SouthPoleScout Posted February 20, 2001 Share Posted February 20, 2001 I dont know if this is a national policy or not, but I thought Id share the info with the rest of you.... Today a Scout from our local troop went to Sears to inquire about a donation for his Eagle Project. The manager of the Sears store told him that because of the current discrimination issues Sears is no longer making donations to Boy Scouts. I love my Craftsman tools...but this gives me pause about doing further business with Sears. Anyone else been turned away for similar requests and reasons - where and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisely Posted February 21, 2001 Share Posted February 21, 2001 Well this is a new wrinkle. There are different companies that are cutting off their direct cash contributions, but this is a new one. I am not aware of any national policy by Sears on this subject. Chances are it was a decision taken by a local manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Russell Posted February 22, 2001 Share Posted February 22, 2001 When I read your message about Sears, I immediately sent an email inquiry to Sears asking if there was a corporate policy regarding the Boy Scouts, or whether individual stores could create a policy. I received the following voicemail this morning, which I have transcribed: "This is Sears national customer relations calling . . . There was an article in the Wall Street Journal about companies who have withdrawn their support of the Boy Scouts. Sears however did not withdraw any support. Sears has never supported the Boy Scouts on a corporate level. Individual stores have made financial donations as well as donated equipment from time to time. Sears has no plans at this time to prohibit individual stores from supporting their local troops as they choose." Corporate phone # 800 549-4505 The caller was obviously reading from a script, and she emphasized the phrases "at this time" and "as they choose." I interpret the message to mean that Sears is not at this time prepared to take a tough stand on either side, and instead is trying to walk the middle of the road. I remember someone once saying that the only thing you find in the middle of the road are yellow streaks and dead possums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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