Friends
of Scouting | Endowment
& Planned Giving | Boy
Scout Golf Tournament | Operation
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"F.O.S." as it is known,
is the fundraising plan used by the Minsi Trails Council to
generate the financial support necessary to operate the Council
for one year. Several separate campaigns make up the F.O.S.
plan.
Family Campaign
The
Family Campaign generates support from the families of local
Scouts. This Campaign has a goal of $149,000, which is raised
through a series of presentations led by volunteers and staff.
These presentations generally occur during the first three months
of each year at Blue and Gold Dinners and Courts of Honor. Contributions
to this campaign range in size from $5 to $500. A special Council
Shoulder Strip is given for all contributions to the Family
Campaign of $85 and above. The shoulder strip is a collector's
series that can be worn on the uniform and each year features
one of the twelve points of the Scout Law.
Community Campaign
The Community Campaign focuses
on securing contributions of approximately $100 from local companies
that are "smaller" in nature and do not currently
support other Council fundraising campaigns. $60,000 is the
goal for this campaign, which utilizes unique volunteer structure,
made up of 2 Vice-Chairmen, 9 Area Chairmen, 45 Team Captains,
and 225 Enrollees. These volunteers are supported by a member
of the Council Staff and are assigned to work within a specific
portion of the Council area. Opportunities to volunteer for
this program exist, and offer a great way to meet and network
with a large number of other community leaders.
Board Campaign
As the name implies,
the Board Campaign is designed to secure the financial support
of the Council Executive Board and Advisory Committee. This
campaign is designed to set the giving example for all other
campaigns and has a goal of $44,000. A special recognition plan
has been developed to recognize higher levels of giving. The
levels are as follows:
- Star
- $250 - $499 - 9 inch engraved walnut plaque
- Life
- $500 - $999 - 12 inch engraved walnut plaque
- Eagle
- $1,000 - $2,499 - 9 inch porcelain eagle
- Bronze
Eagle - $2,500 - $4,999 - 13 inch porcelain eagle
- Golden
Eagle - $5,000 - $9,999 - 22 inch porcelain eagle
- Silver
Eagle - $10,000 and higher - 24 inch porcelain eagle
Major
Gifts Campaign
The Major Gifts
Campaign is used to identify and secure large first time gifts
from companies, as well as organize requests to current contributors
to avoid multiple requests. This campaign has a goal of $20,000
for first time contributions. This campaign also provides
a great opportunity to promote the positive accomplishments
of the Minsi Trails Council, and Scouting, as well as identify
top community leaders and prospective Council Board members.
Additional Information
If you would
like to make a contribution, volunteer your time or obtain
additional information on the Minsi Trails Council, Friends
of Scouting Campaign, please call Craig Poland, Assistant
Scout Executive & Development Director at (610) 465-8553,
or e-mail cpoland@minsitrails.com.
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