Contact Melinda Auch for all Ideal Year of Scouting resources at (402) 431-9BSA or melinda.auch@scouting.org.

• Providing a year round quality Scouting Program by following the following the steps in the Ideal Year of Scouting worksheet
• Successfully provided a program “FREE OF CHARGE” to all family’s
• Provide the “Experience of A Lifetime” for your Scouts!

What are the components of the Ideal Year of Scouting Process?

• Planning an entire year
• Budgeting to fund the program
• Goal setting for each Scout
• Communication of the plan and budget
• Raising the money to fund the budget
• Executing the Plan…Getting everyone EXCITED about the program
• Scout accounts

What's in it for your Unit?

• A stronger program for the Scouts
• More parental involvement
• More Scouts going to camp!
• More funding with less time spent fundraising
• Eliminate out-of-pocket expense for parents

4 Easy Steps to the Ideal Year of Scouting!

1. Brainstorm: What do the boys want to do?
2. Activity Calendar: Use the calendar in the Program Guide and online to find information about district and council events!
3. Budget Planner: How much will it cost for each member to participate in each of the fun activities?
4. Income Planner: Determine individual and youth popcorn sales goals to cover expenses.