There was a report this week that the Boy Scouts of America is thinking about changing their 100 year history that made the organization boys only.
Now they want to make it for girls also.
The reason is that there has been a 1/3 decrease in membership since 2000.
Well, I don’t know if that will work and maybe cause a rift with the Girl Scouts but who knows.
I myself have been a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and later on an Explorer Scout in the ‘50s and ‘60s.
I found it to be a great organization for young boys to belong to. It teaches a young boy good morals, charity to others and good citizenship.
This is an organization that instills loyalty to God and country. And that in my book is a very good thing for either a young boy or girl.
This organization prepares these young people to become compassionate and responsible adults.
We need more young people to volunteer and parents everywhere please consider enrolling your child in the Boy Scouts and you will be glad that you did.
Remember this too a scout is always prepare for what comes along.
And may God bless the Boy Scouts of America for all that they do for our youth.
Frederick R. Bedell
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