Funding the Scouting Program
The Boy Scouts of America, in general, and the Hawk Mountain Council in particular, depend entirely upon the financial support of the public. There are many ways to financially support the Scouting program. Information about the various methods of support is provided below.
| Who pays for Scouting? |
Where does the money come from? |
Where does it go? |
| Youth |
Personal Savings
Participation in money earning projects |
Uniforms
Handbooks
Personal Equipment
Camp Fee |
| Their Units |
Member dues
Special money-earning projects |
Camping equipment
Registration fee*
Boys Life Magazine*
Insignia
Special events
Program materials
* after the first year |
| Chartered Organization |
Organization's budget |
Meeting rooms, light and heat |
| Your Council |
United way organizations
"Friends of Scouting" Campaign
Trust Funds
Project Sales
Special Events
Bequests |
Organizing Units
Serving existing units
Training leaders
Maintaining camp
Maintaining Service Center, records, and information
Professional Staff Supervision |
| National Council |
Member Registration fees
Magazine ads and subscriptions
Supply division uniform and equipment sales
Grants
National service fees |
Local Council Assistance
Program Research and Development
Program Materials
Professional Training
Communications
Local Council Insurance and Benefits |