A recent study by Harris Interactive indicates that boys with at least five years of Scouting are more likely than those who have never been Scouts to:
Assume leadership roles in clubs and school organizations
Have higher self-confidence
Resist negative peer pressure
Consider the needs of others first
Value of Scouting
An adequate stock of scouting supplies is maintained at the two Council Trading Posts thanks to finanical support provided by FOS.
Support Scouting
The Top Ten Reasons Families Should Support Friends of Scouting:
1.Our council service center is one of the best reasons. We maintain two staffed, and stocked service centers for the convenience of our volunteers and scouting units. The Scout Shops, located in Santa Rosa and Eureka, offer an inventory of uniforms, badges, awards, literature, and other items necessary for your unit to give a quality program to boys.
2.A dedicated office staff maintain membership, advancement and other necessary records on all of our units, insuring that your Scout gets credit for all his advancement.
3.Chances are your son joined Scouting because a professional staff member sent out recruiting flyers. Your son’s unit receives continual guidance and assistance from this professional Scouter.
4.The council organizes six local day camps, two Cub Scout resident camp sessions, two weeks of Boy Scout Camp, and National Youth Leadership Training for your son to attend.
5.The council, through its staff and volunteers, provides training of adult leaders to offer a quality program to your sons.
6.The council operates, maintains, and improves its three camps: Camp Masonite Navarro, Camp Riggs Johnston at Elk River and Camp Noyo (rustic) so that your unit and families can enjoy an outdoor program in a safe environment
7.Background checks are conducted on all new leaders to be sure that Scouting remains a safe environment for your son.
8.We maintain liability insurance on all charter partners and adult leaders
9.Each of our six local districts (Del Norte, Humboldt, Yokayo, Coast Logger, Pomo and Miwok) is served by local executive staff through our Santa Rosa and Eureka Service Centers.
10.Provide current resources to make your unit successful, such as New Den Leader Kits, Camp Promotion materials, and BSA literature and videos.
So when your family is asked to make a contribution to the Family Friends of Scouting campaign, we hope you’ll remember these important services that your council provides to your unit and we can count on your support!
This same Harris study showed that Scouts were more likely to:
Graduate from college
Earn higher annual household incomes
Highly value family relationships
Enjoy strong, lasting friendships
To keep this program moving forward and bringing its values-based programs to more youth requires the participation of youth and volunteers, as well as the financial support of the community.
Your tax-deductible contribution or estate gift will ensure continuation of the Scouting program in your community. Here are some the ways to support this worthwhile program
Our council service center is one of the best reasons. We maintain two staffed, and stocked service centers for the convenience of our volunteers and scouting units. The Scout Shops, located in Santa Rosa and Eureka, offer an inventory of uniforms, badges, awards, literature, and other items necessary for your unit to give a quality program to boys. 
