I am pleased to send warm greetings to the young men and leaders of the Boy Scouts of America as you participate in the National Venturing & Varsity Scout Operation: ''On Target!''

This event is an impressive demonstration of the large and widespread membership of the Boy Scouts and the innovative and productive programs available to its membership. The network of signals that you relay and witness will be inspirational and a part of an experience that you will never forget. Your project is meaningful to all Americans. not just the members of the 500 teams involved throughout this great land, It shows us au What we can achieve through cooperation and vision.

From its inception, Scouting has bean an important force to our nation through its training and motivation of our future citizens. The responsibility, leadership and, most of ail, service to others that scouts learn, stay with them throughout their lives to the benefit of all people. You can be proud of your role in upholding this great humanitarian and national tradition.

You have my best wishes for a successful and exciting time. God bless You.