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Sequoyah Council # 713
Boy Scouts of America |
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Sequoyah Council, BSA PO Box 3010 Johnson City, TN 37602 Phone: 423-952-6961 Fax: 423-952-6960 |
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Discount Tickets for Scout Families Deadline to Order is June 5 |
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Membership Policy Update
On May 23rd at the BSA’s National Annual Business Meeting, the approximately 1,400 volunteer delegates representing every BSA Council and corner of our Scouting family convened in North Texas to vote on a proposed resolution that was presented by the BSA National Executive Committee. The resolution stated that “No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.” This resolution maintains the current membership standards for adult leaders, which does not proactively inquire about the sexual orientation of employees, volunteers, or members, but does not grant membership to individuals who are open or avowed homosexuals or who engage in behavior that would become a distraction to the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. Please click HERE to view the full resolution. The vote was taken and the resolution passed.
The Sequoyah Council appreciates that it had an opportunity to participate in the process and present its point of view at the BSA National Annual Business Meeting. The Sequoyah Council does not set the national membership policy. As a Chartered Council of the Boy Scouts of America we will follow and implement the new membership policy. The new membership policy will take effect on January 1, 2014. Prior to the effective date, the Boy Scouts of America will provide guidance through program support, publications, and training modules to assist units in implementation.
We understand that we may have some in our Scouting family that are disappointed in the outcome of this vote and we will work with all concerned while delivering a positive program for the youth we serve. I sincerely hope that all of the Sequoyah Council family will put aside their differences in order to focus on the main thing, the young people we serve in our community.
Scout Executive/CEO
Related Links
June 5, 2013 — Charter Organization Representative & Unit Leader FAQ
May 23, 2013 — The National BSA Membership Statement
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Saturday, July 20 5:00pm - 8:00pm Cost: $40.00 The Barn At Boone Falls is located at 110 KLM Drive in Johnson City, TN.
This is A Fundraiser for Ages 21 and Over |
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