Individual Scout Accounts
The troop maintains individual accounts for each registered scout and scouter. A share of all money that is raised by the scout during a troop fundraiser is credited to his individual account. The money is available to the scout to pay for any scouting-related activity or equipment purchase. Scouts may also make deposits in the account to accumulate funds for coming events.
Should a scout transfer to another troop, post, or Venture Crew, this account can be transferred to the new unit upon written request of the scout and endorsement of the new unit leader.
In the event that the youth leaves scouting, any money remaining in the account will be transferred to the general troop account. As these funds were raised in the name of scouting, they cannot be given to a departing youth for non-scout spending.
Fundraising
Fundraising is an important part of a scout’s support of his troop and council. Through the fundraising efforts of the scouts, the troop is able to provide a high-quality program, including needed equipment for camping, travel opportunities, annual registration, subscriptions to Boy's Life, and insurance for every member of the troop.
Some part of our fundraising also goes to support Penn’s Woods Council. The council provides professional scouting services and awards and maintains and operates two council camps—Seph Mack at Yellow Creek and Anderson near Tyrone—plus two primitive camps—Camp Joseph along the Forbes Trail and a camp on Raystown Lake. Additionally, the council develops and operates the training and service programs that make the scouting experience more meaningful for the scouts.
It is expected that each scout will participate in the majority of fundraising activities to support his fair share of troop operations. Scouts who do not participate in the fundraisers yet consistently participate in troop activities may be subject to an assessment of fees over and above the usual food and event registration fees to pay for tents, equipment, and troop operations.
Dues
Each scout in Troop 11 must pay dues annually. Dues can be paid as a lump sum, as a transfer from the scout’s individual account, or in monthly payments to the patrol scribe. The Troop Committee establishes the amount of the annual dues.
Dues must be current for a scout to receive advancement or recognition awards at a Court of Honor.
Camperships and Scholarships
Occasionally, it becomes necessary to provide financial assistance to scouts and scouters to participate in troop activities, camping, training, or High Adventure trips. The following guidelines will be used when financial aid is requested:
- Requests for aid should be directed to the scoutmaster or the Troop Committee chair. All requests will be kept confidential.
- Requests should be made as soon as the need is realized, but in no event less than two weeks prior to the need
- Typically, financial assistance will not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the activity or equipment.
- Aid can be given in various forms: camp fees, clothing and equipment, books, registration fees, etc. No cash will be given directly to the requesting scout or scouter.
- To be considered, the requesting scout or scouter must be an active participant in troop meetings and activities.
Participation in troop fundraising activities will be weighed heavily in considering these requests.
