qwazse 4342 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It could. This really isn't a legal issue. It's a what's-best-for-the-organization issue, or if you prefer, a what's-best-for-the-current-members issue, or both. I think the Congressional Charter also carries a bit of a "what's best for the country" obligation. But, that obligation can be met through a broad array of decisions -- organization and membership being motivation for some of those. Link to post Share on other sites
NJCubScouter 1389 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I think the Congressional Charter also carries a bit of a "what's best for the country" obligation. But, that obligation can be met through a broad array of decisions -- organization and membership being motivation for some of those. Well, overall it does, but I thought we were focusing on the mention of "boys" and lack of mention of "girls" and whether that somehow prohibits the BSA from having programs that include girls. Which it has had for 45 years. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
EagleonFire 23 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I know this isn't a popular opinion but I think it would be great if they did go co-ed. Last year then I finally brought scouting back to our community I was in a tough spot trying to serve as many kids I can in an underserved location. it is a little disheartening to know that no matter how hard my campfire kids work and what they know won't matter to most organizations when they go to apply for college or jobs because no one knows what a wohelo award is, but everyone knows what an eagle is. In all honesty there isn't a ton of difference in the requirements to receive either to my understanding. I would have a really hard time moving to the BSA after having the freedom of camp Fire but if BSA went coed I would have to really consider moving our group to it. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
David CO 1783 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Well, overall it does, but I thought we were focusing on the mention of "boys" and lack of mention of "girls" and whether that somehow prohibits the BSA from having programs that include girls. Which it has had for 45 years. That's only one part of it. The congressional charter clearly intended that the scouting program remain faithful to its roots, and continue operating in the same manner as it had when it was founded. BSA has failed to live up to this promise. Shame on them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RivetSmasher 4 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I welcome the change, my daughter worked hand in hand with my sons den from Tiger through Webelos. She did all the work because she wanted to without any of the reward or uniform. He crossed over to Boy Scouts last month and at his first campout she helped gather firewood, a lot of the boys and parents remarked that she carried more firewood than the boys tasked with the job. Keep in mind she's 7. I'd love for her to follow in his footsteps. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Back Pack 431 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 What is a family doing at a Boy Scout camp out? Sorry man, that's Cub scouts not Boy Scouts. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Chadamus 100 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Crossover campout maybe? That would explain it. Link to post Share on other sites
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