Abstract
This paper reviews the Boy Scouts of America et al. v. Dale (99 699 530 U S 640 2000) case in which the High Court held that the constitutional rights of the non-profit Boy Scouts Organization of New Jersey were violated by the New Jersey state Supreme Court, when the latter insisted that the organization erred in dismissing former employee, James Dale, upon discovery of the fact that he was homosexual.The paper further discusses how the organization also refused Dale subsequent application for an adult leadership position with the Boy Scouts.

From the Paper
"Focusing upon the Employment Practices of a Major Not-for-Profit Organization In recent years, the United States Supreme Court has rendered a number of decisions which have forced not-for-profit organizations to re-evaluate how they go about their business. Perhaps the most contentious of all has been Boy Scouts of America et al V. Dale (99-699) 530 U.S. 640 (2000) in which the hiring practices of one of America's most cherished non-profit organizations was held up to critical scrutiny by the United States Supreme Court. "

Tags:employment, practices, law

Abstract
This paper discusses the issue of exclusion of Homosexuals from Boy scouts association membership with reference to Jeffrey Jordan's article, "Is it wrong to Discriminate on the Basis of Homosexuality?" The arguments presented in the article are applied to this case to find out if discrimination is justified in this particular area.

Abstract
This paper explains that Robert Baden-Powell's manual "Scouting for Boys" not only aims to cultivate citizens for an empire but also endeavors to depict and solve the problems of urban life through self-helping techniques. Next, the author discusses the ways in which this manual, first published in 1908, serves as a window into the health and welfare conditions of modern urban life at this time. The paper indicates that Baden-Powell appears to be very concerned with the divisions that are occurring between the rich and poor and different political factions.

From the Paper
"What's more, according to Baden-Powell, during such a time that the book was written there was great "bad citizenship" rising among the citizens. Accordingly, he felt that the "population, ceased to have any responsibility for themselves or their children, and consequently became a nation of wasters".
"Moreover, Baden Powell's manual is able to give insight into the political and social dichotomies existing at the time it was written. He appears to be very concerned with the divisions that are occurring between the rich and poor, and different political factions."

Tags:self-help urban, personal hygiene, rapid assistance, dichotomies

Abstract
The paper describes how tens of thousands of young Canadian boys and girls made important contributions to the war effort on Canada's home front during World War II. The paper explains that on both an individual basis, and collectively as members of the Boy Scouts or Girl Guides, they collected salvage materials and scrap, bought War Savings Stamps, helped sell Victory Bonds, wrote morale-boosting letters to Canadian servicemen and women overseas, and helped out at home or on the farm doing work their older brothers or fathers had done before the outbreak of war in Europe compelled them to join the Canadian armed forces to defend democracy against Axis aggression.

From the Paper
"Tens of thousands of young Canadian boys and girls made important contributions to the war effort on Canada's home front during World War II. On both an individual basis, and collectively as members of the Boy Scouts or Girl Guides, they collected salvage materials and scrap, bought War Savings Stamps, helped sell Victory Bonds, wrote morale-boosting letters to Canadian servicemen and women overseas, and helped out at home..."

Tags:war, time, canada

Abstract
This paper explores the theories presented by the Office of Juvenile Justice and the Boy Scouts of America on juvenile rehabilitation and analyzes the effects of juvenile rehabilitation programs as opposed to lockup. The paper argues for rehabilitation and asserts that rehabilitation is a more viable option for juvenile offenders due to their young influential ages, as well as it being more cost-effective.

Outline:
Introduction
Juvenile Rehabilitation Programs vs Lockup
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In the past few decades, juvenile delinquency has emerged as a significant criminal and sociological issue, raising concern among parents, educators, policy-makers and government officials alike. Juvenile delinquency has become a major crime issue in the United States; the public has been overwhelmed with stories from the media, providing graphic evidence of a crime wave generated by our youth who, according to media reports, prey upon a defenseless public. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reports that on average, "juveniles were involved in one-quarter of serious violent victimization annually over the last 25 years; juvenile offenders were known to be involved in about 1,100 murders in the U.S. in 2003; over 108,700 juveniles were in detention, correctional, or shelter facilities in 1995; and courts with juvenile jurisdiction disposed of more than 1.6 million delinquency cases in 2000.""

Tags:criminal, justice, system, prevention, programs, offenders

Abstract
This paper uses a case scenario to discuss the teachings of educational theorist, John Dewey. The paper concludes that the 'inquiry-based' learning and the lifelong learning process are critical in the field of medicine and other paramedical professions, such as nursing.

Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
I. John Dewey - Educational Theorist
II. Understanding 'Inquiry-Based' Learning
III. Inquiry-Based Learning: Applied Learning
A. Cotton
B. The Persimmon Tree
C. The Boy Scouts & Self-Governance
IV. What Might be Suggested by John Dewey
Summary & Conclusion

From the Paper
"The more of John Dewey's writings that she ingested the more clearly she envisioned the methodology proposed by John Dewey. Excitedly Ms. Thompson put away all of her planned lessons and got ready to 'wing-it' because she knew nothing of the cultural and regional factors affecting her teaching practice and in order to implement 'inquiry based learning' in her classroom she was first going to have to DO some inquiry based learning on her own."

Tags:intervention, theory, methodology

Abstract
This paper uses a letter written by Martha Burk of the National Council of Women's Organizations to the private Augusta National Golf Club protesting that no women members are allowed in the club. This letter is the starting point for the author's argument that membership organizations can limit applicants on the basis of gender. The author counter argues that, if the objective of forcing the club to allow women members is supposed to improve the plight of working women in general, most of the arguments of Ms. Burk and her supporters appear to have little or no merit. This paper presents many arguments including that Augusta National has a clear legal right to exclude women from membership, citing the Supreme Court's case, "Boy Scouts of America v. Dale".

Table of Contents
Introduction
Martha Burk's Arguments
Counter Arguments
Position of Golfers
Arguments in Favor of Augusta National's Position
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Adding women members to the Augusta National membership list will not improve the pay and opportunities for women in this country. While the club is composed of wealthy, influential people, it is a miniscule portion of society. Unless one is at least a casual golf fan, the Masters, the Augusta National Golf Club and its policies mean little or nothing to the average person. Ms. Burk and her supporters have failed to show that allowing women to join the club will help a significant number of women. They have simply made the unsupported gratuitous statement that it will. Actually, Ms. Burk and her organization would probably have a greater impact on more people by focusing on integrating small-town clubs that exclude people on the same basis as Augusta National does. But, of course, there would be no media attention from doing that."

Tags:private, elitist, business, discrimination, constitution

Abstract
This paper examines literary themes and the social context in which they emerged. The author points out behavior's linkage to social dynamics such as the Boy Scouts. The paper presents examples from literary works.

From the Paper
"In order to appreciate the linkages between late Victorian Edwardian homosocial literary themes and the social context in which they can be said to have emerged, it will be useful to establish a working definition of homosocial. That term is widely attributed ..."

Tags:Haggard, burroughs, Kipling

Abstract
This paper begins with Simon Kenton's background and then tells of how he left home after mistakenly believing that he had killed a man in a fight. The paper tells of how he gained a reputation as an exemplary boy scout. The paper explains how despite escaping capture from the Shawnee Indians after being severely tortured nine times, Kenton took an interest in helping the tribe by setting up a school. Included in this paper is a list of towns and institutions named for Simon Kenton.

From the Paper
"Simon was captured by Shawnee Indians in 1778. He was attempting to return to George Clark, who he was working for as a scout. He was with two other men when they were taken prisoner by the Shawnee. One of the other men got away and one was killed in the attack. As reportedly happened with many who were captured at that time, Kenton was forced to endure "the gauntlet" that the Shawnee used on their captives. In the gauntlet an entire tribe would assemble in to long rows and they would beat the captives as they ran naked through the rows. Simon ran the gauntlet nine times. After his sixth time, he tried to get away, and he was beaten so badly that he had a hole in his head and was unconscious for two days. In June 1779 he was finally able to escape with the help of Simon Girty who was a renegade well known at the time. When the Shawnee were transporting Simon north, Ginty arranged for Chief Logan of a nearby tribe to intervene and get Simon from the Shawnee by saying he was being taken to a British camp for interrogation. He was taken to the custody of that British camp. He then had to escape from that camp as well. He finally was able to get out and made his way back to Kentucky."

Tags:ohio kentucky, native americans, government land frontier exploration, shawnee indians

Abstract
This paper looks at the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, which got its start in 1948 and was originally called the Boy Scout Troop III Drum and Bugle Corps. In particular, it shows how the Cavaliers' pursuit of excellence explains its more than five decades of continued activity filled with extraordinary examples of success in a highly competitive arena.

From the Paper
"In 1950, the Cavaliers were just a parade corps with hand-me-down uniforms from the more seasoned Bell Corps that consisted of Eisenhower jackets, shakos & plumes. But, they would soon learn a drill and enter big-time competition. They had taken on the Cavalier name and logo from a new cigarette. The logo was a cavalier with a plumed hat, sword and cape. The cigarette company, as part of its promotional campaign, had made available a costume jewelry pin of the logo which the Cavaliers would wear on their hats. After a summer full of parades, contests and other appearances in 1950, the Cavalier's treasury was sufficient to allow new uniforms for 1951 that were Kelly Green. The Cavaliers would soon earn the reputation as an up- and-coming corps."

Tags:competition, music, rifles, sabres