The Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit organization. The local Councils, Districts, and Troops must raise the funds necessary to operate their programs. It is required that Scouts participate in fund raising to keep Scouting affordable. Scouts can earn "Camping Credits" during most fund raisers.
Friends of Scouting: The Sam Houston Area Council holds an annual fund drive known as Friends of Scouting (FOS). The money raised during the FOS fund drive stays in the council and pays for camping facilities and programs that directly benefit the Scouts in this area.
Homemade Donut Sale:. Troop 80 puts on a Homemade Donut Sale, usually twice a year, to raise money for the Troop Treasury. The Scouts sell, and the parents make the donuts. It is a Thursday evening, all day Friday, and Saturday morning activity with the parents working 2 to 4 hour shifts. Every Scout family is expected to help with the sale. A portion of each Scout's sales is credited toward his summer camp fee. Parents of the new Scouts are responsible for organizing this event.
Popcorn Sale: Troop 80 also participates in the annual BSA Popcorn sale in addition to or in lieu of the donut sale. This benefits the Sam Area Houston Council as well as the Troop. Scouts can earn prizes in addition to earning money for Troop activities.
Scout Fair Tickets: Ticket sales bring in funds for Troop 80 and for the Council. Boys are awarded prizes for ticket sales. The boys are permitted to wear their uniforms while selling and many families join Scouting after attending our Scout fair.
The Scout House Committee: This committee is made up of representatives of the Girl Scout, Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venture units that use the building. They hold several fundraisers to provide funds to maintain/improve the building. These traditionally include a monthly aluminum can drive and in the past have included a car wash, a spring fertilizer sale, and Christmas nut sale. Supporting these fundraisers helps secure our meeting facility.
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Bazaar: Troop 80 thanks its sponsor by operating a hamburger and hot dog booth at its annual bazaar. The Bazaar is held the first weekend in May. The Troop considers this a good will gesture, does not receive any of the proceeds, nor are Scouts awarded Service Hours for participating. Scouts and parents are generally asked to work a 2 to 3 hour shift.