Membership Requirements
This page summarizes the Financial and Administrative requirements for Membership in Pack 144. Pack 144 has additional behavioral expectations that are covered under the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and enforced by our Discipline Policy.
Membership Cost
The table below summarizes the Pack 144 annual membership cost per cub. These amounts are from the 2024/25 scouting year and may be adjusted annually by Pack Leadership. Scholarship appeals can be made to the Pack 144 Akela by those with financial hardships.
| Amount | Frequency & Timing | Collected by... | |
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Scouting America Membership (covers insurance, leadership training, and Scouting admin) |
~$97.85 | every 12 months on the anniversary of Cub's registration with Scouting America | Scouting America, paid by parent through my.scouting.org |
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Fundraising (covers Pack meetings, outings, facility rentails, awards, admin costs, etc) |
$550 |
annually in October | Pack 144 Treasurer, paid by parent with a single check when fundraising campaign concludes |
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Pack Dues (covers fixed expenses and supplements fundraising) |
$144.00 | annually in September | Pack 144 Treasurer, paid by parent with ACH or credit card (invoiced via email) |
Administrative Requirements
The table below summarizes the administrative requirements for membership in Pack 144.
| Frequency & Timing | Collected by... | ||
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Informed Consent and Health History One completed Scouting America health form for each Cub and parent participating, plus copy of insurance coverage |
annually in September | Pack 144 Membership | |
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Job Duties One Pack job duty per family starting in year two with the Pack |
annually in June | Pack 144 Leadership |