Katahdin Area Council
Boy Scouts of America:
Celebrating the Past Building for the Future
We are currently at $331,000!
Think back for a moment to a pivotal time in your adolescence. Think back to an incident, a time, an activity that changed your life for the better. One that shaped the person you are today. Perhaps you were at a fork in life's road, and looking back you now know that Scouting helped you to choose the right path. That's what Scouting means.
The impact of Scouting on our young men is profound - it lasts a lifetime.
The Boy Scouts of America's purpose is simple: it's to build the character and integrity of America's youth and prepare them to become responsible adults: adults who are leaders and adults who participate in society according to our Scout Oath and Law.
Every Scout lives out a set of principles that were laid down a long time ago. The Scout Oath teaches duty to God, country, others, and self.
The longevity and impact of this organization are truly incredible. For a century, Boy Scouts of America has produced the heroes of generations, including astronauts, athletes, and even presidents. But perhaps even more important, Boy Scouts impact lives of average people each and every day. Consider this excerpt from a recent letter, paraphrased from the daughter of a late Scout:
My father passed away last week. While he never earned his fifteen minutes of fame, never made an earth altering discovery, never headed a corporate domain he lived an exemplary life of honor, loyalty, and dignity. He came from a broken home, but was the only one in his family to receive a college degree. He was married to my mom for 75 years. When I asked him what made the difference, he said the Boy Scouts. After his death we found his Boy Scout handbook dog-eared and coming loose at the binding. It was the foundation on which he lived his life . . .
These are the ways scouting changes lives.
Delivering the Promise
The Katahdin Area Council Boy Scouts of America is at a crossroads as they arrive at 2010. It is a time of critical financial challenge and also a time of growth and opportunity. Throughout this year, the Katahdin Area Council (KAC) will be observing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and continuing the journey into their next century of service.
The KAC can stand tall and feel proud, as they reflect on the tremendous contributions Scouting has made to this region and the state of Maine. Now it is time to look to the future and ensure that they continue to deliver the Scouting promise.
The Challenge and the Opportunity
Like most non-profit organizations, the Katahdin Area Council has faced many challenges, met those challenges and continued to thrive. This time and this challenge are no different.
The KAC has made the decision to launch their "Centennial Special Appeal Campaign" so they will be positioned to grow and serve youths and adults in the six northeastern counties of Maine now and in the future. The KAC owns and operates the spectacular Camp Roosevelt, which serves over 1,000 youths each summer, along with Maine High Adventure at Grand Lake Matagamon. Recent trends strongly indicate traditional sources of income will not keep pace with the financial needs of Scouting. This is certainly the current struggle for the Katahdin Area Council Boy Scouts of America.
This Special Appeal fundraising effort is designed to raise a minimum of $500,000 in private funds to assist with operating costs and capital expenditures required to maintain financial stability in our service to Maine youth.
To download a gift committment for, please click here.
To find our more about the Centennial Campaign, please call Gary at 207-866-2241 207-866-2241 . | 
