When we conduct a Unit-Money Earning Project it is important that we keep the values of Scouting in mind.
One of the goals of Scouting is to teach a Scout to become self-reliant and to earn his own way. A proper money-earning project provides leaders the opportunity to show Scouts how they, through their individual and combined efforts, can earn all the money it takes to operate their pack, troop, team or crew for the entire year. The only limiting factor is their level of participation.
We often hear of potential money-earning projects that rely heavily on the leaders or parents and very little on the Scouts. Other times we hear of projects that rely on the good name of Scouting to promote a commercial project or service.
If we're going to view the Money Earning Project as an opportunity to instill values in the young people we serve, "the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time" is a signal that it may not be the best fit for Scouting.
Give careful thought as you consider what and how your unit will generate the necessary funds to operate.
