Our Investment, because relies on its Friends... Buckskin Council Highlights 2020 Family FOS Recognition Program Please make a year-long contribution to the Buckskin Council Friends of Scouting Campaign SCOUTING2020 The Buckskin Council has a rich heritage of building FAMILY FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGN leadership skills in young people. ABOUT YOU: (Please print) Together we’re blazing a trail u The Buckskin Council serves 6,000+ Parent’s Name into the future. boys, girls, young men, and young SCOUTING women in 40 counties across West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Address A Program of Merit u More than 2,100 adults are mentors City/State/Zip to the Buckskin Council’s youth, Phone ( ) guiding their discovery in the “outdoor classroom.” E-Mail Address u More than 1,000 Cub Scouts and 700 Boy Scouts attended summer camp programs.  My employer makes Matching Gifts.  My Employer u 115 Boy Scouts earned their Eagle Rank. u  I am an Eagle Scout. Year Earned Buckskin Council scouts earned more than 5,000 Merit Badges last year, educating themselves on subjects like American History, Sustainability, Digital Technology, and OUR FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INVESTMENT IS: Astronomy.  $1,000 - Guardian  $275$260 - Support a Scout u Cub Scouts earned more than 2,000 rank advancements   $500 - Benefactor $200$175 - Patron spending quality time bonding with their parents.  Previous Year Patch  $150$125 - Century Plus u Since 1919, the Buckskin Council has taught leadership and life • Add this “Reverent” patch to your collection with #______x $300  Year(s) needed:______Other Investment of______skills to boys, girls, young men and young women your $150 support of Scouting. Signature u Detailed training and support includes monthly roundtables, position-specific Date • As thanks for your gift of , you will receive the “Reverent” training, youth protection training, $200 patch and your choice of a limited edition 100th Anniversary advanced leader tumbler or mug, or a collectors’ edition “This is Scout Country” hat. I AM PAYING THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF OUR training, National Youth Leadership PLEDGE TODAY: (Check one) Training, and many more opportunities.  Cash $  Check # • For your support of ONE SCOUT FOR ONE YEAR with a gift of $275, you will receive the Scout Law Patch, a limited edition  Credit Card# 100th Anniversary tumbler or mug, and a collectors’ edition “This Expiration Date CVV# is Scout Country” hat. (Circle one) MasterCard | VISA | Discover SCOUTING ALUMNI MAKE UP: 89% of the original astronaut corps (every astronaut who PLEASE BILL MY PLEDGE: (Check one) walked on the moon, except one, is an Eagle Scout) Make up a Year Scout Law Patch  Once (Immediately) 89% of Senior Class Presidents The Buckskin Council has a limited number of past years Scout  Bill Me in the months of (Please Circle): Feb Mar Apr May 85% of Student Class Presidents Law patches for those who would like to complete their set. Jun Jul Aug Sept Previous Scout Law Patches are available with a pledge of 85% of FBI Agents Oct Nov BUCKSKIN COUNCIL $300 per patch. 72% of Rhodes Scholars All gifts to Buckskin Council are tax deductible. THANK YOU! 70% of US Naval Academy Graduates Special Framed Scout Law Set (limited supply) Make checks payable to: 68% of US Military Academy Graduates BUCKSKIN COUNCIL, BSA 63% of Air Force Academy Graduates For those of you who want the entire Scout Law in one place. All 2829 Kanawha Blvd. | Charleston, WV 25311 12 Scout Law patches in a frame for a pledge of $1,000. Phone: 304-340-3663 | Fax: 304-925-0533 www.buckskin.org Scouts learn the best part of What Should I Give? success is the journey. “The Iceberg Analogy” Each year, the Buckskin Council incurs $275 in support The true cost of Scouting costs for every youth in Scouting. This includes things Education: like camp maintenance, friendly local Scout Shop Many Scouts achieve more by the CUB SCOUTS personnel, property taxes, Eagle Award processing, age of 18 than some people do What you see above Books, uniforms, Boys’ Life, Kindergarten through fifth grade boys and girls. in a lifetime. Best of all, they do it the water is only Equipment, Registration, Emphasis on social skills and family liability insurance, recruiting support, and one-on-one not only to improve themselves, but about 20% of what Activity Fees, Meeting relationships. coaching for volunteers. Every family who meets that also their community and country. Scouting provides to site costs, etc. our members $275 need enables more time to be spent on program support and less on fundraising!

Mentorship: But there is a whole lot more There are so many paths one below the waterline! How We Are Funded can follow in life. The invaluable Volunteer and Staff Training Support Staff guidance of adult leaders is a Training for more than 2100 For registration, publications, Friends of Scouting Camp & Activity key ingredient to prepare a Scout volunteer leaders every year. and other program support. Support Fees for their lifelong journey toward Insurance Coverage Camp Promotion To protect volunteers, chartered For Day Camps, Boy SCOUTS BSA 34.5% 16.3% success. organizations, staff members, and Scout Camps and High Adventure properties. Bases. Sixth to twelfth grade boys and girls. Outdoor activities with emphasis on character, Camp Directors/Rangers Camp Equipment Adventure: To keep the beautiful camps up-to-date Tents, cooking equipment, camp citizenship, and leadership training. Investment Income and ready for Scouts and families. vehicles, building repairs, canoes, It’s a great big world and you better equipment replacement and repair, 14.9% pack your map! Scouting is a great Recognitions and general upkeep of Council camp. introduction to the outdoors, and, For leaders who complete training, volunteer for special projects, and help Administrative Needs Product Sales most importantly, a lesson on their in many Scouting roles. Computers, online registration, . Foundations & Trusts place in this world. Let the adventure customer service, links to the Professional Staff National BSA Computer System, 10.6% 8.7% begin! Work with volunteers to organize new and more. Other units, manage, fund-raising United Way programs, conduct trainings, assist Service Center & 3 Scout Shops membership recruitment, Utilities, insurance, repairs, 0.3% Trading Post 4.4% provide counsel and direct supplies throughout the support for District, camps, Council. Special Events We Need Your Support! and programs. 4.6% The success of Scouting depends on those who support it. This PR and Media Blogs and social media can 5.7% includes the work of adult volunteers, the encouragement of Council Website Go online to www.Buckskin.org help volunteers and parents and the financial assistance of our Friends of Scouting. to learn more about the Council parents to know the Boys and girls 14 – 20 years. High How We Invest In Young People and its programs. good works of With your generous gift, we can help reach more youth and Scouting. adventure activities and advanced Fundraising impact lives. Reference to Publications and Resources leadership training. Everything from Program planning kits to Recruitment fliers and 13% much more!... Management 17% The majority of the costs of the Scouting program, including running the Council camps, record keeping, distribution of printed and electronic materials, training programs, support staff, and insurance are hidden beneath the surface, just like an iceberg. The 80 percent that isn’t visible is what keeps the rest afloat. Help keep Scouting afloat! Program 70% EXPLORING Boys and girls 14 – 20 years. Career education and development of BUCKSKIN COUNCIL, BSA vocational interests. Thank You For Your Support! 2829 Kanawha Blvd. East | Charleston, WV 25311 BUCKSKIN COUNCIL, BSA Phone: 304-340-3663 | Fax: 304-925-0533 304-340-3663 | www.buckskin.org www.buckskin.org