Date: Jun 29, 1995
To: Scout Executives 
From: Jere Ratcliffe, Chief Scout Executive
Subject: Computerized Communications Networks - The INTERNET 

The position of the Boy Scouts of America regarding the Internet is as
follows: 

At this time, the National Council, Boy Scouts of America, does not
sponsor, provide or hold official space for disseminating information of
any kind regarding programs, activities, resources of lists of names of unit
leaders or chartered organizations on the Internet or other computerized
communication networks. 

The Boy Scouts of America disseminates information through regional
offices and local councils to chartered organizations, unit, leaders, and
youth members. 

For example, Exploring magazine published and distributed four times
annually is the official national communications tool for unit leaders and
youth members registered in the Exploring program. Similarly, Scouting
magazine provides a more generalized format for BSA programs and
activities. 

Individual units, youth, and adult members act on their own as private
individuals and do not represent or serve as agents of the BSA at any
time, especially when disseminating information over computerized
communication networks (Internet, etc.). 

At this time a National Council task force is evaluating the issue of
alternative communication methods such as the Internet. After a full and
thorough evaluation, the findings of this task force will be made available
to all local councils.