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From the Chief Scout Executive Jere Ratcliffe, dated June 29, 1995
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 the disseminating of
information of any kind regarding programs, activities, resources of
lists of names of leaders or chartered organizations on the Internet
of other computerized networks.
The Boy Scouts of America disseminates information through regional
offices and local councils to chartered organizations, unit leaders,
and youth members.
For example, the 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.
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