We will begin handing out Expo tickets on Tuesday March 8. This is a great way to earn money for your scout’s account – we give 100% of the commissions to the boys to use to pay for troop trips, camping gear, and other scout-related expenses. The tickets are $2 this year, but the prize amounts are all the same. That means you can earn the same prize by selling half as many tickets as last year. Selling expo tickets is also an easy way to earn a free trip to Camp Davy Crockett. Here’s how:
Any scout who sells 250 tickets can earn a free trip to camp, valued at $245. In addition to the free week at camp, the scout also receives a commission of 33% which is deposited into his troop account. This is HIS money, and it can be used to pay for any scouting-related expenses, including trips, uniforms, gear, dues, etc. Here’s how I do the math:
$500 ticket sales minus the cost of camp ($245) minus the $165 commission is $90. If you know you’re going to camp and can sell at least 45 tickets, you end up better off if you go ahead and purchase the remaining tickets to make $500 worth of sales. The Food City coupons can be used for groceries or gas, and the $2 off pays for the ticket. Scouts can sell to family, neighbors and friends, and they can also sell at Food City stores or other businesses with permission. Ms. Stevens has arranged for several selling opportunities outside Sam’s Club. To reserve a time, contact her at 276-591-9052 or marystevens239@gmail.com. Other selling strategies include asking friends and family to buy them in books of ten and asking Mom or Dad to take a few to work. This is a great way to finance scouting for your scout! For more information contact Mr. Rutherford.
