Church to Go Forward with Scouting Program

We continue to evaluate options that meet its global needs

SALT LAKE CITY — 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Wednesday from the Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles regarding the Church’s relationship with the Boy Scouts of America:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints appreciates the positive contributions Scouting has made over the years to thousands of its young men and boys and to thousands of other youth. As leaders of the Church, we want the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to succeed in its historic mission to instill leadership skills and high moral standards in youth of all faiths and circumstances, thereby equipping them for greater success in life and valuable service to their country.

In the resolution adopted on July 27, 2015, and in subsequent verbal assurances to us, BSA has reiterated that it expects those who sponsor Scouting units (such as the Church) to appoint Scout leaders according to their religious and moral values “in word and deed and who will best inculcate the organization’s values through the Scouting program.” At this time, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will go forward as a chartering organization of BSA, and as in the past, will appoint Scout leaders and volunteers who uphold and exemplify Church doctrine, values, and standards.

With equal concern for the substantial number of youth who live outside the United States and Canada, the Church will continue to evaluate and refine program options that better meet its global needs.

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Mike Rowe speaks at the 2013 National Jamboree

Published on Jul 21, 2013

Mike Rowe, Eagle Scout and host of "Dirty Jobs," addresses the crowd at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve on July 20. Rowe speaks about the importance of working hard AND smart.

To become a Scout, visit http://www.beascout.org.

To learn more about Mike Rowe, go to http://profoundlydisconnected.com.

The Dirt Patrol

Mike Rowe is funny, whether he’s advocating the removal of the word Clean from the Scout Law or addressing 70,000 Scouts and Scouters as the Ambassador of the Dirt Patrol. Click on picture above to hear Mike’s thoughts on Scouting. (BTW  the auction he is discussing is closed).

You may have seen Mike Rowe, from the TV show “Dirty Jobs,” speaking at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. If so, you know that he’s all about working hard and smart, rolling up his shirtsleeves, and getting dirty to get the job done.

Here we are a year and a half after he challenged every Scout to get dirty. Whether they are clearing a camp site, fixing toilets, or helping a community recover after a disaster, Scouts work hard every day to make our world a better place.

Inspired by Distinguished Eagle Scout Mike Rowe, the “Dirt Patrol” helps recognize the acts of selfless, dirty service that makes a Scout a Scout.

Scouting leaders can recognize those who go ‘Above and Beyond’ to serve others with a Dirt Patrol patch, hat or coin available through Scout shops. There is no application or approval process for the recognition, which is awarded at the discretion of the unit leader.

Leaders are also encouraged to submit Dirt Patrol video stories at Boyslife.org. The magazine will recognize some of the best Dirt Patrol stories in a section hosted by Mike Rowe.

Mike’s passion is addressing what he calls the “skills gap,” a situation where there are literally millions of jobs in the United States but no skilled practitioners to fill them. To raise awareness—and money—for the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, he’s auctioned off Dirt Patrol memorabilia.

SO WHAT DO YOU SAY? ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE DIRT PATROL?
Author: Darryl Alder | Strategic Initiatives Director, Utah National Parks Council, BSA