“Wake Up Our Waterfront” Campaign to Raise Funds for Baiting Hollow Scout Camp
(Long Island, NY) On Monday, July 20, Boy Scouts of America (Suffolk County Council) is launching an exciting eight-week-long ‘crowdfunding’ opportunity through popular host DepositAGift.com with the goal to “Wake Up Our Waterfront” and raise $15,000 to fund quality water enrichment equipment that’s not provided by any other funding.
Whether swimming, paddling a canoe, or casting a fishing line, the waterfront at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp is one of the most popular places for a Scout to be. In 2014 alone, 7,000 Scouts camped at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp in a combination of summer camp, parent-cub weekends, troop weekend camping, and specialty camps. And while the natural beauty and resources available are top notch, equipment is in need of some serious updating.
Contributions will directly support quality water enrichment equipment, including log rollers, eight (8) canoes, and six (6) stand up paddle boards (SUPs). Director of Development for Boy Scouts of America (Suffolk County Council), Joanne Courtien, and her team are hoping to involve thousands of members, supporters, and the public at large to rally around the camp‘s water program.
“In order for us to continue serving future generations at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, we need your help,” says Courtien. “We are excited to organize this campaign online so that supporters near and far can help ‘Wake Up Our Waterfront’ beginning on July 20. Every dollar is needed, appreciated, and counts.”
Here’s how you can support Wake Up Our Waterfront:
- Visit the DepositAGift.com page, view the content, and contribute as much or as little as you can.
- SHARE the link with all of your contacts through social media, email, letters, phone calls, texts, and more!
Passionate sharing is crowdfunding. If just 150 families donate $100.00, the Boy Scouts of America (Suffolk County Council) will quickly be at its goal!
See more at: http://wakeupourwaterfront.
ABOUT SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, BSA
Suffolk County Council, BSA provides a comprehensive values-based program that develops character, teaches citizenship, and encourages personal fitness to more than 12,000 youth each year. The Council was chartered on April 6, 1919 to instill values and expand the Scouting movement in Suffolk County. The Council Service Center is located at 7 Scouting Boulevard in Medford off Horseblock Road just one-half mile south of Exit 65 of the Long Island Expressway and is open weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Summer hours (July 6 – September 7, 2015) are 9:00am to 4:00pm.
