skeptic Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 HONORARY OFFICERS Section 9. Honorary President and Vice Presidents Clause 1. The President of the United States may, during term of office, be elected to be the Honorary President of the Boy Scouts of America. In addition, living former Presidents of the United States and other citizens who have rendered distinguished service to our country through work for young people may be elected to be honorary vice presidents. Such election shall be by the Executive Board upon the recommendation of the Nominating Committee for such terms as the Executive Board shall specify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krypton_son Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I didn't realize that either. It gives me hope that I might get one now after some vast clerical error. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJCubScouter Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I suspect that even though it is not "automatic" in the charter, it is done with little or no discussion, and is simply placed on the agenda of the next Executive Board meeting and basically rubber-stamped. That would be for the President of the U.S. and living former Presidents. Obviously "other distinguished citizens" require some discussion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberSchiff Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Interesting, yet the recent Boys' Life lists the Honorary President of the BSA as President Trump. Alternative facts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Interesting, yet the recent Boys' Life lists the Honorary President of the BSA as President Trump. Alternative facts? Maybe they already voted. After all, a number of DES recipients are up for office or already approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemlaw Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I am not running for President of the United States, and I would decline the nomination if offered. I would only consider the position if the Boy Scouts of America agreed to provide me with a uniform reflecting my position as Honorary President. (However, I would insist that they make a position patch that reads "President of the United States." Technically, my position in the BSA would be honorary president, but I'm afraid the press would have a field day if I was wearing a uniform that said "Honorary President.") A special neckerchief would be nice, but that's not absolutely necessary. Those are my demands. If the BSA refuses, then I will refuse to serve. I'll forego a pension, as long as they're OK with me selling the "President of the United States" patches on eBay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Flagg Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Since all presidents have been honored with this status, I highly doubt it will NOT be conferred. I expect the Berkeley kids to riot after it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJCubScouter Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 It's already been conferred, and nobody is rioting over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Flagg Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 It's already been conferred, and nobody is rioting over it. I know. They're too busy doing it elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlim5v Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Wow, I finally realized the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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