Scout Honor Societies

71firecrafterfob
Firecrafters - This program was created in the Central Indiana Council in 1920 by Francis O. Belzer, their council executive. It still exists in the Crossroads Of America Council. In the past it was located in Indianapolis, Indiana; Richmond, Indiana; Muncie, Indiana; Anderson, Indiana; Camp Pottatamie in the Potawatomie Council in Michigan City, Indiana; Camp Rotakiwan in the Fruitbelt Area Council in Kalamazoo, Michigan (1930's); Decatur, Illinois; Buffalo Trace Council and elsewhere. It existed in over 20 known camps in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Texas and Kansas.

For a history of firecrafters, go here:

http://usscouts.org/profbvr/firecrafter/index.html

For a biography of Francis O. Belzer, visit:

http://www.msdlt.k12.in.us/belzer/FrancisBelzer/



Material found on this page is the work of David L. Eby and used USSSP, Inc. by permission. This material may not be reproduced without the express permission of David L. Eby


Scouts Using the Internet Cartoon - Courtesy of Richard Diesslin - Click to See More Cartoons
© 1994-2024 - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Site Map | Disclaimer | Project Team | Contact Us | Privacy Policy

Materials found at U. S. Scouting Service Project, Inc. Websites may be reproduced and used locally by Scouting volunteers for training purposes consistent with the programs of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) or other Scouting and Guiding Organizations. No material found here may be used or reproduced for electronic redistribution or for commercial or other non-Scouting purposes without the express permission of the U. S. Scouting Service Project, Inc. (USSSP) or other copyright holders. USSSP is not affiliated with BSA or WOSM and does not speak on behalf of BSA or WOSM. Opinions expressed on these web pages are those of the web authors. You can support this website with in two ways: Visit Our Trading Post at www.ScoutingBooks.com or make a donation by clicking the button below.
(U.S. Scouting Service Project Donation)


(Ruth Lyons Memorial Donations)