Scouting for All
Scouting America’s Diversity Statement
Scouting America promotes a culture where each youth, volunteer, and employee feels a sense of belonging and builds communities where every person feels respected and valued.
Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s increasingly diverse communities.
Purpose of Occoneechee Council’s Scouting For All Committee Chair – Elizabeth Washka
The Scouting For All Committee of the Occoneechee Council, Scouting America exists to help create, foster and promote a culture in which every youth, volunteer, and employee feels that they belong and are welcome, and that they are respected and valued in Scouting and in our community. Leading by example and encouraging each other to live by the values expressed by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, we welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our Council’s increasingly diverse community.
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