Troop 35 collects most fees on an annual basis so that families can anticipate actual yearly costs with no hidden expenses. This allows advance planning and fund raising by Scouts. Scouts are encouraged to pay a portion of the expenses through Troop fund raising programs. Costs include:

Annual Dues are collected each September. Fees are $7.00 for registration with BSA, $100.00 for Troop 35 dues, $9,00 for a subscription to Boys' Life Magazine (optional), for a total of $116.00 which is due in September. The "Scouting Year" is September through June. Scouts who come into the Troop after September will have dues prorated over the remaining months of the Scout Year.

Permission Slip Due Dates and Payment of Event Fees: As the Troop developed, we experienced surprising difficulty getting the Scouts' permission slips for events, as well as payment for the events. Therefore, we will strictly follow the dates outlined on each permission slip. To attend an event, a Scout must submit his completed permission slip and payment check to the Scoutmaster presiding at the meeting on the due date, or Mr. Mueller prior to the due date, which due date is printed on the permission slip.

Unfortunately, we will not no longer be able to accept late permission slips or late payments. The Permission slip and payment is a Scout's non-refundable reservation for the event. We need firm numbers of attendees to make prepaid reservations, buy food and arrange for transportation.

Campout Fees: Each Troop activity involves purchase of food and transportation. Food costs are calculated at $3.00 per meal. Therefore, most campouts will cost between $15 plus the cost of the event. This money is collected, with the signed permission slip, at Troop meetings prior to going on the campout. Scouts are required to sign up for each Troop event, to allow for planning of food purchase and transportation arrangements. When a Scout puts his name on the campout sign-up list, he assumes a financial responsibility for that event. If a Scout needs to remove his name from the list of after he signs up, he must notify his Patrol Leader or the campout coordinator BEFORE 6:00 P.M. ON THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE CAMPOUT. Scouts failing to provide advance cancellation will be asked to pay the cost of the event, even if they were unable to attend. Additional registration fees are incurred for campout hats, pins & patches at the Camporee and Klondike Derby types of events.

BOY'S LIFE Magazine subscription is optional and is highly recommended. The cost is $9.00 per year. Money is due in September, and the Troop pays BSA when the Troop pays its annual fees to BSA, called "Re-chartering" each year.

Summer Camp: The Summer Camp fee is about $190.00. Scouts can help pay their Camp fee by participating in Troop fund raising activities.

Scout Uniform: A new uniform costs about $75.00 to $100.00, with badges and emblems. Uniform items can be purchased with funds in a Scout’s individual account.

Adult Attendance Fees At Events: Adults are encouraged to attend campouts but are expected to follow the same guidelines as the boys. (Signed permission slips, and a financial commitment.)

Troop Operating Costs: These costs include funds to buy camping equipment and supplies. Scouts have opportunities to raise the funds through various Troop 35 fund raisers. Any additional funds needed by the Scout shall become the responsibility of the parent.

Fund Raising: Troop 35 provides Scouts with several opportunities to earn funds: A Scout IS THRIFTY. The $100.00 operating fund contribution (dues) may be earned by selling fund raising items. Scouts earning more than the $100.00 contribution will add money to their individual account. The $100.00 dues may come from other sources than fund raising.