Boy Scouts of America, Bankrupt?
What should I tell my
friends/family/neighbors about what’s happening with the BSA?- You can tell anyone
asking about the restructuring that:- The Las Vegas Area
Council has not filed for bankruptcy. - Scouting is safer now
than ever before. - The BSA is using this
process to help ensure that all victims of past abuse in the Scouting
programs receive equitable compensation. - The BSA’s programming
will continue throughout the restructuring and for many years to come.
- The Las Vegas Area
- You can tell anyone
Does the Chapter 11
filing mean the BSA is closing its doors?- No. Scouting will
continue throughout this process and for many years to come.
Regular unit meetings and activities, district
- No. Scouting will
and council events, other
Scouting adventures and countless service projects will take place as usual.
Why did the BSA initiate
this financial restructuring now?- The BSA took this
action to address the increasing financial pressure they are facing from
litigation involving past abuse in Scouting. The BSA believes they have a
social and moral responsibility to equitably compensate victims.
They also have a duty to carry out the mission to serve youth, families
and local communities through Scouting programs. This process enables the
BSA to do both.
- The BSA took this
- Are local councils
filing for bankruptcy?- Only the national
organization is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Las Vegas Area
Council – which provide programming, financial, facility and
administrative support to Scouting units in Las Vegas communities – are
not part of the filings. The Las Vegas Area Council is legally separate,
distinct and financially independent from the national organization.
- Only the national
Should I donate to
Scouting during the Chapter 11 process, or should I wait until the
national organization emerges from the restructuring process?- There is absolutely no
reason to stop supporting Scouting. Whether you contribute to the
national organization, the Las Vegas Area Council, or both, your
continued support is more important than ever. It is instrumental in
empowering young people to succeed now and throughout their lives. Your
contributions have created unparalleled experiences for youth –
experiences that instill the values and skills that prepare our members
to be the future leaders of our
communities and our nation. While you may not always see or hear of the
direct impact you’ve made, it’s undeniable, and it lasts a lifetime.
- There is absolutely no
For a better understanding, please visit the following links.
- https://www.bsarestructuring.org/
(Website with more info) - https://youtu.be/rUQTVzeBhXw
(Video explaining bankruptcy) - https://youtu.be/PwYCrdBIsqo
(Video explaining that youth protection is safer than ever)
- https://www.bsarestructuring.org/