2015 Friends of Scouting

Dear Troop 805 Families,

I am pleased to inform you of the launch of the 2015 FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGN.

Friends of Scouting (FOS) is the annual gift giving program that is critical to the operation of the Scouting program that directly benefits your Scout(s). Did you know that Troop 805 registration fees and dues do NOT cover ANY of the institutional program costs that are associated with each and every Scout? Specifically, the Mt Diablo Silverado Council spends approximately $250 per Scout per year for camp upkeep, camping programs, adult training, unit insurance, forms, materials and resources, special events, advancement tracking, volunteer recognition, and more.

Our goal, this year, is to have 100% of Troop 805 families donate something; even if it is only $10. Please consider the investment you are making in your Scout’s educational life and the organization that is responsible for contributing to leadership development, imparting the values of teamwork, active citizenship and stewardship, encouraging preservation and enjoyment of the great outdoors, building essential life skills and improving practical knowledge as well as fostering a healthy lifestyle and lasting friendships. For those who have led the way in giving early, thank you very much! However, having learned the costs per Scout is $250 in Council spending, I would ask that you please add to your gift, if possible, to close the gap on operating costs in support of your Scout(s). Additionally, since the cost is about $250 per Scout, please seek to apportion your gift to cover at least $250 per participating youth. Of course, if you are unable to donate at the Bobcat level, I encourage you to contribute what you can. There are multiple ways to donate, including billing to your Scout(s) account, donating on-line, and making payments monthly (only $21) quarterly, semiannually and annually. I look forward to speaking with you at our Parent Meeting tonight and will be more than delighted to accept your contribution at that time. As the Troop 805 FOS Coordinator, I will be working diligently to contact every family and provide each one with the opportunity to donate to Scouting and help continue the tradition of excellence in our Council and Troop. For more information, please visit the Mt Diablo Silverado Council website and check out the Friends of Scouting Brochure.

Thank you for your support of the Friends of Scouting Campaign!

Sherri L. Osmond
FOS Unit Coordinator
Scout Parent and a Friend of Scouting

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