I received the following from Tony Perkins at the Family Research Council:
“If you’ve tried to get through to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), you know it’s been tough. If you’ve wanted to express your concern about the BSA abandoning their longstanding policy of safeguarding Scouts by restricting openly homosexual Scout leaders from holding leadership positions, you may have been greeted by an endlessly ringing phone. This may be one instance in which the Boy Scouts were not prepared.
“The BSA national leadership were not prepared for the thousands of Americans who were shocked to hear that an organization that could always be counted on for standing for what’s right was about to cave-in to homosexual activists and corporations which have been threatening the organization’s funding.
“For generations, the BSA has shaped our nation’s moral character by teaching young men to do their duty to God and country. This is why, when the BSA board begins its annual meeting on Monday of next week, it is so important that you keep the pressure on, to show them how devastating this moral collapse will be for the Scouts and the country.
“Please call the members of the BSA Board of Directors (sample call script below) and kindly urge them to stand strong and true to their timeless values:
“Select BSA Board Members:
- David L. Beck: (801) 240-1000
- R. Thomas Buffenbarger: (310) 967-4500
- Keith A. Clark: (717) 763-1121
- William F. “Rick” Cronk: (925) 283-7229
- John C. Cushman III: (904) 393-9020
- R. Michael Daniel: (412) 297-4989
- Jack D. Furst: (972) 982-8250
- T. Michael Goodrich: (205) 328-9445 ext. 200
- Earl G. Graves: (212) 242-8000
- Aubrey B. Harwell Jr.: (615) 244-1713
- Stephen Hemsley: (800) 328-5979
- Larry W. Kellner: (713) 468-4050
- Robert J. LaFortune: (918) 582-2981
- Joseph P. Landy: (212) 878-0600
- Francis R. McAllister: (406) 373-8700
- Scott D. Oki: (425) 454-2800
- Arthur F. Oppenheimer: (208) 343-4883
- Tico A. Perez: (407) 849-1235
- Robert H. Reynolds: (317) 231-7227
- Matthew K. Rose: (909) 386-4140
- Nathan O. Rosenberg: (949) 494-4553
- Roger M. Schrimp: (209) 526-3500
- Marshall M. Sloane: (781) 395-3000
- Rex W. Tillerson: (972) 444-1000
- David M. Weekley: (713) 659-8111
- Togo D. West, Jr.: (202) 775-1775
Sample Phone Script:
Hello, my name is _________, from __________.
Thank you for your service as a board member of the Boy Scouts of America.
As you’re aware, a new proposal indicates that the Boy Scouts of America may revoke their longstanding policy of safeguarding Scouts by restricting homosexuals from holding leadership positions over boys. For decades, your national organization has kept the interest of the boys it serves as the focus of all its actions. No matter what, the Boy Scouts of America could be counted upon to do the right thing and not yield to any social pressure, and has thus far stood strong.
Please do not jeopardize the safety and moral integrity of Scouting in the interest of social activism. The proposal to relegate the decision on homosexual leaders to local chartered organizations sends the wrong signal from the national body: that political correctness ultimately triumphs over character.
Please retain the current long-held and time-tested policy regarding homosexual leadership and membership. America stands with you. Lead the way. Please stand strong.
Thank you, and God bless you.
Together, we can make a difference in turning the tide and keeping an honorable organization on an honorable path.
Tony Perkins
Read more:
http://godfatherpolitics.com/9254/boy-scout-phones-wont-stop-ringin...Boy Scouts of America (BSA) whose oath includes being ..."physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight" is considering dropping the ban on gay leaders/participants because some of their contributors/supporters want a gay agenda in the BSA. These folks don't want to start their scouting program....oh, no, they simply don't want us to have anything they don't like. Under this same proposal, the BSA would not require ANY CHARTERED ORGANIZATION to act in ways inconsistent with that organization's mission, principles, or religious beliefs. Yikes, here comes every conceivable unprincipled troop you can think of along with the Atheist Troops and the Gay Troops. The BSA media statement dated Jan 28, '13 is copied below. If you want to speak out against this absurd liberal insanity, read on.............
There are are two simple ways for you to quickly respond directly to National BSA to oppose this deterioration of BSA principles that Americans have supported for over a century. One is to call the National Boy Scouts of America office and the second is to email BSA. A third step is to stop shopping at UPS and others behind this absurdity.
Specific info on completing the form is shown below.
ABC News reported that BSA is being pressured by contributors and gay supporters to change BSAs principles. It's all about the money behind the liberal agenda! You too can apply this strategy. You can also stop buying their products and thereby stop supporting those that are behind this media statement. For example, UPS, Merck Company Foundation (the pharmaceutical giant), & Intel Corp, along with various celebrities (Josh Hutcherson of Hunger Games, Jesse Tyler Ferguson from TVs "modern Family and Max Adler & Dianne Agron from "Glee" have publicly announced withdrawal of their support to BOA You can boycott these products and sponsors. You can let your local corporate UPS or the local sponsors of these TV programs know that you will move your business elsewhere because they moved their support away from the BSA founding principles and oath.FYI: UPS Corporate CEO is Scott Davis, 55 Glenlake Pkwy, NE., Atlanta, GA 30328
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