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Membership Standards Update

In February, the Boy Scouts of America embarked on the most comprehensive listening exercise in its history to consider the impact of potential changes to its membership standards policy on the organization and gather perspectives from inside and outside of the Scouting family. This review created an outpouring of feedback from the Scouting family and the American public, from both those who agree with the current policy and those who support a change.

At the Boy Scouts of America’s National Annual Meeting on May 23, the voting members of the National Council approved a resolution to remove the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone. The resolution also reinforces that Scouting is a youth program, and any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, by youth of Scouting is age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting. A change to the current membership policy for adult leaders was not under consideration; thus, the policy for adults remains in place. As the National Executive Committee just completed a lengthy review process, there are no plans for further review on the matter.

The policy change is effective Jan. 1, 2014, allowing the Boy Scouts of America the transition time to communicate and implement this policy to its approximately 116,000 Scouting units.
For more information on the Boy Scouts of America’s membership standards, please visit www.bsamembershipstandards.org.

Caretaker Needed for Camp Lakota

Do you enjoy the outdoors? How would you like to live at camp? Basic maintenance skills are a must. Greet reservation groups, maintain grounds, and do simple repairs. Housing provided for ~20 hours of work per week. Must be a registered member of the BSA. If interested please submit resume and references to Emily Rinaldi at erinaldi@bsamail.org

On-Line Registration Now Available

Northwest Suburban Council is excited to add the capability for online registration and payment. This will include district events, council events, camp registrations and camp reservations. Events can be accessed through our online calendar.

There is no cost to register for an event online, however if you would like to pay with a credit card, echeck, or Paypal, a small fee is added to cover the cost of processing the online transaction. If you wish to avoid the additional charge, then you may pay by check or cash at the Council Office or by mail within three days of your online registration. Please refer to Five Easy Steps, Double Knot FAQ, and NWSC Online Registration Policies for more information.

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Coming Events

Cub Scout Camping Opportunities

Are your Cub Scouts going to camp this summer? Check out the District Day Camps as well as the Cub Scout Resident Camp on our Cub Scout Camping page.

Schaumburg Boomers

The Schaumburg Boomers will be sponsoring two more Scout Days this summer. The dates for these events are Friday, June 21, and Friday, July 26. Register.

NWSC Golf Classic

Get your Foursome together for the NWSC Golf Classic on Monday, July 22, at Kemper Lakes Golf Club. The day includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, steak dinner, auction and prizes. Register.

Chicago Cubs Scout Night

The Chicago Cubs will sponsor a Scout Night with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, August 13. Register.