As the legend of the Unknown Scout is told, an American businessman, William D. Boyce, was lost on a foggy street in London when an unknown Scout came to his aid.

The boy refused Boyce's tip, explaining that he was a Boy Scout doing a good turn.

After meeting with General Baden-Powell, Chief Scout at the time, Boyce returned to America, and four months later founded the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910.

Thus, 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

So it's an extra special year for Scouts to celebrate their annual Blue & Gold Banquet.

The purpose of this annual banquet is to honor a pack's anniversary, recognize leaders and volunteers, and inspire everyone associated with the good work of scouting.

So that's exactly what Pack 890 from Lake Highlands got busy doing last weekend.

And where's the best place to celebrate such a special birthday? The National Scouting Museum, of course, which is conveniently located in Irving.

"We decided to commemorate the 100th anniversary by holding this year's banquet somewhere really special," says Todd Allen, Cubmaster for Pack 890. "The National Scouting Museum is a true gem, and nice that it's local for us."

Close to 150 Cub Scouts, pack leaders, parents and other family members joined in the festivities.

"We were able to recognize several volunteers for their outstanding service and commitment to the Scouts," says Allen.

"Candi Barrett recently received the Y.E.S. Award (Years of Extraordinary Service) at the recent North Trail District Banquet and Robert Waterman was also recognized for earning the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award."

"Kim Brashear, volunteer and mother to Cub Scout Christopher, headed up the Blue & Gold committee this year, and we couldn't have pulled it off without her."

The evening was filled with food, fun, skits and songs - all in honor of the great tradition of the Boys Scouts of America.

Happy 100th, Scouts! We're all looking forward to next century of scouting in Lake Highlands!

To learn more about the Boy Scouts of America visit http://www.scouting.org.

Visit http://www.dallas890.mypack.us/aboutus for information about Cub Scout Pack 890 of Lake Highlands.

Photos courtesy of Kim Brashear.