September- Finance Newsletter Information

2011 Friends of Scouting

The Friends of Scouting Campaign is the 3rd largest fundraiser that the Council participates in each year. Funds from the annual campaign are used to provide program service, opportunities, insurance, camping/scouting opportunities for those who may not be able to afford it, facility upkeep and Scoutreach services. All donations are tax deductable and can be paid throughout the year. Should you be interested in making a 2011 financial gift, please visit us at www.glaciersedge.org. or call 608-273-1005.

Your hard work and efforts allowed for us to raise $291,888 within the last eight months. The following is a recap of what was raised this month by each district.

2011 Goal: $472,500

2011 Fall Popcorn Sale

Has your unit registered for the Fall 2011 sale yet? Please visit www.glaciersedge.org/support to register or go to: at www.prpopcorn.com/council_list.html to register.

User Name= glaciersedge

Password= madison

The sale will start on September 24^th and run through October 22, 2011. Order forms and promotional materials should have been received at the Super Roundtables in August. Should your unit need forms and promotional materials, please contact Les German at lgerman@bsamail.org or call 608-310-7307

Fall 2011 Popcorn Training

The Glacier's Edge Council will offer an additional training on September 19^th at 6:30PM at the Madison Scout Service Center. If your unit has not participated in a training, please reserve a spot by contacting Les German at lgerman@bsamail.org or call 608-310-7307. Your unit will earn an extra 3% by participating.

2011 Wreath Sales

The Glacier's Council will be conducting the annual Wreath sale. The sale will start on September 26, 2011. Should your unit be interested, please contact Penny Potts at pepotts@bsamail.org or call 608-310-7310.

2011 Scouting for Pheasants Shoot

The Glacier's Edge Council will be hosting the annual Scouting for Pheasants shoot and Magnolia Game Farm in Evansville, WI on December 3, 2011. For more information, please contact Steve Heck at stheck@bsamail.org or call 608-310-7313. This event is a fundraiser for the Scoutreach program.

Here is another item that you can offer to your customers

when selling popcorn or wreaths. Orders for your unit will be shipped
directly to your unit contacts home for distribution. With the positive
play of all three teams this is a chance to help your unit make some extra
money and give the customer another chance to support scouting. We have
additional sales forms in both service centers. If your unit is
interested in trying this product as part of your fall sale send Steve Heck
your information or call with any questions. mailto:Stephen.Heck@scouting.org .org or 608-310-7313.
Many units picked up materials at the super roundtable we just need your
contact information.

Sports Product Sale 2011

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NATURE TREK 2011 - September 24 at Camp Indian Trails!

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Plan now to put the Outing in Scouting for all your pack's new Tiger Scouts and Cub Scouts on September 24^th ,2011 at Camp Indian Trails (CIT). Event stops will include nature, bee-keeping, climbing, games, crafts, BB and archery shooting sports, fishing and more. The event will run from Noon to 4:00 p.m. and lunch can be purchased onsite.
 

Nature Trek 2011 Flyer (PDF)