At the beginning of 2023, the Cradle of Liberty introduced five new giving societies to recognize donors who give directly to support the Annual Giving Campaign. As a member of one of the Giving Societies, members receive a patch specific to their society, as well as special invitations to special events throughout the year.
Members will receive a special “Golden Eagle Society” patch, quarterly updates on program successes and special “Golden Eagle Society” invitations to events throughout the year.
Members will receive a special “Dan Beard Society” patch, quarterly updates on program successes and special “Dan Beard Society” invitations to events throughout the year.
Members will receive a special “W. D. Boyce Society” patch, quarterly updates on program successes and special “W. D. Boyce Society” invitations to events throughout the year.
Members will receive a special “Ernest Thompson Seton Society” lapel pin, quarterly updates on program successes and special “Ernest Thompson Seton Society” invitations to events throughout the year.
Members will receive a special “Baden Powell Society” lapel pin, quarterly updates on program successes and special “Baden Powell Society” invitations to events throughout the year.
All donors with new gifts of at least $25,000 are eligible for induction into the Good Turn Society at their lifetime cumulative giving level. Good Turn Society members exemplify all that is most admirable about Scouting, including a commitment to service above self, a drive to go above and beyond to achieve an important goal, a willingness to be a model for others, and the courage to demonstrate leadership through their investment in Scouting. Good Turn Society members are truly Scouting’s heroes. Honoring their commitment to train the future leaders of America with formal induction into the appropriate Good Turn Society level. Based on membership level, benefits can include a personalized proclamation, lapel pin, challenge coin, medallion, and exclusive event access.
Trailhead Member
$25,000 to $99,999
Scout Oath Member
$100,000 to $499,999
Scout Law Member
$500,000 to $999,999
Good Turn Member
$1 million to $4.99 million
On My Honor Member
$5 million to $9.99 million
Duty to Others Member
$10 million to $14.99 million
Good Citizen Member
$15 million to $24.99 million
WP Society
$25 million to $49.99 million
Heritage Society
$50 million to $74.99 million
Fleur-de-lis Society
$75 million to $99.99 million
True North Society
$100 million and above
Visionary Leader Distinction
Reserved for all Good Turn Society members
whose gifts are made through a last will or other bequest.
Please visit colbsa.org/hours for the holiday hours of the resource center and the scout shop.
