Over 50 Scouters attended the 2003 FOS kickoff at the Wolves stadium. A presentation was done, and we received great reviews as our Hat Trick kick is off to a great start. Start early and make sure your Unit scores at a Hat Trick in Friends of Scouting.

TRICK

In Hockey terms, three goals in one game by the same player.
In FOS terms:
Have a Unit Coordinator to give leadership
Have 50% of your families pledge, reach your unit FOS goal
Unit goal reached by April 30, 2003
(Prizes, recognition and fun for all will be awarded.)

One new feature is that each Unit will select a unit Coordinator that will give leadership to the FOS campaign. We want every Unit to be involved and every family given a chance to help support Scouting.

Unit Friends of Scouting Coordinator
Schedule presentation with district FOS team
Prepare the unit and presentation packet
Introduce the FOS presenter
Assist in asking all families to make their FOS pledge
Assist in collecting pledge cards
Conduct a clean-up effort to ensure all families have the opportunity to pledge
Ensure all families receive recognition items

The presentation will be new, with the involvement of Scouts, Leaders and parents. This presentation will be brief but will explain what Scouting provides for our youth and why their investment in our Scouts is important. A colorful brochure will explain where the monies raised come from and where your support is used. It will cost the Northwest Suburban Council

$150.00 to support one Scout for a year with the major portion going directly to the support of each Unit.

So what do you have to do? Recruit a Unit Coordinator, sign your Unit up for a presentation and see Scouting grow. Every Unit should have a presentation date by the beginning of December. Thank you for you help and participation.