Jim Phillips spent most of his adult life as the Scout Executive of the Tumwater Area Council and as a local scout leader. Camp Thunderbird’s 1960-70’s upgrades were completed as part of Jim’s vision and through his leadership. Now those 50-year-old facilities need to be remodeled. Jim, who was 90, helped guide and direct our efforts, as only he could, even from his hospital bed. We had already agreed with Jim and his family to name the new “Parade Grounds/Gathering Place outside the new Dining Hall—the Jim Phillips Flag Pavilion” to honor his long legacy at Camp Thunderbird. Jim died on January 30th, shortly after helping suggest ways to obtain major gifts to support the Camp Thunderbird project. We have set a goal of raising $300,000 to support the Camp Thunderbird upgrade in Jim’s honor and legacy. The funds will be used to construct the Flag Pavilion near the new Dining Hall. Any funds generated more than the Pavilion cost will help fund the new Dining Hall.
During the campaign PHC volunteers and supporters visit Pack and Troop meetings as well as service organizations, businesses and more asking for support. Funding through this campaign is essential for Pacific Harbors Council to continue to provide services.
First, the basics: the Friends of Scouting campaign is the council’s annual giving campaign that assists us in supporting local activities, events and youth programs here at Pacific Harbors Council. Friends of Scouting (or FOS) represents the council’s second largest source of income and includes gifts from members, community partners, businesses, volunteers, and community members who know the value of Scouting in the South Sound.
During the campaign PHC volunteers and supporters visit Pack and Troop meetings as well as service organizations, businesses and more asking for support. Funding through this campaign is essential for Pacific Harbors Council to continue to provide services.
Thanks for making a difference!
Some companies, possibly including the one for which you work will match their employees’ charitable contributions. Be sure to see whether your workplace has such a program. If so, you’ll double your impact. Often this includes letting your employer know you have made a donation and they will contact us to verify. After verifying they send along a second donation matching yours to Pacific Harbors Council.
Join our new Summit Club! The Summit Club is a group of Scouting supporters that donate to Scouting on a monthly basis. More information and registration for this opportunity can be found here.
When people think about Scouting, chances are they think about kids, not dollars.
For a council, a healthy endowment is critical for providing a steady source of funding for a variety of purposes, including day-to-day operating expenses, hiring additional staff, and financing improvements to camp facilities. Endowment can also serve as a rainy-day fund to help a council weather tough economic times without having to cut back on services to youth.
To assist local councils in their efforts to build stronger endowments, the National Council launched a nationally coordinated endowment campaign in 1993.
Thanks to the campaign, endowment growth has been fostered through the James E. West Fellowship, The 1910 Society, and the Founders Circle Award, which provide recognition for those who make significant contributions.
Serving more youth is the ultimate goal.
If you would like to learn more about the Endowment Fund in the Pacific Harbors Council please contact Darrin Nicholson here.
To contribute to the Endowment fund in the Pacific Harbors Council please donate here.
Stock donations can be made to the Pacific Harbors Council through Charles Schwab.
Our policy is to sell the stock as soon as we control it. This usually happens a few days after your gift is received, due to the exchange process.
Please contact Darrin Nicholson, here to get our account number and DTC number.
Thank you for your support of Scouting!
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