Unit Finance
One of the responsibilities of the council and district finance committee is to work out a plan for keeping units informed on national policies concerning unit finance and to approve proposed unit money-earning projects.

It is important that the unit committee understands its responsibility for guiding the finances of the unit. It promotes the proper use of the budget plan, both as a sound method of securing unit funds and also as a means of training boys in thrift, in paying their own way, and in the planning and wise administration of unit funds.

The unit committee also guides the unit in earning money for such Scouting needs as camping trips and unit equipment. Unit committees need to be informed of policies concerning unit money-earning projects.  These policies protect both the character development values of the program and the good name of Scouting.

1. No direct solicitation for funds by units is permitted.

2. The unit committee is the custodian of all unit funds.

3. All units submit the Unit Money-Earning Application to the council for approval.

4. General guidelines for unit money-earning projects include the following:
   No gambling or conflict with local ordinances.
   "Value received for money spent."
   Respect territorial rights of other units.
   No conflict with goods or services offered by established merchants or workmen. Date scheduled not to conflict with established dates of fund-raising in the chartered organization, council, or community.
   The name and goodwill of the Boy Scouts of America must be protected and not used as a "front" for commercial interested.
   No contract signed by a unit may bind the Boy Scouts of America, either local or national.
   Unit money-earning projects can be planned to serve a dual purpose of conservation and money earning.

Unit fund-raising projects usually fall into one of four groups, as follows:

1. Service projects-car wash; forestry projects; collection of paper, aluminum, paper, scrap iron, plastic.

2. Activity involving parents-bake sale, pancake breakfast, spaghetti dinner.

3. Sale of tickets for council show, circus, or other events.

4. Sale of commercial product-candy Christmas trees, first-aid kits, popcorn, light bulbs.