[{"id":"effe62a","elType":"section","settings":[],"elements":[{"id":"ec81b09","elType":"column","settings":{"_column_size":100,"_inline_size":null},"elements":[{"id":"f89bffa","elType":"widget","settings":{"editor":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gift in kind<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are many ways to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help out<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Council<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0while helping the Scouts save on their operating budget.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gifts-in-kind<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fis a simple concept whereby the Boy Scouts accept the donation of a product that it would normally have purchased through its annual operating budget. The key is that the donated product meets the specifications of what would have been purchased; making the item donated a \u201cbudget relief\u201d for the council.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Specific project support<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fis a concept whereby the Boy Scouts account and credit specific costs related to a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or activity from the operating budget. The costs are separated and written up as a \u201cproject\u201d so that the potential donor knows exactly what he\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or she is supporting financially. This is an excellent way to match donor interests with specific budgetary expenses that are already a part of the council\u2019s operating budget.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"text-editor"}],"isInner":false}],"isInner":false},{"id":"22b6037","elType":"section","settings":[],"elements":[{"id":"66fca96","elType":"column","settings":{"_column_size":100,"_inline_size":null},"elements":[{"id":"1d2a02a","elType":"widget","settings":{"editor":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The James E. West Fellowship<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The James E. West Fellowship Award is a national recognition for individuals who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voyageurs Area Council\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Endowment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Donors may choose to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">make a contribution<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of $1,000 or more to the endowment fund and have their own James E. West Fellowship Award presented to them as a way to inspire other individuals to contribute to the future of Scouting. Each gift is awarded a certificate and a special square knot to be worn on the Scout field uniform. Individuals are welcome to pledge a gift and make payments over the year. This contribution is in addition to, and does not diminish or replace, the donor\u2019s annual gift to the Council\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investment in Character<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Campaign.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may also choose to make a James E. West fellowship gift to honor someone else. Districts volunteers can pool contributions to make a gift in honor of a special leader, or Scout and award it at the District Recognition Dinner. Parents may choose to honor their Eagle Scout or Scoutmaster of their unit. Scout units can choose a leader to honor.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Waite Phillips, founder of Waite Phillips Oil Company and donor of Philmont Scout Ranch to the Boy Scouts of America, once said, \u201cIt is truly a wise man who can leave something for the future.\u201d Thank you for your consideration of our \u201cPay it Forward\u201d program and the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lasting legacy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we can leave for our future Scouts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW172059511 BCX9\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/documentcloud.adobe.com\/link\/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:1cb68e00-0ce0-4961-bd20-6c960c92ee94\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW172059511 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172059511 BCX9\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">James E. West Application<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW172059511 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"text-editor"}],"isInner":false}],"isInner":false},{"id":"b888937","elType":"section","settings":[],"elements":[{"id":"c026aa3","elType":"column","settings":{"_column_size":100,"_inline_size":null},"elements":[{"id":"b115799","elType":"widget","settings":{"editor":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Matching Gift Program<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each year hundreds of volunteers make contributions to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voyag<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eurs Area<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Council and then work with their employer to match their gift. Many companies will do a 2 to 1 match or even 3 to 1 match and some will match your volunteer hours to Scouting. Please\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">investigate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0this unique opportunity with your employer to see how you can have a bigger impact on Scouting<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make a Difference Through Matching Gifts\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Employer<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact your Human Resources Department and fill out a matching gift form to match your Friends of Scouting contribution or for your hours of volunteer service. Submit the form to your company or mail it to the Council depending on the instructions. Once the Council receives the form<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we will verify the gift or the hours of service and return to your employer to match your Scouting contribution. You will make an even greater impact on Scouting! To help with this we are asking that everyone write down their employer on the employer name line on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you Investment in Character<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Card. If you are not sure if your company offers a matching gift\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we can follow up to try and secure more matching gift funds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do I get my gift matched?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each company has its own guidelines for employees, spouses, retirees, and widows\/widowers. Most corporate procedures are very simple:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Request a Matching Form from your company, usually HR or payroll.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete and submit the form to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the Voyageurs Area\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Council with your gift.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Three Fires Council will verify the completed form and return it to the company.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The company issues a matching gift contribution to Three Fires Council.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0here\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">(need link)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for a list of Matching Gift Companies. Please check with your company's HR Department if they are not listed here. Let us know if we should add your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">company<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can engage with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">them on developing a matching program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"text-editor"}],"isInner":false}],"isInner":false}]