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Friends of Troop 561 was founded in 2023 to support the programs of the Boy Scouts of America for BSA Troop 561 of Saint John, Indiana. The specific programs include, but are not limited to promoting and nurturing an ongoing relationship and camaraderie among Troop 561 alumni, via social networking and outreach-to-alumni programs. Organizing and supporting alumni programs with the purpose of enhancing the programs and activities of Troop 561.
Collecting donations and deployment of such donations toward programs that have long term benefits for Troop 561. Contributing to direct cost and expenses related to district approved Eagle projects. Assisting, as necessary, in the annual chartering process of Troop 561. Providing a qualified, tax exempt 501(c) 3 organization to assist Troop 561 in authorized charitable and fundraising activities. Providing a qualified, tax-exempt organization to collect and hold long term assets donated to Troop 561. Creating and/or administering specific charitable campership or scholarship programs. Developing and supporting troop 561 related public charity programs authorized under the corporate harter and within the scope of Internal Revenue guidelines related to 501(c) 3 organizations.