Support Scouting

The Sewanee Civic Association is the sponsoring organization of Cub Scout Pack 152, which has been in existence for 50 years. The purpose of the Cub Scout Pack is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling in them the values of the Scout oath and law. Cub Scout Pack 152 uses yearly funds from the Community Chest to provide a high-quality scouting program. Funds are used to buy awards, finance the annual Pinewood Derby, and hold the Blue and Gold Banquet. In addition to money received from the Community Chest, the Cub Scouts receive money from den dues. The Cub Scouts are requesting $600, which is half of the pack’s income.

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is the chartering organization of Boy Scout Troop 14. The mission of the Boy Scout Troop is to provide leadership training, outdoor recreation opportunities and skill development for boys in the community. The troop is requesting funds to replace wornout camping equipment and to help underwrite travel and canoe rental costs for the annual outing trip in the spring. The Boy Scout Troop receives additional funds through annual dues and fund-raising events. They have requested $300.

Girl Scout Troop 2107 builds girls of courage, confi dence and character. They are requesting funds from the Community Chest to buy supplies, badges and take field trips for 34 girls. The Girl Scout Troop receives money from cookie sales and troop dues. They are requesting $200, which is 10 percent of the Troop’s income.

Girl Scout Troop 621 provides 30 girls with a safe learning arena. They are requesting funds from the Community Chest to buy camping equipment and craft materials. The troop receives money from cookie sales and dues. They request $200.

The goal of the Sewanee Community Chest is to help citizens by funding the community. The Sewanee Community Chest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible. Send your donation to Sewanee Community Chest, P.O. Box 99, Sewanee, TN 37375.