Parent Guide: Finances / Fundraising

Registration

• Scouting America annual registration fee is split with 50% going to national council and 50% to our local council 

• Troop 777 also has an annual fee which helps fund troop operations

Fundraising

• Scouting America hosts an annual popcorn sale fundraiser and the Friends of Scouting program to support charitable donations

• Troop 777 hosts fundraisers throughout the year to benefit our troop directly - our staple annual pancake breakfast, alongside rotating sales like See's Candy or winter greenery

Treks

• Optional events like campouts, backpacking, activities, etc will have a fee associated with them that is the responsibility of the scout

Scout Accounts

• • A scout account is set up for every scout when he joins the troop. Deposits to the scout account come from:

    • Approved fundraising events 

    • Reimbursements (ex: driving on treks, food buys) unless otherwise requested as a check reimbursement at the time of the event

  • Scouts may use the money in their accounts for any scouting-related activity including camp-outs, treks, merit badge outings, and summer camps. These monies can also be used to purchase equipment or supplies scouts need for scouting-related activities.

  • All scout accounts are administered by the Troop Treasurer

  • A request for reimbursement for scouting-related items (ex: uniforms, camping equipment, eagle project expenses) must be submitted along with a receipt to the Troop Treasurer. Please be sure to contact either the Troop Treasurer or the Committee Chairperson prior to making a purchase to ensure that the purchase is reimbursable from Scout Account funds.

  • If a scout leaves Troop 777 to move to another troop, his parent(s) may request the balance of his scout account be transferred to the new troop.