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Show-and-sell tables, take-order sheets and the Scouts who sold the most. Leaders swapped ideas for paying for summer camp, from popcorn and wreaths to car washes and pancake breakfasts.
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Noah Tyler loves popcorn season. The 8-year-old Bear Scout from California was his pack’s top seller last year and was eager to do even better this year. On Sept. 26, he was more than halfway to his sales goal when something horrible happened.
On the lengthy list of reasons to join Scouting, fundraising ranks right near the bottom. But let’s face it, all those Scouting adventures don’t pay for themselves. Fortunately, with the right online tools, you can make your next fundraising effort painless, efficient and — dare I say it?
Don’t let a cashless customer walk away that easily. By adding a cheap credit card reader, your pack, troop or crew will be equipped to accept plastic for popcorn sales and other in-person, show-and-sell-type fundraisers. With a few taps, the money can be deposited into your unit’s bank account in a day or two.
We know fundraising fuels Scouting adventures. That means Scouts must be enjoying some epic adventures in and around Bartlesville, Okla.; Spokane, Wash.; Hagerstown, Md.; and Zanesville, Ohio. Councils based in those four cities earned the top spots as Camp Masters 2016 Fundraisers of the Year.
The Scouts of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 have begun selling tickets for their 2017 spring fundraiser. The Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held at the Melrose American Legion on Sunday, April 30th. As always, it is an all you can eat breakfast. Contact a member of Troop 68 if you need tickets.
Once you and your Scouts have planned a year of Scouting fun, it’s time for the less-fun part. It’s time to figure out how to pay for it all. Creating a budget for your pack, troop, team, post, ship or crew is an essential part of every well-managed, well-financed unit.
As youth groups go, Scouting is extremely cost-effective. Where else can Scouts experience fun and adventure for such a reasonable cost? When I share the opportunity to become a Friend of Scouting, I often tell parents gathered at courts of honor and Blue & Gold Banquets that, dollar for dollar, Scouting is one of the least…
Where will your next Scouting adventure take you? You’re limited only by your imagination — and, yes, your budget. Fundraisers conducted through your local Scout council, such as Scout popcorn sales, are a no-brainer. They’ve already been reviewed, meaning they follow all BSA rules and regulations.
