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How and what we do
Troop 575 has fundraisers as a method to defer the costs of operation for both the scouts and the leaders.
The troop runs 3 troop-sponsored fundraisers and 2 district fundraisers.
Additional fundraisers do occur as the opportunities arise (i.e. bagging groceries at Cub Foods, being a food vendor at shows, etc.). This usually occurs with short notice and checking voice mail or email will usually advise you of these events.
See the Parent Committee pages for a list of the current Fundraiser Chairperson(s) and committee member list for the associated fundraiser.
Troop Fundraising Guide
We have a troop fund raising guide that was created as a general guide to our troops activities. This guide was created as a Woodbadge ticket item for one of our leaders. Please use the guide as a basis for your project, you are not obligated in any way to follow it as new ideas and innovation are the ways we make things better.
Fundraising Guide (Word
Format) (pdf)
Christmas Wreath Fundraiser
This is the primary fundraiser that starts in early September and completes in the 3rd week of November. A scout can easily earn enough in his account to pay for an entire year of scouting. The profits from this sale (after expenses) are on a sliding scale from 60 - 80% to the scout depending on volume.
Spaghetti Dinner
This fundraiser is for the troop general/equipment fund to help purchase new durable equipment such as tents, awnings, cooking equipment, etc. This is usually held in February/March of each year and all scouts and 1 parent per scout are required to work the event.
Spring Flower Sale
This fundraiser sells annual plants, perennials and baskets. The profits from this sale are usually 80% to the scout, 20% to the troop general fund.
Popcorn Sale
This sale is sponsored by the Northern Star Council and usually runs concurrently with the wreath and flower sales. 100% of the profit of this sale goes to the scout's account.
Forms
Order Form
Sales Flyer (color)
Sales Flyer (Black&White)