Kawida issued a new "Thunderbird" newsletter this week and it is a good one. I always enjoy reading them to see how our youth members have compiled the latest information.I showed Don a copy on Monday and mentioned to him that there were a lot of pictures of us (Tomahaken). His comment was, "If you want to control a Country, you have to control the communications". I guess if you want your picture in a paper, it is good to know the people who are taking the pictures and printing the paper.
While we were over in England, Tom Hill was here at home supplying our local newspaper with pictures and stories of our events. We had 3 different days with pictures. One day, a full page with color.
Most of the guys that went have commented on how their friends saw the pictures and asked them about the trip. Even friends of mine have questioned me, "I didn't realize that Boy Scouts was that cool?"
The perception of Scouting here in Pikeville is definitely on an all time high and the reason for that is a volunteer, Tom Hill, hooked up with a local newspaper person, and the rest is forever chronicled.
How many times have you heard that Boy Scouts don't get any media coverage, except the bad stuff? My answer is take some of that 1 hour a week time, go to your newspaper's office and make a friend.
It makes a big difference in a Scout's life!
