That's overselling what we have to offer. We want them to know that the adventure just don't stop at the doorstop to the Scout hut. At the same time, we want to assure Scouts and their parents that when we say that we will be going to England to camp for a week, that we are not misleading those potential Scouts and their parents with high hopes that ALL of the Troop or Post or Ship will be going to England or that it will ONLY cost airfare for each Scout or Explorer.
Scouts join Scouting to do Scouting things.
The core of what we have to offer. When we don't run a Scouting program and something else other than a Scouting program, we risk losing not only those kids but also public community support which can make or break a unit and eventually the impact that the BSA has in that community. Even with a girlfriend and a car, the most senior boys will stick around if they know that there's something that they can do. That's all I have time today to respond. Hopefully in the morning, and through the day tomorrow, I can add to this and answer the questions more completely than this summary.