Pecatonica River Popcorn Sale: August 12, 2015 - October 15, 2015
MANDATORY for all previously registered scouts. The Scout is to sell $200 minimum. Of that $200, 31-35% goes into the Pack account for general expenses, 35% goes to Laurel Highlands Council, the remainder pays for the product.
- All sales in excess of the minimum $200, the Scout will receive 25% of the sales into his personal account.
- If a Scout sells less than $200 of popcorn, the difference in profit will be the responsibility of the Scout.
- "Buy Out" of popcorn fund raiser is $100. Remember when your scout does this, our Council gets NOTHING.
- All orders are due to the Popcorn Kernel by October 15, 2015.
- Any newly registered scout can still sell popcorn if he wishes. However, orders are due to the Popcorn Kernel by October 15, 2015.
- All prizes offered are available through the council and must be selected and turned in with popcorn order forms. If not prize is selected, Popcorn Kernel will choose. Prizes are non-exchangeable.
- Popcorn will be delivered to the Pack November 4.
- All popcorn money must be collected when the order is taken and submitted with the order to the Popcorn Kernel on October 15, 2015.
Java Joe's Gourmet Coffee Sale: October 2015
(will be offered again in the spring)
- MANDATORY for all NEW scouts who do not sell popcorn. Scout must sell a minimum of 35 bags of coffee.
- After 35 bag minimum sale, Scout will receive $2.00 per bag profit in his personal account.
- Orders with payment are due: November 2, 2015.
- Coffee will be distributed with the popcorn in November.
- OPTIONAL SALE for registered scouts. A $2.00 per bag profit will go into the Scout's personal account.
Monthly Dues
The monthly dues are split two ways:
- The Den gets a portion to help offset the cost of Den activities.
- The Pack gets a portion to help pay for the cost of advancements and other Pack related costs. (Amounts are broken down under the Unit Budget Plan section.)
Pinewood Derby Concessions
Parents donate food items which are sold at the Derby to all who are attending the races.
Scout Personal Accounts
- Funds are earned by Scouts are recorded by the Pack Treasurer and kept in a back account for the use of the scout for camping fees, activity fees, uniforms, etc. (MUST be scout-related items)
- Method for reimbursement for the use of these funds for purchased items at Scout Shop, local stores, or at ScoutStuff.org:
- Family makes a purchase for approved items.
- Family gives copy of the receipt to the Pack Treasurer.
- Pack Treasurer gives Family a check for the amount of the purchase(s). This amount WILL NOT exceed the amount in the Scout's personal account.
Unit Budget Plan Opportunities
2015-2016
Expenses for re-chartering in December 2015 and other yearly expenses
- Registration $20.00 per scout/registered adult
- Insurance $2.50 per scout/registered adult
- Boy's Life Magazine $12.00 one per household
- Badges, Awards, etc. $5-35.00 depending on rank
- Other Awards $1.50-30.00 depending on involvement
- Holiday Gift $10.00 per scout
- Blue & Gold Banquet $10.00 per scout
- Pinewood Derby $8-10.00 per scout (car, patches, etc)
- Pack Outings $6-35.00 varies per activity
- Summer Time Activities $5-55.00 varies per activity
All Pack dues need to be paid in full by December 1, 2015 (December Committee Meeting).
Tiger Cubs
9 month program
- $7.00 per month
- $4.00 to the Pack
- $3.00 to the Den
- $63.00 total
9 month program
- $7.00 per month
- $4.00 to the Pack
- $3.00 to the Den
- $63.00 total
6 month program (bridge into Boy Scouts in February)
- $7.00 per month
- $4.00 to the Pack
- $3.00 to the Den
- $49.00 total
The Den portion of the dues help to pay for items such as craft supplies, field trips, and other costs incurred by the Den. For a larger activity, the Family may be asked to pitch in extra dollars to help alleviate costs for the den and still involve your son.
