Money Matters
Costs
Annual dues for 2024 - Scout Rechartering
Scout Registration: $80 (Paid to Boy Scouts of America)
Council Program Fees (CPF) Charges: $68 (Paid to Council)
Troop Dues: $120 (Paid to Troop)
Goes towards maintaining Troop equipment, storage costs, troop and adult registration, scout rank advancement and merit badge costs
Boy's Life: $15 (Optional)
Annual Dues for 2024 - Adult Rechartering (Troop pays for all adult volunteers in Troop)
Adult Registration: $60 (Paid to BSA)
CPF Charges: $44 (Paid to GGAC)
Annual Dues for 2024 - Troop
$100 (Troop will pay for this charge)
Transfer Scout (Cub to Troop or Troop to Troop)
Scout Registration with BSA: $1
CPF Charges: $0
Troop Dues: $10 Per Month
New Scout:
Joining Fee: $25 (Paid to BSA)
Scout Registration with BSA: $148 Per Year (Paid to BSA)
Troop Dues: $10 per month (Paid to Troop)
New Adult:
$104 Per Year (Paid to BSA. Troop will reimburse this charge)
Uniform
Scout Shirt, Pants (come with belt). Polyester Microfiber material is recommended for its wicking quality, and pants that can be converted to shorts are recommended.
Shirt patches – Troop provides GGAC coucil patch, Troop 125 Patch and green shoulder loop. All other patches theScout Shop recommends (they are standard on all Scout uniforms) to be purchased.
Please do not buy neckerchief or slide. The Troop will provide these.
Scout book (unlike Cub Scouts, there is a single book for all ranks in Boy Scouts) - spiral bound book is NOT recommended since the Scout will be using it for many years, and it does start giving way. The special cover sold at the Scout Shop is recommended.
Items to buy from the Troop
Troop T-Shirt and hat
Other expenses: Scouts share transportation, food, and camp site (if camping) costs. Summer camps and some other camps have their own costs per Scout.
Pre-Paid Balance
Parents make one payment
Typically Parents Pay $100 for Pre-Paid account
Troop keeps track of payments and expenses
Parents can check Scout's payment activity and balance on their Scout Book account
Allowed Charges
Camp registration
Camp transportation charges
Troop apparel
Scout registration and re-charter
Subscription to Boys' Life magazine
Annual Troop Dues
Charges not allowed through pre-paid balance
Grub money for camps (this is given to grub master in cash)
Any expense which is more than current pre-paid balance
Some FAQs:
Why should I pre-pay and have a balance with the Troop?
This allows you not to worry about each small expense while keeping very accurate trail of your expenses. It also helps the Treasurer by reducing the number of checks to process for every outing and other events.
How do I add funds to my Scout's account in Scoutbook?
You can add funds by writing a check payable to "BSA Troop 125" with the scout's name in the memo section of the check. Checks can be handed over to the Treasurer at the troop meeting.
How do I find my pre-paid balance?
Parent can Login to ScoutBook and check Payment Log for Scout
Can I pay cash?
No, the Troop cannot accept cash.
Can I pay by credit card?
No. Troop cannot accept credit card.
Will I get my money back if I leave the troop?
Yes. There are two ways:
Troop can write you a check
If you agree, Troop can donate to "Friends of Scouting" on your behalf (Council may or may not issue Tax deductible Receipt. Please contact Council about it)
If you agree, Troop can donate to "Troop 125" on your behalf (Troop DOES NOT provide any Tax deductible Receipts)
Buying Troop Gear
Currently the Troop offers Troop Class B T-Shirts and hat.
Use Pre-Paid Balance. Parent should check ScoutBook Payment Log for available funds
Please Submit Troop Apparel Order Form for items you want to buy. Only one time per form submission. Multiple items need multiple form submission.
T-Shirts are available in Adult (YM, S, M, L and XL) Sizes only. Cost: $15
Troop Hat is only one size. Cost $10