2026 Friends of Scouting Luncheon
Results
Thank you to everyone who attended our 23rd Annual Friends of Scouting Luncheon please see below for results!
Please help us continue to support Scouting in the Cherokee Area Council!
Luncheon Results
The 21st Annual Friends of Scouting Luncheon was held on February 24, 2026 with Keynote Speaker David Pollack and was hosted by three Eagle Scouts;
James Derrick and Charles Gracey.
Total Dollars Raised Guests in Attendance Average Campaign $225,740 426 $620
WHAT DOES MY INVESTMENT DO?
01
$834/month ($10,000)
Thirty (30) girls and boys in two Scouts BSA Troops will spend an entire year learning that becoming a leader begins with service to others.
02
$500/month ($6,000)
Twenty-five (25) Cub Scouts in an afterschool program for an economically challenged area receive an entire year of mentoring to become better students, family members, and leaders.
03
$167/month ($2,000)
Six (6) Cub Scouts in one Den will spend an entire year deepening their relationships with their parents through fun activities
04
$84/month ($1,000)
Sixteen (16) youth will attend one week of summer day camp, staying physically fit in a safe, welcoming environment.
05
$63/month ($750)
One (1) scout will get the support they need to achieve Scouting's highest honor.
06
$46/month ($550)
One (1) Cub Scout in an afterschool program receives an entire year of mentoring to become a better student and leader.
07
$34/month ($400)
One (1) Scout will learn the value of teamwork and make life-long friends during a week of resident camp at Skymont Scout Reservation.
08
$25/month ($300)
One (1) Scout will spend an entire year making new friends and incorporating the values of the Scout Oath and Law into their life.