Income
The primary source of funds for the Troop is the annual dues of $100 per scout collected each November,? in time for the annual Troop District re-chartering. Scholarships are available and no-one is left out of the Troop due to financial hardship.
Other major sources of troop income are the two fund-raisers held each year: Selling holiday wreaths and popcorn sales. These programs help fund Troop outdoor activities, and provide scouts a great way to earn money to apply to their annual dues, summer camp, and high adventure trips.
The Troop also accepts donations for specific projects or for general troop support.
Expenses
- Emblems (for merit badges, rank advancement etc)
- Neckerchief, scout book, Troop t-shirt etc for new scouts.
- Annual BSA registration costs.
- General Troop Operational costs.
- Camping trip subsidies.
- Reservation and usage fees for campsites.
- Purchase, maintenance, and repair of equipment and consumables, including propane, rope, cooking equipment, stoves, etc.
- Scholarships.
Camping:
- Regular car camping/backpacking during the year: Scouts pay $10 per night in addition to sharing the cost of their patrol’s food.
- Hi Adventure camps, (Philmont/Sea Base/Canoe base): Scouts cover the cost of the program, travel, etc.
- Summer Camp (Wolfeboro). Scouts pay net cost of camp which is around $325-380/week depending on how early the booking is made.
‘Scout Accounts’
A scout account is maintained for each scout enable him to develop money management awareness. The account can be funded directly or via participation in the Troop’s fundraising activities, and can be used to pay for Troop activities. Find out more and fund the account online.
