More than 1,000 attend group 's inaugural national convention . the Boys Scouts of America 's goal is to become a `` premier '' Christian organization for boys and young men . In January 1 , Group voted to allow openly gay youths to join scouting . The theme of the weekend conference was : `` Honoring the Legacy , Raising the Standard . ''
More than 1,000 attend group 's inaugural national convention . Group 's goal is to become a `` premier '' Christian organization for boys and young men . In May , the Boys Scouts of America voted to allow openly gay youths to join scouting . The theme of the weekend conference was : `` Honoring the Legacy , Raising the Standard . ''