Loowit Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 how much is the buy out for spring candy sales type fundraiser? Last year our committee chair set the price at $30 per scout who didn't want to sell, but this seems really low to some on the committee. There is a wide range of income levels of families from poverty level to wealthy. The wealthier parents would prefer do a buyout rather than have their scout sell candy, which I can appreciate because it is a time suck, but some of our families rely on the fundraisers. One parent suggested the buy out this year be $100 per scout, which seems a bit high, but not unreasonably so. i am just curious what other units do and what seems to be a fair amount. Sale money goes into the troop's account and pays for awards, summer camp scholarships, and other troop expenses like recharter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Start with the troop’s budget. How much money does the troop need to cover expenses plus any required carry over? Divide that amount by the number of scouts to get an average cost per scout. The buyout should be at least that amount. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Our boys had to sell $300 in popcorn per by OR pay $100 per boy to buy out (the amount our troop would get to keep.) They were discussing upping it but I haven't heard anything as we have left that troop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I think our buy-out for the Christmas nut sales (our only fundraiser) was $75 per kid, meaning $150 for me. I still saved money. :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Our boys had to sell $300 in popcorn per by OR pay $100 per boy to buy out (the amount our troop would get to keep.) They were discussing upping it but I haven't heard anything as we have left that troop. That is how we decide buy out amount as well, how much our Troop will get from the fundraiser. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 We do the budget in August. Divide, And let the buyouts begin.usually its $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Our girl scout troop doesn't have a buy out. If you don't sell you cover your own expenses. Otherwise the troop covers all the general expenses ($15 yearly fee, $25 supplies for the year). If you have funds it can also be used to pay for summer camp. Otherwise all the costs are on Mom\Dad. It doesn't take much for cookie sales to cover the annual $40. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Start with the troop’s budget. How much money does the troop need to cover expenses plus any required carry over? Divide that amount by the number of scouts to get an average cost per scout. The buyout should be at least that amount. This is how our AHG troop handles it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 If it's Girl Scouts, no buyouts should be required. Girl Scouts does not ever require sales to be in an equal member of a troop. If a leader requires sales, she's violating policy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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