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Metro Lakes Friends of Scouting |
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Friends of Scouting in Metro Lakes
It’s an exciting time to be involved in Scouting. Today more than ever the
world needs the lessons that Scouting teaches. Business and government alike
need men of high moral standing - leaders, men of character. There is no
program better suited to address these real issues and negative influences than
the Boy Scouts of America. In fact, since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has
helped build future leaders of this country, reaching out to youth from all
economic, ethnic and religious walks of life that share common values and have a
desire to succeed. The member of the Boy Scouts of America learn to live by the
twelve points of the Boy Scout law and promise to keep themselves “physically
strong, mentally awake and morally straight.”
Scouting then is not just a
recreational program. Your support of Scouting will help impact the lives of
the individuals involved and the community as a whole for years to come.
Please take a moment to make a tax-deductible contribution following
the steps outlined in the brochure. Your donation will go a long way to making
sure that the youth receive the very best in life.
These funds are used locally by the council in support of its mission. Among
other things, Friends of Scouting dollars fund:
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How these funds are used |
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- Recruiting support to extend Scouting to more youth in our communities.
- Youth protection training to keep Scouts safe from abuse and hazing.
- Specialty training on how to conduct safe activities such as swimming,
boating, and other outdoor activities.
- Time-tested safety practices to ensure a safe environment for our
youth.
- A wide range of program support materials.
- The services of paid scouting professionals to support unit leaders.
- The local Council Service Centers.
- Year-round maintenance and upkeep of our summer camp facilities.
- Camperships to allow all boys to attend camp.
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How can I contribute? |
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Start by following the link below to the Northern Star Council's Friends of Scouting page and filling out the online pledge form. For more information, contact one of our Friends of Scouting volunteers, listed in the "District Staff" portion of metrolakesdistrict.org. Make a Donation! |
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