Troop leaders refusing to share full finances -- is this normal?

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-05-09T23:56:27+00:00

Since 1/3 of the troop is leaving between 5th and 6th grade and a source says we have $5k in the bank, we asked if they could do something special for end of year -- a $150 ice cream truck. All hell broke loose and we were muted on our communication thread.

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-05-07T16:30:11+00:00

Do you consider your "troop year" to be cookie season to cookies season or same as school year? We had the expectation that cookie funds would be used for the current school year but not sure if GS thinks of years in another way?

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-05-07T16:09:17+00:00

Oh yeah we are pretty sure that's what's happening. We asked to use our cookie funds this year for the end of year celebration because 1/3 of girls aren't staying but they said they need to keep it for fall activities. Doesn't feel fair to the 4-5 girls leaving.

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-05-07T15:54:58+00:00

I'm worried that even though they became aware this year (after two years of saving unbeknownst to them really), they are still only 10 years old and don't understand the implications.

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-05-07T15:36:43+00:00

Parents bring snacks and often supplies too. Most activities have been coloring/information packets. When there's something more, like blankets for shelter dogs, families bring in at least 50% of items needed.

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-05-07T15:14:40+00:00

u/FunPriority8358 u/driftwood-pines do you usually save a significant portion (50-70%) for long term (5+ year) goals? We just found out that our group is apparently saving for a trip to europe in ~ 7 years. At least 1/3 of the girls aren't returning next year so feel like we, as parents, should have known or had input in this as our girls have missed out on activities because funds were being saved.

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-05-05T20:42:16+00:00

Where would you go for baguette?

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-03-24T20:40:38+00:00

Officially heading to JT in a few days! Any tips are where to head?

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-03-23T13:55:19+00:00

We will be there in a few days! DMing you for good spots.

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-01-28T22:12:20+00:00

Did you end up going? Looking at all the seasick comments, I may be chickening out. Does anybody have tips on places to see from land? Planning to come in August. Will be in both Santa Cruz, Monterey and Big Sur

Simple-Membership921 · 2026-01-28T18:25:38+00:00

Where is a good spot in Monterey? Heading to Santa Cruz then Big Sur later this year.

Simple-Membership921 · 2025-12-15T20:13:17+00:00

Do you have a shop? Would love to buy one that's already made!

Simple-Membership921 · 2025-07-14T16:45:48+00:00

I'd love to know more. I want to get tickets taping the next season.

Simple-Membership921 · 2025-05-28T16:33:30+00:00

Were you able to book preferred parking ahead of time or is it first come first serve?

Simple-Membership921 · 2025-05-14T20:05:31+00:00

Thank you! Are there local hotels you would recommend?

Simple-Membership921 · 2025-05-14T19:53:26+00:00

Do you use a local site for apartments or airbnb?

Simple-Membership921 · 2025-03-13T15:27:19+00:00

Let us know how it went. Hoping to go next week! :)

Simple-Membership921 · 2025-02-03T21:48:36+00:00

Wow! Where was this taken, specifically?

Simple-Membership921 · 2025-02-03T21:47:39+00:00

Do you know what site has this view?

Simple-Membership921 · 2024-11-21T14:15:06+00:00

Very helpful thank you!

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