Thank you for visiting Pack 111's Friends of Scouting page!

Family Friends of Scouting (FOS) is an annual, council-wide campaign conducted in every pack, troop, crew, team, or post between the months of November through March. The Family FOS campaign asks parents and families to consider financially supporting the Scouting program in an effort to offset the cost of providing Scouting to their child. 

The true cost of Scouting is greater than the $10 registration fee, greater than the dues our troop requires, and even greater than the fee charged for camp. Registration fees and camping costs, for instance, are kept low so all youth can experience the fun and excitement of the Scouting program. Family FOS support ensures quality Scouting can happen by supporting the cost of camp upkeep and expansion, training of adult leaders, advancement record keeping, professional staff guidance and support, and more!

Other than the benefits mentioned previously (low camping costs, quality camping facilities, etc.), our unit will recieve free rank advancement for one year if we reach our goal of $1,000. We also have set a growth goal for our unit of $1,200 and if we are able to achieve that we will also receive a pinewood derby car for each registered boy.

The Northern Star Council annually spends in excess of $171 per boy, but please remember that any gift will be greatly appreciated regardless of amount.