robert12 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I posted this here in I&P as it would be destine for here. I just came across an updated version of the Annual Charter Agreement, with two new additions. Looks like they are trying to weed out any "activist" organizations becoming COs. The Chartered Organization agrees to: ... Chartered organizations must utilize the Scouting program to accomplish specific objectives related to one or more of the following: Youth character development Career skill development Community service Patriotism and military and veteran recognition Faith-based youth ministry ... Chartered organizations must not use the Scouting program to pursue any objectives related to political or social advocacy, including partisan politics, support or opposition to government action or controversial legal, political, or social issues or causes. http://www.scouting.org/filestore/membership/pdf/524-182_web.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krampus Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hasn't this always be a condition of charter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert12 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hasn't this always be a condition of charter? This wording has never been on the charter agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Like many things, it was in the bylaws, which they agreed to. But since few really paid attention, they are adding it into the actual signed agreement. It is called, covering something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krampus Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 This wording has never been on the charter agreement. Perhaps not in the charter. But there has always been a prohibition of scouts participating in such events or activities while in uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentinel947 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 This is a good thing. The BSA needs to get out of the culture wars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJCubScouter Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I agree this is not a change in policy, it is just adding something to the charter agreement that is already policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HICO_Eagle Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 This is laughable considering how Bob Gates and activist members of the Board of Directors unnecessarily inserted themselves into social issues. BSA has been a focal point of the culture wars precisely because it was a pillar of traditional values. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krampus Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 This is laughable considering how Bob Gates and activist members of the Board of Directors unnecessarily inserted themselves into social issues. BSA has been a focal point of the culture wars precisely because it was a pillar of traditional values. I wonder if the activist board members who voted for the two membership policy changes got a vote on this new language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 "BSA is not political?" Okay, I got my chuckle for the day. I'm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HICO_Eagle Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I wonder if the activist board members who voted for the two membership policy changes got a vote on this new language. Heck, I think they helped craft it. This language is exactly the kind of thing I expect from DC-type politicrats like Gates. They will use it as a hammer against those who don't conform to their new definition of appropriate activities and overlook those who support causes they like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert12 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Interesting related news article. http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/scouts-ban-advocacy-hurt-groups-bid-troop-35735843 With a very interesting quote "The Boy Scouts' doors are open, but new troop applications must now be approved by a national body, not locally, Great Salt Lake Council Scout Executive Rick Barnes said." Edited December 14, 2015 by robert12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krampus Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Interesting related news article. http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/scouts-ban-advocacy-hurt-groups-bid-troop-35735843 With a very interesting quote "The Boy Scouts' doors are open, but new troop applications must now be approved by a national body, not locally, Great Salt Lake Council Scout Executive Rick Barnes said." I wonder what they mean by "LBGT troop"? Are they only going to accept gay members? Edited December 14, 2015 by Krampus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJCubScouter Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Interesting related news article. http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/scouts-ban-advocacy-hurt-groups-bid-troop-35735843 With a very interesting quote "The Boy Scouts' doors are open, but new troop applications must now be approved by a national body, not locally, Great Salt Lake Council Scout Executive Rick Barnes said." I hope the BSA will explain that statement about new troop applications needing to be approved by national. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I hope the BSA will explain that statement about new troop applications needing to be approved by national. It's not quite clear, but the way I read it was approval process for LDS units must be done nationally. If the LDS are using it as their youth ministry program, then I seen no problem with their approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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