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Scouting America is chartered by Congress to serve our nation’s youth by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scouting America aims to prepare young people for lives of impact and purpose. We welcome, at every level of our movement, youth and families who wish to live such a life of impact and purpose, guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Scouting America is committed to creating a welcoming, safe environment where Scouts can freely express themselves, share their experiences, and become the best version of themselves by learning from and respecting each other.
Scouting America is non-partisan. The National organization, Local Scout communities (councils), and units will ensure that their decisions, public statements, relationships with third parties, activities, and events are consistent with our non-partisan nature and maintain the welcoming and supportive nature of Scouting.
Scouting America Charter and Bylaws
ARTICLE IX.
POLICIES
Section 1. Declaration of Religious Principle
Clause 1.
Scouting America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. In the first part of the Scout Oath the member declares, “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law.” The recognition of God as the ruling and leading power in the universe and the grateful acknowledgment of His favors and blessings are necessary to the best type of citizenship and are wholesome precepts in the education of the growing members. No matter what the religious faith of the members may be, this fundamental need of good citizenship should be kept before them. Scouting America, therefore, recognizes the religious element in the training of the member, but it is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward that religious training. Its policy is that the home and the organization or group with which the member is connected shall give definite attention to religious life.
Activities
Clause 2.
The activities of Scouting America shall be carried on under conditions which show respect to the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion, as required by the twelfth point of the Scout Law, reading, “Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others.”
Freedom
Clause 3.
In no case where a unit is connected with a church or other distinctively religious organization shall members of other denominations or faiths be required, because of their membership in the unit, to take part in or observe a religious ceremony distinctly unique to that organization or church. However, no church or religious organization holding a valid charter shall be required to accept as an adult leader any person whose espoused personal beliefs are in conflict with the chartered organization’s religious principles.
Leaders
Clause 4.
Only persons willing to subscribe to these declarations of principles shall be entitled to certificates of leadership in carrying out the Scouting program.
Clause 5.
Rules and Regulations approved by the Executive Board or Executive Committee shall be considered no less important to the Corporation merely because they are not specifically set forth in the Bylaws
Who Can Join? It is the philosophy of Scouting to welcome all eligible youth, regardless of gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or gender identification, who are willing to accept Scouting’s values and meet any other requirements of membership.
All adult leaders agree to comply with the Scouter Code of Conduct. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/guidelines-policies/
Leader Requirements: Scouting America is open to all who meet the requirements, and leaders are selected based on individual merit. Adult leaders must possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the BSA deems necessary for positive leadership to youth.
They must also:
• Abide by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Scouter Code of Conduct. The Scouter Code of Conduct can be found at www.scouting.org/health-andsafety/gss/bsa-scouter-code-of-conduct/.
• Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle.
• Reside within the USA or a U.S. territory, or be a U.S. citizen residing outside the USA.
• Be 21 years of age or older for primary leadership positions.
• Be 18 years of age or older for assistant leadership positions.
• Complete Youth Protection training (YPT) before application is processed and renew training as required by going to my.scouting.org and creating an account.
• Review the disclosure information related to the Scouting America’s background check process and complete and sign a Background Check Authorization form.
• Take leader position-specific training at my.scouting.org. Classroom training may also be available through your local council.
It is the philosophy of Scouting to welcome all eligible adults, regardless of gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or gender identification, who are willing to accept Scouting’s values and meet any other requirements of membership.
Scouts BSA Troop 0555B was founded in March of 1983.
Founding Scoutmaster was Thomas Hawkins Carr SR, and Assistant Scoutmaster William (Bill) Fulwider.
We meet every Tuesday night year round 7:00PM to 8:30 PM in the Carson Building on the Church Grounds.
All are welcome to join us.
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