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As an old cubmaster, I told the boys it was their choice as to which shirt to wear (this was in compliance with scout policy). If that blue shirt fit, then wear it. If the scout was busting at the seams, then it might be time to invest in a new shirt, preferably khaki as that would set the stage for crossing over to the troop. Everyone knew who were the Webelos scouts by their neckerchiefs. However, don't forget about which type of Webelos badge will be given to the scout when he reaches that rank. The older diamond shaped badge is meant for the blue shirt while the oval badge is for the khaki shirt. Hopefully, your scout shop will carry a supply of both badges.

Sounds like you have an interesting project and a somewhat difficult task in determining what is to be done about splitting the proceeds. This project is somewhat different than many I've come across, such as one my unit participates in. We have a Christmas Tree lot. The scouts sign up for scheduled blocks of time - they can maneuver around sports/school/other events and must have a parent present. They have a sign-in/sign-out book to record time spent at tree lot. We divvy up the profits based on an hourly rate (Total revenues - total expenses) divided by total number of hours worked. This gives all the same rate, not the same amount which fits in with each scout's needs. The opportunity to earn a lot is there if they sign up for a lot of hours. A coordinator does some verification of those signing up for a substantial number of hours to see what the need is for and makes appropriate adjustments. Our scouts can use these funds on scouting related activities - pay dues, monthly camps, summer camps, high adventure trips, uniforms, camping equipment, etc. Anything left in account when they depart from the troop is left in a scholarship fund to help those in need of a little help to pay for camp, etc. Your project does not lend itself to such an easy hourly rate. Sounds like you have opportunities for scouts to help in the planning stage, work behind the scenes preparing/procuring food items, t-shirts, etc. as well as lead various groups on that day, man various stations, etc. Many of these opportunities are not conducive to set hours, such as planning. I would suggest that you come up with some form that gets the scout (and parents) to commit to providing help in some phase(s) of the project. Those who have conflicts with the actual day of the event could then devote more time upfront as an example. Profits could then be divvied up by the number of participating scouts, knowing that some may have put in a lot of extra hours. Given that this will be a success, you will have a template to work from the 2nd and subsequent years and maybe refine how profits will be divvied up. Have Fun!

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Hi, another newbie to forum. My name is Dennis. Eagle class of 1971. Currently an ADC and an ASM. Question for anyone. Always enjoyed reading Ask Andy column in netcommish.com and used that site for ideas on commissioning. Also used macscouter site as well. Seems I'm unable to get to them now. Anyone else have that problem or, better yet, how to get to them again? Thanks.