Friends of Scouting (FOS) is the annual fundraising drive conducted by the Boy Scouts of America throughout councils nationwide. FOS helps to generate the dollars needed to fund our local Scouting program in the Northeast Iowa Council. The NEIC spends $542 per year to deliver the Scouting program to all Scouts. Now, more than ever, Scouting needs your help to sustain its character building programs. As a private, non-profit organization, your gift to Scouting is always tax-deductible.