Troop 102 Friends of Scouting page
Thank you for visiting our Troop 102 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 and merit badges for one year if we reach our goal of $1,700. In addition to this incentive if we have at least 21 families participating this year we will be able to select an additional gift such as a new unit flag or Dutch oven tripod.
The Northern Star Council annually spends in excess of $150 per boy, but please remember that any gift will be greatly appreciated regardless of amount.