Slide 2:
Why Scouting …
Positive results for your son!
Success in school – higher graduation rates
Increased physical fitness
Strong character development
Greater success as an adult
Seen as a peer leader
More self confident
Slide 3:
Who Scouting serves …
18,400 local youth members
4,200 local adult volunteers
Over 300 packs, troops and crews
More than 200 charter organizations
All with 100% local funding
No Federal or National BSA funds are provided
Slide 4:
How Scouting happens …
Where funds come from:
2/3 from parents, volunteers, individuals, local
companies, foundations and popcorn
1/3 from program and activity fees
Less than 1% from United Way
Where funds are spent:
Terrific activities and programs
Maintaining Council properties
Services to units – training, program materials,
Website development, and unit support
Slide 5:
What Scouting costs …
More than $165/youth member
How you can help
Be a Friend of Scouting for just $14/month
Contribute $165 and support one Scout
Consider what Scouting gives to your
child and give what you can
Every gift is appreciated!
How much is Scouting worth to you?
Slide 6:
Please show your support for Scouting and complete your pledge card now...
Thank you for your investment!