Financial Support
It is the mission, in part, of the Five Rivers Council to provide the opportunity to participate in Scouting programs to every young person who is eligible. However, in order to do so, we need to provide every aspect of program support, including funding.
We all know money is short these days, and in every unit there are Scouts and Venturers whose families can barely afford the membership, uniform and book costs. It is for that exact reason, we ask families who can participate in Family Friends of Scouting to give. Your gift keeps Scouting costs at a minimum, so everyone can participate.
Did you know that our Council spends approximately $155.00 per Scout and Venturer in program support?
Where Our Money Comes From:
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It is the mission, in part, of the Five Rivers Council to provide the opportunity to participate in Scouting programs to every young person who is eligible. However, in order to do so, we need to provide every aspect of program support, including funding.
We all know money is short these days, and in every unit there are Scouts and Venturers whose families can barely afford the membership, uniform and book costs. It is for that exact reason, we ask families who can participate in Family Friends of Scouting to give. Your gift keeps Scouting costs at a minimum, so everyone can participate.
Did you know that our Council spends approximately $155.00 per Scout and Venturer in program support?
2011 Friends of Scouting Brochure with more information on our council and it's operations -> Download [2.0 MB]
- 2011 Special Council Strip - How to receive one for your donation! Download [64 KB]
- Friends of Scouting Pledge Card to make a donation to the campaign -> Download [420 KB]
- Fact Sheet which describes who pays for the Scouting program -> Download [450 KB]
- Friends of Scouting Campaign Overview -> Download [65 KB]
- Family Presentation Request for your unit -> Download [30 KB]
Where Our Money Comes From:
- Camping and Activity Fees
- United Way Donations
- Community Friends of Scouting Campaigns
(Business and Individual Concerned Citizens) - District & Council Leadership Friends of Scouting Campaigns
- Family Friends of Scouting
(Gifts from Families with son(s)/daughter(s) participating in Scouting) - Product Sales & Special Events
Popcorn Sale
Golf Tournaments
Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner - Other Areas:
Investment Income / Endowment
Scout Shop Revenues
Memorial Gifts / Bequests
Miscellaneous Income
Your Gift Helps to Provide:
- Camp Gorton
- Camp Brulé
- 11 Cub Scout Day Camps
- The Campership Program
- The Tributary to Registered Leaders
- Liability Insurance
- Health & Accident Insurance
(In most councils units have to pay more for Health & Accident coverage) - Activities
- Scout Shop/Service Center
- Your District Executive
- Free Adult Leader Training
(Many councils charge a fee for Basic Leader Training) - Roundtable
- Council Calendar
- This, our Council Website
- ......and much more