Fundraising & Finances
Troop finances, fundraising approaches, and keeping money in its proper place in Scouting.
Scouting and Money
A reader asks: I would really like to hear how various troops handle money.
Scout Fundraising
During my early years as a Scoutmaster fund raising for the Troop was a miserable task.
Group Air Travel - A Saga
In August fifteen of our Scouts and leaders are off to visit Kandersteg International Scout Center in Switzerland.
An Approved Scout Fundraising Project
A Scout Fundraising Project will help our Scouts get to Kandersteg International Scout Center in Switzerland next summer.
Capital Assests; Canoes, Trailers, Buses and the like
Julus Pahl writes: Clarke I am wondering how to go about getting canoes for a troop? The troop I am working with only camps and the current SM is training me to take over.
Finances and Scouting
Raising and spending money is, perhaps, more of a concern for a Troop Committee than a Scoutmaster but financial decisions and practices are an important part of the work.
Looking Ahead - Financial Stability
Fourth in a series of thoughts about looking ahead .
Friends of Scouting - Scouting is Free
What does Scouting cost?
Depends how you look at it; I think Scouting is free.
Podcast Clips
Episode 216 — LISTENERS EMAIL
Anonymous question about whether a local business can donate money directly to a scout unit; Clarke explains BSA fiscal policy distinguishing solicited gifts (prohibited for units) from unsolicited donations (permissible). Rob Knapp asks whether the assistant senior patrol leader is elected or appointed and whether he should attend scoutmaster–SPL meetings. Wayne Wilcox (Troop 184, Cobham, England) asks when new Eagles may wear their badge relative to Board of Review, Court of Honor, and the Eagle charge.
Episode 39 — PARENTS MEETING
Annual parents meeting — Friends of Scouting presentation and group gear orders through Campmor
Episode 30 — PLANNING the FUTURE of YOUR SCOUT UNIT
Part 4 — financial stability, budgeting, and fundraising