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Check out these Websites for information and games - Then check out the Scouts in your neighborhood.

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Grades 1-5


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Grades 6-12


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(Ages 14-20)

Each of these sites include a "unit locator" to help you find a pack, troop, team, crew, or ship holding meetings close to you. All you need is your ZIP code! Try it out right now and join the adventure.

You can also contact us at 412-325-7940 or visit the Council Service Center at 1275 Bedford Avenue, Pitsburgh, PA

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Friends of Scouting

 

In order for the Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of America to operate on a monthly basis, it has to meet its budget. The Boy Scouts have fiscal responsibility just as any family or business. The council must raise 17% from investments from individuals as part of its annual budgetary needs. This is known as “Friends of Scouting”.

UNITS BENEFIT: Without the support of Friends of Scouting, there would be no camps, Scout Shop, recruiting materials, insurance, Council resources such as training videos, training and program literature, or a professional staff to help administer Scouting in the districts.

OTHERS BENEFIT TOO: What many do not "see" are the additional programs funded by BSA such as the urban program that provides leadership and program costs for inner city youth to get the Scouting experience. Students with special needs are able to enjoy Scouting programs in many schools. Also, value based career programs are offered on many campuses throughout the council. A Scout is helpful. Close to half of the youth we serve are not in traditional units. Getting more kids into our "gang" rather than their gang can do a lot to help keep our communities vibrant.

The Friends of Scouting supports programs, facilities, staff, communications and much more to help thousands of parents and leaders to effectively deliver the Scouting program. In 2008, the Greater Pittsburgh Council will spend approximately $125 per registered youth member above and beyond national registration fees and local unit expenses to maintain the needed support for the Scouting program throughout the community.

We Need Your Help: Make sure your unit and all of the families in your unit that have been touched by the Scouting program are given the opportunity to support scouting. Contact your district’s Family Friends of Scouting chairman to schedule a unit presentation.

Make a Friends of Scouting Pledge: You can spread your Friends of Scouting tax-deductible pledge over the course of the year. Also, many employers offer matching gift programs . . . yours may be one of them.

 

 FAMILY FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
UNIT PRESENTATION REGISTRATION FORM

UNIT PRESENTATION REGISTRATION FORM

DISTRICT: _________________________________________  PACK/TROOP/UNIT#: __________________________

UNIT CHAIRMAN'S NAME _____________________________ PHONE NUMBER: (_______)______________________ 

ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________________ 

CITY ____________________________________________  STATE _____________   ZIP ______________________ 

DATE FOR PRESENTATION: _______________________________________________ 

RETURN TO:

GREATER PITTSBURGH COUNCIL, BSA
FLAG PLAZA, 1275 BEDFORD AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA  15219
ATTN: Chairman - Family Friends of Scouting Chairman