AlwaysThere, the official policy of the BSA until 2013 was “While the B.S.A. does not proactively inquire about the sexual orientation of employees, volunteers or members, we do not grant membership to individuals who are open or avowed homosexuals".  After 2013, gay scouts were not banned but gay scout leaders were. Gay leaders were allowed in 2015. 

Your troop may not have followed official policy, but there were lawsuits over people being banned based on this policy. I think the 'hogwash' and 'take a hike' comments are poorly supported by your anecdote.