Get Rewarded for Completing FOS Presentations!

Scouting provide fun, challenging programs for Scouts of every age, but we need your help to make that possible. That’s where the Friends of Scouting campaign (FOS) comes in- 83 cents of every dollar raised goes right back to the young men and women in Scouting. Your gift helps offset the cost to make Scouting a reality, and is a tax deductible contribution. The Connecticut Yankee Council is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that relies on local contributions. Your employer may match support for Scouting. Contact your human resources department to have your gift matched.

Requirements: Packs must complete their 2019 FOS presentation on or before April 30th, 2019. Additionally, the 2019 FOS presentation requires that 50% of the unit’s registered families make a pledge to the Family Friends of Scouting Campaign and that an average gift of $50 per registered Scout family be given. Units that achieve the goal will earn a free spot at a program event day at Deer Lake Scout Reservation, date to be determined in the Spring of 2019. The percentage of registered Scouts is measured by the number of pledges recorded by the council vs. he unit’s membership total. It is the unit’s responsibility to track the unit’s eligibility. Your District Executive will verify.

Requirements: Troops must complete their 2019 FOS presentation by October 31st, 2019. Additionally, the 2019 FOS presentation requires that 50% of the unit’s registered families make a pledge to the Family Friends of Scouting Campaign and that an average gift of $50 per registered Scout family be given. Units that achieve the goal will earn free rank advancement through December 31st, 2019. The percentage of registered Scouts is measured by the number of pledges recorded by the council vs. the unit’s membership total. It is the unit’s responsibility to track the unit’s eligibility. Your District Executive will verify.

The free rank incentive can only be redeemed at the Milford Scout Shop when submitted on a completed internet advancement report. Inform the clerk before you check out that your unit is eligible for free rank advancement. They will verify your unit’s eligibility, and process it as a separate transaction.

For Information, supplies, and support:

Senior Development Director – Joseph Andreo ‐ joseph.andreo@scouting.org 203. 537.7304

Development Admin. Assistant ‐ Christina Morrell ‐ christina.morrell@scouting.org 203.951.0231

Western Service Area (Powahay, Scatacook, & Pomperaug)

Jim Patterson jim.patterson@scouting.org 203.814.2201

Roger Stewart roger.stewart@scouting.org 203.241.6679

New Haven Service Area

Jonathan Glassman jonathan.glassman@scouting.org 203.701.8522

Herb Kemp Herbert.kemp@scouting.org 203.654.9344