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Friends of Scouting

The annual Friends of Scouting campaign provides Scouters, parents, alumni, businesses, and community members with an opportunity to support the programs and facilities of the Hawk Mountain Council.

The true cost of Scouting is much greater than what local dues or event and camping fees cover. Yearly registration fees directly support the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America and help provide program development and research, literature, and other resources.

The Friends of Scouting Campaign gives individuals and businesses the opportunity to contribute to the Hawk Mountain Council at a level of their own choosing according to their interest and ability to give.

 

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Join our Herbie Hawk Society

Elevate local youth to new heights by joining the Herbie Hawk Society.

As proud members, you empower Scouts to develop leadership skills, build character, and embrace engaged citizenship through the thrilling world of Scouting in the Hawk Mountain Council. Our Herbie Hawk Society honors those making a lasting impact through monthly recurring credit card donations of at least $19.72, a nod to the 1972 merger of Scouting councils that shaped today’s Hawk Mountain Council.

Direct your Herbie Hawk Society gift towards the Scouting cause closest to your heart and be a guiding force in shaping future leaders. Join us on this exciting journey of impact.

Learn more about our different Herbie Hawk groups:

Friends of Hawk Mountain Council who support the year-round needs of Scouting.
Friends of Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation who provide the necessary support for our outdoor education home.
Friends of Elevated Adventures who provide the resources for top-quality programs and seasonal staff.
Friends of Future Scouts  who remove financial barriers so every youth can afford to join and flourish in Scouting each year.

2025 Extravaganza Auction

The 2025 Hawk Mountain Council Extravaganza Auction goes live online on April 25 at noon. We have a wide variety of wonderful items in this year’s auction. There is something for everyone, gift baskets, tickets, gift certificates, Scouting memorabilia and patches, and much more! Check it out, you may find a special something or a new favorite restaurant.

The Auction begins at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 25. It ends at 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 8. If you win anything, payment can be made via PayPal. You may pick up your winnings at the Council Office, or we will arrange delivery. There is an extra charge for shipping, if needed.

Proceeds from the 2025 Extravaganza Auction support Scouting in Berks and Schuylkill counties. Please check it out here: https://new.biddingowl.com/25Extravaganza

Golf Classic 2025

Join us for the Hawk Mountain Council’s 44th Annual Golf Classic & Extravaganza
May 8, 2025
Heidelberg Country Club.

Supporting the 6,026 youth who annually experience Scouting Programs in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, along with the Panther Valley School District

Schedule:

7:45 AM:    Registration, Driving Range, Breakfast

9:00 AM:    Shotgun Start – Scramble Format

Lunch & Extravaganza immediately following golf.

 

2025 Golf Registration/Sponsorship Flyer – 44th Annual Hawk Mountain Council Golf Classic- Flyer

Online Registration – Click Here to Register

Extravaganza:

There are two parts to this year’s Extravaganza: an online auction via Bidding Owl and an in-person silent auction at the Heidelberg Country Club.  Online bidding is open to the public. The online auction will have a wide variety of items and Scouting memorabilia.

The Extravaganza Online Auction begins on Friday, May 2 at 12:30 pm and ends at 5:30 pm on May 8!

Please visit the auction here:  2025 Extravaganza Auction (link to be available on May 2nd).

 

Leadership Dinner 2025

 

Join us for this special event, which celebrates Scouting and the impact our programs are having on the youth of Berks and Schuylkill counties along with the Panther Valley School District in Carbon County.

Registration: 

Sponsorships Available –

  • Online Sponsorships
  • 2025 Leadership Dinner Sponsor – Final

Individual Attendees and Donations

  • Online Attendees/Donations
  • 2025 Leadership Dinner Invitee Letter-Flyer – Final

 

Thank you to our Lead Sponsors

Fleur De Lis

Eagle Palm Sponsor

 

2025 Sporting Clays Classic

picture of Sporting Clays Classic Logo

Due to inclement weather, the 12th annual Sporting Clays Classic was postponed until June 6, 2025. It will take place at the Cacoosing Gun Club. The Sporting Clays Classic is a fun and competitive event to raise money to support the young women and young men of the Hawk Mountain Council, BSA. In the event’s first eleven years, we raised over $715,000!

The day begins with a Novice Shooter Instruction Station at 10:30 am. Registration begins at 11:00 am and lunch starts at 11:30 am. At 12:45 pm, we will have an opening ceremony and a safety briefing. Competition kicks off at 1:00 pm and is followed by dinner, a raw bar, social time, silent auction, and the awards ceremony.

Each participant shoots a 100-target course and receives 12-gauge shells for the course. Squads are groups of five to six participants. You may sign up as an individual and we will put you with a squad. You may also register with a group.

To register for this fundraiser or for sponsorship information, please refer to the 2025 Sporting Clays Flyer FILLABLE.

Click here to register

 

A special thank you to our sponsors: Customers Bank, Pro Max Fence Systems, Maggs & Associates, Riordan Materials Corp., Mogel, Speidel, Bobb & Kershner, Henry’s Fine Guns LLC, Darryl’s Gun Shop, CBL Custom Apparel, Golden Oaks Landscaping, the Matt Wolf Team at RE/MAX of Reading, Mohnton Fish & Game, West Reading Drug Store, L2i Construction, and Connors Investor Services.

 

2025 Service to Youth & Community Breakfast

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The 2025 Service to Youth & Community Breakfast will be held on June 12, 2025 at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. This year we will honor Mike Hammer of Hydro as our Distinguished Citizen Honoree. Jeff Wessner, Vice President of Tompkins Community Bank serves as the 2025 event chair.

 

For the first time, the Service to Youth & Community Breakfast will have a keynote speaker. We are thrilled to welcome Mike Rhoades, Penn State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach.

Weather permitting, breakfast will occur outside under a tent. If necessary, the event will be indoors at Willits Dining Hall. Please wear comfortable shoes. The program begins at 8:00 am and will conclude by not later than 9:30 am.

Please join us for the Service to Youth & Community Breakfast by registering here or exploring sponsorship opportunities here: 2025 SYC Registration Flyer – Final – Fillable. You will enjoy a delicious breakfast and the opportunity to celebrate Scouting at sunny Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation!

 

 

 

R&R for HMSR 2025

Join us for R&R for HMSR 2025! This key fundraiser supports our Hawk Mountain Council Scouts. Participants are asked to raise OR contribute a minimum of $250. The R&R for HMSR Committee will provide a personalized donation link and ideas for soliciting donations. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3ZzxmL0 or view the event flyer here: 2025 RR for HMSR Flyer – Final FILLABLE

The R&R for HMSR event is an adults-only opportunity to have a great time at camp, just like our Scouts do. Upon arriving at camp on Saturday, you will participate in a variety of camp activities including shooting sports, handicraft, orienteering, the zip line, a silent auction and more. Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and then end the evening with a cracker barrel. On Sunday morning, breakfast will be served in the Willits Dining Hall. Meet new friends and spend time with old friends….

All while supporting the Scouts of Scouting America Hawk Mountain Council!

The event begins at 12:30 pm on Saturday, August 2 and will end after breakfast on Sunday morning, August 3.

If your support totals more than $250, you will receive the following thank you gifts:

  • $500 – 1st Class Scout – HMC logo pocket knife or multi-tool
  • $750 – Star Scout – HMC logo mini Maglite flashlight with case
  • $1,000 – Life Scout – HMC logo Yeti tumbler or Fleur de Lis tumbler
  • $1,500 – Eagle Scout – all of the above rewards PLUS a HMC logo 1/4 zip.

The event patch set includes 5 patches that correspond with each support level.

Herbie Hawk Society

Elevate local youth to new heights by joining the Herbie Hawk Society.

As proud members, you empower Scouts to develop leadership skills, build character, and embrace engaged citizenship through the thrilling world of Scouting in the Hawk Mountain Council. Our Herbie Hawk Society honors those making a lasting impact through monthly recurring credit card donations of at least $19.72, a nod to the 1972 merger of Scouting councils that shaped today’s Hawk Mountain Council.

Direct your Herbie Hawk Society gift towards the Scouting cause closest to your heart and be a guiding force in shaping future leaders. Join us on this exciting journey of impact.

Learn more about our different Herbie Hawk groups:

Friends of Hawk Mountain Council who support the year-round needs of Scouting.
Friends of Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation who provide the necessary support for our outdoor education home.
Friends of Elevated Adventures who provide the resources for top-quality programs and seasonal staff.
Friends of Future Scouts  who remove financial barriers so every youth can afford to join and flourish in Scouting each year.

Heritage Club

 

The Hawk Mountain Council has created a unique Heritage Club. A special club to recognize individuals who strongly believe in the purposes of the Boy Scouts of America and who want to ensure the financial ability of the Hawk Mountain Council to expand its activities and bring greater excellence to all its Scouting programs.

The name, Heritage Club, is appropriate. Members of this club will perpetuate the strong heritage of values, which Scouting has instilled in generation after generation of American youth.

The Heritage Club recognizes donors who have committed to placing the Hawk Mountain Council in their estate plans or have provided an outright gift of $5,000 or more to the Council Endowment Fund. Outright gifts include cash or securities and deferred gifts include bequests, insurance, property, BSA gift annuities, trusts, and the BSA pooled income fund.

There are three levels of recognition:

  • Bronze – $5,000 – $25,000
  • Silver – $25,000 – $50,000
  • Gold – over $50,000

For more information on our Heritage Club, please use the contact form below.

Family Friends of Scouting

Family Friends of Scouting is an opportunity for families, friends, and alumni to support Scouting. When a member joins, the $66 registration fee goes directly to the national office of the Boy Scouts of America. If a Scout unit collects dues, that money stays with the unit to help pay for supplies, advancements, and other activities. None of that money supports the Hawk Mountain Council.

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2025 Extravaganza Auction

The 2025 Hawk Mountain Council Extravaganza Auction goes live online on April 25 at noon. We have a … [Read More...]

Golf Classic 2025

Join us for the Hawk Mountain Council's 44th Annual Golf Classic & Extravaganza May 8, … [Read More...]

Friends of Scouting

The annual Friends of Scouting campaign provides Scouters, parents, alumni, businesses, and … [Read More...]

Leadership Dinner 2025

  Join us for this special event, which celebrates Scouting and the impact our programs are … [Read More...]

2025 Sporting Clays Classic

Due to inclement weather, the 12th annual Sporting Clays Classic was postponed until June 6, 2025. … [Read More...]

2025 Service to Youth & Community Breakfast

The 2025 Service to Youth & Community Breakfast will be held on June 12, 2025 at Hawk Mountain … [Read More...]

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