The Troop re-charters every March. Dues and fees are discussed in Appendix A. The dues cover a subscription to Boys Life Magazine per household and provide coverage by Boy Scouts of America Accident Insurance. The initial dues cover the neckerchief, belt totem, & mothers pin.
If the fees are not paid by the deadline set by the Troop Treasurer then the fees will be deducted from the Scout account. If the Scout has no available balance in their account they need to make other arrangements or they may be excluded from Scout activities and advancement/awards until they are paid and current.
The fees collected go into a general fund for use by the Troop in purchasing merit badges, rank badges, postage, and other items or services needed by the Troop. Troop members are expected to participate in fundraisers for the benefit of the Troop. Fees that sit in a Scout account that are unclaimed after the Scout departs the Troop or becomes ‘inactive’, remain there for a period of time. If, after this time expires and the funds remain unclaimed, they will be added to either the general fund or the scholarship fund for the Troop.
A current registration is required for participation in all Boy Scout activities.
No Scout shall ever be excluded from the Troop or from Troop activities for financial reasons. Should a Scout need financial assistance for Scouting activities, it needs to be brought to the attention of the Committee Chairperson, Scoutmaster and/or Treasurer. |
