Our Group is entirely self-funded and rely on parents to assist where possible to keep scouting affordable. Remember our fee structure is for the whole 12 months unlike sports that are seasonal The expenses of the Group are various, the major costs being insurance, building and equipment maintenance, utilities, leader training and uniforms, as well as member expenses such as badges and awards.
Our term fees are payable within the first 4 weeks of the term and we will provide you with an invoice so you have to option to pay by direct debt, cheque or cash. If paying by direct deposit or cheque please fill in the invoice and return to the steel box in the foyer. If paying by cash it must be given to the section leader and they will issue a receipt of acceptance. If outstanding fees are not finalised by the first week of the next term the youth member will not be allowed to participate until the issue has been resolved with the Group Leader or Chairman.
As Scouting is largely an outdoors based program, from time to time there will be overnight camps, hikes, bowling etc. added to the program. The cost of these activities is normally additional to the membership fees but we can keep these costs to a minimum as the leaders are volunteers and parents help with transport.
Break Down of Costs
Term Fee
Each year the committee has to ensure that the fee structure for the next 12 months is correct and not excessive, and as such a matrix is used as listed below to determine this value. In 2011 the fee is set at $70.00 per youth member per term:
Insurance for youth members by Scouts NSW = $30.00
Group building and content insurance, replacement and maintenance budget, general running costs including electricity and Water / Sewerage, Group BBQ costs, etc. = $25.00
Section running cost including Badges, Books, craft and small activity supplies, special one off costs such as movie hires, snacks etc. = $15.00
New Member Joining Fee
- A one off joining fee is calculated using the same matrix: From the 4th Term in 2011 the fee is discounted and set at $45.00
- Scouts NSW processing fee for new members = $20.00
- Helensburgh Scarf and woggle (material costs only. Volunteer made) = $5.00
- A section badge and award book = $10.00
- Scouting and group badges for uniform $10.00