BSA INTERNET DISCLAIMER
Date: Jun 29, 1995
To: Scout Executives
From: Jere Ratcliffe, Chief Scout Executive
Subject: Computerized Communications Networks - The INTERNET
The position of the Boy Scouts of America regarding the
Internet is as follows:
At this time, the National Council, Boy Scouts of America,
does not sponsor, provide or hold official space for
disseminating information of any kind regarding programs,
activities, resources of lists of names of unit leaders or
chartered organizations on the Internet or other computerized
communication networks.
The Boy Scouts of America disseminates information through
regional offices and local councils to chartered
organizations, unit, leaders, and youth members.
For example, Exploring magazine published and
distributed four times annually is the official national
communications tool for unit leaders and youth members
registered in the Exploring program. Similarly, Scouting
magazine provides a more generalized format for BSA programs
and activities.
Individual units, youth, and adult members act on their own
as private individuals and do not represent or serve as agents
of the BSA at any time, especially when disseminating
information over computerized communication networks
(Internet, etc.).
At this time a National Council task force is evaluating
the issue of alternative communication methods such as the
Internet. After a full and thorough evaluation, the findings
of this task force will be made available to all local
councils.
cc: Regional Directors, Group Directors, Area Directors,
Division Directors
