Friends of Scouting (FOS)

Please contact Bob Johnson, Sr. District Executive,
to find out how to support Alameda Scouting and
your favorite Pack, Troop or Crew by making a donation.

The Alameda Council Friends of Scouting campaign is ready to get underway with our annual kick-off on January 17, 2008. The FOS campaign raises the funds needed to support council programs including: Day Camp, Family Camp, Webelos Woods, Camporee, Scouting for Food, Scoutreach, Roundtable, leader training, camperships, community service projects, recognition events and awards, insurance (for Scouts and leaders) and more.

Alameda Council program support costs over $150 per Scouting family annually. FOS is voluntary and no boy or unit is ever denied service based on participation - but we need your support. The 2008 council budget calls for $140,000 to be raised through Friends of Scouting donations and we count on our Scouting families to contribute $35,000 towards this goal. This represents only 7% of our total council operating budget that we need your help in raising.

Each unit is asked to select an FOS Coordinator to contact families for financial support of council programs that directly affect our youth through program services. The FOS Family Campaign Kick-Off is January 17, 2008 for all unit coordinators. This brief and informative training will be held at the council office. Those wishing to start early on their unit FOS campaigns should contact Bob Johnson. When we all "pitch in" and contribute to Friends of Scouting we all benefit.Thank you in advance for your support!