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  1. Western Region

    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

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    Been to NOAC? Heading there? Chat about the Order's bi-annual gathering

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    Sections, Lodges and local discussions

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  1. I was ordeal over 10 yrs ago...am I still a member?

    By Jason OK,
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  2. youth protection, lodge mailing lists, and other fun stuff

    By Proud Eagle,
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  3. Troop Attendance Requirement?

    By OldGreyEagle,
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  4. new election schedule....or whatever it is

    By ranik,
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    • 1.2k views

  5. OA Sash

    By mdutch,
    • 3 replies
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  6. OA service/support to units??

    By Mike F,
    • 3 replies
    • 726 views

  7. just need to let off some steam...

    By Proud Eagle,
    • 3 replies
    • 771 views

  8. Drum Teams

    By Hillis,
    • 3 replies
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  9. Congrats and a Question

    By Aardvark,
    • 3 replies
    • 821 views

  10. other honor societies?

    By Jeffrey H,
    • 3 replies
    • 970 views

  11. OA Trail Crew

    By Kichkinet,
    • 3 replies
    • 894 views

  12. The Long House

    By SWScouter,
    • 3 replies
    • 802 views

  13. Problem With LEC Members

    By LodgeChief,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views

  14. How to Get Elections Right !

    By OldGreyEagle,
    • 3 replies
    • 708 views

  15. OA Elections For Multiple troops

    By ASM915,
    • 3 replies
    • 832 views

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    • jumpingjoj
      Wrongfully accused

      By jumpingjoj · Posted

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    • johnsch322
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      In 2019, the YMCA of the USA reached a settlement with several victims of sexual abuse who had filed lawsuits against the organization. The lawsuits involved five victims who had been sexually abused by a former YMCA employee in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the 1970s and 1980s. The victims alleged that the YMCA had been aware of the abuse and failed to take appropriate action to prevent it. The lawsuits also alleged that the YMCA had a history of ignoring or covering up incidents of sexual abuse by staff members.  
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      Legal settlements and abuse

      By skeptic · Posted

      We have no idea how many of those claims are real.  And this link suggests this is also just the point of the iceberg.  The tar and feathers is due most likely many schools, the Y as here noted, Boys and Girls clubs, uncounted sports groups, and any other youth group the creeps manage to get into.  That is the point.  The issue is not just BSA, and indications are that based on membership over many decades, the percentages of proven abuse are low in comparison to many.  But, the stats are vague, and more is likely unreported or acknowledged than is known.  IF the legal vultures decide to go after the Y, or others, we may see just as large, percentage wise, of an ugly reality of our whole society, and frankly most likely the larger world.  That is the only point.  There is no excuse for your trauma, but sadly, we can see you are one of too many, and not just with BSA.    

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