‘Celebrate Scouting’ Stamp Unveiled
The U.S. Postal Service gave scouting ‘a stamp of approval’ to honor 100 years of the U.S. sc
outing movement. The Celebrate Scouting stamp, which is on sale now, coincides with the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary.
The Mitchell hand cancellation stamp is one of three hand cancellation stamps commemorating the 100th anniversary of Scouting. The cancellation stamp looks like the stamp below. The two other stamps have already been destroyed and looked like a regular cancellation stamp. Kate Aulner, with the Mitchell Post Office, said she has received requested from most states from fellow Scouters who want the hand cancellation as memorabilia.
If anyone is interested in getting the postmark it is only available for 30 days from the issuance, August 7th. The Stamp will be destroyed on September 7th. To request by mail, purchase the Scouting stamp and place on a postcard or envelope of your choice. Place in an envelope and mail to the postmaster along with a self addressed, postage-paid envelope so the cancelled envelope or postcard can be returned to you. Send to:
Postmaster
200 W 5th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301-9998
