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Two executives from my council have been doing Community Group FOS Presentations this year to try and find new ways to raise money in a tight economy. They have made and are scheduled to do presentations with such groups as Service Clubs, Chambers of Commerce events, Fraternal Organizations and any other community group that may want to hear about our organization. Results are still being gathered but I wanted to throw the idea out in case others could use it. It is just like doing a Family FOS Presentation but personalized to the group being addressed. I have attached a PowerPoint Presentation that SR. DE, Kevin Harris, created for his presentations. I hope this helps others out.
I think it would be neat to have a system set up nationally where potential charter partners could go for information about sponsoring a scout unit or LFL Group. They could then submit their information which could be forwarded to the corresponding council for follow up. This site could also be used to market Scouting to large organizations that National has connections with.

My idea wouldn’t replace the local councils' responsibility to find and cultivate charter partners but would be used to enhance it. My brother-in-law is a mortgage broker and receives leads weekly from his national organization from people who have expressed interested in their services. He then contacts them and sees if he can help. This idea could sure help our program to grow.
Moderator Comments
4/7/09
From: Charles Holmes, Unit Growth Team Leader

I think this is an excellant idea.The more we can let potential charter organizations know how to connect with us,the more partners we are going to have for youth to join in their neghborhoods.