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GUIDES TO UNIT MONEY-EARNING PROJECTS

A unit’s money-earning methods should reflect Scouting’s basic values. Whenever your unit is planning a money-earning

project, this checklist can serve as your guide. If your answer is “Yes” to all the questions that follow, it is likely the project

conforms to Scouting’s standards and will be approved.

Do you really need a fund-raising project?

5. If a commercial product is to be sold, will it be

sold on its own merits and without reference to

the needs of Scouting?

There should be a real need for raising money

based on your unit’s program. Units should not

All commercial products must sell on their own

engage in money-earning projects merely because

merits, not the benefit received by the Boy Scouts.

someone has offered an attractive plan. Remember

The principle of value received is critical in choosing

that individual youth members are expected to earn

what to sell.

their own way. The need should be beyond normal

budget items covered by dues.

6. If a commercial product is to be sold, will the

fund-raising activity comply with BSA policy on

If any contracts are to be signed, will they be

wearing the uniform?

signed by an individual, without reference to the

The official uniform is intended to be worn primarily

Boy Scouts of America and without binding the

for use in connection with Scouting activities.

local council, the Boy Scouts of America, or the

However, council executive boards may approve

chartered organization?

use of the uniform for any fund-raising activity.

Typically, council popcorn sales or Scout show

Before any person in your unit signs a contract,

ticket sales are approved uniform fund-raisers.

he must make sure the venture is legitimate and

worthy. If a contract is signed, he is personally

7. Will the fund-raising project avoid soliciting

responsible. He may not sign on behalf of the local

money or gifts?

council or the Boy Scouts of America, nor may he

bind the chartered organization without its written

The BSA Rules and Regulations state, “Youth

authorization. If you are not sure, check with your

members shall not be permitted to serve as

district executive for help.

solicitors of money for their chartered organizations,

for the local council, or in support of other

organizations. Adult and youth members shall not

Will your fund-raiser prevent promoters from

be permitted to serve as solicitors of money in

trading on the name and goodwill of the Boy

support of personal or unit participation in local,

Scouts of America?

national, or international events.”

Because of Scouting’s good reputation, customers

For example: Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts and leaders

rarely question the quality or price of a product.

should not identify themselves as Boy Scouts/Cub

The nationwide network of Scouting units must not

Scouts or as a troop/pack participate in The Salvation

become a beehive of commercial interest.

Army’s Christmas Bell Ringing program. This would

be raising money for another organization. At no

Will the fund-raising activity uphold the good

time are units permitted to solicit contributions

name of the BSA? Does it avoid games of chance,

for unit programs.

gambling, etc.?

8. Does the fund-raising activity avoid competition

with other units, your chartered organization,

Selling raffle tickets or other games of chance is a

your local council, and the United Way?

direct violation of the BSA Rules and Regulations,

which forbid gambling.

The product must not

Check with your chartered organization representa-

detract from the ideals and principles of the BSA.

tive and your district executive to make certain that

your chartered organization and the council agree

on the dates and type of fund-raiser.

The local council is responsible for upholding the Charter and By-laws and the

Rules and Regulations of the BSA. To ensure compliance, all unit fund-raisers

MUST OBTAIN WRITTEN APPROVAL from the local council NO LESS THAN 14

DAYS before the fund-raising activity.

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