Fees
BSA Registration
BSA (Boy Scouts of America) registration is always open. Pack 31 requests all registrations with BSA be completed online. Memberships are valid for 12 months and renew on the member's anniversary month.
The membership funds go straight to the national BSA organization and do not support Pack31's operating costs. These registration fees allow Pack31 to be charted with the BSA organization and provides cover of essential services. These services include program resources, liability insurance for approved Scouting activities, youth protection background checks, and local council operations and resources (campground maintenence, administration, and more).
BSA’s registration fee is $85 for one year. That's $7.08 per month. A $2 insurance fee is assessed covering liability insurance for scout events.
Registered members will be personally responsible for their annual membership renewal. Members receive emails two months before their registration expires, with reminders every 15 days until renewal is complete.
REGISTERED ADULT LEADERS
BSA is a volunteer operated organization. Pack 31 cannot charter with BSA unless we meet a minimum requirement of registered adult leaders. Your time leading is counted for school family service hours. The steps to be a registered leader include completing the diocesan "Protecting God's Chilren" course as well as BSA's requirements found here. The fee is $65 annually. (Fee covered by Pack Dues)
Pack Dues
Pack dues remain with the pack. The pack must have access to funds to provide a robust program.
Initially, some of the dues will be used to cover adult leader registration because we are grateful for their dedication and investment of time. Dues are also used for 1) handbooks 2) neckerchiefs 3) adventure loops 4) awards 5) patches 6) religious emblems 7) campsite reservations 8) supplies for fall and spring campout 9) catered meal and supplies for Blue and Gold banquet 10) derby trophies, and other agreed upon costs that serves the pack.
Pack dues are currently $60 for the year. This is ADDITIONAL to registration fees and stays here with our unit. This is collected the beginning in NOVEMBER with a strict due date by PINEWOOD DERBY (February). Remittance by check can be made to Blessed Sacrament Pack 31. Charges and credits are documented in your Scoutbook profile.
Trail's End Popcorn Fundraising
It is our hope and goal that all scouts participate in our only fundraiser, Trail's End Popcorn. ALL SALE PROCEEDS DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE SCOUT. Pack 31 dues may be achieved through fundraising efforts.
