Requirement · part of 7.0.4.10. Fees may recover direct costs and nothing more
7.0.4.10. No fees paid directly to individuals
Required Often forgotten
Scouting America does not allow merit badge opportunities where fees are paid directly to individuals or to groups of individuals, especially where those individuals are looking to Scouting as a source of income. A council advancement committee should not approve counselors who will not honour the tradition of volunteer service.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.10 · No fees paid directly to individuals or groups of individuals; counselors who will not honour volunteer service should not be approved.