What is friends of scouting

What does it mean to be a Friend of Scouting? And why should you consider becoming one? What do councils provide? Secure online system: Make a direct donation. Make a payment on your existing pledge. These experiences are based on the values found in the Scout Oath and Law to better prepare young people throughout the course of their lifetime. By conducting a Friends of Scouting presentation in your unit, you provide Scouting families, volunteers, and friends the opportunity to learn about our council and contribute financial resources to deliver Scouting locally.

Our main objective is to ensure that every youth is invited to join Scouting, and to fulfill our promise to new Scouts for a great Scouting program. Recharter Every December, all units packs, troops, teams, crews, posts are required to renew their affiliation with Scouting.

Roundtable Roundtable is a monthly program offered by districts that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters. Scouts with Special Needs The council is committed to making Scouting accessible and enjoyable to all Scouts, regardless of their abilities. The registration fee goes directly to the national office of the Boy Scouts of America.

If a Scout unit collects dues, that money stays with the unit to help pay for supplies, advancements and other activities. None of that money helps the Sam Houston Area Council. In order to keep Scouting affordable for all youth, the council runs an annual Friends of Scouting fundraising campaign.

Friends of Scouting contributions provide approximately 24 percent of the support the council receives each year. The success of Scouting depends on those who support it. The commitment of the Sam Houston Area Council is that every youth, regardless of situation, can be a Scout. By making a meaningful gift, you enable our volunteers to recruit more youth and families to a world-class Scouting program right here in Southeast Texas.

The true cost of Scouting is much higher than what most people realize. Consider all of the costs incurred by the council in order to deliver the most impactful program.

Your investment makes a difference! Don't forget that many companies "match" their employee's donation.