Document: Unit email for Boy Scout Month at Bass Pro Shops; “Providing a Compass for Life” promotion

Used by: Scoutmaster or other unit leaders

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Suggested distribution: Email with flier to contacts

Suggested audience: Unit volunteers and families

Dear Friend <or INSERT NAME>:

I’m proud to announce that Bass Pro Shops has selected the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) as a promotional partner for its 2014 Boy Scout Month at Bass Pro Shops; “Providing a Compass for Life!” promotion. Bass Pro Shops’ support of our mission will undoubtedly make an impact in the lives of Scouts nationally.

As we have entered our second century of Scouting, Bass Pro Shops is honored to support the BSA family. As such, Bass Pro Shops is inviting every family, friend, and supporter of the BSA to visit local Bass Pro Shops stores at some point during the month of September. Our council staff, volunteers, and even Scouts will be interacting with customers, hosting an information table, encouraging in-store donations, and promoting the merit badge workshops to our Scouts for the entirety of the promotion.

Please help me spread the word by forwarding this email, along with the attached flier, to your friends and family. We also encourage you to bring copies of the flier to any upcoming Scouting meetings to ensure everyone in your pack, troop, team, crew, or post is aware of this exciting promotion that benefits Scouting. If you’d like to access additional information, please visit www.scouting.org/BassProShops to access the Bass Pro Shops Online Toolkit found in the Unit Tools section. Here you will find answers to your questions, details of the promotion, and access to pre-prepared emails, letters, and fliers—all of which may be personalized by you and anyone in your unit.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about our involvement. You may also contact the BSA’s Revenue Growth team (972-580-2260 or ) if you have questions about the online toolkit or the overall promotion.

Thank you in advance for your support of this program, and more importantly, thank you for all you do for our council. The Scouting program wouldn’t be what it is without your involvement.

Yours in Scouting,

<EMAIL Signature>

Scoutmaster / Unit Leader

Pack ### / Troop ###

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