 Did you know that over $200 needs to be raised to support the services expended for each of our 5,000 scouts throughout the year?
How about that it costs over $450,000 a year to offer in-season and off-season programs at Rota-Kiwan Scout Reservation?
Or 16 new Scouting programs were started in 2009?
All human endeavors need support to maintain and grow. As a movement, Scouting is no different.
To adequately serve all members and potential new members our local council relies on private donors and its own members support. A special program has been developed and is being offered to every family this year it is the Centennial Society. Enroll now for $39.20 and receive the benefit of knowing you are helping to maintain Program, Office, Communication, and Field Staff Services for all area Scouts!
Our goal is to enroll 2,010 Centennial Society members by August! Show your support by sending your check of $39.20 to BSA at the Kalamazoo Scout Service Center to get your limited and numbered Centennial Society Patch also if you are a new donor to scouting or you increase your past years donation by the centennial level of $39.20 your gift will be matched! Our council has secured matching funds up to $20,000 to help boost Scouting’s support. Centennial Society Members and their families will be guests at a special VIP reception at the Air Zoo Scout Rally and will have their family name placed on the Service Center wall for their participation. A presentation will be made this spring at your unit, please be prepared to participate!
Wondering how $39.20 was decided? 1910 was the year scouting was founded; 2010 for our current centennial year.
$19.10 + $20.10 equals $39.20!
Daniel V. Busby
Scout Executive
Southwest Michigan Council
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