One of the pleasures of what we do here at Regan Communications is getting to learn new things from our client partners all the time. We were reminded of this once again earlier this month when our friends at Scouting Boston welcomed David Clay, MBE, the British General Consul to New England, to a luncheon at the famed Hampshire House in Boston.
General Consul Clay discussed the rich history of scouting shared by the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as how scouting influenced his own life by reinforcing the values of service, resilience, and leadership. The gathering was hosted by Tom Kershaw, owner of the historic Beacon Street mansion, himself a longtime Scouting supporter who earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1954. Mr. Kershaw, who donned a classic Boy Scout campaign-style hat for the event, proudly adorned the room with several displays of his Scouting memorabilia, including patches from around the country and plaques and certificates from his own experiences.
Scouting Boston Scout Executive John Judge and General Consul Clay recounted the interesting history of Scouting from its 1907 founding in Britain to its beginnings in the U.S. in 1910, noting that both nations’ long support of Scouts is one of their many shared values. “It was in 1909 that Chicago publisher William Boyce, lost on a foggy London street, was guided by an unknown Scout,” Mr. Judge said. “That single act of service inspired him to bring Scouting to America, forever changing the landscape of youth development.”
We are thrilled to work with Scouting Boston in their mission to prepare young people for lives of impact and service.
