Fundraising For Scouts
Although Scouts is a very affordable activity, we offer several fundraising opportunities to help offset the costs.
Your Scout Account
Every Scout has an account with the Troop which keeps track of fundraising, payments, as well as expenses. When your Scout participates in a fundraising event, the portion of the fundraiser that is attributed to your Scout will be added to your Scout's account.
Parking Lot Fundraiser
Twice a year, the Scouts can earn money by staffing parking lots for Downtown Days and Oktoberfest, held in downtown Lee's Summit. Funds are generated based on the number of hours worked by each Scout out of the total amount collected.
Any hours worked by an adult family member during the fundraiser will be applied to the youth Scout account. Sign-ups are generally announced four weeks in advance and monies earned are generally reported within 10 days after the completion of the event.
Scout Account earnings can be used for the following:
- Recharter fees
- Order of the Arrow dues
- Summer Camp
- Grubby money
- High Adventure
- Campout activity fees
Other Opportunities
As additional opportunities arise, they are announced during Scout meetings.
Pancake Breakfast & Spaghetti Dinner
Every year our Troop holds a Pancake Breakfast in the fall and a Spaghetti Dinner in the Spring at Lee's Summit Christian Church. These fundraisers are designed specifically to generate funds for Troop equipment. Each Scout is expected to serve at least one shift during this event.