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Boy Scout Troop 33 - DeKalb, Illinois

OUR FUNDRAISING PROGRAM


THREE THINGS WE DO

1.  Offer as many FREE activities as possible.
2.  Make our remaining activities as cost effective as possible.
3.  Provide ample opportunity for boys to earn their own way.


YOUTH DUES
Our troop charges $36 per year which includes registration and Boys' Life. Boys' Life is automatic for each household. We have a $5 brother discount. We start collecting dues in January for recharter in March. Pro-rated at $3.00/month for those joining mid year. Fees are the same for all age levels except adults.

We sometimes waive dues for those with financial need.

ADULT DUES
We charge $15 per year for each adult leader. They also pay for troop activities, same price as boys. They can also earn money through fundraisers and use it for their account or apply it toward their son's.

SCOUT ACCOUNTS
All money earned through Scout funraising must be used for Scouting (dues,uniform,activities,equipment). If a Scout quits, his Scout Account stays with the troop. If he rejoins, the money is reinstated into his Scout Account. If he transfers, the money follows him to his new troop.

EARNING OUR WAY
It is our goal that any Scout can earn his way to any activity in Troop 33 through participation in our fundraising program. We conduct dozens of weekend activities during the year, plus a week at summer camp, and 2-4 major high adventure programs each summer.

FUNDRAISERS
All fundraisers are optional. Scouts may choose to earn their money other ways. We view fundraisers as opportunities rather than obligations.

CURRENT FUNDRAISERS


#1 - MAY
Pancake Breakfast
A pancake breakfast with profits going to Scout Accounts based on individual sales. (50% commission for tickets sold plus money for working at the event)
#2 - JUNE
Dulcimer Festival
Food booth at a Dulcimer Music Festival with a split between troop general fund (20%) and Scout Accounts (80%) based on hours worked.
#3 - JULY
Ellwood House Art Fair
Food booth at the Ellwood House Art Fair with a split between troop general fund (20%) and Scout Accounts (80%) based on hours worked.
#4 - JULY
Hopkins July 4 Festival
Food booth at a Hopkins Park July 4 Festival with a split between troop general fund (20%) and Scout Accounts (80%) based on hours worked.
#5 - AUGUST
DeKalb Cornfest
Food booth at DeKalb Cornfest with a split between troop general fund (20%) and Scout Accounts (80%) based on hours worked.
#6 - AUGUST
DeKalb Car-Fest
Food booth at the Car-Fest at Huntley Park with a split between troop general fund (20%) and Scout Accounts (80%) based on hours worked.
#7 - AUGUST
K of C Booth Clean-Up
Booth Clean-Up at DeKalb Cornfest for Knights of Columbus beer garden after closing split between Scout Accounts based on shift work.
#8 - SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER
AYSO Concession
Concession stand at AYSO soccer fields during 10 week fall season with profits going to troop general fund and some split among boys who worked.
#9 - SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER
Popcorn Sale
Popcorn sale with profits going to Scout Accounts based on individual sales. (about a 30% Commission)
#10 - OCTOBER
Pumpkin Festival
Food booth at the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Craft Show at the Armory with a split between troop general fund (20%) and Scout Accounts (80%) based on hours worked.
#11 - DECEMBER
Spaghetti Dinner
Spaghetti Dinner with profits going to Scout Accounts based on individual sales. (50% commission for tickets sold plus money for working at the event)

We also always conduct a minimum of one service project for each fundraiser.

If we take resources from the community through fundraising, then we give something back through service.
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