Monday, August 24, 2020

Dear Friend of ,

The (Tax ID 59-0624376) continues to strive to make this country better one youth at a time. Our aim is to create an environment for youth throughout Central Florida to become better versions of themselves and continue to prepare them to become leaders of character our communities and our country need to heal and grow!

Youth in Scouting learn to make the right choices, put others before themselves, and lead with compassion and confidence, gifts that are cherished well into adulthood.

As we continue our tradition of providing a first-class character education and leadership program and to meet the demands of serving our growing Scouting membership of over 23,000 youth, the needs your help by supporting our Online Auction! We know this year has been difficult for many of us. Your support this year means more than ever!

Yes, we are going online due to social distancing guidelines. Our online auction will include a variety of fabulous auction items for everyone to bid on- near and afar. Items will include leisure retreats, deluxe golf outings, indulgent spa packages - all to ensure Scouting’s continued youth program of character development and values- based leadership training.

Here is how you can help: 1. Donate an Auction Item (s) 2. Visit our online auction beginning Saturday, October 17, 2020 – Saturday, October 24, 2020

Please consider donating an item/certificate valued at a minimum of $100 with an expiration date of October 2021 or later. This can include tickets, certificates for products or services, unique experiences, a gift basket or merchandise.

Please act today by completing and returning the enclosed participation form with any promotional brochures to help advertise your item and organization. Your response prior to September 30, 2020 will be greatly appreciated.

If you have questions, please contact Tia Pendleton by telephone at (407) 703-0245 or by email at [email protected] .

Thank you in advance for your generosity, as well as your enthusiastic involvement and support- without you, events such as this would not be possible!

Yours in Scouting,

Tia Pendleton Senior Development Director Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America

Encl. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Registration #: CH-1447 Central Florida Council, BSA

Participation Form (Please return by September 30, 2020)

Name: ______

Company: ______

Address:______

City:______State:______Zip:______

Phone: ______Email: ______

Website: ______

Our company would like to donate the following services or items to the Boy Auction:

(We request items be valid from October 2020 to October 2021)

Approximate Retail Price of your Contribution: (This will help set an initial bid) $

Please list any blackout dates or restrictions below: (to be displayed in item description)

Gift Certificate or Letter of instruction enclosed: Yes No

Promotional Materials Enclosed: Yes No

Please join us for our online auction Saturday, October 17, 2020- Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Mail items and Promotional materials to: Questions: Central Florida Council, BSA Tia Pendleton Attn: 2020 Boy Scout Auction [email protected] 1951 S. Orange Blossom Trail (407)703-0245 phone Apopka, FL 32703 (407)889-4406 fax THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF SCOUTING IN CENTRAL FLORIDA!

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Registration #: CH-1447 Central Florida Council, BSA