Dorothy Henderson responds

In the February issue of the Record I was quoted as saying: "What parents want their child in Boy Scouts when the leader hasn't been screened?" Neither the reporter nor I meant this as a slur against Scouts Canada, but it would, in hindsight, have been more accurate to say, "What parents would want their child in a community group if the leader hasn't been screened?"
Our denomination has enjoyed a long and valued relationship with Scouts Canada. In fact, we looked to them for leadership for their fine volunteer screening program. Scouting is a valued aspect of our church and community programming and we want that to continue.