Re: Pack Financing
Jim Peterson (jpeterson@TZNET.COM)
Fri, 24 Jan 1997 17:56:01 -600
At 08:14 AM 1/24/97 UT, Pam Hughes wrote:
> Some parents
>are becoming disgruntled because it is the same boys that participate in each
>fundraiser and thus are funding the pack for the rest of the boys.
>What can we do to make it fair for all the boys?
My opinion only: I don't care what you do, you are never going to get all
the boys to participate fully and equally in fundraisers. You >could< make a
rule that says "If you don't help with the fundraiser, you get kicked out of
the Pack", but that would only deprive the boys who may benefit the most
from the program. Or, you could talk to the "disgruntled" parents and
explain things like "I will do my best ... to help other People ..." I think
that includes helping the Cub Scouts whose parents are non-participatory (is
that a word?). And if they still have a problem with Bobby not selling any
popcorn, maybe it is time to say, "Well, I can certainly see your point, and
I really appreciate all you've done to help the Pack with your wonderful
fundraising efforts. Maybe you could go have a little talk with Bobby's mom
and/or dad, and explain how you feel and how you would appreciate them
chipping in a little more."
Once again, these comments represent my opinions only.
YiS,
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Advancement Chair, Troop 379, Blenker, Wisconsin ~''~
Cub Roundtable Staff, Cub Leader Training Staff Ojibwa District, Samoset
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