Question for anyone that has run a boy scout troop or knows about it

[lbgraves]

I am just curious if many troops have sponsors now. I was in GS for 12 years and we never did. We raised money with dues and fund raisers. The cub scout troop at our school is asking for money to fund their projects for the year. I have read over alot of info on the BSofA website & cannot find anything referencing this. I would like to be able to get some more info to present to the PTO so that we can make an informed decision about this. TIA!

 

[clh2]

My DD just finished elementary school, and attended most (but usually missed about 1 PTA meeting/year).

Occasionally, things would come related to supporting Boy Scouts. Every time there was a request for money, it was voted down. The problems I particularly had with it - the schools are already struggling for money. Why should my DD's fundraising efforts to benefit the PTA's projects be diverted to Boy Scouts - which really only then would benefit far less than half the kids in the school. PTA's funds should be for the greater good of the school, teachers, and the students. Not in supporting Boy Scouts. Or Girl Scouts for that matter.

If you are doing any research on this, do your by-laws say anything about what types of groups money can be given to?

Obviously -this is my opinion, and I realize that not all DIS'ers will agree.

 

[lbgraves]

Hey, we share the same opinion. That is why I am trying to get more information to see what is the norm. We are struggling financially with fundraising being WAY down from last year. The teachers are bickering about who qualifies for the reimbursement that we give them. OY! We are trying to get playground equipment for everyone purchased & installed as well.