Activity Fees and Fundraising

A Scout is thrifty! ​

Troop 642 funds most of its Troop activities through its semi-annual Activity Fee and its annual fund raiser. The fee pays for the food on camping trips, maintenance of our equipment, purchase of merit badges and rank advancement as well as many other costs associated with operating such a large Scout Troop. A portion of the fee goes directly to the budget of the Boy Scouts of America and their many important programs in support of Scouting through the Scout's Registration Fee.

The Troop has one fund raiser each year. We conduct a greenery sale in the late fall leading up to the Christmas season. Sales are made in October and November and the greenery is delivered the first week of December. The Scouts share in the profits from the sale once they exceed a minimum sales level. The more they sell, the higher their share of the profits. Their portion of the profits is placed into a special Scout account in their name. The money is used to pay their summer camp fees and the costs of High Adventures. Many Scouts have sold several thousand dollars worth of greenery and paid all of their expenses to High Adventure. ​

This product will sell itself if the Scouts will just make contact with their neighbors and friends and show them the product. Many have been successful in having the parent's employers send the greenery as a Christmas gift to clients. All Scouts should remember that when selling the greenery, it is against Boy Scout policy to wear their uniform.

A Scout works to pay his way and help others.  He saves for the future.  He protects and conserves natural resources.  He is careful in his use of time and property.
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