How Do I Give?
Thank you for your interest in financially supporting the Connecticut Yankee Council, Boy Scouts of America. Scouting makes a direct and positive impact on your community by teaching positive values and leadership skills to youth. Join the individuals, corporations, and foundations who support Scouting's mission.
Make An Online Donation
If you would like to make a general contribution or a Memorial Tribute gift to the Connecticut Yankee Council please click the link below. You can make a one-time donation or set up a recurring gift using your Checking Account, Debit / Credit Card or PayPal.
The Memorial Tribute Fund was established for friends and Scouters to remember and honor those who has passed away. Gifts are recognized with a special rememberance card notating your gift to the closest relative. Unless otherwise requested, gifts to the Memorial Tribute Fund (and gifts that arrive because the family of the deceased place a "in lieu of flowers" request in an obituary) all go into the Council's Endowment Fund. Gifts to the Memorial Tribute Fund will be recognized in the next edition of The Scouter.
Underwrite A Special Project
Underwriting the cost of one of the many projects we do is another way you can help. Most of these projects are donated in kind, meaning the service or item we would have purchased is donated. Some special project needs include: donations of printing, copy paper, office supplies, engraving, camp scholarships (camperships), and supplies for summer camp.
To learn more about underwriting a special project, please contact Steven McEwan at steven.mcewan@scouting.org or call (203) 876-6868, Ext. 259.
Donor Designate Your United Way Gift
The Connecticut Yankee Council is a proud member agency of three United Ways: Southington, Milford and New Canaan. We are very appreciative of their support. If you're interested in having your gift to the United Way supporting our Council, be sure to designate it to "Connecticut Yankee Council, Boy Scouts of America."
Remember Scouting In Your Will
The ultimate gift given to any organization is a bequest left to them through individual estate planning. Simply putting a line in your will that leaves as little as five percent of your estate to the Endowment Fund of the Connecticut Yankee Council, Inc. Boy Scouts of america could permanently perpetuate your legacy to Scouting.
To learn more about including Scouting in your will, please contact Tony Vogl at (203) 876-6868, Ext. 244 or e-mail tony.vogl@scouting.org.
Donate Your Car
You can donate your vehicle to the Boy Scouts by clicking this donation form. Fill out the form and our partner, Auto Parts Depot, will contact you with information regarding the procedure and to schedule a pick up. It's fast and easy, so consider donating your old clunker to help the Scouts.
Advertise In Our Newsletter or Program Calendar
You can help underwrite the cost of our quarterly newsletter and reach more than 12,000 families by placing an ad promoting your business, Scout event or just saying congratulations. The Scouter is distributed four times a year to more than 12,000 volunteers, Scouts and families in southwestern Connecticut. Click here to download an Advertising Rate Card or contact Tony Vogl at (203) 876-6868, Ext. 244 or e-mail tony.vogl@scouting.org.
The Council's annual Scouter's Directory & Program Calendar is distributed to 5,000 volunteers in May and covers programs through December 2009. Advertising opportunities are available for any business or organization interested in reaching our membership. The advertising sales deadline is April 1st, 2009 for the 2009-2010 Calendar. Please contact Gary Chrislip at (203) 876-6868, Ext. 233 or e-mail gary.chrislip@scouting.org for more information.