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Red Feather, Thank you for your reply. We have about 20 active scouts and another 10 that love to show up at the "fun" events. We do have someone that is willing to take on the finances. That's not the trouble. The Charter Organization insists on doing that for the troop. I plan to talk with the District Executive next week. Thanks everyone, Bill Smith Troop 911 Monroe Louisiana

Thanks TwoCub Dad, I appreciate the advice. Actually, the troop has been self-supported for the past 5 years. The CO does not contribute except to provide a meeting place and manage the checking account. Wish me luck! Bill Smith Troop 911 Monroe Louisiana

I'm new to Scouting and last month volunteered to help rebuild a troop. I was asked to serve as the Committee Chairman and already I'm faced with several difficult issues. The problem on my mind today is the fact that the charter organization controls the finances and it takes an act of Congress to buy supplies, books, etc. The troop hasn't had a committee in some time so it has been helpful the the sponsor has kept up with the money. But now that we are forming a committee we are learning our responsibilitiessuch as managing the finances. Has anyone faced this problem before? Please hel