Transatlantic Council
Boy Scouts of America
Bowl-a-thon
Update 11 Sep 07
FORMS
On-Line Sign Up Sponsor Sheet (.rtf) Prize Order Form (.rtf) Transmittal Sheet (.rtf)
Sponsor Sheet (.pdf) Prize Order Form (.pdf) Transmittal Sheet (.pdf)
Other Links
Bowl-a-thon Leader's Guide in Adobe Portable Document Format
Bowler's Guide for Participants PDF
Bowl-a-thon Fact Sheet (rtf)
Bowl-a-thon Fact Sheet (pdf)
The fact sheet has a unit sign up sheet that you can send.
Tips for the Bowl-a-thon (rich text format)
Tips for the Bowl-a-thon (.pdf)
Who may participate?
Bowlers may attend as INDIVIDUALS, or as DENS, PATROLS, CREWS, PACKS, TROOPS, It is suggested that TIGER CUBS bowl with an adult partner, each bowling alternate frames.
What is it?
The Bowl-A-Thon is a fun way to help raise money for your unit and at the same time help support Scouting programs throughout the Transatlantic Council.
What happens if we cannot or do not want to bowl? Is there
anything else we can do?
We know is some communities that you may not be able to find a bowling center. Also other units have found that they would prefer to raise money in some other type of activity. You can certainly raise money by doing a "hike-a-thon," or a trash clean-up. Just let us know what type of activity that you are planning on doing.
What can I do?
First, your unit plans to take part by agreeing to bowl at the
bowling center in your community. Please reserve your date and time
in advance. Walk-ins at the bowling center may have to wait for an
unscheduled lane. They will not be placed ahead of those waiting with reservations.
Generally only five bowlers can bowl on a lane at one time.
However, adults and older Scouts who bowl faster may be able to have
more on a lane. The idea is to have your group all finish at about
the same time.
Cost of Bowling
The cost for three (3) games and shoes is paid out of Bowl-A-Thon proceeds for each bowler who qualifies. Each bowler has a chance to earn free bowling. (See awards program). Other bowlers must pay their own way
How do we raise money?
1.All bowlers should ask their families, friends and neighbors to
sponsor their total score for three games. A minimum of 5 cents per
pin bowled is the recommended pledge but any amount is acceptable.
Pledges per pin times score equals the amount to be collected. As an
example: If a bowler bowls a total of 250 pins and a sponsor has
pledged 5 cents per pin, a total of $12.50 would be collected from
the sponsor.
2.The more sponsors a bowler has the more money they can raise for
Scouting. If your Scouts are given a donation, please record it in
the flat donation column and the "Total Due" column and
leave the "Pledge per Pin" block blank. Scouts should
request pledges rather than donations.
3.Enclosed is a sponsor sign-up sheet,
which should be used in recording sponsors. Each Scout must bring
this sheet with them when they bowl so the score can be recorded and
they can collect their pledges. Extra sponsor sheets are available
from your District Executive and at the Council Service Center.
4.After your unit bowls, each Scout should go back to his sponsors
and collect their pledges. When all pledges have been received, the
unit leader should complete Column Seven (7), "Total Dollars
Collected", of the "Control/Prize Order Sheet" and
forward it to the Council Service Center with the payment. The unit
retains their share.
How can unit leaders help?
1.See that your Scouts are at the bowling center and ready to bowl
on time and that they conduct themselves as Scouts at all times while
at the Bowling Center.
2.Each Unit Leader will need help with the score keeping. Bring
someone else along. Designate a Unit Bowl-A-Thon Coordinator and
bring a calculator.
3.All bowling reservations are on a first come, first served
basis, so reserve your spot early.
4.In the event bowling centers run short of smaller size shoes, it
is suggested that Tigers and Cub Scouts bring (not wear) sneakers
with them. However, it is up to the Bowling Center to determine what
can be worn on their lanes.
What prizes can be earned?
The "Top District Fund-raiser*" and "Top District
Sponsor-collector" prizes are being offered in each District as
well as prizes for individual bowlers. There will also be a prize for
the Top Council Fund-raiser. It is hoped that as the bowlers strive
to earn larger prizes, the commissions for all units will increase substantially.
* The Top District Fund-Raiser needs to be a minimum of $350 raised
Prizes are awarded only after all monies are tuned into the Council.
Cub Scouts may also qualify for the Bowling Belt Loop, which would be provided by their pack.
You can earn the council level prizes in the Bowl-A-Thon that are
listed on the following sheets. The more money you raise for
Scouting, the bigger your prize can be. All participants will
receive a Bowl-A-Thon Segment. Prizes are not cumulative, however, a
participant may wish to receive prizes for categories that add up to
their total sponsors. One prize can be selected from each level.
Prizes
YOU EARN
If the total amount
you Collected is:
Bowl-A-Thon
Segment earned
Bowl FREE
at the Bowl-A-Thon
Plus ONE prize
from one of the following levels
less than $10.00
Yes
No
None at this level
$10.00 - $19.99
Yes
Yes
Level A
$20.00 - $34.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level B
$35.00 - $49.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level C
$50.00 - $74.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level D
$75.00 - $99.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level E
$100.00 - $124.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level F
$125.00 - $149.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level G
$150.00 - $174.99
Yes
Yes
Leval A through Level H
$175.00 - $199.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level I
$200.00 - $224.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level J
$225.00 - $249.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level K
$250.00 - $274.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level L
$275.00 - $299.99
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level M
$300.00 or Greater
Yes
Yes
Level A through Level N
LEVEL "A"
A-1
A-2
A-3
A-4
A-5
A-6
A-7
A-8
A-9
Tiger Cub Frisbee
Cub Scout Frisbee
Boy Scout Frisbee
Cub Scout Pen with Blue Light
Boy Scout Pen with Red Light
Tiger Cub Handi Lite
Cub Scout Handi Lite
Boy Scout Handi Lite
Scout Marbles
Level "B"
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
B-6
B-7
Knot Tying Kit
14oz. Sipper Tumbler
Monkey Light
Pocket Guide Fresh Water Fish
Pocket Guide Mammals
Pocket Guide Geology
Pocket Guide Bugs and Slugs
Level "C"
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
Litt-L-Vit-L Kit
Cascadian 7 piece table setting
Visor Light
Slumberjack Camp Pillow
Level "D"
D-1
D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5
D-6
Silva 1-2-3 Starter Compass
Dig a Glow Dinosaur Kit
Motorized Stegosauraus Kit
Rocks and Gems Dig Kit
Juggling Kit
The Little Book of Whittling
Level "E"
E-1
E-2
E-3
E-4
Mini Mag Light
Cub Scout Lunch Box with Bottle
Backpacking and
Hiking Book
Backpack Poncho
Level "F"
F-1
F-2
F-3
F-4
Level "G"
G-1
G-2
G-3
G-4
Cozy Creek Chair
Stay Glow Climber's Knife
Ridge Rest Sleeping Pad
Canvas Backpack
Level "H"
H-1
H-2
H-3
H-4
Eagle Barlow Knife
Backpack Chair
Backcountry Camp Set
Trident Headlamp
Level "I"
I-1
I-2
I-3
I-4
G-n-Grow Sleeping Bag
Helmsman Knife
Foldaway Grill
Camelback Classic
Level "J"
J-1
J-2
J-3
J-4
Eagles Nest Hammock
Eureka Wild Basin
Sleeping Bag
Eureka Cimarron
Sleeping Bag
Swiss Army Mechanic Knife
Level "K"
K-2
K-3
Level "L"
L-1
L-2
Level "M"
M-1
M-2
Level "N"
N-1
N-2
N-3
Eureka Spitfire Tent
Kelty Yukon 2900 Backpack
Victorinox® Swiss Tool
Top District Fundraiser*
Minimum $350 raised
$200 US Dollar Saving's Bond
or
$200 Scout Shop Certificate
Top District Sponsor Getter
$200 US Dollar Saving's Bond
or
$200 Scout Shop Certificate
Top Council Fundraiser
Commissions
Each unit will earn 40% of the net money collected if they turn
the money in within four (4) weeks of their bowling. After that date,
you would only be entitled to 35% of the money collected. Please turn
in the "Control/Prize Order Sheet" and your payment to the
Council Service Center.
The council commission is 40% plus 20% for prizes and administrative fees
What to do at the Bowling Center
1.Have your Unit Bowl-A-Thon Coordinator at the Bowling Center
when the Scouts arrive.
2.Sign up all boys on your "Control/Prize Order Sheet"
and collect all sponsor sheets to give to your unit scorekeepers.
3.When your unit is finished bowling, please write all bowling
scores on the Bowl-A-Thon Pledge Sheet. Please have bowlers and
families wait for their Bowl-A-Thon Pledge Sheet to be returned.
4.Mark which prize each bowler has selected from the appropriate level.
5.Bowlers without sponsors are limited to the number of lanes
available after all bowlers with sponsors have been assigned. Please
do not encourage bowlers without sponsors to attend as the space is
severely limited at most centers.
6.It is the responsibility of the person in charge of the unit to
collect any bowling fees owed for the bowlers who have not met the
requirements and to turn the total amount in to the unit treasurer.
7.The unit treasurer pays for the bowling out of the unit funds
and then is reimbursed when scouts collect their pledges.
8.You should bring a calculator with you for computing money to be collected.
HAVE FUN!!