The Inclusive Scouting Award. Calling all scouts and guides.

I have signed the petition - every little bit helps.

That's what those of us who know what inclusive means wonder too, G! One of the 'slogans' of the Scout Assoc is "scouting for all". They just conveniently 'forget' about all the exceptions and really don't like having it pointed out to them. But I do and shall, and so do and will others. They are adapting, as is shown by their reluctant acceptance of diabolical people like me; they just won't do it 'out loud' yet.

Where does the inclusivity come in, Bags? They seem to be ruling out an awful lot of people.

I haven't "recited" the scout assoc promise, G, much less actually made such a promise. They've accepted me without my making any promise because I do good scouting activities with the Cubs – because I happen to be a scout without any promises, in fact.

In that quote in the article lies the rub – as if "reciting" a promise is what makes a promise! I might admire Bear Grylls' adventuruousness but not his thinking skills.

My motto on this subject? — Keep stirring.

I followed jingle's link and found the information about 'spiritual development' very interesting. You are obviously there under false pretences, Bags!
I have always had my doubts about Baden-Powell - hm, beastliness?

Seems there was a discussion about inclusive scouting at scout HQ in the UK last weekend. They found it 'challenging'. Still, it's a start.

Hi, jessica. Nice to meet another guider/scouter

interesting article

You'd better tell them that jessica Scout promise

When will the two organisations join forces?
I have been a Guider, District Commisioner and County Senior Section Adviser and now work on a Scout Service Team well their not called that now. During my active Guiding days (once a Guide/Scout always a Guide/Scout) we always camped with a Scout Explorer/Venture unit. I have the pleasure of making aquaintences from both organisations from all over the world and on my travels now I usualy wear a miniture Guide and Scout badge it is amazing how often they are recognized and how useful that can be.
I realy do think that one of the best things the Guide Association did was to make a superb decession when they changed the promise to "my God" from "God" it definatly was a step in the right direction and allowed Guiders to use their common sense.

I think you're right, feetle, though it's sixty years since I read it. Wasn't sure then what 'beastliness' meant. I was a Brownie, Guide, Guider and, in Kenya, a Ranger Guider. Did a bit of badge testing for a friend's Guide company.

I don't think BP had much, if anything, to say about religion in his Scouting for Boys, did he? Mind you he was a tad censorious about 'beastliness' which always made me laugh.

Back you all the way Bags...as an ex Girl Guide and coming from a family of Scouts and Guides (my paternal grandmother was an original Baden Powell Girl Scout).

Respect, Bags!

Good on you Bags.