When a boy joins Scouting he pays a $15.00 national fee which goes directly to support the services we receice from our National Office. In order to keep scouting affordable for all boys; in lieu of a local fee we run an annual Friends of Scouting Campaign.
The annual campaign is an opportunity for families, friends, alumni, business and community organizations to support scouting.
In 2009 the Baden-Powell Council will run an operqating budget of almost $1.4 million, needing to raise $170 for every member in the program in order to meet expenses.
Your support of Scouting, through the annual Friends of Scouting Campaign will helps us to continue and reach out and serve another generation of youth. Thanj you for your support of over 8,200 youth members.
How much should I give?
Gifts to the Friends of Scouting Campaign vary from $5 to $5,000. Gifts can be made as one time payments or quarterly contributions. Each donor is asked to consider underwriting the cost of one scout to be in the program at $170. The most popular gift is a $100 contribution.
Donors are asked to also consider making a three year pledge by checking off the appropriat e box on the pledge form. Additionally, some employers still provide matching gifts which can double your support of scouting.
The Baden-Powell Council
The Baden-Powell Council serves just over a six county area of Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Council serves the Counties of Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Tioga, Tompkins and parts of Seneca in New York and Susquehanna County in Pennsylvania.
The Baden-Powell Council operates two full scout camp operations: Camp Barton on Cayuga Lake and Tuscarora Scout Reservation in Sanford, NY. The Council also maintains several lesser properties for weekend camping and scout use.
The Council maintains a fully operational service center and store on Route 12 in Chenango Forks in Broome County.
The Council exists to support the scouting program of over 8,000 total members in over 200 different scouting units. The Council runs programs in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, Exploring and In- School Learning for Life.
2009 Recognitions
2009 Council Strip Set: In 2009 we will have a three patch set that features the tenth point of the Scout Law “Clean”. The first patch of the set will be presented to all donors who underwrite the cost of one scout in the program at $170. The second patch will be presented to donors who underwrite two or more scouts ($340) with their contribution. A third patch in the set will be made available to those who work in the campaign.
Businesses and organizations who contribute to the Friends of Scouting Campaign at the level of $250 or higher can receive a handsome wall plaque to display.
Special recognitions will also be provided to donors who give at the Golden Eagle Club of $1,000 or higher.
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