QUALIFICATIONS

The Pack Friends of Scouting (FOS) Chairperson must meet BSA membership requirements, be at least 21 years of age, and register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader.

The Pack Friends of Scouting Chairperson is selected by the pack committee, with the approval of the charter organization.

Complete pack committee Fast Start Training and Basic Leader Training for the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Some councils rely heavily on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds. The following functions need to be performed:

  • Build an organization to enroll family members and Cub Scout leaders in FOS.
  • Enroll as a Friend of Scouting.
  • For every five families in the pack, recruit one person as an enroller.
  • Attend an FOS kickoff meeting.
  • Enroll each enroller as a Friend of Scouting.
  • Train enrollees.
  • Conduct report meetings.
  • Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.
  • Give recognition to contributors and enrollees.
  • Work closely with the pack committee on public relations for FOS.

Related Links
Organization Chart
Pack Committee

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