Indian Waters Council BSA, Columbia South Carolina

Friends of Scouting

What is Friends of Scouting?

Friends of Scouting is the Indian Waters Council's annual giving campaign. It is conducted during January through June of each calendar year. During the campaign, over 5,000 parents, businesses, individuals, and community organizations are contacted and asked to support Scouting in the community. The goal for 2010 is over $920,000. This will comprise 39% of the Indian Waters Council's operating budget. Other sources of funding include: Program Fees 19%, Popcorn Sale & Scout Shop 18%, Investment Income, Grants & Other Income 15%, and our United Way partners 9%. The growth and quality of Scouting in the Midlands of South Carolina is dependent on a successful Friends of Scouting campaign. The Indian Waters Council is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Support Scouting

If you would like to financially support the Scouting program in the Midlands of South Carolina, please contact your District Executive. Or you can follow the link below to a secure website to make a gift online.

Family Friends of Scouting 2010 - Family Membership Enrollment

The Family Friends of Scouting 2010 Family Membership Enrollment process is the annual opportunity for parents in the Midlands to support local Souting efforts by making a pledge through the local Scouting Unit to the Indian Waters Council. Again, this year our intention is to reach each family through Pack, Troop, Team, Crew and Post gatherings from November through March 2010.

The Family Friends of Scouting 2010 presentations will make a dramatic impact on our ability to continue the implementation of Camp Barstow as well as our ability to continually provide the best youth program in the Midlands. Parents will have an opportunity to truly make a difference on the future of Scouting in the Midlands.

2010 Recognition Levels

Leadership Level - $250-500
1) Each Unit that holds a Family Friends of Scouting presentation will receive a streamer for its Unit Flag.

2) Each person who turns in a Family Friends of Scouting card with a $250 or above commitment will receive a COLLECTOR'S EDITION COUNCIL STRIP. These Council Strips will be given to the qualifiers at the Family Friends of Scouting presentation.

For more information on how you or your Scout Unit can particpate in the Family Friends of Scouting campaign, please contact your District Executive.

Eagle Club - $5,000 or above (individual or overall unit)

Place marker for pdf of 2009 Eagle Club members
Recognition at events throughout year
Thank you advertisement in local magazine

Endowment Opportunities

Last updated: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 16:34