Fund Raising
(Updated: 09/04/09)

Dear Parents of Troop 399,

It is time for our annual fundraising event to raise funds for Troop 399 general scouting needs.  This is the troop’s only fundraiser and should be carried out by every scout.  It is also an opportunity for your scout to earn funds for his own scouting needs throughout the year (summer camp, camping trips, scouting supplies, etc.).  

The troop’s goal is to sell a minimum of 475 wreaths and 1,100 Butter Braids. 

Fair Share Responsibility

Troop 399 has instituted a fair share program where each scout in the troop is expected to raise a specified amount in profits from the fundraiser.  The program states that everyone will pull their share for what they take from the troop.  This year, the fair share for each scout is $100.  A scout’s fair share will be satisfied by selling five (4) of each size wreath or 20 Butter Braids.  If a scout does not raise the $100 needed for the fair share, he is solely responsible for making up that lost money and delivering it to the troop.  In other words, if the required profit is not accumulated, an out-of –pocket payment of $100 to Troop 399 will be mandatory.

Any profit beyond $100 will go directly to the individual scout’s ledger line for anything scout related.  It may be used to fund eagle projects, purchase new tents, backpacks, or merit badge books.  On average it costs over $600 per year for a scout to attend every campout, summer camp, and camporee.  This amount does not include the cost to purchase Class A uniforms, Class B T-shirts, or gear.   This is a great opportunity for your scout to earn funds for a trip to Philmont (approximately $1500) or the 2010 National Jamboree (starts at $1500). 

Product Information

• Fresh Cut Christmas Wreaths      
  
• The wreaths are cut fresh and assembled in the North Carolina mountains.
  
• The following three (3) sizes are available:
• 10” candle ring:  sells for $11.00    
• 20” door ring:     sells for $21.00
• 24” door ring:     sells for $25.00    
  
• Butter Braids       
  
• Butter Braids are frozen danishes that come in eight (8) flavors.
  
• Each frozen Danish sells for $12 per Butter Braid.

Procedures and Dates

• DATES
  
• Roll out: Monday September 21, 2009
  
• Butter Braid and Wreath orders due:   7:00 pm  Monday October 26, 2009
  Product orders and money must be turned in on this date.         
  
• Pick up products for delivery to customers: 5:00 pm  Monday November 30, 2009
  
  
• PROCEDURES
  
• Collect the money from the customer when taking the order.  Cash is great.
  
• Checks should be made payable to:  BSA Troop 399
  
• All orders must be turned in on the provided order forms.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 
  Orders on forms other than those provided will not be accepted.
  
• All monies must be turned in with the orders.  If scouts do not collect money from the customer, the scout (or their parents) are responsible for the balance due at the time the order is turned in.
  
• The final dates for orders are non-negotiable.
  
• Each customer will be given a printed Thank You at time of delivery.
  

How can you help?

There are several ways parents can help with the fundraiser.

• Support and encourage your scout(s).
  
• Sign up to transport scouts to canvas neighborhoods.
  
• Sign up to help on order collection night.
  
• Sign up to help with product distribution.