Got an old 15-seat van for Scouting? Get ready to turn in the keys - Washington Times
Heads up, Scout leaders: Troops, churches and community organizations that use big, old vans to transport Scouts will need to make new plans this year. 1, 15-passenger vans that were made in 2004 or earlier cannot be used for Scouting programs and activities, Bryan Wendell said on the blog he writes for adult leaders in Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Large vans made in 2005 or later may be used, as long as they have the safety feature known as “electronic stability control,” and seat belts for all passengers and the driver, Mr. Wendell said in his “Bryan On Scouting” blog, which is the... The policy will apply to all 15-passenger vehicles used for Scouting, regardless of whether they are privately owned, owned by chartered organizations or rented, Mr. Wendell wrote, adding that removing seats from a 15-passenger van won’t make it... Getting a new van, however, is likely to mean some serious fundraising for affected packs and troops: The cost of a new 15-passenger van, such as the GMC Savana and Chevy Express 3500, starts at around $30,000. Cheryl. Source: www.washingtontimes.com
