What? Benefits?
It’s not health insurance, but there are benefits to being part of Troop 100.
Troop 100 Subsidies
- Eagle Court of Honor — $250
- Eagle Project — $250
- National Scout Jamboree — $250
- Adult Leader food on camp outings
- Financial aid for camping trips requiring extra fees
Reimbursements
- Gas for Adult Leaders transporting Scouts and/or Gear
- Patrol Cooking Food — $10 per Scout per Night
Training
- CDL License–This could be $3,000-$4,000. The Troop always needs bus drivers for the White Whale
- Adult Leader training–various training that could be upwards of $500
- Scout Leadership training–NYLT 2015 fees were $260
Swag
- Class B T-shirts
- Baseball caps
- Windbreakers
- Pack Covers
Usually each year the Scouts pick out an item or two to outfit themselves. Past years have included belt buckles, knit caps and poly shirts
Troop Equipment (aka “The Basement”)
Before you buy, you might want to take a trip to the basement. The troop has just about everything you’d need (and more) for a camping trip. Just check it out with the Quartermaster. Items include:
- Tents
- Sleeping bags
- Backpacks
- Water filters
- Stoves
- Uniforms (yes, uniforms)
- Merit Badge Library
- And much, much more
Troop Dividends
The Tree Lot is the primary mechanism to fund the Troop. In years where we manage our costs well and sales exceed expectations, the extra funds go toward full subsidies for Summer Camp, Summer Trips and other outings that normally require extra fees.