by Chuck Douros, Examiner.com
Mike Rowe, star of the Discovery Channel hit “Dirty Jobs”, is a featured speaker at Saturday’s closing arena show at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Not surprisingly, the crowd favorite is taking some liberties with the Scout Law. Printed on his official Boy Scout Dirt Shirt, Rowe, an Eagle Scout, dares, “A SCOUT IS CLEAN BUT NOT AFRAID TO GET DIRTY”.
The “Dirty Jobs” star is an ardent supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. One look at his website www.mikeroweworks.com and it’s clear Scouting had a positive impact in his life. Nearly every page on the site has a reference, a story, a link or a mention of Boy Scouts. Mike, an Eagle Scout, was joined by his brothers, mother and father in Scouting; a true Scouting family legacy.
Take, for example, this memory from Peggy Rowe, Mike’s mother, from 1972, “Our son hated trying anything new, or being the center of attention.” She later credits Scouting for changing all that.
The closing arena show is a highly anticipated cornerstone event for the 100th Anniversary National Jamboree. Accompanying Rowe at the show is musical guest, Switchfoot. Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca will give a presentation, entitled “Celebrate The Future of BSA.” The spectacle ends with a fantastic fireworks display.
The broadcast coverage for this worldwide event is unprecedented, even for the BSA. On Saturday, July 31, it will be broadcast live at 6:00pm MT, and rebroadcast later in the week, on BYUtv (available on most basic cable packages); via satellite and online via ustream starting at 8:00pm EDT. The show is also available at 8:00pm EDT on the BSA Facebook page, Shining Light tab. Councils all across America join in the celebration with special viewing parties set up to watch the streamed event.
15 Comments
Mike spoke “to” the scouts and not “at” them. A great message, well presented and the scouts loved it. Thanks Mike for giving of your time to share a great moment in scouting history and helping make it that much better. You were one of “us”, not like that guy who gave us a few seconds, saying really nothing, couldn’t be bothered, and was one of “them”. Yes that would be Mr. Obama. Mike, have you ever thought about getting into politics??????
I just want to thank you for giving of your time at the Boy Scout National Jamboree at Fort AP Hills. My husband and I were present at the Jamboree we enjoy watching your show and were happy you took your time for the boys. We have 3 sons the oldest has his eagle and our youngest is working on his project with just months till his 18th birthday. Your visit enlightened young men that evening, Thank you so much.
Mike all I can say is AWESOME!
You were so much better than the one that thought The View was a better choice.
Glad you helped make it a great show!
YIS
RICK ASM TROOP 43
Best speech I ever heard (which has been said a million times) I was there at the Jamboree and was ecstatic when I heard Mike was giving us a speech. “A Scout is clean but not afraid to get dirty” God! I love that. Well Thanks Mike Rowe you rock!!!!
shout-out to Jamboree Troop 613 SLC!!!!
Hey just wanted to let you know, I was at the Jamboree and heard your speech, and a lot of scouts in my section were shouting “Mike Rowe for president.” I think that you would be a great president.
Spencer Wink, Troop 60, Rochester MI
I am a Eagle Scout I saw your speech at the 2010 Jamboree it was the best speech I’ve ever heard.
The “A Scout is Clean” T-shirt can be bought on this website….go to this website to order….good luck!!
Spread the word!! Also lobby for the Dirty Jobs Merit Badge!!
Bruce Holmes
Eagle Scout Class 1976
Scoutmaster Troop 737
Indian Waters Council, BSA
Pontiac, SC
The speech was one of the greatest I’ve ever heard. Thank you for showing up in person and being with us.
Mike,
I would like to let you know that the day after you spoke there were a lot of British bull dog related injuries all around the jamboree! However, your speech was still great, thanks alot for sharing!
Eagle Scout Dan, 18
I was just wondering if anyone knew where to get his shirts from the jambo, The trading posts were all sold out the next day.
Eagle Scout Matt, 15
I thought your speech was great.I thank you for your support of scouting and being a good role model for our youth.I was so thankful to be there for the show and to be able to here you in person.I watch your show all the time and can;t believe some of the things you do.Keep up the good work.
Philip Irions
Crew Advisor crew 284
Florence,Alabama
As true with the majority of us in this country, our ancestors arrived on the shores of this land to establish a life for themselves and their posterity. They did this by honest work, often resulting in sore muscles and dirty hands. Somewhere in those dirty tasks, we as a nation learned to have joy in our accomplishments. Mike, your address to the young men at the 2010 Jamboree was very much appreciated and needed. It was certainly the highlight of my visit to the jamboree. It was great to hear of your transformation into an adult with wisdom and confidence from the experiences you attribute from the Boy Scouts of America. Thanks!
Anthony George, Troop 30, Chillicothe OH
I truely agree, Mike Rowe should be the National Boy Scouts of America spokesman. He did a fantastic “job” at the jamboree. Glad my Star scout was there to see it, his first jamboree, but hopefully not his last.
Mike, Your speech to the Boy Scouts was so genuine, and the message so clear. Scouting can impact your life now and for the future. Thanks Mike for bringing such a positive
message to all the Boy Scouts, friends, families, and specifically to my two boys – Jordan and Dante – who are participating in their 1st jamboree. In my opinion, from one Eagle Scout to another, your appearance was the highlight of the evening…
this was one of the best speeches I have ever heard, as an Assistant District Commissioner I feel Mike needs to be our National Boy Scouts of America spokesman, he understands the Scouts heart, and has walked the walk, and swung the thing, Go Mike Go, please stay active in Scouting, and god Bless you, Craig Puryear, tidewater council, Powhatan district, B.S.A.