A GUIDE TO VEGETARIAN SCOUTING by Michael A. Nardi A Dissertation Presented to the University of Scouting Crossroads of America Council Del-Mi District In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Scouting November 24, 2016 Copyright 2016 Michael A. Nardi Email:
[email protected] Disclaimer This dissertation was prepared by Michael A. Nardi in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this dissertation are the author's own and do not reflect the view of the Boy Scouts of America, the Crossroads of America Council, or the Del-Mi District of the Boy Scouts of America. Purpose The purpose of this Guide is to help the Boy Scouts of America, its Councils, and Units retain Vegetarian Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters. No Scout, Venturer, or Scouter should have to leave Scouting due to their dietary needs. Acknowledgments I would like to thank the numerous Scouting professionals, Vegetarian Groups, and Vegetarians who contributed their insight to this dissertation. 2 Table of Contents Chapter I. What is a Vegetarian? .............................................................................................................. 5 A. Types of Vegetarians ......................................................................................................................... 5 B. Religious Vegetarianism ..................................................................................................................... 5 1. Hinduism .......................................................................................................................................