UPDATED 11/29/18 Be Prepared. For Scouts BSA. Do...... remember girls who will be in Do... Scouts BSA will be members of ...ONLY use official Boy Scouts of the Boy Scouts of America. America (BSA) materials, Never use the word “girl” before which are located on the “Scouts.” This includes fliers, in BSA Brand Center. conversation, social media, etc. Do say: Don’t... • Join Troop 123 for girls. ...compare the • Our church has a boy troop BSA programs to Girl and is forming a girl troop. Scouts of the USA • Join the BSA. Find a troop for (GSUSA) programs. girls near you at BeAScout.org.

Do...... refer all questions about Do... GSUSA programs ...remember that the BSA and to the local GSUSA GSUSA are separate organizations. council or GirlScouts.org. If those around you say or suggest otherwise, politely correct them! Do...... refer ALL media Don’t... inquiries (TV, radio, news- ...use names, programs, marks, papers, online) to the BSA logos, or images of the GSUSA or PR team by email at combine them with pr@scouting.org. those of the BSA.

Do...... share your passion for the BSA. We believe the BSA offers the best A Scout is Courteous program for youth, but we also believe The Boy Scouts of America it’s important for youth to be involved applauds the work of the GSUSA in in whichever programs they feel are service to our nation’s youth and is the best fit for them. committed to respecting the organization’s rights and programs.

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