I am a Scoutmaster. Our meeting was last night 5/23. I tended my resignation effective 12/31/2013, or sooner if the Troop Committee sees fit. Several Scouts including my two sons, one 6 months from Eagle and the other about 1 year away from Eagle, also said that they are leaving on that date. Several other Scouts will follow. This is a heart breaking day.
With this policy a Scout must choose between being true to the Scout Oath and Law as they are intended, or remain in Scouting. We choose the Oath and Law.
Soon to be former Scoutmaster
Troop 603
I think you made the right decision
I was in scouting as a kid, didn’t quite make it to Eagle, though I was in the OA. Sorry you are having to deal with this. I think the best thing to do, is do a full frontal assault on the fund raising for the scouts. When the money stops, they will relent.
My oldest son is an Eagle, my middle son picked up Eagle Wednesday night. My youngest was given until December to get his Eagle. He is at church right now with our Pastor filling out his project specs.