Dear Scouting Community,

When my son was seven years old, he joined the Cub Scouts I was busy with work, but every Sunday night I attended his den meetings, and that summer we spent a week together at Cub Scout camp.

This was the start of a wonderful journey, a journey of a Dad and his son doing things together that, without the Scouting program, we never would have done.

This fall, our 18 year-old son left for college, and I can see that he will soon be moving on with his own life. I'm very thankful that there's a program like Scouting that provided us with a structured way to spend time together, and helped me pass on to my son those things that I feel are important in life.

Each year, the Cradle of Liberty Council conducts a fund raising drive among the parents and friends of our Scouts. These funds provide training, camp facilities, and full-time staff to help our Scouts and volunteer leaders provide a quality program.

Please consider a gift of $150 this year, which will cover the cost of one Scout for one year. You can pay your pledge now with a check or credit card, or you can make a pledge and mail in your payment at a later time.

As parents, we all want the best for our children. Scouting provides these things for our children, and with your support, Scouting will remain strong in our community.

I hope that you continue to enjoy your journey in Scouting, and I thank you in advance for your support!

Sincerely,

Tom Harrington
Scout Executive & CEO
Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA

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Council highlights to look forward to in 2010

• 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America
• Patriots Day, Popcorn, Scouting for Food
• Largest Council Contingent attending the National Jamboree
• Words to Live By Campaign
• A new Dining Hall at Resica Falls 

Your family can look forward to

• Your Scout earning a new award
• Attending a Camping Trip
• Visiting the National Jamboree
• Doing a Good Turn Daily
• Learning a new skill

Your investment provides

• Marketing Materials
• Council and Camp Staff
• Insurance
• Improved and maintained camp facilities
• Training for Adults and Youth
• Camp Scholarships
• Service Center
• Registration and Advancement processing
• Eagle Scout and other Recognitions 

Your dollars at work

• Council Expenses
  • Fundraising - 9%
  • Camping, Programs & Facilities - 31%
  • Administration - 9%
  • Year Round Program Support - 51%
• Income Sources
  • Camping & Programs – 25%
  • Fundraising Activities - 39%
  • United Ways - 3%
  • Popcorn - 7%
  • Investments & Trusts - 15%
  • Friends of Scouting - 11%

 Family Friends of Scouting each year raises approximately 8% of the council's total fundraising budget.

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