Case Study: United Way and the Boy Scout of America. The United Way realized that the national Boy Scout of America policy that allowed discrimination against avowed gays goes against its own antidiscrimination policies. However the national UW permits local UW chapters to determine their own antidiscrimination policies. And that is how Larry Norvell (local head of the UW of Columbia) had to face the issue of allocations to the local BSA organization -- Cascade pacific Council of the Boy Scouts
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United Way and the Boy Scouts of America Background The United Way of America is an organization which takes in donations from people and businesses and distributes the funds to programs across the nation to help serve the community. One of the organizations which receive funds from the United Way‚ is the Boy Scouts of America. In 1990‚ an assistant scoutmaster was found out to be gay and was expelled from the Scouts as consequence. This went to the courts with the final verdict being that
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Abstract This case study is covering the controversy surrounding the “gay issue” surrounding the Boy Scouts of America and United Way regarding donation and funding issues. While United Way does have antidiscrimination policies‚ organizations such as The Boy Scouts of America did not ultimately have to follow their model; thus continuing their discrimination within the group for its leaders and members based solely on sexual orientation. Case Study #1 This case study covers the major controversy
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of this case study is United Way and The Boy Scouts of America. - I will be introducing you to the case while giving you a basic overview and relating it to class. - I will also be answering the first question at the end of the reading. - Aneek will then continue on with case questions 2 and 3 and finally wrap it up with a conclusion. - If you have any questions‚ you can ask at the end of the presentation. - So‚ I will now begin the presentation by introducing you to the case study. Introduction
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The report explains the organization of a Non-Profit organization‚ focused on The Boy Scouts of America. Current business literature and personal communication were used to gather information. The Boy Scouts of America is a very large organization that has roots all over the world and in many businesses. For almost 100 years‚ Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law‚ Today‚ these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential
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Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Boy Scouts of America is one of the biggest youth organizations in the United States. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. The Scout Oath reads‚ “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong‚ mentally
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Speech Boy Scouts of America Introduction: A. Did you know that Boy Scouts of America has over 2.7 million youth members and over 1 million adult volunteers who participated in service projects adding up to 13‚449‚017 service hours in 2012? B. That being said‚ my goal for today is to inform you on what the Boy Scouts of America do as well as some of the benefits that the community receives from youth scouts. My name is ______ _____ and today I am going to be talking about the Boy Scouts of
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Since an early age‚ the Boy Scouts of America has instilled the values of honesty‚ respect‚ and how to get along with others. As I assimilated the Scout Law and Oath into my core principles I saw how it led me through everyday life. The values I learned while working towards my Eagle Scout‚ such as outdoor skills‚ the desire to serve‚ leading effectively‚ and the chance to grow as a person‚ have molded me into the man I am today. Scouting has been a large part of my life. Ever since I came home
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“On my honor‚ I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the scout law; to keep myself physically strong‚ mentally awake‚ and morally straight.” This is the Scout Oath. The scout law states‚ “A scout is trustworthy‚ loyal‚ helpful‚ friendly‚ courteous‚ kind‚ obedient‚ cheerful‚ thrifty‚ brave‚ clean‚ and reverent.” (Cite Boy Scout Handbook) These ideals are part of the backbone of this country since its founding‚ideals which have been I AM SO TIRED. GOOD NIGHT. I COMPLETELY
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Camp counselors instruct the proper way to apply a splint; the senior patrol leader calls out commands for a flag ceremony; and the troop guide asks an annoying scout to calm down for the twentieth time. From the senior patrol leader position to helping at day camp‚ Boy Scouts learn how to lead in all situations. As an Eagle Scout and previous senior patrol leader of two troops‚ I have developed leadership abilities that I will use as an adult. I discovered that leadership requires extra work and
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