Money raised through Friends of Scouting provides the operating revenue to carry forth the mission of the Council. With your investment, the Council organizes new Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews; develops and coordinates volunteer adult training programs; handles all advancement and member registration; maintains quality traditional summer camping programs for Boy Scouts and Cub Scout; develops cutting-edge high adventure summer and weekend programs for older Boy Scouts and Venturing; coordinates weekend activities and volunteer recruitment.

Friends of Scouting is completed through two primary strategies. One, the community alumni and other interested business leaders are invited to a breakfast or luncheon and told the story of Scouting in the area. This raises 60% if the Friends of Scouting goal. Two, families are invited to support the Council's efforts to directly and indirectly support their unit by making a tax deductible gift at the Blue and Gold celebration or a troop court of honor. This Family Friends of Scouting raises 40% of the Friends of Scouting Goal.

The District will send a Friends of Scouting representative to one unit event each year.  Your District Friends of Scouting coordinator will be in touch with your unit leaders to schedule a date.