The annual Friends of Scouting campaign is an opportunity for communities, businesses and families to support the Scouting Movement in Central Indiana.

During the months of November through March, each Pack, Troop, Crew and Post should schedule a "Family" Friends of Scouting presentation. This presentation explains to parents how our Council is financed and educates them about our wonderful facilities.

The annual "Friends of Scouting" drive raises approximately 15% of the operating budget each year. On average, $150 per youth is needed to provide programs for one year.

Who Pays for Scouting?

How Funds are Allocated per Dollar 

Who Pays for Scouting per Dollar 

 

	WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?	WHERE DOES IT GO?
Youth	Personal Savings Participation in Money-earning Projects	Uniforms Handbooks Personal Equipment Camp Fee
Their Units	Member Dues Special Money-earning Projects	Camping Equipment Registration Fee* Boys' Life Magazine* Insignia Special Events Program Materials * after the first year
Chartered Organizations	Organization's Budget	Meeting Rooms, Light, and Heat
Your Council	United Way Organizations "Friends of Scouting" Campaigns Trust Funds Project Sales Special Events Bequests	Organizing Units Serving Existing Units Training Leaders Maintaining Camps Maintaining Service Center, Records and Information Professional Staff Supervision
National Council	Member Registration Fees Magazine Subscriptions and Ads Magazine Subscriptions and Ads Supply Division Uniform and Equipment Sales Grants National Service Fees	Local Council Assistance Program Research and Development Program Materials Professional Training Communications Local Council Insurance and Benefits