SUPPORT in NORTHEAST GEORGIA
Supporting Values
How the local Scouting program is financed in the Northeast Georgia Council.
- Scouts
- FROM: Personal Savings & participation in money-earning projects
- POSSIBLE USES: Uniforms, Handbooks, Personal Equipment and Camp fees
- The Units
- FROM: Membership dues & money-earning projects
- POSSIBLE USES: Program materials, camping fees special events, insignia or camping equipment
- Chartered Organizations
- FROM: Organization budget
- POSSIBLE USES: Meeting rooms, heat and lighting
- The Council
- FROM: "Friends of Scouting" campaign, United Way, Trust funds, Special Events, Bequests and project sales (like Popcorn)
- POSSIBLE USES: Organizing new and serving existing Units, Maintaining camps, service centers records and information, special programs and training
- National Council
- FROM: Member registration fees, magazine subscriptions and ads, Supply division sales, Grants and national service fees
- POSSIBLE USES: Local Council assistance, program research, development and materials, professional training, communications and Local Council insurance
The above is partially derived from the Who pays for Scouting? fact sheet from the National Council.
Friends Of Scouting
The annual Friends of Scouting campaign is an opportunity for communities, businesses and families to
support the Scouting Movement in Northeast Georgia.
The drive raises a large percent of our operating budget each year. On average,
$150 per youth is needed to provide programs for one year.
During the months of January through March, each Pack, Troop, Crew and Post should schedule a "Family" Friends of Scouting presentation. This presentation explains to parents how our Council is financed and educates them about our wonderful facilities.
If you missed your Unit "Family" Friends of Scouting presentation you can use this PDF version Pledge card.
Long Lasting Gifts
How I can make a long lasting impact supporting Scouting Values?
- Become a James E. West Scouting Fellowship recipient
- Joining the Heritage Society
- Remember the Northeast Georgia Council BSA in your will
- Leave a gift for the council's endowment on other levels
- Leave stock, land or other assets to the Northeast Georgia Council, BSA
Immediate Impact
How I can make an immediate impact supporting Scouting Values?
Here are some opportunities you might consider.
- Friends of Scouting
- Properties gift
- ScoutReach gift
- Scholarship for camperships
- College scholarships for Eagle Scouts
- College scholarships for Venturers and Explorers
Other Needs
Here is a list of materials needed to support both office and Summer Camp operations.
- Computers
- Office equipment
- Office furniture
- Quality copier paper
- Boats for camp
- Trailers for camp and storage
- Trucks for camp
- Camping equipment
Follow the links in the "Also See" section for more information and to find out how you can help.
