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A national policy shift that allows gay men to serve as leaders of Boy Scout troops doesn't seem to be helping a Utah LGBT troop become chartered, but it may account for a drop in financial donations to local scout councils.

On Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., Stan Lockhart of the National Parks Council and Scouting advocate Peter Brownstein join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about how the new policy is affecting boys and Scouting programs in Utah.  

Watch this online video chat at sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by sending questions and comments to the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter or texting 801-609-8059. Utah Scouting and BSA gay policy

12:15 p.m. • A national policy shift that allows gay men to serve as leaders of Boy Scout troops doesn't seem to be helping a Utah LGBT troop become chartered. On Wednesday, Stan Lockhart of the National Parks Council and Scouting advocate Peter Brownstein join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about how the new policy is affecting boys and Scouting programs in Utah. Watch the online video chat at sltrib.com. Send questions and comments to #TribTalk on Twitter or text 801-609-8059.