Troop 16 Policy on Fundraising – 2/17/2006

From the Troop 16 Philosophy statement, we believe that a scout should pay his own way, to the extent possible. Urge your son to earn enough money to cover his dues and buy at least some of the equipment that he will want.

It is an integral part of our program to have scouts earn their own way to the extent possible. Earning funds are not limited to troop sponsored events. Some scouts earn money by baby sitting, snow removal or doing yard work on their own.

Troop 16 will offer anywhere from two to a twelve various fund raising opportunities per year. Our events are conducted in compliance with the BSA National and Council rules and regulations. The primary fundraisers are Fall Popcorn Sales and Scout Sunday-WaffleMan in February. It is up to the individual scout to participate and generate as much money as they are motivated to earn.

Funds raised within troop sponsored events will be accounted for, and held within the troop general fund under the individual scout’s name. The funds are used by the scout for the following:

✤Extended Camping and High Adventure Trips – For example, the troop and patrols have made trips to the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Boundary Waters canoeing in Minnesota, rugged wilderness of New Mexico and other exciting places.
✤Equipment Purchases – Backpacks, sleeping bags, and specialized equipment necessary for high adventure trips are some examples.
✤Special Circumstances  – The scout may petition the Troop Committee for using funds for other activities. Underwriting a portion of an extended trip, purchasing a Capitol Campaign brick at the OEC, and transferring funds to another troop are examples. The committee decides the significance of the request, and can limit the amount transferred.Funds are not used for ongoing expenses such as patrol camping fees, charter fees, Camporees, and merit badge expenses. The troop has one adult leader that tracks the funds and assists the Troop Treasurer in the accounting process.

When a scout leaves the troop, the balance in the scout’s name remains the property of the troop. It is used for troop operations as directed by the Troop Committee. The troop provides the organization, supervision, accounting, good name and public relations that aid the scouts in their efforts. Upon leaving the troop, a scout can consider it his loyal, helpful, friendly and thrifty duty to have these funds benefit new incoming scouts, just as he benefited from those that came before him.