The Troop needs money for various expenses throughout the Scouting year. These expenses include:

Insurance

Boys Life

Scout registration

Adult registration 

Adult Leader Training fees

Junior Leader Training fees

Badges of office

“Trained” patches

Troop neckerchiefs

Anniversary patches

Rank badges

Merit badges

Merit badge cards

Tot'n chip cards

Programs for award ceremonies

Annual Awards Dinner:

Scout families subsidy

Guests’ dinners

Other awards presented by Scoutmaster, Committee, or Senior Patrol Leader

Refreshments at award ceremonies

Eagle ceremonies

Presentation to Scouts bridged over from pack (handbook, red tabs, troop number, neckerchief, slide)

Annual picnic (main course)

Propane

Camping gear

Restock first aid kit

Web site fee

Mailings (for families without Internet access)

Supplies (flip charts, markers, flag materials, etc.)

This expense money is gleaned from three sources: dues, fundraising events, and donations.

Dues: The troop charges dues at the rate of $90.00 per year and is payable at the end of the year. Each Scout is encouraged to earn his own money for dues.

Fundraising: Troop 61 has tried various methods of fundraising. It is important that the boys equally participate in the fundraising and that each boy does his part. Fundraising activities are decided upon by the Troop Committee and always require parental support. One of the more difficult aspects of leader development is getting the boys to follow through on their commitments. We expect all the Scouts to participate in earning the money for their camping equipment, badges, and other program expenses.  

Donations: In the past, we have received donations from Scout families and employers of committee members. These are infrequent and are not received on a regular basis so, while we are grateful for them, we cannot plan on them in our annual financial planning.

Financial Assistance: If financial assistance is needed, please contact the Scoutmasters and Troop Committee at sm@delawarebsatroop6.com or committee@delawarebsatroop61.com .