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Your Gift Gives So Much To Our Youth

These benefits include:

Year-round programs such as Scouting for Food, Fall and Spring recruitment campaigns, POW-WOW/University of Scouting, Camporees, Cub Scout Resident Camp, Day Camp and Boy Scout Resident Camp.
Maintenance of the council camps, Camp Morrison, Salmon River High Adventure Base and the Council Service Center.
Training workshops throughout the year for adult volunteers and youth leaders.
A support staff that handles thousands of telephone calls and unit reports such as advancement, training, reservation forms, and camp reservations.
Trained professional staff to work with Council and District volunteers and our partner institutions.

Why Should I Give?

Currently the cost of delivering Scouting to the young people of the Ore-Ida Council is $115 per youth. Scouting is a very cost effective youth development program. You are encouraged to give as near to this level as you can and all support is always appreciated.

Why Scouting?

For Nearly 100 years, Scouting has been the link connecting young people to the values and traditions that strengthen our families, our communities and our country.

The Boy Scouts of America emphasizes service, personal fitness and achievement. The skills that Scouts learn help them throughout their lives in meeting challenges and developing character. It prepares them to be responsible, caring adults.

Ore-Ida Council Facts

Now serving over 16,000 youth, boys and girls, and 6,200 adult volunteers.
100,000 hours of community service were provided for our communities. That equates to $464,000 in cost savings to our communities.
317 Eagle Scout Ranks were earned.
3962 youth attended a council summer camp.
95,000 pounds of food were collected in our annual Scouting for Food drive.

Income

Expenses

Friends of Scouting 38%

Direct contributions from families, alumni, businesses and friends.

Camping & Activity Fees 37%

Fees paid by youth that cover partial costs of camp programs and activities.

United Way 3%

Allocations from Treasure Valley United Way and combined Federal Campaign.

Product Sales & Special Events 14%

Council proceeds of popcorn sales, golf tournament and auction.

Other 8%

Miscellaneous income sources.

Program Services 88%

Direct Service to Scouting Units: The largest expense item is the cost of organizing and servicing the Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, Posts and Learning for Life groups that make Scouting a reality for the Youth in the Ore-Ida Council.

Camping & Activities: Program equipment, maintenance of Camp Morrison, Salmon River High Adventure Base and activities such as Scouting for Food, Scout Fair and POW-WOW /University of Scouting.

Urban/Rural Outreach: Scouting for low income, rural, and ethnic minority youth, serving young people who would not otherwise be in Scouting.

Service Center: The Farris Lind Scout Service Center in Boise provides event administration, program materials, registration, training awards, record keeping and storage.

Support & Service 7%

Insurance costs and miscellaneous expenses related to the operation of our facilities

Management & Fund Raising 5%

As United Way funding continues to decline, our council must develop alternative sources of revenue such as Friends of Scouting, special events, foundation grants, and the endowment fund of Scouting.

The investment you make in Scouting today will benefit us all in the future.

To make your pledge to Ore-Ida Council, 2008 Friends of Scouting campaign , please click here.

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