Negative Scout Accounts
Now that we’ve had our new Treasurer system up and running for a bit with easy access for you to see your Scout’s financial standing, it’s time to get those negative balances up to Zero! We’re trying to be as gracious as possible but with a lot of recent major charges such as Alaska Backpack flights, Summer Camp registration, and Re-charter, we need folks to please do your best to get your account balances back to Zero or above. In an ideal world, your Scout’s account would never go below Zero, however we understand circumstances come up that sometimes prevent this. If you are struggling with the expenses for your Scout(s) and need assistance, please reach out to your Treasurer, Scoutmaster, or Committee Chairman and we can discuss options. We do not want finances to be an obstacle to Scouting, but also remember that we have fundraising opportunities such as our current Camp Card sales or our annual Popcorn fundraiser. We are also open to other fundraising ideas if anyone has them!
To fund your Scout(s) account(s), we currently take any of the following methods (in order of preference):
- Zelle. Simply connect to our account using the email address and BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 640 for the name if your bank asks). This is a fast, direct way to transfer funds from your bank directly to our bank. Not all banks support Zelle…so if yours does not….
- Check. Make your check out to BSA Troop 640 and hand it to our current Treasurer (Mike Bielkiewicz) at a meeting (or email me for my address should you want to mail a check). We can deposit checks via mobile deposit making this a pretty good option.
- Cash. Cold hard cash is always accepted, but takes additional work to actually go to a bank to deposit, which is why it’s the 3rd choice.
Remember, you can directly log in to your Scout’s account at any time at https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop640Littleton/ – the link is also on our Troop website should you forget it. If you forget your login information or don’t have it, simply email me and I will get it to you ASAP!
We will also start sending out friendly reminder statements to anyone with a negative balance shortly to help you keep your Scout(s) current. Thanks so much for your prompt attention to this matter!
-Mr. Bielkiewicz
ASM of CPAing