FK Scout Center, BLD 2422

WHAT is the FKSC?

The Fort Knox Scouting Community (FKSC) was established in the Spring of 2002 to fill a need here on post which existed in both Scouting organizations. Each of the organizations, although having a higher service echelon, had problems in various areas which were unique to operating on a military post. Scouting units on military installations are NOT supported by the US Army, they are Private Organizations. The FKSC, which consists of leaders from the Fort Knox Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts, and those scout units which are based on post, operates much as a Regimental or Battalion headquarters would.

WHY A FKSC?

An organization that consists of other private organizations? Why? The concept is not that abstract actually. Think of it like the U.N.(only more effective) - one organization, consisting of many nations . There are many things that the FKSC can do, or do more easily, because of the combined effort of all the units, and larger skill base, that would be harder for a single unit to do (Future Leaders Day for example). Also, the FKSC was created to:

• Organize and provide a united body of scouts on Fort Knox, from which to address issues affecting Scouting on post
• Work with Post, community, and higher inter-organizational officials to resolve these issues
• Provide a forum for cooperation, assistance, information dissemination, information and opportunity sharing, and event de-confliction between organizations.
• Making distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code - specifically to units of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) which operate on the Military Reservation of Fort Knox.
• To foster the advancement of youth education and development through Scouting programs of the GSUSA and the BSA and provide & coordinate events offered for the youth in these organizations and the community.
• Combating community deterioration and providing community service through coordinating efforts of the Fort Knox units of the GSUSA and the BSA.

Incorporated as a Not for Profit Corporation in the State of Kentucky, the Fort Knox Scouting Community Inc. has also been designated as a Section 501 (c) (3) organization. The recognition of our organization as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) brings along a host of benefits which include:

• Tax free income - any Income earned by the organization is deemed tax- free.
• Tax deductible donations - Donors can make charitable contributions and receive a tax deduction on their tax return.
• Employee benefits: Employees will be entitled to various fringe benefits like group life insurance, health insurance, corporate pension plans etc.
• Grants – The organization will be qualified to receive private and public grant money.
• Postage - Lower postage rates on corporate mailings.
• Public Service Announcements – Free radio and PSA announcements in the local media.
• Limited liability – Limited liability for the directors and officers of the organization

If you are looking for a place to make a difference, you have found your place. To find out how you can help us help the Scouts of Fort Knox, contact us at knoxscouting@yahoo.com

Fort Knox Scouting Community
P.O. Box 41
Fort Knox, KY 40121