TAC Friends of Scouting TRAINING 2021

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•What is Friends of Scouting and why is it important to your TAC Scouting experience

•Levels of giving and recognition

•TAC 2021 operating budget—how your gifts are invested in programs and services

•How to make a gift and invite others to invest in Friends of Scouting

What is Friends of Scouting?What is Friends of Scouting?What is Friends of Scouting?What is Friends of Scouting?

•Opportunity to contribute resources to the programs and services delivered by Transatlantic Council

•Opportunity to communicate about the positive impact of unparalleled Scouting in Transatlantic Council

Why is TAC Scouting important to you?

What help do you get or need to deliver unparalleled Scouting in your community?

What is the positive impact of TAC Scouting?

• 5000+ youth developing their leadership and character

• 2000+ adults influencing youth of great promise

• 200+ units in 50 countries

• Arrow of Light, Eagle Scout, Summit Award recognitions

• Day Camps, Summer Camps, Merit Badge Weekends, Camporees

• Community Service Projects

• Historic Trails

TAC Eagle TAC Eagle TAC Eagle TAC Eagle Scout Projects Scout Projects Scout Projects Scout Projects

Bike Park Reclamation

High School Gardens

Refugees on Wheels

Orphans Home Shoe Drive

Hands-on CPR Marathon

Toy Drive for Refugees

Refugee Center

Building Bat Houses

5K for Autism Awareness

Why invest inTAC Scouting?

• Unparalleled Scouting for more youth

• Better camp programs

• More trained volunteers

• Stronger support to TAC Communities

• More packs, troops, crews, ships

• Develop leaders and citizens

• Instill values of Scout Oath and Law

How much to raise by 28 February 2021? How much to raise by 28 February 2021? How much to raise by 28 February 2021? How much to raise by 28 February 2021?

DISTRICTS/COUNCIL 2021 GOAL

Barbarossa $8,000

Charlemagne $12,000

Edelweiss $17,000

Horizon $5,000

Mayflower $25,000

Mediterranean $4,000

Flags over Normandy $35,000

Community $44,000

Executive Board $90,000

TOTALS $240,000

Friends of Scouting Giving Levels and Recognition Friends of Scouting Giving Levels and Recognition Friends of Scouting Giving Levels and Recognition Friends of Scouting Giving Levels and Recognition

GIFT $/MONTH SCOUTS/YEAR LEVEL RECOGNITION

$2,400 $200 10 Scouts Visionary 2 Flags over Normandy

$1,200 $100 5 Scouts Normandy 1 Flag over Normandy

$960 $80 4 Scouts Leadership 1 Travel Mug

$480 $40 2 Scouts Two Scouts 2 TAC Neckerchiefs

$240 $20 1 Scout One Scout 1 TAC Neckerchief

FOS donors who give $100+ receive a TAC Friends of Scouting patch

Note: The number of Scouts/Year is the overall Council Budget divided by the number of Scouts served by Transatlantic Council in a year.

FOS Recognition for Volunteers who Invite Others to GiveFOS Recognition for Volunteers who Invite Others to GiveFOS Recognition for Volunteers who Invite Others to GiveFOS Recognition for Volunteers who Invite Others to Give

RAISE $$ RECEIVE

$1000+ TAC Polo Shirt

$2000+ TAC Jacket

$3000+ TAC Polo Shirt and TAC Jacket

Note: Raise FOS $$ (not including your own FOS gift) from 1 December 2020 through 28 February 2021.

Who can help you raise Friends of Scouting?Who can help you raise Friends of Scouting?Who can help you raise Friends of Scouting?Who can help you raise Friends of Scouting?

• Current and Former Friends of Scouting Donors

• Wood Badge Staffers and Participants

• Silver Beavers, Award of Merit, and TAC Patch Recipients

• Experienced Unit Volunteers

• Eagle Scouts of all ages

• TAC Alumni

• Executive Board and Council Committee members

• District Committees and Commissioners

2021 FOS CHALLENGE AMONG TAC CITIES2021 FOS CHALLENGE AMONG TAC CITIES2021 FOS CHALLENGE AMONG TAC CITIES2021 FOS CHALLENGE AMONG TAC CITIES“Who can raise more FOS than London?”“Who can raise more FOS than London?”“Who can raise more FOS than London?”“Who can raise more FOS than London?”

DISTRICTS/COUNCIL CITY or COMMUNITY

Barbarossa Bonn, Frankfurt, Kaiserslautern, Wiesbaden

Charlemagne Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dusseldorf

Edelweiss Zurich, Geneva, Berlin, Stuttgart, Munich, Vienna

Horizon Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Moscow, Doha, Kuwait City

Mayflower London, Dublin, Reykjavik, Oslo

Mediterranean Milan, Madrid, Zagreb, Istanbul, Barcelona, Rome

Flags over Normandy American Legion and VFW

Community Black Eagle Lodge, TAC Online Auctions

Executive Board Council Committees

TAC Friends of Scouting ThemeTAC Friends of Scouting ThemeTAC Friends of Scouting ThemeTAC Friends of Scouting Themein Personalized Videos by TAC Scouters in Personalized Videos by TAC Scouters in Personalized Videos by TAC Scouters in Personalized Videos by TAC Scouters

•BEGIN WITH: “Thanks to Transatlantic Council, I’ve been able to….”

•END WITH: “I’m (state your name) and this is my Transatlantic Council!”

Functional Expenses in Functional Expenses in Functional Expenses in Functional Expenses in the 2021 Budgetthe 2021 Budgetthe 2021 Budgetthe 2021 Budget

Program90.37%

Administration6.56%

Fundraising3.07%

Income Sources in the 2021 BudgetIncome Sources in the 2021 BudgetIncome Sources in the 2021 BudgetIncome Sources in the 2021 Budget

SOURCE PER. DOLLARS

Camping and Activity Participant Fees 34% $556,970

MWR (Dept. of Defense non-appropriated funds) 26% $423,150

Friends of Scouting 15% $240,000

Overseas Council Fees 14% $224,000

Foundations, Trusts, and Project Sales 6% $95,000

Program Supply Center 3% $48,000

Other (includes CFC) 1% $17,000

Investment Income 1% $16,500

How to make a Friends of Scouting gift?

https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/802/appeals

Information—Personal, Billing, Payment

Make your FOS gift

Resource to help you with Friends of Scouting

https://tac-bsa.org/Donate

NOVEMBER 2020NOVEMBER 2020NOVEMBER 2020NOVEMBER 2020————TRAIN VOLUNTEERSTRAIN VOLUNTEERSTRAIN VOLUNTEERSTRAIN VOLUNTEERS

• Meet on Wednesday 4 November at 500pm Paris time

• Offer FOS training for all FOS volunteers—16, 17, 18, 19 NOVEMBER

• Create short video testimonials about Friends of Scouting by TAC Scouters. “Thanks to Transatlantic Council, I’ve been able to….” Short video that educate and inspire. Reach out to those who have invested in a Flag over Normandy and invite them to tell their story. Reach out to those who have received campership help and invite them to share the positive impact of this investment.

• Identify list of organizations who can support TAC Scouting—American Legion, VFW, American Women's Clubs, US Military Spouse Clubs, Designated Offerings in US military chapel services

• Create and deliver a Thanksgiving message to all TAC volunteers

• Flags over Normandy message over Veterans Day

• Celebrate 70 years of TAC Scouting at Scouters Annual Conference

• Create Flags over Normandy video that conveys emotion and call to give

2021 Friends 2021 Friends 2021 Friends 2021 Friends of Scouting of Scouting of Scouting of Scouting Training Training Training Training Dates/TimesDates/TimesDates/TimesDates/Times

DECEMBER 2020DECEMBER 2020DECEMBER 2020DECEMBER 2020————31 DAYS with YEAR31 DAYS with YEAR31 DAYS with YEAR31 DAYS with YEAR----END GIFTSEND GIFTSEND GIFTSEND GIFTS

• Meet on Wednesday 2 December at 500pm Paris time

• Meet on Wednesday 11 December at 500pm Paris time

• Communicate year end giving opportunities for all FOS prospects

• Introduce Project Sales—council budget items that donors wish to support• 100 Eagle Scout Kits @$50 ($5000)

• On-time Charter Renewal--pinewood derby cars and runners packs ($7500)

• Training awards and Volunteer Recognition ($1500)

• Scoutathon prizes to help with unit fundraising ($5000)

• For stateside FOS donors, text to give. Text TACScouts to 844-615-4269

• Reach out to retired US flag officers who served in TAC

JANUARY 2021JANUARY 2021JANUARY 2021JANUARY 2021————31 DAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE31 DAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE31 DAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE31 DAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Meet on Wednesday 6 January at 500pm Paris time

• Meet on Wednesday 13 January at 500pm Paris time

• Meet on Wednesday 20 January at 500pm Paris time

• Meet on Wednesday 27 January at 500pm Paris time

• Approach American Women’s Clubs, VFWs, and American Legions for FOS support

• Invite FOS donors to give when at TAC board meeting or Klondike Derby

• Repeat the message from 6 TAC Eagle Scouts (Jeff Cox. Mike Walton. Dan Coberly. Bob Schloesser. Keel Ross. Joshua Dick) to all TAC Eagle Scouts with a pitch for Friends of Scouting. Find ways to engage Eagle Scouts of all ages. Send a FOS pitch to Eagle Scouts, TAC Alumni, Silver Beavers, Wood Badge communities

• For stateside FOS donors, invite text to give. Text TACScouts to 844-615-4269

FEBRUARY 2021FEBRUARY 2021FEBRUARY 2021FEBRUARY 2021————28 DAYS TO ACHIEVE GOAL28 DAYS TO ACHIEVE GOAL28 DAYS TO ACHIEVE GOAL28 DAYS TO ACHIEVE GOAL(NOTE: All Districts and Council are expected to achieve FOS “Pledge” Goal by NOTE: All Districts and Council are expected to achieve FOS “Pledge” Goal by NOTE: All Districts and Council are expected to achieve FOS “Pledge” Goal by NOTE: All Districts and Council are expected to achieve FOS “Pledge” Goal by

28 February28 February28 February28 February————knowing that some donors may “pay” later in the year)knowing that some donors may “pay” later in the year)knowing that some donors may “pay” later in the year)knowing that some donors may “pay” later in the year)

• Meet on Wednesday 3 February at 500pm Paris time

• Meet on Wednesday 10 February at 500pm Paris time

• Meet on Wednesday 17 February at 500pm Paris time

• Meet on Wednesday 24 February at 500pm Paris time

• Conduct a Facebook LIVE FOS event in February 2021 to educate TAC Scouters and invite individuals to invest in TAC Scouting. Similar to the BSA National Camp-In https://www.scouting.org/campin/

• For stateside FOS donors, text to give. TACScouts to 844-615-4269

• Flags over Normandy message over Presidents Day

MARCH 2021MARCH 2021MARCH 2021MARCH 2021--------CELEBRATECELEBRATECELEBRATECELEBRATE

• Meet on Wednesday 3 March at 500pm Paris time

• Receive all requests for FOS Volunteer Asking Recognitions—shirts and jackets

• Celebrate FOS success with an impactful Zoom hosted event!

• Thanks FOS volunteers for their efforts

APRIL 2021 to AUGUST 2021APRIL 2021 to AUGUST 2021APRIL 2021 to AUGUST 2021APRIL 2021 to AUGUST 2021--------CULTIVATIONCULTIVATIONCULTIVATIONCULTIVATION

• Meet on 1st Wednesday of each month at 500pm Paris time

• Order and send out all requests for FOS Volunteer Asking Recognitions—shirts and jackets

• Cultivate relationships with FOS donors each month

• Research and prospect for more potential FOS donors

• Focus on graceful way to collect payments on FOS pledges

• Continue to thank and cultivate FOS volunteers for their efforts

• Flags over Normandy messages over Memorial Day and 4th of July