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The Friends Of Scouting campaign is one of the ways that parents of
Scouts, Scout leaders, other supportive families, local businesses, and
other charitable organizations can help provide for the future of the
youth in Catalina Council by helping keep the program operating.
FOS provides about
30% of the cost to operate the council.
That's a very important piece of our budget. |
| There are many ways to support Catalina Council, through financial
contributions or donations of goods and materials that are used at the
facilities. The Friends of Scouting Campaign provides an opportunity to
distribute payments to better match a family's budget. Funds are used to
maintain Camp Lawton and the Double V Scout Ranch. The Council Service
Center is partially funded through FOS donations. The toll-free number
that permits people outside the Tucson area to call the Service Center is paid
by the FOS contributions. The professional staff and office support are
also partially funded through Friends of Scouting contributions. There is
much more; this list is just the tip of the iceberg. |
Questions:
Q:
I can't afford to pay my whole pledge at once. Can I make
payments?
A : Yes, you can pay
your pledge anytime during the calendar year.
Q: Why
should I pledge - I support my local unit through their
fund raisers and sometimes donate directly to the unit.
A: Each level scout
unit must pay it's own expenses; that's the way the program
is set up to operate and the council is really a large scout
unit. Without adequate funding the scout Pack or Troop folds
and likewise, without adequate funding, the council must
cut or reduce services. Which one of our services
would you like to see cut or reduced?
Q:
Is my contribution tax deductible?
A:
Yes - 100% of your paid pledge can
be deducted for the year that you pay it. |