Re: Alcohol at Scouting Events

Here is the OFFICIAL rule:

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> Guide to Safe Scouting
> A Unit Leader's Guide
> for Current Policies and Procedures
> to Safe Activities
>
> BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
>
> Text Only Version
>
> 1993 Printing
> Boy Scouts of America
> Irving, Texas
> No. 34410
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>
>Preface
>
>The purpose of this pamphlet is to prepare adult leaders
>to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner.
>The policies and guidelines have been established because
>of the real need to protect members from known hazards that
>have been identified through eighty-plus years of experience.
>Limitations on certain activities should not be viewed as
>stumbling blocks; rather, policies and guide-lines are best
>described as stepping stones toward safe and enjoyable
>adventures.
>
>Unit leaders should be aware of state or local regulations
>that supersede Boy Scouts of America policies and guidelines.
>
>Note: Sections delineated with vertical lines in the |
> right margin denote rules and policies. |
>
> Sections delineated with <angle brackets> denote
> wording that is italicized in the hardcopy publication.
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>IV. Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use and Abuse
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>The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic |
>beverages and controlled substances at encampments or |
>activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy |
>Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation |
>of youth members. |
>
>Adult leaders should support the attitude that young adults |
>are better off without tobacco and should not allow the use |
>of tobacco products at any BSA activity involving youth |
>participants. |
>
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                      Boy Scouts of America
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