Comments on: 16 Ideas to Afford Supplies, Badges, Uniforms and More

By: MakingFriends.com

MakingFriends.com — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 01:55:56 +0000

The responses vary but the common theme was it all depends on what your troop is doing. If they are earning badges and journeys every week, the costs add up. Are troop trips and events also covered with the dues? Responses included that you have the right to ask to see the troop financial records. You can see specific responses here: https://www.facebook.com/gsleader411/

By: MakingFriends.com

MakingFriends.com — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:08:38 +0000

In reply to Jean Downing Smith. We're sharing your question on our Facebook page for leaders to offer their thoughts.

By: Jean Downing Smith

Jean Downing Smith — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 14:33:23 +0000

What do you think of a Girl Scout Troop that meets every Monday and collects $5 every Monday for dues and still ask the parents to bring snacks in

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:47:49 +0000

These are great ideas! I am a new troop leader of a new multi-level troop. We have no money so the start up dues sound like a really good idea.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 23:38:21 +0000

I have been a leader for 29 years now. Way back when, I had a dues of $20.00 a year and the troop paid for everything else out of the sales money.

When we had activities, the girls had to pay up front for the activity and put the money in a sealed envelope. The troop paid for the activity so when it came to going to the activity, as the girls showed up they received their envelope back. If there was a no show, the money in the envelope went to the troop as a reinbursement. No money lost on no shows

By: Stacie

Stacie — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 04:49:27 +0000

We always collect $60-$90 in the beginning of the year which covers the uniforms, badges, craft supplies, field trips and snacks. We use cookie money for a big event the girls choose, i.e.. Build-a-Bear, bunk at the zoo our the aquarium or camp. Any money left over brings the starting dues down for the next year. We’ve never had a parent question the cost after we explain what it covers. 🙂

By: Amy Bissell

Amy Bissell — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:05:14 +0000

There are some great ideas in this posting. Keep up the good work!