 from Indiana, PA. The Award is currently available to all Scouting
participants in all types and levels of Scouting who meet the requirements and submit their application. In addition to the 4-inch patch suitable for Scouting uniform display a bronze medal is available.
This award was established by the James M. Stewart Museum Foundation with the
consent and cooperation of the Boy Scouts of America, Penn’s Woods Council (now
Scouting America, Laurel Highlands Council) and the family of James M. Stewart. The
purpose of this award is to introduce all Scouting participants to the life of a great
American, James Maitland Stewart. The Jimmy Stewart Museum is offering this award
to all Scouts or Scouters who exemplify the characteristics necessary to live the life of a good citizen. To earn the award, Scouting participants are required to read through “The James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award” workbook, complete the “Good Citizenship Award – Test”, write an essay of not less than 500 words, and do a good citizenship project in their community in honor of James M. Stewart and write a summary of the project.
Please note: The Award cannot be purchased (the medal and/or the patch) before completing the required work and receiving approval from the
Museum after review. The requirements are detailed on the application and inside
the booklet.
Interested Scouts or Scouters can purchase the “The James M. Stewart Good
Citizenship Booklet” online at the link below.
Jimmy Stewart was born in Indiana, PA and grew up with a background in Scouting. He remained involved with Scouting throughout his adult life. It is hoped that the values of the Boy Scouts and Scouting America that were shared by Jimmy Stewart will become ingrained in each recipient of The James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award.
Upon completion of all required work, please submit the application form along with all required materials and supporting information, as outlined in both the form and accompanying booklet, to the Museum.
Following review, you will be notified regarding approval status or of any outstanding requirements.
Award patches and medals will be issued based on verified completion of requirements, your request for items, and receipt of payment.
Patches are available for $5.99 each, and medals for $10.99 each. Please include an additional $7.00 for shipping. Payment by check may be made payable to The Jimmy Stewart Museum.
Good Citizenship Award – Application and Order Form
Download, print and complete the Application/Order Form. Send your application to The Jimmy Stewart Museum.
NOTE: This document cannot be saved on the local computer. It can be:
* Printed and completed manually.
* Completed online and printed to add text and signature(s).
Good Citizenship Award – Test
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Download and complete the Test online or print and complete manually. Send your application to The Jimmy Stewart Museum.
NOTE: This document cannot be saved on the local computer. It can be:
* Printed and completed manually.
* Completed online and printed to add text and signature(s).