As a non-profit, self-sustaining organization, we have to have revenue to exist.

Since we are also parents of Scouts in the Pack, obviously, we don't want to bankroll the entire operation by ourselves. It takes several thousand dollars each year to run a Pack. Our solution, and the one that is sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America, is to conduct a series of fundraising events. We do this in conjunction with the Council or District. It feels strange at first, to join and immediately find yourself in the midst of a fundraiser, but know that we will all be jumping right in to   our fall fundraiser — selling popcorn! The council asks every pack to sell a certain amount per scout. Ours is generally $300 to $350 per scout. Some packs do offer a buy out of selling, a $70 donation per scout to the pack. We do not ask that as of yet. We feel that by allowing the boys to work on selling the popcorn they are being given an opportunity to do a"job" and earn their way through the scouting year. They are showing you the parents how much they truly are interested in being a scout and participating in events. You are able to share with them responsibility to the unit, and helping with the family budget. There are also prizes from the Council and the pack. If the boys meet their goal we have been able to convince leaders to get "pied" by the boys  and we even have a Cubmaster, Mr. Foster who will allow his head to be shaved if they reach the Pack Goal! It even ties in with some rank achievements and Webelos pins. But truthfully a boy who learns he is able to earn his way is the true winner.
    
 How do they "earn" money?   Cubbuck$ of course!

   The leaders voted to give the boys 20% of the total sales they have in Popcorn Sales. This money is put in a "cubbuck$" account for them to  use towards anything scouting related. For example uniforms, camping equipment, camp fees, big trip, and event fees. You tell us when you want to use the money for fee related items or provide us with a receipt from equipment purchased and we will reimburse you. However if your cub drops out the money stays with the pack. If your scout crosses over and there is money in his account we will transfer it to that Troop if they have scout accounts.

What are Camp Cards?
 Camp Cards are the Spring fundraiser done in conjunction with the council. They are discount cards to local businesses. The cost has historically been $10 a card. The boys get $4 of each sale toward their Cubbuck$ account. This fundraiser was started so that boys would be able to earn their way to summer camp. However if the cub can't make it to camp then the money stays in there account until it is used .

 
The alternative to us having fundraisers is to ask the parents for a whole lot more money in dues each year to operate the Pack . We would truly prefer not to do that!