Donating to Scouting

Think twice about giving money to the Friends of Scouting campaign.

If you like the Boy Scouts of America and want to support them, give money to your local Troop or Cub Scout Pack. Chances are they need it and who better to use it than local unit helping local youth. The BSA Councils and executives will dissuade you by saying that you can't do that. But you can, this is America and you can give your money to whoever you want to. You may not get the tax break but you will be most likely helping boys that are actually in the program. If you donate it to their charter organization, and it is a non-profit organization, that is tax deductible.

I would avoid giving it to a local Council, although the one in Lubbock seems to be run well.

If you know a adult BSA volunteer, take some time today and thank them for their dedication. They are the real heroes that keep Scouting going.

If you want to gripe about this please feel free.