Unit Fundraising Chair

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Fundraising Chair

The Unit Fundraising Chair, also called the "Popcorn Kernel" in some councils, is appointed by the committee chairman to supervise Fundraising and ensure that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in Popcorn sales or other council Fundraising events.

Unit committee position

Fundraising Chair

• Troop Committee in a Boy Scout troop
• Team Committee in a Varsity Scout team
• Crew Committee in a Venturing crew

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations on fundraising activities.
• Work with the leaders to provide Fundraising training for youth and families.
• Help the unit committee and leaders with Popcorn and other Fundraising events.
• Provide sufficient Fundraising opportunities so that boys can pay for their Basic Expenses and have money in their Individual Accounts.
• Work with the Treasurer in conducting council-approved unit money-earning projects.
• All Fundraising activities and the profit allocation to the unit will be in compliance with BSA Policy.

Fundraising Chair

Qualifications

Adult leaders must possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary for positive leadership to youth. They must also:

• Abide by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Scouter Code of Conduct.
• Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle.
• Reside within the USA or a U.S. territory, or be a U.S. citizen residing outside the USA.
• Respect and obey the laws of the United States of America.
• Be 21 years of age or older for primary leadership positions.
• Be 18 years of age or older for assistant leadership positions.
• Complete Youth Protection training (YPT) before application is processed and renew training as required.
• Review the disclosure information related to the BSA’s background check process and complete and sign a Background Check Authorization form.
• Take leader position-specific training.
• Hold only one position within the same unit. The chartered organization representative may multiple as the committee chair or a committee member.

The adult leader application process will not be complete until Youth Protection training has been completed and a criminal background check has been obtained.

References

• 48 BSA Monthly Scouts BSA Program Features for Troops and Crews
• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops  •  Program Feature Meeting Plans  •  Campfire Program Planner  •  Troop Resource Survey  •  Troop Committee Guidebook
• Senior Patrol Leader Handbook  •  Patrol Leader Handbook  •  Troop Leader Guidebook: Vol. 1 - Vol. 2  •  BSA Nameplates  •  Outdoor Ethics Guide Handbook  •  Den Chief Handbook

• Applications: New Unit - Adult Application
• Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts
• Advancement - Advancement Report - First Class-First Year - Advancement Campout - Merit Badge Day - Individual Record

Online or classroom Leader Training

Youth Protection training (YPT) is required for all BSA registered volunteers and must be retaken every two years. Some councils and units may require more frequent (e.g., annual) retaking of YPT). Check with your local council and unit to find out what their policies are.

In addition to YPT, registered adults should complete the following courses online at https://my.scouting.org:

• Before the First Meeting
• First 30 Days
• Position Trained

Other training opportunities: Roundtable – University of Scouting – Teaching EDGE – pow wow

Outdoor Leader Training

In addition to fulfilling other requirements, some unit leaders need outdoor-specific training.

• BALOO – To have a Pack campout, or a Webelos Den campout, at least one unit leader must be BALOO trained.
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills – Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters -- at least one must be trained to have a campout.
• Wood Badge – Advanced Leadership skills for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, district and council Scouters.
• Seabadge – Advanced Leadership skills for unit, district and council Sea Scouters.

Other outdoor-related links

• Camping Links
• Outdoor Awards Links

Boy Scout Troop Committee
(Adult Leaders)

Troop Committee Chairman	Secretary	Treasurer	Advancement Chair
Equipment Coordinator	Activities Chair	Membership Chair	Training Chair
Fundraising Chair	Public Relations Chair	Friends of Scouting Chair	Scouting for Food Chair
ScoutParent Unit Coordinator	Chaplain	New Member Coordinator
Reports to: Chartered Organization Representative		Advisers: Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster(s)

Troop Positions of Responsibility
(Youth Positions)

Senior Patrol Leader  Asst.(s)	Quartermaster	Junior Asst. Scoutmaster(s)	Order of the Arrow Rep.
Patrol Leader(s),  Venture Patrol Leader,  Asst.(s)	Historian	Instructor(s) & Troop Guide(s) & Outdoor Ethics Guide	Chaplain Aide
Scribe & Webmaster	Librarian	Den Chief(s)	Bugler & Musician
Adult Leaders: Scoutmaster • Troop Committee Chair • Assistant Scoutmaster(s) • Troop Committee Members

Varsity Team Committee

Reports to:	Chartered Organization Representative
Lead by:	Team Committee Chairman
Members:	Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer • Advancement Chair • Equipment Coordinator • Activities Chair • Membership Chair • Training Chair • Public Relations Chair • Friends of Scouting Chair • Scouting for Food Chair • Fundraising Chair • ScoutParent Unit Coordinator • Chaplain
Program Advisers:	Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events
Advisers:	Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es)

Team Positions of Responsibility and Adult Advisers

Team Leadership:	Captain • Cocaptain • Team Secretary • Squad Leader • Quartermaster • Chaplain Aide • Librarian • Instructor • Den Chief • Order of the Arrow Team Representative
Program Managers:	Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events
Other team leadership:	Historian • Bugler
Advisers:	Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) • Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer
Program Advisers:	Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events

Venturing Crew Committee

Reports to:	Chartered Organization Representative
Lead by:	Crew Committee Chairman
Members:	Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer • Activities Chair • Training Chair • Public Relations Chair • Friends of Scouting Chair • Scouting for Food Chair • Fundraising Chair • ScoutParent Unit Coordinator
Advisers:	Advisor • Associate Advisor(s) • Consultants

Crew Positions of Responsibility and Adult Advisers

Crew Officers:	President • Vice President - Administration • Vice President - Program • Secretary • Treasurer
Special crew officers:	Crew Guide • Quartermaster • Historian
Other crew officers:	Musician • Den Chief
Advisers:	Advisor • Associate Advisor(s) • Crew Committee Secretary • Crew Committee Treasurer