[HiTech RedNeck]

What's more, will it do all that much to exclude freakos? Character references would seem in order.

[RLK]

What's more, will it do all that much to exclude freakos? Character references would seem in order.

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Character references don't work. They give their pals in prestigious positions as references.

[RonF]

The Adult Application does have spaces to fill in 3 character references. However, the local Council rarely checks them. The unit sponsor is supposed to check them. In fact, the unit is supposed to know who the person is and vouch for their character. However, in real life the sponsors usually think that their obligation to the unit stops at providing them with a meeting space. And most BSA units are so desperate for volunteers that they'll take anybody who seems to show a genuine interest, especially if they are a parent.