This "Private Organization" - changing executives

One of the other Scouts-L members has raised an interesting question
regarding the make-up, selection, and retention of the leadership of this
"Private Organization" known as BSA.
Perhaps one of our sages can speak to the issues of how the leadership
comes to be that; whether there are means of "impeachment" or "recall"; and who
they might be answerable to.
Most of us are volunteers to this organization. We may not be
stockholders, but we are stakeholders. We pay our way, and then some - but we
appear to pay the way of others (83 free trips to the last World Jamboree, I've
been told), and other perks.
Some of us agree with BSA's policies, under the banner of old values.
Others believe that Scouting wouldn't be the lesser if it became more
inclusive. Many of us go along, some asking: why?; others grumble but don't
ask why or challenge what occurs. It's like our quadrenial civics lesson in
which 20 percent of the elegible electorate choose the President.
Well, is this the testing-ground of "Citizenship" in BSA? Are
volunteers worth but 2/3 for enumeration, and zero for voting?
The Three G's form the crucible for the this current construct of BSA
"thinking". The changes to Exploring are BSA's answer to the challenges, as if
the challenges will go away. I may be less concerned with whether this issues
create a seperatist movement (as others have expressed) within/from BSA if we
don't adhere to "core values"; than whether BSA is separating itself from the
Nation and the social trends.
As one of the stakeholders, where and when do I get to vote? Or
y'all? The journey is more important than the getting there, but always keep
your soapbox portable.
It's not clear that BSA executives are learning from life. They appear
to be fighting old battles with tactics not relevant to this time or the
future. Might it be time for Congress to consider the "chartering" process
(they no longer issue charters), and whether they can be withdrawn.
Well, now to don my Kevlar....
YIS
Jay Thal

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