Scouting America takes seriously its responsibility to ensure that the program is delivered in a safe, responsible and secure manner. Participation in Scouting is a privilege. In this regard, Scouting America and the Capitol Area Council will determine who will be allowed to participate in the program. Any person who is a Registered Sex Offender or has been convicted of the following offenses will be automatically disqualified from participation in Scouting activities:

• a history of convictions involving abusive conduct including but not limited to abuse, assault, battery, or sex crimes
• felony crimes of violence with or without use of a weapon
• offenses involving the manufacture, distribution, possession with intent to distribute or felony possession of scheduled controlled substances
• offenses involving acts or threats of terrorism
• protective orders or pending petitions
• any person who conceals or fails to disclose convictions for criminal offenses

Any person so disqualified cannot participate in Scouting activities or be present on Scout property.

Anyone who believes they merit an exception to this policy due to the age of the offenses, family relationship to a Scout or like circumstances MUST contact the Scout Executive before participating in any Scout activity or entering any Scout property.

Jon C. Yates, Scout Executive