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2226 NW Military HwySan Antonio, Texas 78213-1894

210.341.8611www.AlamoAreaBSA.org

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The Alamo Area C

ouncil wishes to recognize

those donors for their leadership gift support:

Leadership donors who are eligible to receive the special com

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orative Council shoulder patch for a pledge of $200; and

the comm

emorative coin for a $500 pledge, w

ill receive their recognition items by m

ail. Those $1,000 donors qualifying for the special com

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orative belt buckle will receive their recognition in person. Thank you for your leadership gift.

$200Sponsorship of

One Scout for O

ne YearSpecial com

mem

orative C

ouncil shoulder patch

$1,000Sponsorship

of Patrol or D

en For O

ne YearSpecial

comm

emorative

belt buckle

Foster self-esteem

through personal

achievement

Develop a sense of

personal and community

responsibility

Strengthen family

relationships

Will You B

e A Friend of Scouting?A Pledge of $200 w

ill sponsor council services to one youth for one yearPLED

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T❑

$1,000 - Sponsorship of Patrol or Den for one year (receive special com

mem

orative belt buckle)❑

$500 - Share Sponsorship of Patrol or Den (receive special com

mem

orative Scout Law coin)

❑ $200 - Pays for O

ne Scout for One Year (receive special com

mem

orative Council shoulder patch)

❑ $80 - Fam

ily Share — one household's share of the FO

S campaign

❑ __________O

ther Pledge Am

ount – Surprise Us! E-m

ail __________________________________________ ❑

I do not need a recognition gift. ❑

I will request a m

atching gift from m

y employer (if available) —

Com

pany Nam

e _________________________❑

I am an Eagle Scout-please stay in touch!

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.org/donate)Pledge A

mount $ ______________

Am

ount Paid Now

$ __________________________

Pledge Rem

inder Preference:

Once (N

ow or D

ate________ )

Twice (N

ow and D

ate________ )

Four Times (N

ow, June, A

ugust, October)

Check m

ade payable to Alam

o Area B

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Mastercard

VISA

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Card N

umber ________________________________

Expires ______/______ Auth. Code ___________

Signature ___________________________________

Note: A

nnual contribution statements w

ill be sent in late January

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$500Share Sponsorship

of Patrol or Den

Special comm

emorative

Scout Law coin

Teach healthy living skills

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M I S S I O NThe mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

V I S I O NThe Alamo Area Council will develop responsible and self-reliant youth within our 13 county service area by providing them with time-tested programs focusing on values-based leadership training supported by family involvement.

W H O A R E B O Y S C O U T S ?Prepared. For Service — Scouting here is pre-paring young people by teaching life skills to help their community through service to others during Texas Clean Rivers Program, and Scouting for Food.Prepared. For Leadership — Scouting here is preparing young people by teaching them life skills to take responsibility and to teach by example. These skills are best exemplified by Eagle Scout Service Projects which require planning, organizing, leading, and managing a community service endeavor.Prepared. For Learning — Scouting here is preparing young people by mentoring them to set goals and work to reach them one step at a time. Scouting’s responsive, timely program develops critical life skills that are relevant and needed in today’s competitive world.Prepared. For Adventure — Scouting here has prepared young people by encouraging them to abandon a sedentary lifestyle, live healthier, and enjoy the great outdoors. Scouting goes beyond teaching outdoor skills; it instills respect for the environment and ethical use of natural resources.

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25% DIRECT COSTS THAT ARE SIzABLE

MEETING COSTSUNIFORMS

BOY’S LIFE MAGAzINEACTIVITY FEESREGISTRATION

EqUIPMENTSCOUT HANDBOOkS

WHAT YOU SEE ABOVE THE WATER IS ONLY ABOUT 25%…

The majority of Scouting program costs, such as running our camps, record keeping, materi-als, training programs, support staff, and insur-ance are hidden beneath the surface, just like an iceberg. The 75% that isn’t visible is what keeps the rest afloat.

HELP kEEP SCOUTING AFLOAT!

SCOUTING NEEDS YOUR SUPPORTGifts to the Alamo Area Council, BSA

are tax-deductible.

Thank You!

EXPENDITURES OF SUPPORT & REVENUES

OPERATING SUPPORT & REVENUES

Self Generated Revenue 38%Direct Support & Friends of Scouting 31.9%United Way 18.7%Investment Income 11.4%Total Support and Revenue $4,401,000

Program Support 82.7% Management, Fundraising, Charter & National Fees & Services 17.3%Total Expenditures $4,365,0002012 Budget Margin $36,800

YOUR FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CONTRIBUTION:• Helps keep council camps affordable and

maintained for your family.

• Keeps programs current with the changing needs of your family.

• Helps subsidize leader training – every Scout deserves a trained leader.

• Keeps council and district events affordable for your family.

• Provides communication tools for volunteer leaders and your family.

All boys deserve the opportunity to be a Scout. With your gift your council can provide the resources necessary to make sure every youth can benefit from Scouting’s fun, exciting adventure-filled activities that foster character, honesty, respect, and life-long values.

THE TRUE COST TO DELIVER

SCOUTING TO YOUR CHILD IS

JUST LIkE AN

ICEBERG...

WHERE OUR DOLLARS COME FROMHere’s what it costs to make Scouting happen in the Alamo Area Council. This is why we need your generous and loyal support of our Friends of Scouting.

THE 75% THAT ISN’T VISIBLECAMP EqUIPMENT

Tent platforms, cooking gear, boats, and repairs

INSURANCETo protect our volunteers,

youth, and property

RECOGNITIONSFor leaders who attend trainings

and volunteer in many ways

TRAININGFor more than 7500+ volunteers

CAMP PROMOTIONFor Cub Scout Day Camps and

Boy Scout Resident Camps

PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFFEverything from program planning kits to program helps and camping books. Full-time staff providing fundraising, training,

recruitment and counseling.For registration, typing, publications,

special events, and support

SERVICE CENTERSUtilities, insurance, repairs, and

care for our Service Centers

COMMUNICATIONSNewsletters, videos, websites, online

resources, and information technology

CAMPS & RANGERSMaintenance and upkeep on Council

camps. To keep our camps meeting and exceeding quality National Standards

CHARTER FEESFor every Scouting

youth, leader, and unit

POSTAGEMailings to leaders, parents, and youth

Prepared. For Life.™ALAMO AREA COUNCIL

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