The desire for our volunteers to go to the internet for their literature needs is inevitable -- and in many ways, is already occurring.
Putting all the simple, one-page two page forms, in PDF in easy to find function categories (like advancement, camping, finance, membership, etc.) on the national website would be the best.
For literature that is normally sold, like leader and committee handbooks, a subscription could be sold to have online access to PDF versions of the handbooks. These online subscriptions could be a complete access subscription, or tiered subscriptions according to basic and advanced needs.
I think a lot of Scouters (including myself), especially experienced folks, would appreciate the ability to get what they need, and print the pages needed for the immediate need.
This certainly would take time to research consumer desire, subscription structure, appropriate parameters, etc. but is something we should do. For my own hobbies and personal interests, I already participate in online subscriptions, and it just seems like it is time for the BSA to do the same.
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