The Cimarron Council, Boy Scouts of America serves nearly 6500 youth through the assistance and mentorship of thousands of adult volunteer leaders. This represents more than one in every five local young people, decidedly one of the largest youth-serving programs offered in our community.

Many youth join Scouts to experience outdoor adventure and exciting activities. Through annual camping programs, youth are given the opportunity to develop character, fitness and leadership skills. Each year numerous scouts receive campership to attend camp, while hundreds of at risk youth participate in programs in schools and neighborhoods throughout Alfalfa, Blaine, Canadian, Creek, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grant, Harper, Kay, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Major, Noble, Osage, Pawnee, Payne, Woods and Woodward Counties.

Few things in life are as special as making a difference in the life of a young person, unless it's seeing the difference that same young person can make in the community and lives of others. That's Scouting, and that's why we ask you to support our youth program. Your gift, whether large or small, positively impacts young people.

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Why Should You Support the F.O.S. Campaign?
Whether you have supported the F.O.S. campaign in the past or are supporting the B.S.A. for the first time, thank you. Supporters of the Boy Scouts of America come from every corner of the Council, yet they all have one thing in common. When you pledge to the Friends of Scouting Campaign you are joining thousands of other individuals who are making a statement that Scouting matters! You believe in the programs offered to youth and you believe that these programs will help instill the confidence to be tomorrows leaders. To support this important part of the development of our youth, download the Cimarron Council Family Campaign Brochure and Pledge Card and mail it today.

Support the Friends of Scouting campaign with your tax deductible donation today. Send your donation to Cimarron Council, 317 N Grand, Enid, OK 73701

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Those who donate at the $500 level or above during the 2008 FOS campaign will receive a Joseph Csatari print, "A Scout is Reverent." The print is the third of the series

Why Should Your Unit Support the F.O.S. Campaign?
In order to continue to provide the best Scouting program, the best activities, the best camp, the best training for leaders and the best service to our units, and all of the other things that bring a quality Scouting experience to our children, we need everyone's support! When your unit participates in the F.O.S. campaign, you will be helping to ensure a bright future for your unit and the entire Cimarron Council.

How Can You Help?
This is the time when the families of the Scouts are given the opportunity to support the council as a part of the annual F.O.S. effort. Each unit in the Cimarron Council can and should participate in the 2008 F.O.S. campaign; it's as easy as 1-2-3. Here's how to do it!

1.  Pick a date in January, February, March or April for a Friends of Scouting volunteer to come and give a short (10-12 minute) presentation. The best times are Blue and Gold banquets and courts of honor. Let us know your date by contacting your District Executive.

2.  Pick a parent or other volunteer to serve as your unit's F.O.S. chair. This person will coordinate the campaign in your unit and ensure that every family has the opportunity to support Scouting.

3.  Let the parents know the date of the presentation, put it on the front end of the agenda and promote their support and participation.

Those who donate at the $125 level receive a special CSP!! 

How Does Your Unit Benefit from Friends of Scouting?

Listed here are but a few of the things that F.O.S. does to make your program better 

• Conducts training programs for volunteers;
• Provides liability insurance for you as a Scout volunteer;
• Conducts activities for your unit to participate in such as district and council camporees, Cub Scout camps and much more;
• Provides a professional staff to assist and give guidance to your unit;
• Offers every interested young person regardless of financial condition, developmental disability or location the opportunity to belong to Scouting;
• Provides financial assistance to individuals in the form of camperships;
• Produces monthly district and council newsletters and special informational mailings for units.
   

But What About My Registration Fees?

The registration fee that is paid by each youth and adult is a national fee. It is sent, in its entirety, to the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America. The same is true of unit charter fees. The cost of providing a successful Scouting program far exceeds the registration fees and that is where Friends of Scouting comes in.
 

Matching Gift Companies

Don't forget that many companies match their employee's donation. Check with your human resources department for the appropriate paperwork.

Family Friends of Scouting Folder
The Family Friends of Scouting Folder is for those who are preparing to make FOS Presentations to their Units. Please feel free to download and use this information in your presentation. If you have questions, please contact your District Executive.

Cimarron Council FOS Brochure (Inside) 

Cimarron Council FOS Brochure (Front) 
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