Fundraisers

It is fundraiser season at our house currently and I have VERY mixed feelings about it. It seems as though it is a necessary evil that I must submit my child to if they want to participate in wholesome activities such as Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. The fundraising helps our family by lowering the monthly dues that we will owe each month for these programs. This will be Howie's 2nd year in Cub Scouts and Erin's 1st in Girl Scouts. They are both having fundraisers going on (simultaneously) and if you are at all interested in helping out here are the links....

Cub Scouts

(To the right of the screen there is a place to put in Howie's scout ID number so that he can receive credit. It says " You are supporting no one. Change." Click on Change and you can enter Howie's number. His number is 3083651)

Howie is selling popcorn and nuts. The items are a little pricey, but the popcorn is GREAT and 70% of the proceeds go directly back into the local Scouting program! They also accept cash donations. (until October 16th)

Girl Scouts

Erin is selling magazines, CD's, and candies. Erin's fundraiser has MANY affordable items to choose from. 40% of the proceeds go to the local Girls Scouts. (until October 25th)

Since we live on base we are prohibited from selling door to door. I have determined that fundraising is very hard for a newly transplanted military family. We have not yet established ties to the community (especially with Howard being gone I'm in survival mode...not make a million friends mode). So that is why have have sent out emails, facebook posts, and now this blog. Sorry if it is bothersome, but I have to at least try for my children's sake.