The national policy notwithstanding, local Scout leaders have said they have never discriminated. While the Scouts said Tuesday they won't sign the agreement, the deadline isn't until June 30. The Scouts will receive money from the fall 2000 pledge drive, which will be distributed beginning July 1. As it does for all non-members, the United Way of Palm Beach County will continue to pass that money along to the Scouts even after their affiliation ends, minus an 11.9 percent fee for administration and fund raising. The rest comes from private donors.
Scout leaders hope to make up the loss by finding more corporate sponsors and major donors.
They say they will continue to support the United Way with an annual office campaign. It was still the right decision. All rights reserved. By using Palm Beach Interactive, you accept the terms of our visitor agreement . Please read it.