Dear Scouting Family,
I am reaching out today to share some news. Today, the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) exited bankruptcy.
The BSA’s financial restructuring process comes to an end with the overwhelming support of more than 85% of abuse survivors involved in the case and is set to establish a compensation fund for survivors currently valued at $2.4 billion, with the opportunity for additional contributions by numerous other parties. We are sincerely grateful for all survivors, whose bravery, patience, and willingness to share their experiences has moved us beyond words.
The Lake Erie Council remains committed to delivering our nation’s foremost program for character development and values-based leadership training in northeast Ohio. Our council provides countless experiences for young people in our area each year.
Thanks to your support, the Lake Erie Council is well-positioned to continue serving our community for generations to come.
For more information on the national organization’s exit from bankruptcy, please visit www.BSArestructuring.org.
For information on how Scouting is safer today than ever before, please visit www.scouting.org/youthsafety or watch this video.
Yours in service to youth and families,
Marc Ryan
Scout Executive
Lake Erie Council, Boy Scouts of America
