I strongly disagree that you should support the scouts in anyway. It’s been almost fifteen years since my daughter was in the scouts. At that time, I could see from their literature that the group was sliding left. I have read many articles showing that they have a different set of values than I do. If you love your daughter, find some other organization.
Here’s a group that sounds like a good alternative to GS. American Heritage Girls:
I’m with you, the GS should not be supported...even locally. I read, on another thread, that the money raised locally doesn’t primarily benefit the troop. Not sure, but I’ll not support GS, regardless. Enough is enough.