THE PERMANENT FUND ESTABLISHES 



A MEDAL 



IN view of the fact that the defenders of wild life rarely 

 receive for their services anything more substantial 

 than passing recognition of the most transitory character, 

 the Trustees of the Fund have decided to establish a medal 

 "for meritorious services in the defense of wild life." 

 Originally the idea took form with the Boy Scouts of Amer- 

 ica in view, and the first thought was to limit its bestowal 

 to the members of that organization. It seemed, however, 

 that the scope of award should be broad enough to embrace 

 not only all America, but even the world at large. 



For men and women, and boys also, who render conspicu- 

 ous services to the cause of wild life, and especially services 

 that represent great sacrifices and produce tangible results, 

 gold medals are none too good. Every medal bestowed is 

 permanent proof to its recipient that some one appreciates, 

 and some one cares. As a rule, the American people are 

 very slow and modest in giving substantial tokens of their 

 appreciation of public services. 



The Trustees of the Fund have formally offered to be- 

 stow annually a gold medal upon the Boy Scout of America 

 who had rendered the most conspicuous service to the cause 

 of wild life during his year. It was proposed that under 

 rules laid down by the Trustees of the Fund, the high offi- 

 cers of the Boy Scouts of America should themselves desig- 

 nate, upon evidence submitted, the Scout or Scouts, to whom 

 our medals shall from year to year be awarded. After long 

 and careful deliberation this proposal has been formally 

 accepted by the Badges and Awards Committee, and the 

 plan will at once be carried into effect. 



A design for the medal is being developed, but is not yet 

 ready for adoption and publication. 



