[Bsa-troop85] {Disarmed} Fwd: Letter from Scout Executive

[Richard Ross]

While I am sure you have seen word of this in the news, I wanted to make
sure you all had the opportunity to see statement from Bill Hains.


Gig'em Aggies

Richard Ross

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*From:* Indian Nations Council, Boy Scouts of America <info at okscouts.org>
*Date:* January 30, 2013, 4:56:16 PM CST
*To:* <richardaggie at gmail.com>
*Subject:* *Letter from Scout Executive*
*Reply-To:* Indian Nations Council, Boy Scouts of America <info at okscouts.org
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      January  30, 2013

Dear Volunteers, Supporters and Friends of Scouting,

By now you have heard that the National Executive Board of the BSA is
reconsidering its position on barring homosexuals from participating in its
programs and we have received many emails and calls that are both for and
against removing this national restriction.  I want to take this
opportunity to address this issue with you before a decision is rendered. I
will not use this vehicle to argue either side of the matter. Instead, I
want to talk about what this means to us as a council moving forward.

Scouting remains the best youth development program in the nation. To our
youth members, Scouting is FUN and provides activities and learning
opportunities which they might otherwise never experience.  Only through
our continued involvement as leaders will we be able to provide
life-changing opportunities and instill our values in young boys and girls.

Regardless of what decision is made, there are many people who will be
disappointed. If any of us remove ourselves from the program in anger, we
will only be punishing the boys and girls who participate in our
program. *Their
desire* for the Scouting program will not wane. *Their love* of the
outdoors will not cease.*Their need* for caring, dedicated leaders of high
character will not diminish.

I thank you for all you have done for Scouting. I implore you, for the
benefit of this and future generations of young people, to stay involved
and to continue to play an important role in their lives.

 *Bill Haines*
Scout Executive/CEO

*Indian Nations Council*, *Boy Scouts of America*
4295 South Garnett Road  |  Tulsa, OK 74146
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