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Fundraising ideas for Boy Scout troop
Our Boy Scout Troop has been doing for fundraising:
1. A twice yearly bottle and can drive 2. Taking the bottles and cans from the town dump weekly for the deposits We also have for some years a section of local highway that the Troop has 'adopted' and the boys clean up twice a year. I'm tasked with looking for some more ways for the Troop to raise funds which reqiures participation of the boys. An understandable complaint the boys have is that both our fundraising methods and one of our service projects involve picking up garbage. Nothing wrong with putting on some stiff gloves, rolling up one's sleeves, and helping society out with garbage - don't get me wrong! The problem is that the way we have been doing things it's pretty much *all* about that. We don't want to give up the highway cleanup for the public good will it gives us, and we have no problem with getting together for a twice yearly bottle and can drive. The weekly town dump runs, however, have become iffy for several reasons, some of which are out of our control. I'm looking for ideas for fund raising sources *and* service projects that do not involve bottles, cans, or garbage. What do others do? TIA, Banty |
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Fundraising ideas for Boy Scout troop
"Banty" wrote in message ... Our Boy Scout Troop has been doing for fundraising: 1. A twice yearly bottle and can drive 2. Taking the bottles and cans from the town dump weekly for the deposits We also have for some years a section of local highway that the Troop has 'adopted' and the boys clean up twice a year. I'm tasked with looking for some more ways for the Troop to raise funds which reqiures participation of the boys. An understandable complaint the boys have is that both our fundraising methods and one of our service projects involve picking up garbage. Nothing wrong with putting on some stiff gloves, rolling up one's sleeves, and helping society out with garbage - don't get me wrong! The problem is that the way we have been doing things it's pretty much *all* about that. We don't want to give up the highway cleanup for the public good will it gives us, and we have no problem with getting together for a twice yearly bottle and can drive. The weekly town dump runs, however, have become iffy for several reasons, some of which are out of our control. I'm looking for ideas for fund raising sources *and* service projects that do not involve bottles, cans, or garbage. What do others do? Our cubs had some successful cookie auctions and cake auctions. The cake auction we call the Feller Cake Bake and must involve only men and boys. The creations can get pretty elaborate and it's fun to see how much money the cakes can fetch. |
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Fundraising ideas for Boy Scout troop
On 13 Jun 2008 14:15:12 -0700, Banty wrote:
What do others do? Service projects our girl scouts did (not fundraising) One Warm Coat project - collected coats and jackets and sweaters to give to the local shelters for winter warmth. Stuffing envelopes - PTA used our girls to stuff the packets that went home before school started in the fall Can Drive - collected canned food for the local food banks (this should be done at times other than Christmas and Thanksgiving) Tutoring - our girls tutored ESL students at a local church Working at the soup kitchens - our girls went once a year to the soup kitchen at a local church and served meals to the patrons. Working at the pet rescue center - our girls helped at the shelter in any way they wanted us to help - this did include cleaning cages and such as well as feeding and watering pets and walking dogs. -- Dorothy There is no sound, no cry in all the world that can be heard unless someone listens .. The Outer Limits |
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Fundraising ideas for Boy Scout troop
"Banty" wrote in message ... Our Boy Scout Troop has been doing for fundraising: 1. A twice yearly bottle and can drive 2. Taking the bottles and cans from the town dump weekly for the deposits We also have for some years a section of local highway that the Troop has 'adopted' and the boys clean up twice a year. I'm tasked with looking for some more ways for the Troop to raise funds which reqiures participation of the boys. An understandable complaint the boys have is that both our fundraising methods and one of our service projects involve picking up garbage. Nothing wrong with putting on some stiff gloves, rolling up one's sleeves, and helping society out with garbage - don't get me wrong! The problem is that the way we have been doing things it's pretty much *all* about that. We don't want to give up the highway cleanup for the public good will it gives us, and we have no problem with getting together for a twice yearly bottle and can drive. The weekly town dump runs, however, have become iffy for several reasons, some of which are out of our control. I'm looking for ideas for fund raising sources *and* service projects that do not involve bottles, cans, or garbage. What do others do? TIA, Banty Hm... As far as 'fundraising' goes, I recall my brothers would do the popcorn sales. And also there's the garbage bag sales. And chocolates (which, IMO, was one of the worst...) Maybe a bake or craft sale. It gets everyone involved. Maybe that's more for the girls and less for the boys, but I really don't know. It's been years since my brothers were that age to be involved in those kinds of things, and the only 'fundraising' that brings in big $$ for anything that DS is involved in are working casinos. I know we also do a BBQ at DS's football games. That brings in a bit of money as well for fundraising. I've also seen local groups (things like Scouts, sports teams and similar) selling things like doughnuts. The BBQs outside of Walmart seems to be a real popular one... If I'm kind of on the right track for possible ideas? |
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Fundraising ideas for Boy Scout troop
In article bmV4k.5977$kx.235@pd7urf3no, xkatx says...
"Banty" wrote in message ... Our Boy Scout Troop has been doing for fundraising: 1. A twice yearly bottle and can drive 2. Taking the bottles and cans from the town dump weekly for the deposits We also have for some years a section of local highway that the Troop has 'adopted' and the boys clean up twice a year. I'm tasked with looking for some more ways for the Troop to raise funds which reqiures participation of the boys. An understandable complaint the boys have is that both our fundraising methods and one of our service projects involve picking up garbage. Nothing wrong with putting on some stiff gloves, rolling up one's sleeves, and helping society out with garbage - don't get me wrong! The problem is that the way we have been doing things it's pretty much *all* about that. We don't want to give up the highway cleanup for the public good will it gives us, and we have no problem with getting together for a twice yearly bottle and can drive. The weekly town dump runs, however, have become iffy for several reasons, some of which are out of our control. I'm looking for ideas for fund raising sources *and* service projects that do not involve bottles, cans, or garbage. What do others do? TIA, Banty Hm... As far as 'fundraising' goes, I recall my brothers would do the popcorn sales. And also there's the garbage bag sales. And chocolates (which, IMO, was one of the worst...) Maybe a bake or craft sale. It gets everyone involved. Maybe that's more for the girls and less for the boys, but I really don't know. It's been years since my brothers were that age to be involved in those kinds of things, and the only 'fundraising' that brings in big $$ for anything that DS is involved in are working casinos. I know we also do a BBQ at DS's football games. That brings in a bit of money as well for fundraising. I've also seen local groups (things like Scouts, sports teams and similar) selling things like doughnuts. The BBQs outside of Walmart seems to be a real popular one... If I'm kind of on the right track for possible ideas? Everything's on track except the casino work LOL. It has to be something (hopefully) that they'd *want* to do, as it's replacing something else that brings in money, but is getting pretty arduous. The popcorn sales are like the girl scout cookie sales - it allays personal costs with a cut going to the council. Not for the troop. Bake sales I don't think would fly (all the moms would kill me). Sales would hit an oversold set of folks, I think. Car wash is a pretty good idea. My son nixed it because the local cheerleading squad does it, but he might have to get over that mental association. Banty |
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Fundraising ideas for Boy Scout troop
Banty wrote:
Car wash is a pretty good idea. My son nixed it because the local cheerleading squad does it, but he might have to get over that mental association. I'm trying to dust off some old memories. I seem to remember painting house numbers on curbs for donations being surprisingly lucrative, though one would have to check local regulations. I think car washes can be a good idea, but you need to be well organized for it to be a good moneymaker. Concessions seem to do well if there's an attractive event you can hook up with. Our 6th graders make quite a lot of money for their celebration by selling pizza/drinks/desserts at school functions like science fair night (when parents are having trouble finding time for dinner *and* the school event). I'm not sure what events you'd hook up with, but maybe something would come to mind. Best wishes, Ericka |
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Fundraising ideas for Boy Scout troop
"Banty" wrote in message ... In article bmV4k.5977$kx.235@pd7urf3no, xkatx says... "Banty" wrote in message ... Our Boy Scout Troop has been doing for fundraising: 1. A twice yearly bottle and can drive 2. Taking the bottles and cans from the town dump weekly for the deposits We also have for some years a section of local highway that the Troop has 'adopted' and the boys clean up twice a year. I'm tasked with looking for some more ways for the Troop to raise funds which reqiures participation of the boys. An understandable complaint the boys have is that both our fundraising methods and one of our service projects involve picking up garbage. Nothing wrong with putting on some stiff gloves, rolling up one's sleeves, and helping society out with garbage - don't get me wrong! The problem is that the way we have been doing things it's pretty much *all* about that. We don't want to give up the highway cleanup for the public good will it gives us, and we have no problem with getting together for a twice yearly bottle and can drive. The weekly town dump runs, however, have become iffy for several reasons, some of which are out of our control. I'm looking for ideas for fund raising sources *and* service projects that do not involve bottles, cans, or garbage. What do others do? TIA, Banty Hm... As far as 'fundraising' goes, I recall my brothers would do the popcorn sales. And also there's the garbage bag sales. And chocolates (which, IMO, was one of the worst...) Maybe a bake or craft sale. It gets everyone involved. Maybe that's more for the girls and less for the boys, but I really don't know. It's been years since my brothers were that age to be involved in those kinds of things, and the only 'fundraising' that brings in big $$ for anything that DS is involved in are working casinos. I know we also do a BBQ at DS's football games. That brings in a bit of money as well for fundraising. I've also seen local groups (things like Scouts, sports teams and similar) selling things like doughnuts. The BBQs outside of Walmart seems to be a real popular one... If I'm kind of on the right track for possible ideas? Everything's on track except the casino work LOL. I don't think there'd be many parents willing to send their young boys to work casinos... I know *I* dread being called to work the casino! But, we have to do them for DS's school as it's the separate school board, not the public, and a single casino brings in a ton of money for the school. But, obviously NOT for this LOL It was just one that came to mind that we have to do (the parents, not the kids) and I hate the casinos. It has to be something (hopefully) that they'd *want* to do, as it's replacing something else that brings in money, but is getting pretty arduous. The popcorn sales are like the girl scout cookie sales - it allays personal costs with a cut going to the council. Not for the troop. Bake sales I don't think would fly (all the moms would kill me). Sales would hit an oversold set of folks, I think. Car wash is a pretty good idea. My son nixed it because the local cheerleading squad does it, but he might have to get over that mental association. Banty |
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Fundraising ideas for Boy Scout troop
"Banty" wrote in message ... Bake sales I don't think would fly (all the moms would kill me). Sales would hit an oversold set of folks, I think. The bake auctions have done so well for us and I must admit, I get excited. I am oversold on most fundraisers, but I happily contribute to these, because they are so fun, and all the money goes to the cubs, not just a cut of the profits. The ingredients and time are donated, as are the proceeds of the auction. The auction is only amongst the cub parents, so we are doing all the support, but it makes hundreds of dollars in just a one evening. The main thing is, we like competing against each other to see who can make the best baked goods and we compete to see whose goods make the most money. Considering I don't like to cook, this is fun! The Feller Cake Bake is a blast to see what the men and boys can come up with . The cakes get so creative and everyone loves bidding it up. DH and DS's cake got the fourth highest bids this past bake and DH is already planning what to do next year to do even better. Car wash is a pretty good idea. My son nixed it because the local cheerleading squad does it, but he might have to get over that mental association. I personally don't like carwashes because of the kids at the corner waving the signs look like they are begging. I know they are not, but it just turns me off. Besides, I don't want a bunch of kids touching my car. |
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"Ericka Kammerer" wrote in message ... Banty wrote: Car wash is a pretty good idea. My son nixed it because the local cheerleading squad does it, but he might have to get over that mental association. I'm trying to dust off some old memories. I seem to remember painting house numbers on curbs for donations being surprisingly lucrative, though one would have to check local regulations. I think car washes can be a good idea, but you need to be well organized for it to be a good moneymaker. Concessions seem to do well if there's an attractive event you can hook up with. Our 6th graders make quite a lot of money for their celebration by selling pizza/drinks/desserts at school functions like science fair night (when parents are having trouble finding time for dinner *and* the school event). I'm not sure what events you'd hook up with, but maybe something would come to mind. Concessions is a good idea. Also for our Fourth of July parade, it gets so hot, the people selling water/drinks or ice cream up and down the route make a killing. |
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Fundraising ideas for Boy Scout troop
toypup wrote:
"Banty" wrote in message Car wash is a pretty good idea. My son nixed it because the local cheerleading squad does it, but he might have to get over that mental association. I personally don't like carwashes because of the kids at the corner waving the signs look like they are begging. I know they are not, but it just turns me off. Besides, I don't want a bunch of kids touching my car. The most successful car washes I have seen were well planned at an old school of mine. They had an assembly line in the bus loop. The first station hosed the car down, the second soaped it up (they had ladders too, so they could get on top of the vans), the third hosed it off, and the fourth dried with towels. Folks liked getting a hand-done car wash. They advertised well in advance, so they didn't need to be on a street corner trying to flag people down (though they did have signs on the nearby corners for passers by). They put through a huge number of cars in a few hours, and the kids had a reasonable amount of fun doing it. The assembly line had 5-8 cars in it nearly the whole time the car wash was going on. There were a lot of kids, though--maybe 30-40 at a time, working in two 2-hour shifts? Best wishes, Ericka |
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