TROOP 4  insight into  2023 – 2024  DUES & BUDGET : 

 

 

Our Troop does not seek a treasury “ balance” any year. 

 

  Our goal is to have Troop funds that cover the annual 

expenses after paying  the Scout’ yearly registrations. 

( see details at the bottom of page 2 ) 

 

  As Scoutmaster I do not want our Scouts fund raising 

either door to door, through parental efforts at work, 

with relatives , in the neighborhood , etc. 

     In this age it can be unsafe + requires a few parents to put in a significant effort & time ordering the correct amount of a product, dealing with missing or damaged goods, receiving & handling cash, etc. ( Some of you have 

probably already had such a memorable experience….) 

 

I like to say, “ Unlike the Federal Gov’t, we establish our minimal needs, collect the “dues” & then live within  

our means “. 

 

    Beyond that budget, Troop 4 expenditures accrue on 

a family basis:  hike gear & food, uniform & badges, and attendance at summer Scout Camp Waubeeka ( which we attend together in July as a Troop with our own Alumni & Leaders ).  

 

Uniforms can be purchased at a Scout Store or online. 

 

Troop 4 also has a unique opportunity:  we maintain 

a Troop 4 Uniform Exchange ( started by our Eagle Scout 

candidate about 50 years ago ! ).  If we have any  Scout shirt, shorts, or long pants that fit you are welcome to  them at no charge.  Outgrow them & donate them back. 

 

This next 12 months’  budget components== 

 

 

Any questions, just ask Howard: 914-337-5624 

                                                            howardrakov@gmail.com