Unit Fundraising Chair
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The [[Unit Fundraising Chair]], also called the "Popcorn Kernel" in some [[council]]s, 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. | The [[Unit Fundraising Chair]], also called the "Popcorn Kernel" in some [[council]]s, 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. |
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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.
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Unit committee position
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- 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.
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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
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) |
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Applications & Reports: | Youth Application | Adult Leader Application | Advancement Report | Uniform Inspections |
Training Materials: | Youth Protection Training | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | New Leader |
Online Training: | Youth Protection Training | Safe Swim Defense | Safety Afloat | New Leader |
Other Guides: | Boy Scout Requirements | Insignia Guide | Advancement Guide | Leave No Trace |
Permit Applications: | Informed Consent | Activity Consent (Permission Slip) | Unit Money-Earning Project | |
Medical Exam Forms: | Annual Health and Medical Record | other forms… |
Reports to: | Chartered Organization Representative |
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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 Leadership: | Captain • Cocaptain • Team Secretary • Squad Leader • Quartermaster • Chaplain Aide • Librarian • Instructor • Den Chief • Order of the Arrow Team Representative |
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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 |
Reports to: | Chartered Organization Representative |
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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 Officers: | President • Vice President - Administration • Vice President - Program • Secretary • Treasurer |
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Special crew officers: | Crew Guide • Quartermaster • Historian |
Other crew officers: | Musician • Den Chief |
Advisers: | Advisor • Associate Advisor(s) • Crew Committee Secretary • Crew Committee Treasurer |