Pack 1831 is funded through membership dues, fundraising, and the occasional contribution of crafting supplies by leaders and parents when needed. 

Membership Dues account for about a third to one half of our annual budget, are collected twice per year, and typically pay for the following items. 

Fall dues are announced in September and due before the Rocket Launch in October; Spring dues are announced in December and due before the Pinewood Derby in January.   Most years our dues equate to about $12 per scout per month, assuming fundraising goes well and expenses stay within budget. Spring dues are typically waived for scouts who meet or exceed the fundraising goal established for that purpose in the fall. Pack 1831 dues for 2018 are $120 per scout payable as $60 by the October Pack meeting and $60 payable by January Pinewood Derby check in. A Scout with unpaid dues will be unable to participate in the Pinewood Derby.

Fundraising accounts for about half to two-thirds of our annual budget and covers the cost of the following activities. 

We typically organize 2-4 fundraising events each year, depending upon their success.  Fundraising goals are established, prizes are awarded, and scouts who meet or exceed an established threshold for the Fall Fundraiser have their Spring dues waived. Also, for those families who do not wish to fundraise we establish an opt-out fee that can be paid instead. 

Our fundraising efforts are usually similar to the following. 

Fall: Scout Popcorn

Winter: Camp Cards

Spring: Yard Sale