A little off topic, but how is the organization faring now days? It seems to have vaporized from this region (PNW) where it was mostly churches (primarily LDS) sponsoring troops.
Even though I was an outsider, I helped for about 15 yrs mostly with skills and extended white water trips, and thought it was an especially valuable program for boys that were missing father figures. I started hearing misgivings, when the ladies began making inroads.
It’s fairing, but it’s seen better days. Lots of training due to the lawsuits and the cost has become preclusive to some (many of which really need the program). The program really depends on the quality of leadership and parents that are willing to volunteer to help the boys. We’re doing okay here, but I don’t see it ever being what it was. We live in a town of roughly 15,000 and have about 22 boys in our troop. If the troop is active and can come up with enough money it can be great. Last weekend my troop won a regional shooting competition, we camp every month, volunteer a lot in our community. Our problem is trying to earn the funds to stay active.
