Donations to the Memorial Tribute Fund are a gratifying way for individuals, businesses, or groups an opportunity to make a contribution in living memory as a tribute on a special occasion or at the death of a friend or relative. Unless otherwise requested, gifts to the Memorial Tribute Fund (and gifts that arrive because the family of the deceased place a "in lieu of flowers") all go into the Council's Endowment Fund, with the earnings supporting Scouting in perpetuity.