considerably since 1999 and the decision has also provoked a backlash. this is the founder of the national right to marriage. he says the change hurts the family structure. how would you feel as a parent sending your child to an organization where they re going to be sleeping over at night, where they re going to be going out and camping. reporter: scout executives think the decision will play differently across the country. the southern district expects a financial loss of $18 million. nearly all charter groups in utah and idaho are expected to leave the organization. they re led by members of the mormon church. however, the northeast region expects an increase in corporate funding. the policy will become scout law january 1st to allow the group time to reconcile, although neither side expects it to be easy. why change this organization? this is a private organization. start your own organization. this is a challenging and complex area. it is a very difficult decision for a lo