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What's in it for Us?

Use this as a “cheat sheet” and write all this information down and have Leadersand Parents give input. Be able to discuss each item under each category. Theapproach is to discover shared goals between the Unit, Scout, Parent and Council.

Scout

  • Recognition
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Parents

  • To raise money
  • Less out of pocket expense
  • One Fundraiser- more time for Scouting
  • Quality Program
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  • Spending time with their Child

Unit

  • Money for Program
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  • Quality Unit
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  • All financial needs of the Unit are met
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  • Scouts to advance

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