An article in The Presbyterian Layman, "PCUSA is dissociating itself from Presbyterian Scouters," has appeared on the web and has been brought to the attention of staff in the denominational Office of Youth Ministries. The article implies that national staff are not in support of scouting because a decision was made not to approve a grant of $7,000 to the National Association of Presbyterian Scouters to help fund a CD-ROM to be distributed at the Boy Scout 2001 Jamboree.

For those seeking information regarding this issue, the following documents are available:

• Background information about the decision by the National Presbyterian Youth Ministries Council to deny a request for $7,000 by the National Association of Presbyterian Scouter for development of a CD-ROM to be distributed at the Boy Scout 2001 Jamboree.
• Letter to Eliot Kerlin, vice president of NAPS, informing him of the decision not to approve NAPS's request for $7,000.
• Covenant between NAPS and the Congregational Ministries Division.
• GAMC Action taken June 5-7, 2001.
• 213th GA Action