VII. FUNDRAISERS

The Troop will conduct periodic fundraisers during the course of the year. Fundraisers provide the scouts with an opportunity to earn money to offset some of the expenses of the program. They also provide supplemental income for the Troop.

A. Wood Sale

Troop 622 sponsors an annual fundraising event known as the Wood Sale. For this fundraiser, the Troop purchases firewood at a wholesale price and sells it at fair market value. Scouts generate the sales and help in the delivery. Based on profits and total hours worked, a dollar-per-hour calculation is determined. The profits are then allocated to a special Troop Wood Sale Account. Then, each scout receives a pro-rate allocation of the overall account based on the number of hours he worked, how much wood he sold, and other factors set by the Wood Sale Committee. Any scout may review the current balance in the account by asking the Scribe Advisor at a weekly Troop Meeting. A scout may use the money in his account to support scout functions (dues, camping fees, etc.) or to purchase scout-related equipment. For equipment purchases, the scout must buy the desired equipment and present a receipt for reimbursement to the Troop. This receipt must be submitted within six months of the purchase.  The Scribe Advisor presented with the receipt has the authority to approve or deny reimbursement, but the scout may appeal to the Scoutmaster. The Scoutmaster is the final authority on what constitutes a valid Wood Sale Account expense.

It is important to understand the money in the Troop Wood Sale Account belongs to the Troop and is merely allocated to a scout based on his level of participation in the Wood Sale. If a scout leaves the Troop or reaches the age of 18, the money reverts back to the Troop General Fund. If a departing scout has a brother in the Troop, the money will be transferred to the brother's account.

Should a scout enter a delinquent state with regards to dues or other fees (e.g., Summer Camp fees), the money owed will be automatically deducted from his allocation of the Troop Wood Sale Account.