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== Bank Accounts == | == Bank Accounts == | ||
== Membership Dues == | == Unit Membership Dues == | ||
Generally you would collect member dues in full at the beginning of the program year. This way all families stay committed to the program for the full year. | Generally you would collect member dues in full at the beginning of the program year. This way all families stay committed to the program for the full year. '''NOTE: All unit fees and credits should be specifically approved by the Unit Committee at the start of each fiscal year.''' The treasurer should be ready to recommend the appropriate amounts. | ||
It is best to keep the billing statement for all families as simple as possible. The following worksheets are recommended> | It is best to keep the billing statement for all families as simple as possible. The following worksheets are recommended> | ||
* '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S-yxcFyh0rCnOO6Dv27DU-TUNzPAuqbfuywAFM9Icmw/edit#gid=0 2020 Scout Unit Billing Worksheet]''' - Download and Use this worksheet to track what each family in your unit owes, credits given and payment history. With grand totals. Please note the two major sections on this worksheet: 1) Total amount billed and 2) Total amount collected. | * '''[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S-yxcFyh0rCnOO6Dv27DU-TUNzPAuqbfuywAFM9Icmw/edit#gid=0 2020 Scout Unit Billing Worksheet]''' - Download and Use this worksheet to track what each family in your unit owes, credits given and payment history. With grand totals. Please note the two major sections on this worksheet: 1) Total amount billed and 2) Total amount collected. | ||
Special billing considerations: | |||
* Credits for to encourage adults to accept positions in the unit as a committee member, etc. | |||
* Credits to offset the fiscal hardship on families with 2 or more youth participating in the unit ("Siblings discount"), | |||
* Credits for families experiencing fiscal hardship. | |||
* Installment payment plan for families experiencing fiscal hardship. | |||
== Fiscal Year Layout == | == Fiscal Year Layout == | ||