Regarding the BSA and Gays.
The country had shifted. Fundraising was drying up. (Like United Way which was a HUGE part of BSA's operating funding). Non-religious organizations were talking about/threatening to not charter Packs and Troops if they didn't change their stance, while Religious organizations were threatening to do the same if the BSA did change their stance. It looked like either way the BSA was going to lose about half their membership.
Mr Tillerson found a pretty ingenious compromise that made everyone happy, and the BSA has grown membership since then.
He decided that it would be up to each chartering organization to determine if they would allow gays to serve as adult leaders in the Pack or Troop they charter. Non-religious organizations can allow gays, while religious organizations can ban them if they prefer. If you don't like the stance of your Pack or Troop, you are welcome to join one that matches your beliefs.
An ingenious solution that satisfied everyone.