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11:35 pm
October 13, 2009
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Cubmaster Chris
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This was also done in the old forums, but I figured there's got to be some updates. What companies (local or national) give discounts or donations to Scouters?
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12:17 am
October 14, 2009
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SM Shawn
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Gander Mountain gives 10% — camping gear only, show your BSA ID card
Alps Mountaineering has a great program, alpsmountaineering.com…sign up for the scoutdirect.com site to receive what is on special and how much it costs
Sportsman's Warehouse [closed in my area, now] gave 15%
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1:43 am
October 14, 2009
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MISS Liberty
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Post edited 12:42 pm – October 14, 2009 by Liberty
KOA gives discounts to Scouts and their families.
(edited to include the link to this information)
http://www.scoutingnews.org/20…..mpgrounds/
* $5 per Scout/Troop leader rate on camping fees as well as free use of group pavilion facilities.
* 10% discount for all Scout usage of KOA Kabin, Kottage and Lodge accomodation
Each campground may have their own policies, we've noticed some discrepencies but the $5 rate seems universal.
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4:00 am
October 14, 2009
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insanescouter
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I think I started the thread in the old forums, but not postistive. There is a page on InsaneScouter devoted to this, if you know of any updates feel free to share them with me… http://insanescouter.org/p/499…..couts.html
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5:41 am
October 14, 2009
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Kiff76
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For anyone from the UK there are discounts in
Nationally
Millets = 10%
Some Cotswold Camping Shops = 15%
Locally – Bristol
Marcus Camping supplies = 10%
I have also found that having the Balls to ask will often bring rewards, I have gotten between 10 – 20% discount in a number of shops when buying items for scouting but just saying I am with XYZ troop and I do you offer a discount for scouts or Registered Charities (in the UK all scout groups are Registered Charities)
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8:38 am
October 14, 2009
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MISS Liberty
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I should mention that many mom & pop places will offer perks to Scouts & Scouters.
The best way to find out is to ask. Often times, businesses have never considered the possibility of giving discounts, freebies, etc. because they've never been asked. Then again, some businesses get hit pretty hard by multiple non-profit groups, so they are forced to be a bit more stingy. Still, it doesn't hurt to ask.
Locally, we're well cared for by businesses. I'm not sure if that's because we're a small town, close knit community or if people around here just appreciate the Scouting program and what it has to offer.
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12:59 pm
October 14, 2009
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ScouterSteve
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The A-16 (Adventure-16) stores In Southern California give a discount to Scouts/Scouters with BSA ID. If I recall correctly, it's 10% off. It is my understanding that A-16 was founded by San Diego Eagle Scout. I always try to give them my business, when possible. They are good people and are very involved in the regional outdoors community.
http://www.adventure16.com/
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