By the numbers: Boy Scouts of America
Published On: Feb 06 2013 10:47:10 AM PST
The Boy Scouts of America's executive board has decided to delay its vote on a proposal to allow local troops to decide whether to allow openly gay members and leaders. The organization said it needs more time to get input from its members and the vote will now be held in May. Take a look at the facts and figures behind the largest youth organization in the U.S.
istock
The Boy Scouts announced last month that the organization would consider changing their ban on openly homosexual scouts and troop leaders. The new policy would allow local leaders to decide "consistent with each organization's mission, principles or religious beliefs" whether to open troops they sponsor to openly gay people.
