Opportunities to Invest in Character

Welcome to the Texas Trails Council "Invest in Scouting" page. On this page you will be able to learn about the different ways that you can help the Texas Trails Council fulfill its mission by either donating funds or products to Scouting, or a specific project of the council. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Who Pays for Scouting?

Financial resources for the Texas Trails council come from an annual Investment in Character campaign (Formally Friends of Scouting), local United Ways, foundation grants, special events, project sales, investment income, trust funds, bequests, and gifts of real and personal property.

These funds provide for professional staff supervision, organization of new Scouting units, service for existing units, training of volunteer leaders, and maintenance of council camps. They also finance the operation of the local council service center, where volunteer leaders can obtain literature, insignia, advancement badges, and other items vital to the program. In addition, the service center maintains advancement and membership records.

Why Invest?

• The values of Scouting have never been more important than they are today. In Scouting, boys learn self-confidence, pride and responsibility.
• Leadership skills are a cornerstone in Boy Scout program.
• Scouting is a moral compass that will guide out youth throughout their lifetimes.

Helping to instill moral values so that youth can make wise choices as they grow is a mission we take very seriously. Your gift is an investment in the future of the Texas Trails Council that will help our young people grow with integrity and character.

Who is the Texas Trails Council?

• 17.5 counties served in West/Central Texas skills.
• Over 1950 rank advancements earned, 2968 merit badges earned.
• 67 young men earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Over 1200 Cub Scouts and family members attended family camps.Over 725 Boy Scouts and leaders participated in a long term camping experience at either Camp Tonkawa or Camp Billy Gibbons.
• Over 150 Boy Scouts and leaders enjoyed a national camping experience in 2003, which included trips to Philmont Scout Ranch, Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier Canoe Base in Minnesota.
• Served over 5066 youth members and adult members in 2003.
• 488 youth enrolled in programs in character education in Learning for Life and Exploring Units.
• 405 Cub Scouts participated in district day camps.
• Youth participated in BSA National Programs; Drugs a Deadly Game, Youth Protection Training, and Crime Prevention Initiative. "Scouting for Food" brought in over 46,000 pounds of food to community Food Banks

Our Revenue

Our Expenses

It costs Texas Trails Council about $125.00 per year for every Scout involved in our program.
We need your financial support in order to continue a quality program to the youth of West & Central Texas.

Investment in Character Gift Levels

• $125 Family
• $250 Leadership
• $365 Everyday Scouter
• $500 Patron
• $1000 Society

Or by giving $20 a week or $1,040 a year. You are invited to a special recognition event and receive a unique gift only given to Society members

There are several ways to give:

Download a form or go online at   

Family Campaign

By giving $125 to sponsor 1 scout for 1 year. For each year that you give you will receive 1 Texas Trails Council Strip, with one of the 12 points of the Scout Law. (2004 was Trustworthy, 2005 Loyal, 2006 Helpful, etc..)

TC Campbell Campership program

Is a scholarship program for scouts who would not attend a summer camp program without some financial help.

Planned Giving

There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. For more information go to BSA Gift Plan.

Bequests/Honorariums

As a lasting symbol of respect and love or a unique tribute to a friend or associate, living or deceased, many families have found comfort in gifts made to the memory or in honor of loved ones to the Texas Trails Council.

This gift can provide a way to honor a significant event in the life of someone you care about or wish to remember in a special way. Honorariums can be made for birthdays, wedding anniversaries or just to say "I appreciate you." Memorials may be made at any time, such as on the birthday of the loved one, the anniversary of death, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Memorial Day.

Endowment

An Endowment Gift is another way to invest in Scouting. Three ways to give to the council's endowment fund are the

• James E. West Fellowship Program (for a gift of $1,000 or more in cash or marketable securities)
• 1910 Society ($25,000 or more),
• Founders Circle ($100,000 or more)

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