Dear Cub Scout Families:

The following provides a breakdown of the costs based on recent years' expenditure. It is expected that the cost of this year's Cub Scout Pack 515 experience for your son will be similar:

Item	Expenses	Fee
Boy Scouts of America Annual Fee: Charter Registration and BSA Insurance		$15.00
Boys' Life Magazine		$10.00
Pack Operating Expenses: Scouting Achievement Awards Space Derby (model planes, awards, aerial runway etc.) Raingutter Regatta (sailboats, snacks, awards, etc.) Holiday Party in December Blue & Gold Banquet (subsidize dinner, other expenses) Pack 515 Website (www.pack515.org) Special Events at Pack Meetings	$20.00 $10.00 $10.00 $5.00 $10.00 $5.00 $5.00	$65.00
Pack Contribution to San Gabriel Valley Council of BSA: Covers partial costs of operating the Rose Bowl District, operations at Smiser Scout Center in Pasadena, and costs of maintaining the excellent BSA camp sites at Cherry Valley (Catalina Island) and Camps Trask (Monrovia) and Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch (Big Bear).		$60.00
TOTAL Pack 515 Dues		$150.00

Several years ago, the Pack made the decision to forego fundraising events and instead assess annual dues to cover expenses. However, last year we decided to raise funds by selling popcorn. As in the past, Pack dues were collected at the beginning of the year but refunds were earned based on how much popcorn each family sold. We plan to do the same this year.

In addition to the Pack dues, your Den may opt to collect Den dues for Den-specific activities. Check with your Den leader.

PACK DUES WILL BE COLLECTED IN SEPTEMBER 2007.

Questions? Contact Gail Thomas, Pack 515 treasurer