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Hello ScoutNut, Thanks for your insights. The women who is the MBC is a good friend of mine and has been for many years. This is her first go around at being an MBC. She is not asking me as a parent but as a Scouter. Additionally, I am sure even if she asks me my opinion she will make up her own mind. I thought it was a good question from my son the Scout. After reading all the posts and thinking about it I believe using the GS for this particular requirement is a poor choice. There are better charity organizations for the Boy Scouts, including my son, to volunteer and learn about. I do think his initial intent was well founded. His intent being helpful to another similar organization and help his sister at the same time.

Thanks for all the replies. To IM_Kathy he does not want to do a service project for them just volunteer his time at some brownie meetings. To Nike, your response is very helpful.

My son asked me if he could donate his time to the Girl Scouts for his Citizenship in the Community merit badge. My first answer was to ask the MBC. Knowing that this is the MBC first go around at Cit in the Comm I also know she is going to ask my opinion. The requirement states - a. Choose a charitable organization outside of Scouting that interests you and brings people in your community together to work for the good of your community. The real question lies within the word Scouting. Is the BSA refering to itself or itself and Girl Scouts?