Payments

Treasurer

The Treasurer is currently Ms. Melissa Barosio. You can reach her at treasurer@troop561md.org.

How to Pay

All payments can be made with cash, check, PayPal, or Scout Account. 

• Checks should be written to “BSA Troop 561 MD” and can be brought to any meeting.

•  PayPal can also be used with the following information:

  • @Troop561MDTreasurer    OR    treasurer@troop561md.org

  • Be sure to select PayPal Friends and Family and leave a note letting the Treasurer know what the money is for.

• If you would like to use funds from your Scout's Account, just let the Treasurer know.

Scout Accounts

Within our bank account we keep “Scout Accounts” for each Scout in the troop. When events come up the Scout can use the money in his Scout Account to pay for the event. Any refunds for food, gas, etc. from the event will be returned to his Scout Account for future use. You can check the balance of your Scout's Account in Scoutbook or by reaching out to the Treasurer. 

Dues

There are two components to the annual dues: Scouting America registration and Troop dues. The money from the Scouting America registration stays with Scouting America and the National Capital Area Council, while the Troop dues stay with the Troop and go towards equipment, patches, etc. Parents are responsible for paying the Scouting America dues at my.scouting.org each year. You will receive multiple email notifications when this is due. Troop dues will be collected in January each year.

Our Troop does not believe money should prevent any youth from participating in Scouting and can offer financial assistance to help families who need help with Scouting expenses. Please reach out to the Committee Chair privately for assistance.

Payment for Outings

Costs cover the event, food, and travel to and from the event (gas). We collect money prior to all events via cash, check, Scout Account or PayPal. If your Scout is responsible for bring the food for the trip, he’ll turn in the food receipts for the trip to the Adult in charge and then the amount he spent on food will be refunded to his Scout Account to use for future events, 

• Monthly Outings:  Costs vary between $0-125, but the average cost is between $25-40. The bigger events, such as USNA Football, Ski Trip, and Rafting, cost more because they include equipment/tickets.

• Summer Camps:  Costs vary between $450-550

• High Adventure Camps:  Costs vary around $2000 or higher