17 March - Camp Fire Girls Day USA

 

Camp Fire Girls Day, also known as Camp Fire USA Day, is celebrated on March 17th each year. This day commemorates the founding of the Camp Fire Girls organization in the United States.

Camp Fire Girls was founded in 1910 by Luther and Charlotte Gulick, with the aim of providing outdoor and educational experiences for young people, particularly girls. The organization emphasized outdoor activities, community service, and leadership development. Over time, Camp Fire Girls evolved to become inclusive of all genders and identities and is now known simply as "Camp Fire."

Camp Fire USA Day is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of the organization to youth development and to celebrate the values of leadership, community service, and outdoor education that it promotes. It's a day for current and former members of Camp Fire, as well as supporters of youth development programs, to reflect on the organization's impact and its ongoing commitment to empowering young people.

 

17 March - Postage stamp canceling machine patent issued

 

1929 machine cancellation used to cancel 1d stamp on first flight cover from Nassau to Miami

On 17 March 1868, Postage stamp canceling machine patent issued.

A cancellation is a postal marking applied on a postage stamp or postal stationery to deface the stamp and prevent its re-use. Cancellations come in a huge variety of designs, shapes, sizes and colours. Modern cancellations commonly include the date and post office location where the stamps were mailed, in addition to lines or bars designed to cover the stamp itself.