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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here with a question about the dues/fees. Our school has a really low FARMS rate so I expect there aren't too many kids who wouldn't be able to afford dues or a uniform, but since the rate isn't zero, I know there are some kids in the school for which finances might be a barrier to participating. Is there a process for families getting dues waivers, or is it at the discretion of the troop leaders? Does it make sense to include the uniform in the dues to make sure everyone can have the uniform regardless of ability to pay (assuming it's okay to give dues waivers for financial hardship)? Obviously you don't know until you've set the dues level and people join whether anyone would need a waiver, does it make sense to include at least some margin to pay for an event or two from dues that everyone can participate in regardless of ability to pay?[/quote]

I don't get the uniforms for my troop.  I make the parents go to the store and pick up what they want.  Reasons:

1.  Less finances/money exchange to handle
2. Less work for me, more involvement for them
3. They all know where the store is so if they need to get something or help me out, they can.
4.  The girls (and parents) are much more into Girl Scouts after they get into the store.  
5. They can pick up some extras (cute socks, a journal, etc..)

Registration is $25
Supplies/uniforms are up to the parents
Daytrips are optional and paid for at the time since not all kids can go to each one.  Our troop is 13 but each trip/event is hit or miss around 8-10.

Our Fall product sales we make about $250
Our cookie sales make us about $1000 give or take.

We never charge dues anymore.  The first year we charged $20.  [/quote]

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