The Boy Scouts of America has been shaping the lives of our youth since 1910. A Friend of Scouting provides a vital portion of the financial support we need to teach Scouting principles that will result in a positive influence on character, citizenship, and personal fitness. The youth of today are America’s future leaders. You can help shape that future by investing in Scouting today.
Scouting exists because of the volunteer and financial support provided by the community. Glacier's Edge Council is funded by a variety of sources, including: direct contributions from individuals, companies and organizations; special events such as Sporting Clays; our annual popcorn sale; foundation grants; the United Way; and program/activity/camping fees. There are many ways to help Scouting here in the Glacier's Edge Council, BSA. With your support, Glacier's Edge Council will bring one of the nation’s highest quality Scouting programs to many more youth in our area.
Why Do The Boy Scouts Raise Money? Friends of Scouting is the Glacier's Edge Council, Boy Scouts of America fundraising campaign in support of the annual operating budget. The campaign is led by local Scouting and community volunteers who strongly believe that the Scouting program instills the values and ethics which are important to the development of young people. They ask others to join them in making a financial investment to the Glacier's Edge Council, or in other words become a "Friend of Scouting". Without this investment; the educational, leadership and character development and citizenship programs provided by the Glacier's Edge Council could not continue.
What does Friends of Scouting provide?
- Local programs and activities throughout the Glacier's Edge Council territory
- Camp Scholarships and financial assistance
- Service Centers that coordinate Scouting activities and provides customer service to volunteers and members
- Accident and liability insurance to protect both youth and adult members
- Professional staff who counsel, guide, and inspire volunteer leadership
- Camps and facilities available for year-round camping and Cub Scout outdoor events including Camp Indian Trails, Ed Bryant Scout Reservation and Woodman Center for Camping and Education
- Opportunities to attend summer camp at Camp Indian Trails and/or Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
- Advancement program where Scouts are recognized for learning and making progress on goals they set and attain
- Literature and training material development and distribution
- Learning for Life, in-school and workplace based programs to prepare young people for various careers
To donate to the 2010 Friends of Scouting campaign: Call Penny Potts, Finance Specialist at Glacier's Edge Council at (608)756-4669 or e-mail:
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. You can mail a gift to: Glacier's Edge Council, BSA P.O. Box 14135, Madison, WI 53708-0135.
