2004  FRIENDS OF SCOUTING -  INVESTING IN OUR YOUTH

 

Over 50 Scouters attended the 2004 FOS kickoff at the St. Simons.  A mock presentation was done and received great reviews.  Start early and make sure your Unit signs up for a Friends of Scouting presentation.

 

2004 FOS FAMILY CAMPAIGN
UNIT  RECOGNITION

•         New Unit Recognition for 2004 based on both participation and unit goal.

–        Each District will set a unit dollar goal that meets or exceeds last years FOS unit giving level.

•         Unit participation after achieving the FOS monetary goal determines the award level for 2004 (Cards must given to the FOS Unit Presentation presenter within 60 days of the presentation.):

–        SILVER AWARD:  If a minimum of 50% of all families in unit participate with monetary gift.

–        GOLD AWARD:  If a minimum of 75% of all families in unit participate with monetary gift.

•         Each unit will receive either 5 silver or gold unit FOS patches (rectangular strip) for the right sleeve of unit leader uniforms.

•         When the FOS Campaign is completed, it is expected that the recognition awards will be given at the May Roundtables.

 

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 Job Description

·        Schedule presentation with
 district FOS team

• Help 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 the same as last year 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 new 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.

 

10^th Annual NWSC Gala Scheduled for November 22^nd

 

The 10^th Annual Gala will be held on November 22 at the Drake Hotel in Downtown Chicago.  Festivities begin at 5:00 PM in the French Room with dinner and entertainment beginning at 6:30.  Live and silent auctions with hundreds of great items ranging from weekend getaways and sports tickets to art and wine will be on the block.

 

Tickets are still available and all proceeds benefit the Northwest Suburban Council.  For details and information contact Finance Director Jason Erpelding at 847-824-6910 or Greg Webb, Council Vice President of Finance at 847-571-8130.

Product Sales Winding Down

 

Council Popcorn and wreath sales will be wrapping up throughout the month of November.  Don't miss these important dates:

 

Popcorn

 

November 1, 3              Popcorn returns

                                       Consignment Payments due

                                       Prize forms due

                                       Take orders due

 

November 14, 15           Take Order Pick-up

                                     

December 6, 8                  Final Payments due

 

If you have questions about the popcorn sale contact your district's popcorn chairman listed below:

 

Northwoods:                   Marlin Simon (847-459-9728) or

                                       Sue Domzalski (847-296-0719)

 

Blackhawk:                      Debbie Post (847-827-9259)

 

Pathfinder:                       Mary Illg (847-885-9516)

 

Signal Hill:                       Conrad Reibold (847-438-5803)

 

Council Chair:                    Larry Gulik (847-632-0473)

 

 

Wreath Sales

 

November 3                     Wreath Orders due to the council service center

 

November 22                Wreath Pick-up

 

For details and information contact Wreath Chairman John Stottlemire at 224-588-2343.  Units in the Pathfinder District should contact Bonnie Taylor at 847-352-1341.

 

For order information and pick-up time scheduling for both sales contact the Council Finance Department:  Kari Webb (847-759-2999) or Jason Erpelding (847-824-6910).