[Troop351] Troop 351 Annual Dues update

[Rob Sleasman]

Good morning everyone, I hope you’re having a good weekend. I wanted to
follow-up regarding dues and remind you that we have three options for
them: lump sum payment, monthly $35 subscription (youth), or assistance.
Please see previous email for additional links and info.

For those who have registered as adult leaders, we will need to collect
your $60 dues as well.

Thank you if you’ve already taken action on this for the upcoming year. If
you haven’t yet, please take a minute this weekend to do so - it’ll help us
get off to a healthy financial start and ensure we can execute the boys’
plans.

Feel free to send me your questions. Thanks.



Rob Sleasman



On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 10:01 AM <rob.sleasman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Troop 351 families:
>
>      I’m following up from our last Court of Honor regarding upcoming 2024
> dues. Our Troop leadership reviewed the Scout’s annual plan as well as
> recent year expenses and concluded it will be necessary to increase dues.
> This is driven by two things: dues increased at national level and cost
> increases to food, gas, and incidentals associated with our activities.
>
>      We realize that family budgets are tight and you make a decision to
> invest in your son’s future via BSA. We do not take that lightly and strive
> to give you the best value for the money we can. When compared to other
> activities, we believe it is at least as good, if not better, than the
> rest when you consider the leadership, self-reliance, and life-skill
> aspects of the program. Annual dues cover all Scout expenses (except summer
> camp), including awards and badges, as well as food and any fees associated
> with our monthly activities (e.g., campsite rentals, etc.).
>
>      As in the past, we will offer two options for payment: electronically
> via PayPal and by check to our Treasurer (Timothy Lang;
> *tjlangco at gmail.com* <tjlangco at gmail.com>, 970-692-4783). Youth amount
> can be at a monthly level ($35) or an annual one ($420). Adult amount is $60
> which matches the national amount. PayPal lump-sum payments or
> subscriptions can be managed through
> *https://bsa351.org/t351-home-page/join-the-troop/*
> <https://bsa351.org/t351-home-page/join-the-troop/>. If you currently
> have an active subscription, you do not need to do anything; your monthly
> charge will be increased automatically to $35 starting 1 December.
>
>      Eagle Scout dues will continue to be discounted at 50% for those who
> are still Youth members and who achieved it before December 2023.  I am
> also available to discuss payment assistance with families needing it due
> to financial hardship.
>
> YIS,
>
> Rob Sleasman
>
> Committee Chairman
>
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