dancinfox Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I just received a memo from national that as of January 1, 2010 the registration fee will be $15.00 instead of $10.00. The last fee increase was in 2003 when it went from $7.00 to the current $10.00. David Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade1158 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Happy birthday BSA, screw you Scouts and Scouters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisabob Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'm ok with that. While nobody really enjoys paying more money for things, I do think $15 is a reasonable registration fee. If it allows the BSA to continue to operate programs and provide support for leaders in a meaningful way, then that's ok with me. Thank you David, for passing that info along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emb021 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 $15 is pretty good. I don't think any of my other groups are that cheap. Most of the groups I'm part of have raised their dues in the last few years. I'm paying anywhere from $25 to over a hundred for membership in certain groups. If units are concerned, they can cover this by doing fundraising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I don't see any real problem with the $15.00 But I suppose $12.00 would have made life a little too easy? Ea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-in-KC Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 What Eamonn said. Of course, my District recharters in December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA_Scouter Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 $15 a year is $1.25 a month. I can find that in my couch. IMHO - For what BSA does they could charge a lot more. Say Blade, you want some cheese with that whine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack212Scouter Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 It's not that I mind a raise in registration fees, however alot of units, such as mine, have already established dues for next year so that we can have an early-bird registration. Now we find out that our budget will be at least $800 in the red. Oh wait...I forgot leaders...I mean we are now almost $1200 in the red.(This message has been edited by pack212scouter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SequoiaWDL Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Sure, its only $5, (10 for my son and I) BUT.... It ain't going to the troop, nor the district, nor the council. Its going to National. Irving. How does that come back to me? Is national going to increase service back to me by 50%? BTW our troop increased our yearly fees by $5 per year, and nary a complaint was heard....but we get a detailed monthly report from troop treasurer, so we know where it went. So what do we get in return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal_Crawford Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 CA: You talk of digging in your couch and then you offer Blade some cheese. Tip to Blade, don't eat the cheese. Seriously, $15 a year is still quite reasonable. I will try not to think of how much is going to lawyers defending the membership policies. Hal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Skipper Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Pack212Scouter, $800 to $1200 is a difference of $400. At a difference of $5/leader, are you suggesting that your pack has 80 registered leaders? Wow! I just can't imagine a pack that size being able to function effectively. (no offense intented, I am just shocked!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack212Scouter Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Buffalo Skipper, My midnight math was a little off, but we do have a considerable number of leaders to present a program. Our Pack is running around 165-175 boys (that's an additional $825-$875). Last year we had 55 leaders ($275). This year we are looking at about 22-23 Dens. That is 46 Den Leaders, plus a few dens with a third leader, so lets say 50 Den leaders. Plus about 8 Pack Committee positions (Chair, treasurer, activities, awards, etc.) You may think 8 is a lot, but not in a Pack of this size. What are minor positions in most packs become major ones in large packs. Now add in Cubmaster and two Asst Cubmasters. We are up to almost 65, so now we are up to $325. Add in the boys and we are looking at an additional $1100 in a year when we were already cutting dues to the bone, to make less of an impact because of the economy. And as for functioning effectively, we are this size and growing because we present one of the best programs in the area effectively. (This message has been edited by Pack212Scouter)(This message has been edited by Pack212Scouter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Boyce Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 It's a great buy at $15. I think it also helps convince people that scouting is a serious activity, not just an afterthought dangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SctDad Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Pack212 HOLY SMOKES It has been a while since I have heard about a pack that large. I guess that you do have some things good going for you. I can see where you are coming from with the rising cost. I would have to say that if you pay membership fees and stuff I guess you do some killer fundraisers. Personally, if we had weven half of that in our membership then I would be bald, but at least you have the leaders to back it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA_Scouter Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 That's not a pack, that's a small CITY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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