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Beginning in 1998, units in the Cornhusker Council had the opportunity to become a Gold Star Unit. What is a Gold Star unit? How does my unit qualify? What are the benefits of being a Gold Star unit?

Gold Star units are those units that meet or exceed their annual Family Friends of Scouting Campaign goal. The following example shows how the goals are calculated:

All of the Council Gold Star units will receive the following benefits IF the goal is met or exceeded and received at the Outdoor Education Center no later than March 31 of the current program year.

A Gold Star Cub Scout Pack will receive all rank patches FREE! This will include Tiger Cub, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, WEBELOS and Arrow of Light. Benefits will after the FOS presentation is made and the goal is met and will continue through January 31 of the following program year. In addition, Packs that achieve Gold Star status will qualify for the first discount price of $35.00 for the Activities Trailer usage fee and Camp Cornhusker non-summer usage fee. Advancement reports must be submitted to receive patches.

A Gold Star Boy Scout Troop will receive all rank patches FREE! This will include Scout, Tenderfoot, Second-Class, First-Class, Star, Life and the standard Eagle presentation kit. Benefits will begin after the FOS presentation is made and the goal is met and will continue through January 31of the following program year. In addition, Troops that achieve Gold Star status will qualify for the first discount price of $35.00 for the Activities Trailer usage fee and Camp Cornhusker non-summer usage fee. Advancement reports must be submitted to receive patches.

A Gold Star Venturing Crew will receive all advancement awards FREE! They include the Bronze Award, Ranger Award, and Silver & Gold Awards. Benefits will begin after the FOS presentation is made and the goal is met and will continue through January 31 of the following program year. In addition, Crews that achieve Gold Star statuswill qualify for the first discount price of $35.00 for the Activities Trailer usage fee and Camp Cornhusker non-summer usage fee. Advancement reports must be submitted to receive patches.

Each Gold Star Unit will receive a discount of 10% off all BSA merchandise (catalog orders or in-store stock) on ONE order between June 1 and June 30 of the current program year. All items purchased and ordered must be paid in full the date that the order is made. Unit accounts may be used if funds held on accounts covers the purchase amount.