Membership Standards Process

LONGHORN COUNCIL  BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

 

March 8, 2013     Friends of Scouting:   At the direction of the National Executive Board in February, the National Council began a dialogue within the Scouting family about its values and membership standards.   This discussion involves a massive communications process that engages the entire Scouting family. The first part of the process is the planning phase which just ended, and now we are beginning the listening phase.   There are many questions about this process, and to assist you, the BSA has launched a special website at www.bsamembershipstandards.org to provide you with the most current updates on this process and next steps.   Also, the BSA has appointed volunteer leaders supported by employees to review a number of issues and do their best to determine how they may impact the BSA. These include financial, fundraising, community relationship, and legal concerns. The following are the phases being undertaken, including a brief description and the timeline for their completion.   Phase Description Timeline Planning The BSA defines the desired process and intended outcomes. Feb. 6–28   Listening The BSA’s standing committees engage key stakeholders for input and develop a summary report. March 1–April 5 Evaluating The BSA’s officers review the summary report and prepare a resolution for consideration by National Council voting members. April 5–17   Educating The report and resolution are shared with the voting members of the National Council. April 18–May 24 Deciding The BSA conducts on-site information sessions for registered participants at its National Annual Meeting, followed by a vote. May 22–24   Implementing Based on the resolution and vote, the BSA will determine and implement next steps for the organization. May 24–Ongoing   The path we are on is not an easy one. It takes courage and commitment to stay the course to work through a well-thought-out and comprehensive approach. You may still be involved in lending your input to this process in two ways: 1)     Participate in the Voice of the Scout survey.  If you know of registered Scouters who would like to have their email addresses included in the survey, they may add them here:  http://scouting.us.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0lecWOay3bPbczP. 2)     Send your comments to feedback@scouting.org.   Thank you for your positive contribution, support, and encouragement.     Frosty Tempel                                                  James Lee III                                             John A. Coyle   Council President                                             Council Commissioner                               Scout Executive         850 Cannon Drive                  PO Box 54190            Hurst, Texas 76054              817-231-8500            Fax 817-231-8600