2025 Legacy of Scouting

Support the Legacy of Scouting

Legacy of Scouting 2025- formerly Friends of Scouting 

Scouting transforms lives, builds strong leaders, and strengthens communities. Your support ensures that every Scout has access to impactful programs, resources, and unforgettable outdoor experiences.

Why Your Support Matters

Your contributions help provide:

• Empowered Volunteers – Focused training, coaching, and mentoring for Scout leaders.
• Essential Resources – Free handbooks for new Scouts and Den Kits for volunteers.
• Expanded Reach – Scouting in 45+ communities, bringing programs to more youth.
• Increased Visibility – Billboards, television, and social media outreach to connect with families.
• Camp Decorah Upgrades – New programs like paintball, skilled trades, a bouldering wall, and a 5-mile multi-use trail.

Ways to Give

Every dollar makes a difference in a Scout’s journey:

• $100 – Provides handbooks for five new Cub Scout families.
• $150 – Covers registration for a family in need through the No Scout Left Behind program.
• $250 – Funds a campership for one Scout or a family to attend summer camp.
• $500 – Supports starting a new Scout unit or marketing to invite families to join Scouting.
• $1,000 – Helps maintain Camp Decorah and its $50,000 annual upkeep.

How to Donate

• Online: Visit GatewayScouting.org to make a secure donation.
• By Mail: Send checks payable to Gateway Area Council, 2600 Quarry Road, La Crosse, WI 54601.
• Recurring Giving: Choose monthly, quarterly, or one-time donations.

Your Impact in 2024

• 47 Eagle Scouts earned their rank.
• 10 weeks of summer programming at Camp Decorah.
• 2181 Belt Loops/Adventure Pins were earned
• 240 handbooks distributed to new Cub Scouts.
• 831 merit badges earned.
• 57 Families recieved No Scout Left Behind assistance 
• 4% total membership growth in the council.
• 3000 Annual Camp Decorah Users

100% Stays Local!

Your generosity directly supports Scouts in our community. Help us continue this legacy—because every Scout deserves the opportunity to grow, lead, and succeed.

Donate Now

 

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What is a Legacy of Scouting Presentation?

Your District Executive, a staff member, or trained volunteer will give a quick 5 minute presentation to the familes at a meeting or event for your unit. The presentation will cover why they should consider contributing to the Legacy of Scouting campaign and are asked to make a financial contribution if they are able to. 

What's next?

Units are asked to select a date in the spring for a presentation to occur.
This can be at a Pack meeting, Parents Meeting, Troop court of honor, etc. Pack Pinewood Derbies have not been the best event for a presentation as it can be very busy to begin with!

Units submitting a date prior to February 1st will receive a voucher for a free night of camping in a site at Camp Decorah OR a buy-one, get-one night in a lodge.

Complete form below or send your date to Ashleigh Kane Ashleigh.Kane@scouting.org