As part of our fundraisers every scout has the ability to pay his own way in scouting.  With camp cards every scout is required to sell 25 cards to help fund the pack’s general needs.

After the first 25 cards, every card sold $2.50 goes into the scout’s “Scout account”.  He can use that money to pay for things like:

• Pack dues
• New scout uniform
• Summer camp payment
• Camping fees
• Any other scouting related expense

If your scout was to sell a total of 50 camp cards then a total of $62.50 would be deposited into his scout account.  If he sold 100 then $187.50 would go into his scout account (75 camp cards x $2.50 each).  That is enough to pay for pack dues and at least one campout.

This money is tracked by the pack treasurer.  It is held in the pack’s bank account but reserved for use by the scout who earned the money.

If you want to use the money to pay for campouts – instead of writing a check tell the pack treasurer you want to use your son’s scout account to pay for it.  She will deduct the amount from his account.

If you want to pay for Summer Day Camp through a scout account just pay for Summer Day Camp normally and then give the receipt to the treasurer and ask to be reimbursed.  A check will be sent to you for the cost of camp.  This way your scout pays for his own summer camp experience.

If you want to know how much your scout has in his scout account contact the Pack 183 treasurer Nell Forrester (NForrester@bellsouth.net).

Any money in a scout account has to be used for scouting expenses.  If your scout crosses over to Boy Scouts or he leaves scouting the money is not reimbursed.  It is a “use it or lose it” account….so why not use it!!!

If there are any questions please contact your den leader.

Remember….  There is still over one month left until we close out camp cards.  So SELL those camp cards and have your scout pay his way through scouting.