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Originally Posted by bigtyme1
....... 50/50 is a given if I get the right crowd. I only have a 5 hour window to raise money so I'm not sure if we have time for a raffle too.
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First of all, thanks for participating in scouts. I am a scout leader also and we could always use more volunteers willing to help.
You need to tread somewhat carefully with regard to fundraisers in scouting. BSA is very aware of their brand, and they have rules for any fundraiser that uses the good name and character of scouting to solicit funds. Selling raffle tickets or other games of chance is a direct violation of the BSA Rules and Regulations, which forbid gambling. They actually have guidelines and approval forms.
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34427.pdf
Your council may not be a stickler for such things, but you should be aware they exist. In general, scouts in uniform should never be used to raise money for another entity besides scouting. Make sure all you proceeds go to scouts.
If you are not a registered leader, and are just raising funds to make a donation to your sons Pack, the rules may not apply.
A car show would be a very good idea to do in conjunction with with your Pinewood derby.
My Pack only does one fundraiser, Popcorn sales. We work it pretty hard for a month in the fall, and this year raised enough to fully fund our Pack. It has the advantage of being something the boys themselves do, as opposed to a car show, which would have very little boy input. The popcorn sale fundraiser is also well tied into the BSA Indycar promotions. Dale Coyne Racing has a car promoting Scouting that ran the series last year driven by Sebastian Bordais, this year the driver is James Jakes. Our Council has sales goals that enable a scout to attend an Indycar race, a driver dinner, and have their picture taken in the car at Barber Raceway. Ten of my scouts got tickets to the race this year. Here's a pic of my son sitting in the car.
Good luck with your show, and make sure to update this post with your results.