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National Links
For information about Scouting, go to www.scouting.org.
Scouting has a new information resource:
bsalegal.org is the official
Boy Scout Web site for news, information, education, and answers to questions about the legal challenges confronting
Scouting today. Go to www.bsalegal.org.
Scouters and others
have been receiving letters from various nonprofit organizations claiming to support the Boy Scouts of America and seeking
contributions. Some of these groups refer to Scouting in their name: "Save Our Scouts" or "Scouting Legal Defense
Fund," and some do not. All of them claim to be supporting Scouting's legal activities in some fashion, but none of
them are authorized by the Boy Scouts of America to be seeking funds. Most important, no contributions to these groups go
directly to Scouting. The Boy Scouts of America does not solicit funds in this manner, and you may be assured that
no names or addresses are ever sold or given to anyone outside the organization. These groups generally use mailing
lists purchased from commercial organizations that compile such lists from magazine subscriptions and other sources.
We regret the confusion and misdirection of contributions that these solicitations cause, and we are taking appropriate
legal measures to deal with these parties. Under our federal Constitution these groups have the right to
solicit funds and to express their support, but they do not have any right to mislead or confuse people.
Some of
these organizations have provided support to the Boy Scouts of America through "friend of the court" briefs or
published articles, but we would prefer that they did not seek to profit by these activities through soliciting funds
in the name of Scouting. Their activities have resulted in confusion and frustration for many of the recipients of
these solicitations.
Anyone who wishes to support the Boy Scouts of America should make their contributions directly
to the Middle Tennessee Council. Online contributions and additional council information may be found at
www.give2bsa.org. (Also see link below.)
For more information about the new BSA Fieldbook, go to www.bsafieldbook.org. The Middle Tennessee Council Scout Shops carry a full range of Scout books, including the BSA Fieldbook. For more information on the Scout Shops, click here.
Your official on-line reference for information about camping equipment, uniforms, handbooks, pinewood derby supplies, and other essential Scouting merchandise. Go to www.scoutstuff.org.
Membership in the Boy Scouts of America during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood plays a major role in shaping character and values and the use of these values in daily life. Take a stand on character, values, and integrity in support of our young people by making a contribution to your local council today. It's the smartest investment you can make, an investment in the greatest asset America has-its children.
The National Scouting Museum is a tribute to the rich history of the Boy Scouts of America. The size of a football field, this massive state-of-the-art facility features a Norman Rockwell art gallery, virtual reality adventures, hands-on learning experiences, and a historical collection that traces the Scouting movement from its beginnings. Visit the National Scouting Museum at www.bsamuseum.org and experience the fun and excitement of Scouting!