Jump to content

Issues & Politics

In answer to many requests, we established a separate forum for these topics. Those not interested can skip this forum instead of spending time reading unwanted messages to identify content.

2954 topics in this forum

  1. Chapter 11 - USA Gymnastics - Plan 2 1 2

    By RememberSchiff,
    • 17 replies
    • 2.7k views

  2. Can't get adults to volunteer? Increase the fees by 117%!

    By Armymutt,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.2k views

  3. The BSA should get tough on scouts and scouters violating inclusion policies 1 2 3 4 8

    By FireStone,
    • 117 replies
    • 9.5k views

  4. Coed Troops Survey 1 2 3

    By Eagle1993,
    • 30 replies
    • 3.2k views

  5. Heavy handed Chartered Organization 1 2

    By AnotherScouter,
    • 27 replies
    • 3.2k views

  6. Fare ye well

    By Mrjeff,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views

  7. The line between helping people in need and political action 1 2

    By AwakeEnergyScouter,
    • 15 replies
    • 1.8k views

  8. 2023 Recruiting Update 1 2 3 4 6

    By Eagle1993,
    • 76 replies
    • 7.7k views

  9. Unjust membership revocations 1 2 3

    By jkhny,
    • 33 replies
    • 4.6k views

  10. Tain't The Way We Young'ns Did it....

    By SSScout,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. The future of the BSA 1 2 3 4 10

    By Ojoman,
    • 141 replies
    • 19k views

  12. When is it NOT a flag ?

    By SSScout,
    • 3 replies
    • 773 views

  13. Scout Camps and EPA Violations

    By 1980Scouter,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.7k views

  14. Council Mergers/Reductions Post Bankruptcy 1 2 3 4

    By 1980Scouter,
    • 57 replies
    • 7.4k views

  15. Veterans' Day

    By skeptic,
    • 1 reply
    • 833 views

  • LATEST POSTS

    • yknot
      End of 2024 membership numbers

      By yknot · Posted

      That's why the March/April figures have always been more accurate. There's a certain percentage of baked in bloat year to year. This year is going to be a little harder to figure out because I think with the change to rolling self renewals vs. prorated renewals, they will continue to remain on the books for, depending on what you've read and where, anywhere from 60 to 180 days. I'm thinking March/April, though, will be a truer picture. 
    • Mrjeff
      Another lost camp

      By Mrjeff · Posted

      We recently lost a very old and loved camp in South Georgia, too.  I feel like the rest of you, if the council camps closed they could build a couple more national sites then everyone could just go to a nationally owned and outlandishly expensive camps
    • Mrjeff
      Freedom of Information Act

      By Mrjeff · Posted

      I sure wish it did because I would submit a FOYA request to see the data used to restructure the whole organization from American Indian Activities to allowing young ladies to become Boy Scouts to all of this DEI boulderdash.
    • scoutldr
      Scout dies in boating accident, Lake Manning, Camp Bell (Gilmanton, NH)

      By scoutldr · Posted

      I don't see where the boat operator must be a "trained lifeguard"....
    • RememberSchiff
      Scout dies in boating accident, Lake Manning, Camp Bell (Gilmanton, NH)

      By RememberSchiff · Posted

      Update 2/4/25: The parents of Scout Keoni Hubbard are accusing Scouting America of violating its duty of keeping children in its care safe. In a lawsuit, they are "alleging  that Scouting America violated many of its own safety rules, including having a qualified boating operator who is over 21, that the boat operator be a trained lifeguard and that there should be a second person on that boat serving as a lookout for the children in the water. " Sources: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/02/04/boy-scout-killed-2023-new-hampshire-boating-accident-lawsuit/ https://www.wmur.com/article/boy-scout-boating-accident-lawsuit-2425/63667843  

  • Who's Online (See full list)

×
×
  • Create New...