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Boy Scouts face turmoil after vote to lift ban on gay youths
News     24 May 2013 | 11:26 pm
The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts. Dismayed conservatives are already looking at alternative youth groups as they predict a mass exodus from the Scouts....


From the Desk of the Scoutmaster
Blog     24 May 2013 | 8:51 pm
Dear Parents, As you may be aware, the Boy Scouts of America voted the other day to change its policy to allow boys that are homosexual to join the organization.  This decision, even though it has been debated for the better part of a year continues to draw much discussion.  At the National Meetings of the BSA the resolution was passed with a 60% approval.  Earlier this year the BSA asked us to participate in a survey on this issue.  I made the choice to participate in the survey and allowed my voice to be heard.  It is my belief that...


Sudbury Girl Scouts receive honors
News     24 May 2013 | 5:27 pm
The Sudbury Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts celebrated the accomplishments of 14 girls who achieved the highest awards at their level of scouting on May 13 at Our Lady of Fatima Hurley Hall....


Boy Scouts Lifting Ban on Gay Youth Sparks Worry
News     24 May 2013 | 3:27 pm
The Boy Scouts have voted to allow openly gay members. It's a move that could divide the organization and families....


Christian groups consider alternatives after Boy Scouts' gay vote
News     24 May 2013 | 3:08 pm
The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept o...


The Gay Boy Scouts Are Still Impossible
News     24 May 2013 | 2:51 pm
This week, after years of secret analysis and months of delays, the Boy Scouts of America finally voted to allow openly gay youth under the age of 18 to enroll in the influential organization. ......


Boy Scouts Lift Ban Against Gay Kids, but Not Everybody Is Celebrating
News     24 May 2013 | 10:51 am
In a move that does nothing to settle the argument between religious freedom and gay acceptance, the Boy Scouts of America announced that it will lift its century’s old ban against gay Scouts—but will continue to ban gay adults....


Indianapolis 500 Driver to Support Girl Scouts
News     24 May 2013 | 9:45 am
INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Indianapolis 500 driver Katherine Legge will honor millions of Girl Scouts by wearing the Girl Scout logo on her helmet this Sunday when she competes for the second time in the greatest spectacle in motorsports.  The first woman to win a major open-wheel race in North America, Legge attributes much of her success to the confidence and ......


Katherine Legge to Carry Girl Scout Logo on Helmet at Indianapolis 500 to Support Girl Scouts
Blog     24 May 2013 | 9:35 am
Indianapolis 500 driver Katherine Legge will honor millions of Girl Scouts by wearing the Girl Scout logo on her helmet this Sunday when she competes for the second time in the greatest spectacle in motorsports.  The first woman to win a major open-wheel race in North America, Legge attributes much of her success to the confidence and character she developed while growing up in the United Kingdom as a Girl Guide, part of a sister organization to Girl Scouts.  She became one of just nine women ever to race in the Indianapolis 500 when she competed in her first Indy...


Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
News     24 May 2013 | 9:31 am
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's controversies are far from over....


BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 6 – AOL Hike
Blog     24 May 2013 | 8:00 am
BSA Arrow of Light Den Meeting Plan 6 – AOL Hike Posted in HikingThe sixth in the Arrow of Light series of Webelos den meeting plans covers requirement 5 for the Arrow of Light emblem, which is a hike. Copyright Scouter Mom - A resource for adults and youth involved in Scouting [ This is a content summary only. Click on the article title for full links, other content, and more! ]...



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