BSA Organization

•113 International Scouting Organizations World Organization of the Scout Movement

•Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is the US Org. US is divided into 4 Regions

•We are in the Western Region 5 “Areas” in the W.R.

•We are in “Area 2” of the W. R. 14 Councils in Area 2

•We are in Longs Peak Council 9 Districts, across 3 states

•We are in _____________District

The World Organization of the Scout MovementTo contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise Scout Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.

Boy Scouts of AmericaIt is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America 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.

Scout OathOn my honor, I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my countryand to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake, and morally straight.

The Scout LawA Scout is…

Trustworthy, Loyal,Helpful, Friendly,Courteous, Kind,

Obedient, Cheerful,Thrifty, Brave, Clean,

And Reverent.

The Mission of Scouting

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE LONGS PEAK COUNCIL

It is the mission of the Longs Peak Council, Boy Scouts of America, to develop character, competence,

integrity and leadership in today’s youth, through quality programs, outdoor experiences, and service

to community.

Vision Prepare today’s youth for tomorrow’s challenges.

Longs Peak Council Mission and Vision

Longs Peak Council

Serving youth in Northern Colorado, Southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska.

2014 Record of Membership

Tiger Cubs 467 UnitsCub Scouts 2,265Webelos 2,156

Total Cub Scouting 4,888 Packs 180 Boy Scouts 3,567 Troops/Teams 203 Venturers 634 Crews/Ships 69Total Traditional Membership 9,089 Total Traditional Units 452 Explorers 308 Posts 14Learning for Life 800 Groups 4Total Learning for Life Members 1,108 Total Learning for Life Units 18 Total Council Membership 10,197 Adult Leaders 4,150

Our Community’s BEST Long Term Investment...Scouting!

2014 Record of Advancement• Tiger Cubs 271• Bobcat 654• Wolf 495• Bear 565• Webelos Award 456• Arrow of Light 387• Total Cub Scout Ranks 2,828

• Tenderfoot 404• Second Class 339• First Class 303• Star 303• Life 257• Eagle 195• Total Boy Scout Ranks 1,801• • Total Cub & Boy Scout Ranks 4,629

Our Community’s BEST Long Term Investment...Scouting!

Friends of Scouting

$24 registration fee goes directly to National

FOS is our annual fundraising campaign to support our council, Longs Peak Council.

Investing in the Youth of Longs Peak Council • Camping Programs, Facilities and

Equipment; Manages and maintains 8 Scout Camps

• Activities & Events: Klondike, annual gatherings within our district

• Advancement & Recognition: Merit Badge University events

• Fall Camporee, campout with activities, for Boy Scouts – who are encouraged to bring Webelos from Cub Scouts

• Council Camporee• Adult Training Programs• Youth Leadership Training• Manages and Maintains 4 Scout

Service Centers• Council/District Staff• Website / Social Media• Insurance• Communications and Outreach• Order of the Arrow

Friends of Scouting

A Great Investment

It costs $202 to support one youth in Scouts. The families of the Longs Peak Council's Scouts come from many different backgrounds. But they all share one goal in common the development of competence, integrity and leadership in our youth.Please sponsor one Scout, or choose a level of giving that is best for your family.

FOS Special Incentive: $202 donations receive a beautiful BSA coin with Longs Peak Council on one side and scouting founding father Daniel Beard on the reverse.

Recognition

• $100 Longs Peak Council Patch (yellow)

• $150 Century Plus• $202 Family, For One Scout

– Collectible “Founders of Scouting" Coin• $250 Leadership

– Longs Peak Council Patch Silver• $500 Patron Plaque

– Longs Peak Council Patch Gold• $750 Honor• $1000 Eagle Club• $1500 Golden Eagle• $2500 Golden Eagle with Palms• $5000 Benefactor Eagle

2015 Scout Share Goal

$77 by Units lowest registered Scouts in 2014Example: 50 youth X $77 = $3,850 goal

Packs-Achieve goal and receive 10% off day camp fees and/or $5 off per boy, per night for the *2015 Nicol Cub Scout Summer sessions

Rank advancement patches and parent pins (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light) and arrow points. The Oval shaped Webelos badge and Webelos pins not Included.

Troops/Teams/Crews-Achieve goal and receive $25 off per person at *Camp Jeffrey/Camp Laramie Peak/Soaring Eagle. $50 per person discount at Elkhorn High Adventure Base.

Rank advancement patches (Scout through Life) and merit badge patchesCrews-bronze award medal and either the bar ribbon or pin device.

* Goal must be achieved by April 1, 2015 to receive discount at camp properties.

All recognition are effective from when the unit goal is achieved until December 31 2015.