GarScout

A follow up on the Bismark issue. At least one of the three Boy Scout troops affected has found a new CO.

http://www.kfyrtv.com/home/headlines/KFYR-Boy-Scout-Troop-Finds-New-Home-Sponsor-at-Mandan-Eagles-Club-321507571.html

NJCubScouter, this article quotes an unnamed BSA spokesperson who says a decision is expected no later than October at the annual executive meeting.

http://m.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Boy-Scouts-president-proposes-end-to-ban-on-gay-6279760.php

The Connecticut Yankee Council is in the news for a statement by the Council President openly defying the current BSA membership policy. From their website: "Scouting in the Connecticut Yankee Council is open to all youth and adults who subscribe to the values of the Scout Oath and Law regardless of their personal sexual orientation"

http://www.ctyankee.org/news/news#002248

When the Cradle of Liberty Council tried that the BSA didn't let allow them to do it. Some units that made inclusive membership declarations earlier this year were also stopped pretty quickly. Anybody have any local information about the Connecticut Yankee Council? Either they are naive or they know something. Maybe other councils will follow suit.