Pack Dues & Scout Ledgers
What is a Scout Ledger?
(This is important!)
Your child will have a Scout Ledger as soon as he joins our Pack. What is this? It’s basically a tab, with your Scout’s name on it, in a spreadsheet that our Pack uses to track fundraiser commissions and event payments for the Scouting Year.
Does the Scout Account carry over into Boy Scouts (Scouts BSA)?
NO. We are not affiliated directly with any of the local Scouts BSA Troops and would have no control over how they distribute the funds. Therefore, once a Scout from our Pack crosses over to a Boy Scout troop, any remaining funds will go back to the Pack’s Ledger. All Commissions earned need to be used in the Scouting Year that they were earned.
How do I get money onto my Scout Ledger?
Every year we do a few fundraisers, one in Fall, another in Winter and if needed another in Summer. For the Fall Fundraiser, our Pack provides you the option to avoid door to door sales. We set up and provide “Show & Sells” where your Scout can sign up for only a couple hours and get paid a portion of the revenue generated. The revenue generated is divided by the participating Scouts selling with them that day. This year the Scouts earn 40% commission on Popcorn, Coffee & Wreath sales, and 30% commission on Kringle sales. For example, if your Scout sells $100 in Popcorn, their commission would be $40 that gets applied to the Pack Dues.
What are Pack Dues?
Your Pack Dues are a yearly fee that helps us provide you with the fun activities and benefits available with Pack 157. A few examples of where this money goes is Advancements (Badges, Belt Loops, Pins & Event Patches), Event Food/Refreshments, Pinewood Derby Cars, Pinewood Derby Trophies, Blue & Gold Ceremony, Den Level Activities, and most importantly the insurance that the BSA provides to each Scout and their parent for attending any scouting activities.
PROJECTED: 23-24 Season Pack Dues = To Be Determined
Remember, that is UNDER $1 per day for an ENTIRE year of fun and activities!
When do you have to pay the Pack Dues?
The Pack Dues are to be paid after the Fall Fundraiser, at our ‘Caroling & Bowling’ event, in December.
How Fundraising goes towards your Pack Dues?
The Fall Fundraiser is a Council Fundraiser and our first fundraiser of the season. Most of our Scout’s earn their Pack Dues by participating in the Fall Fundraiser. Participation by all Scouts is encouraged, but not required. Here is a breakdown of how much your Scout’s Pack Dues would be, based off their total Fall Fundraiser sales:
| Total Sales: Popcorn, Coffee & Wreath Sales | Total Commission: 40% Commission | Total Pack Dues Owed: Based on Pack Dues of $280 |
| $100.00 | $40 | $ 240 |
| $200.00 | $80 | $ 200 |
| $300.00 | $120 | $ 160 |
| $400.00 | $160 | $ 120 |
| $500.00 | $200 | $ 80 |
| $600.00 | $240 | $ 40 |
| $700.00 | $280 | $ 0 |
| $800.00 | $320 | $40 Credit for Upcoming Events in 23/24! |
| $900.00 | $360 | $80 Credit for Upcoming Events in 23/24! |
| $1,000.00 | $400 | $120 Credit for Upcoming Events in 23/24! |
The Winter Fundraiser is our second fundraiser of the season and has a similar commission structure to the Fall Fundraiser but with different Products. This fundraiser offers all Scouts the opportunity to earn additional commissions towards the upcoming Spring Overnight and Spring Camping Trip.
Did you know?
The Fall Fundraiser is managed by our Council, The Potawatomi Area Council. A portion of all the proceeds from our Pack’s sales and all Pack’s that are a part of our Council go toward improvements and maintenance of Council owned properties like Camp Long Lake in St. Cloud, WI.
What happens if I do not use all my commissions?
All commissions earned go towards events in the same Scouting Year. Any unapplied commissions will NOT rollover to the next year. Unapplied commissions are to be entered to Pack Contingency Fund/Scholarship Fund. Current Scouting Year: 2023-2024.
What if my Fall or Winter Fundraiser commissions do not cover the Pack Dues?
If your Scout’s total Fall Fundraiser commissions are not enough to fully cover the Pack Dues, the balance is expected to be paid by the Scout Families. If the family is unable to pay the balance due, arrangements can be made with the Pack. See your Den Leader or the Committee Chair for more info.
What if I do not participate in the Fall Fundraiser?
Participation in the Fall Fundraiser, by all Scouts, is encouraged, but not required. If you decide not to take part in the Fall Fundraiser, Pack Dues are to be paid, by the Scout Families, at the Caroling & Bowling event in December. Checks are to be made payable to: Richfield Cub Scout Pack 157, we also accept Cash, Personal Check & Venmo payments.