Words to Live By...

"To Do My Duty To God and My Country"... Scouts have lived by these words since 1910 and throughtout the years since then, parents have counted on Scouting to help their sons grow into strong, trustworthy leaders of good character.

The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activites that allows them to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards.

Values of Americans Survey - 2005

• 83% of men who were Scouts agree that the values they learned in Scouting continue to be very important to them today
• Nearly 90% of Scouts agree that having close family relationships is a key to happiness and that spending time together is important
• Almost 90% of youth also agree that their parents are the most influential in teaching values
• 80% of Scouts believe that helping others should come before ones's own self-interest.
• 80% Show their commitment to help others through their actions
• 75% Say Scouting teaches them to always be honest, as well as building their leadership skills
• 75% of Scouts report that their leadership skills are excellent than non-Scouts report
• 68% of all parents say that Scouting teaches good morals and values and that Scouting teaches boys to love their country

Friends of Scouting - How to Contribute

• Friends of Scouting Secure Online Donations"
• Download FOS Form (PDF)and mail

Frequently Asked FOS Questions

Question: Is my donation Tax Deductable?
Answer: Yes, the BSA is an approved Non-Profit organization.

Question: Is there a minimum donation limit?
Answer: No, while we encourage you to donate at least enough to fund the program for one scout for one year, any donation is accepted and appreciated.

Question: What methods may I use to pay for my Donation?
Answer: You can pay with cash, check, Mastercard, Visa or be billed. Please view the FOS Donation Form to see the billing options.

Question: How do I make my donation?
Answer: Either print, fill out and send in an FOS Donation Form or attend an FOS presentation at your closest Cub or Boy Scout unit.

Question: Can I donate Stock?
Answer: Yes, call the Catalina Council Service Center at (520)750-0385 or Toll Free 1-800-765-2543 for more information.

Question: Can I donate a Vehicle or RV?
Answer: Yes, if the vehicle is in running order. Please call the Catalina Council Service Center at (520)750-0385 or Toll Free 1-800-765-2543 for more information.

Additional Support Programs for Scouting

• Scoutreach
• Popcorn Sale Annual Fundraiser
• Scouting License Plate
• Donate Your Car or Boat Here!

Other types of contributions (contact Council/District representative)

• service projects at the Double V Scout Ranch
• service projects at Camp Lawton
• donate camping equipment
• donate office equipment to Council
• volunteer your time with a District or Council committee

Assisted by their parents or guardians, boys in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Varsity Scouting and young men and women in Venturing pay their from personal savings and participation in money-earning projects.

Members buy their own uniforms, handbooks, and personal equipment and pay for their own camp fees.

Weekly or monthly dues and funds from approved money-earning projects meet expenses for supplies and activities in the Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, and Venturing Crew. These monies help pay for camping equipment, registration fees, Boy's Life magazine, uniform insignia, special activities, and program materials.

Each chartered organization using the Scouting program provides a meeting place and adult volunteer leadership for its BSA unit(s). The chartered organization and local council must approve unit money-earning projects before the launch of the project.

Financial resources for the local council (the local non-profit corporation chartered by the National Council) come from an annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign, local United Ways, foundation grants, special events, project sales, investment income, trust funds, bequests, and gifts of real and personal property.

These funds provide for professional staff supervision, organization of new Scouting units, service for existing units, training of volunteer leaders, and maintenance of local camps. They also finance the operation of the local council service center, where volunteer leaders obtain literature, insignia, advancement badges, and other items vital to the program. In addition, the service maintains advancement and membership records.