The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
It’s a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion.The organization steeped in tradition has made seismic changes after decades of turmoil, from finally allowing gay youth to welcoming girls throughout its ranks. With an eye on increasing flagging membership numbers, the Irving, Texas-based organization announced the name change Tuesday at its annual meeting in Florida.
Like other organizations, the scouts lost members during the pandemic, when participation was difficult. After a highpoint over the last decade of over 2 million members in 2018, the organization currently services just over 1 million youths, including more than 176,000 girls and young women. Membership peaked in 1972 at almost 5 million.
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woesThe organization steeped in tradition has made seismic changes after decades of turmoil, from finally allowing gay youth to welcoming girls throughout its ranks.
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woesThe Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history.
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woesThe organization steeped in tradition has made seismic changes after decades of turmoil, from finally allowing gay youth to welcoming girls throughout its ranks.
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woesThe organization steeped in tradition has made seismic changes after decades of turmoil, from finally allowing gay youth to welcoming girls throughout its ranks.
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