2013 Thunderbird District LDS Friends of Scouting

General Handbook of Instructions “The Church supports the annual Friends for Scouting Drive. These funds provide financial support for the local BSA Council. Stake Presidents and Bishops oversee the drive in their units” General Handbook of Insructions

Why Friends of Scouting “The principals and skills learned from Scouting can help prepare young men for successful full-time missions…We’ve remained strong and firm in our support of this great movement for boys and the Oath and Law which are at it’s center.” President Thomas S. Monson 3

How are Scouts Funded? 24% Friends of Scouting 5% Grants 5% Sale of Supplies 5% Product Sales 6% Endowments 9% Activities 10% United Way 24% Friends of Scouting 30% Camping 4

Every Family in every Ward given the opportunity to contribute! Our Goal! Every Family in every Ward given the opportunity to contribute! 5

Keys to a Successful Ward Campaign Select the right person to run the campaign! Put together a committee of action oriented people! Train your committee members – Have Bishopric involved! Run a “One Night Campaign” In one evening call or visit each member of the Ward! Don’t hand out cards – it is hard to get them back – have committee members fill them out while visiting homes or on the phone Try and get donations through credit cards – if not, have them write a check. Have a reporting meeting at the end of the evening! Follow-up as necessary 6

Key Dates Turn in to your Stake YM Presidency by end of February, 2013 December 4 – Kick Off Meeting December – Put your committees together January – Schedule and Run your “One Night Campaign” Early February – Follow-up as necessary Turn in to your Stake YM Presidency by end of February, 2013 7

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