Partnership ends over Scouts exclusion of gays

<i>The Austin American- Statesman</i> ^ | 11/13/03 | Andrea Ball

[kcvl]

http://216.239.41.104/search?q=cache:ncxtSU-3VFcJ:www.uway-austin.org/+United+Way+Capital+Area&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

[Dick Vomer]

Simple ..... boycott the United Way... from now on. Tell your boss when he tries to extort money for "corporate" that you'll give to you boss's favorite charity in his/her name.

[anniegetyourgun]

"We need to allocate the money to agencies that serve the entire community."

Something tells me that they allocate money to agencies NOW that don't serve "the entire community." They also indicate that they received NO pressure to part ways with the BSA. I think they lie on both counts.

[Dick Vomer]

Never give any money to the United Way!!!!

[LiteKeeper]

INTREP - UNITED WAY - Shame on them for calling evil good!

[Guillermo]

A Boy Scout and his father knocked my door the other day.

I wrote them a check, precisely because the United Way is part of the Gaystapo.

[o_zarkman44]

remember to exclude the united way from your holiday payroll contributions in rememberance of how they are a dividing factor in American society rather than united. An example of another once fine organization being hijacked and attempting to hijack and hold hostage another Still Fine Organization, the BSA!

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Or better yet, make a donation directly to the Boy Scouts.

[ladtx]

Any way we can ship Austin to the left coast where it belongs? I'm embarrased to say it's the capital of Texas. Maybe we can relocate the capital building to Abilene, San Angelo or even Amarillo.

[TontoKowalski]

The Scouts received about $157,000 from that fund in 2002.

I bet the Scouts make up a whole lot more than $157k when this is publicized, and that the UW loses a whole lot more.

[SandRat]

Support Scouting

Scouting makes a direct and positive impact on your community by teaching positive values and leadership skills to youth. Join the individuals, corporations, and foundations who support Scouting's mission.

[Lijahsbubbe]

I quit giving to them years ago, and I'm glad I did. I would rather give my money to someone I know personally, or hear of, that is going thru a tough time, than give it to a corrupt corporation like the United Way.

[OldFriend]

The only value the United Way exhibits is a propensity to appropriate donates for their own personal use.

[OldFriend]

Ooops, make that appropriate donations....

[Kuksool]

Austin is the Berkely of Texas. The Commies, who reside there, are out of the Texas mainstream.

[Lijahsbubbe]

http://www.journalism.indiana.edu/Ethics/ties.html

In short, United Way's leaders had decided to pump millions more dollars into fund-raising expenses after enduring several disappointing carnpaigns. This meant spending more of every contribution on advertising, on courting wealthy donors, and on broadening the base of corporate support. United Way's annual allocation to its own operating costs increased 61 percent in five years. It was a big change for an organization which prided itself on minimal overhead costs.

United Way officials were candid in discussing this shift in strategy. They were less eager to discuss the president's $124,000 salary, free car and paid country club membership. Nor were they eager to discuss the lavish renovation of United Way's headquarters which included a $3,700 sun patio, a $3,000 reception desk, $5,800 for 68 plants and another $135 a month for a firm to water the plants.

[Protagoras]

The United Way has been a terrible charity for decades. Scandals and operating costs not to mention leftist nonsense.

[Texaspeptoman]

I live in Austin and had heard about this. Our company had passed out United way forms again for this year and yes they push for 100% participation. I "reget" to say our store was not at 100% this year.

We have about 18 employees and three (plus possibly 2 more) chose not to support extortion.

When people get an explanation, some actually actually wake up.

[Kuksool]

The United Way is a fundraising tool for left-wing groups.