Dues & Finances (2023-2024)

Boy Scout Troop 201 has three sources of income to support its programs throughout the year.

  1. Dues:

    Dues are collected every September, and are $200.00 per year for the first youth in the Troop, $175.00 for each additional sibling. There is an additional $25 BSA registration surcharge for new youths who join the scouts for the first time. The dues breakdown as follows:
    • BSA national dues ($80)
    • BSA new member fee ($25 one-time)
    • Theodore Roosevelt Council dues ($40)
    • Scout Life magazine subscription ($15)
    • Troop 201 ($65 for first scout, $40 for siblings)
      • Liability Insurance fees
      • All training costs for leaders and committee members
      • All awards, pins, badges and advancement recognition
    New Scouts Joining After September:
    • A pro-rated Troop fee through the following August.

  2. Fundraisers:

    We have reduced our general troop fundraisers to once a year.
    • Holiday Wreath Fundraiser: each boy is expected to participate in making the wreaths and selling a minimum of 18 wreaths for $18 each.

  3. Trip/Activity Fees:

    Fees for weekend trips and activities cover the cost of food, and help subsidize transportation costs.

Proceeds from dues and fundraisers cover expenses related to troop activities throughout the year:
  • Lodging for all camping trips throughout the year
  • Holiday Party: activity, gifts for scouts, food and beverages
  • Junior Leader training workshops
  • Webelos Moving-Up Overnight Campout and Ceremony: Moving-up ceremonies
  • Equipment expenses: tents, propane, supplies
  • Theodore Roosevelt Council “Friends of Scouting” contributions

In addition, new scouts in the troop pay a one time fee of $50.00 for a troop neckerchief (for “Class A” uniform), T-shirt and sweatshirt (for “Class B” uniform). Additional T-shirts are available at $7.00 each. Please see the Uniform page for details.

For those new and existing scouts that would like to browse our selection of used scout clothing, please check with the adult leaders. For those scouts who outgrow their clothing, please consider donating.

For camping, scouts will need a sleeping bag, a backpack, hiking boots, a mess kit (sturdy bowl, plastic cup with handle), a refillable water bottle or canteen, a day-pack, poncho or rain gear, first aid kit, compass, whistle, and a knife, fork and spoon. Sleeping pads (for insulation and comfort) are recommended. Please see the Trip Equipment and Backpacking Equipment pages for details. Speak with one of the adult leaders for information or assistance in selecting appropriate camping/hiking gear.