Re: accepting cash donations

David Grima wrote:
>
> My pack once had a real problem caused by accepting a cash donation,

We all know there is a procedure and a form for getting authorization to
do a fundraising (oops, money-earning) activity. Also, as I understand
it, many Councils suggest levels at which Troops should make financial
contributions to Council operations (e.g., $25 per registered boy), so
some may feel they have somewhat of a "claim" to a portion of unit
funds.

But in the case of an outright donation, what is BSA policy?

We have had private citizens give token contributions ($20), over our
objections, in return for service project work (e.g., raking leaves at
senior citizen housing), other local organizations (e.g., Lions Club)
give small contributions ($100) as part of their philanthropic activity,
and so forth.

Is there national policy on this and what authority do local Councils
have over unit funds?

--
Robert Caron
Troop Committee Secretary, Northborough Troop 101
Brotherhood, Chippanyonk Lodge #59, OA
Knox Trail Council #244, BSA
Massachusetts

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