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Those things are all true. The lawsuits contesting the ability of the National Council of the BSA to revoke membership prohibiting any participation have been had. Being a volunteer is not a right and being denied the ability to participate in the Scouting program does not affect one’s ability to pursue careers and other hobbies. So the courts have said that the BSA has the authority to revoke membership and all participation. Clearly, the next suit filed could turn precedence on its head but for now membership and participation are a privilege and not a right. The BSA has set

They paid council registration for 2022, but did not pay dues for 22-23. The dues for 21-22 covered B&G 22, not B&G 23. As of 1 JAN 23, they were not a part of the Boy Scouts of America. Since the former Scout is a 5th grader and was 11, they had no intention of rejoining the pack.

Every person in the db has a number. To be registered, one needs to fill out an application, sign a background check auth, do youth protection, pay $45, and get the ok from your COR. Big difference, no change in number.

This is an issue that the Lodge Advisors should have recognized and remedied. The "Buddy System" is not just for swimming.