San Diego Eagle Scouts Return Awards at August 19 Rally

by Mark Gabrish Conlan/Zenger's Newsmagazine Monday, Sep. 03, 2001 at 1:27 PM
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Jim Gieson (right), winner of the Boy Scouts of America's Eagle badge in 1981 and Youth Leadership in America award in 1983, resigned both awards August 19, 2001 in protest against the Scouts' continuing exclusion of Gay leaders and members. Howard Menzer (center), president of San Diego Scouting for All, also resigned his Eagle badge. Mick Rabin (left) had given his up for similar reasons in May 2000.

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