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NEWS
BRIEFS
Items of interest
for leaders of
Cub Scouts, Boy
Scouts, and
Explorers.
By Scott Daniels
An open letter to all Scout leaders
For some time the Boy Scouts of America has
spoken out about child abuse in our society. We
pointed out that child abuse can be physical,
mental, sexual, and even verbal. We explained
that it can come from a variety of sources both in
and outside a child's home and even within
Scouting.
We all know that the vast majority of people
do not abuse children. In Scouting, child abuse
occurs rarely. But for it to happen at all is enough
for us to become alarmed and to take the neces-
sary action to try to prevent it from happening
again.
Recently, the Boy Scouts of America pub-
lished a pamphlet, mainly for parents, entitled
Child Abuse, Let's Talk About It. The booklet
included the BSA statement on child abuse,
described behavioral signs of abuse, and listed
both national and local resources for care and
further information. Copies are available from
your local Scout service center.
The subject of child abuse has been and will
be addressed in our program literature directing
information to youth and leaders. There have
been articles in Boys' Life and Scouting maga-
zine making our leaders and members aware of
this insidious social problem that cuts across all
segments of society. We have stressed the vital
importance of our chartered organizations
choosing the right leadership for their Scouting
units. We have urged parents to become
involved in the selection process and to remain
active in Scouting with their children.
We will do our utmost to protect our
members. But this is a battle all of us must fight:
First by becoming fully informed about the
nature of the problem of child abuse. Second, by
taking reasonable and responsible action to pre-
vent it. If it does happen, we must deal with
it—also in a responsible manner.
I urge your support.
Sincerely,
Ben H. Love
Chief Scout Executive
National Eagle Scout scholarships
Eagle Scouts have until the end of February to
apply for more than $100,000 in college schol-
arships being awarded this year.
The Elks National Foundation will provide
six awards of $4,000 each ($1,000 per year),
and 30 other awards of $3,000 each (one time
grants) will be made available by individuals,
corporations, and foundations.
National Eagle Scout scholarship applications
are available at all local BSA council service
centers. They must be postmarked no later than
February 28,1987, and arrive at the Eagle Scout
Service Center, 1325 Walnut Hill Ln., Irving,
Tex. 75038-3096, no later than March 5, 1987.
Qualifications are:
• Applicant must be an Eagle Scout.
• Must be a graduating high school senior.
• Have an SAT score of at least 900 or equiva-
lent ACT score of 20.
• Need financial help.
• Have demonstrated leadership ability with
Scouting and a strong record of participation in
activities outside of Scouting.
The 1987 scholarship recipients will be an-
nounced during the first two weeks of June.
High adventure bases seek staff
Nearly 800 young adults will be hired this
spring to staff the BSA's summer programs at
five national high adventure bases.
Employment requirements are generally the
same for all five bases with specific skills such
as canoeing, backpacking, sailing, and skin
diving necessary for appropriate bases.
The minimum age for employment is 18 or
high school graduate, and applicants should be
registered members of the BSA or agree to
become registered before employment is
offered.
Staff members must be able to work all sum-
mer, generally from June 1 through August 25.
Length of employment varies with job assign-
ment.
Salary is based on position responsibility with
consideration given to the individual's experi-
ence. Minimum weekly salary is $100, plus
room and board. Salaries of $200 a week and
more are offered to those hired in key positions
who have staff tenure, background, and experi-
ence.
For an application and list of job opportuni-
ties, write directly to the base to which you wish
to apply.
• Lloyd Knutson, director of program, Phil-
mont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, N.M. 87714.
• Sandy Bridges, director, Northern Tier High
Adventure Program (includes Charles L. Som-
mers and Northern Wisconsin canoe bases),
P.O. Box 509, Ely, Minn. 55731.
• David Bates, director, Maine High Adventure
Area, P.O. Box 607, Howland, Me. 04448.
• Sam Wampler, director, Florida High Adven-
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