The Hawk Mountain Council sponsors one fundraiser each year that is pre-approved for all Scouting units - the annual Camp Masters Popcorn sale.

This is the only fundraiser that units may participate in that do not require a Unit Money-Earning Application.  It is also the only fundraiser in which Scouts can where their official field uniform.  Scouts are not permitted to wear the Boy Scouts of America uniform even when other unit fundraisers are approved by the local council. 

ALL other unit fundraisers require two weeks advanced written approval.  Please note that requests are not automatically approved.  Properly completed  Unit Money-Earning Applications are reviewed by the local council and then the appropriate leaders are notified with the decision. Unit fundraisers that do not receive approval are not covered by the Boy Scouts of America's national liability insurance program.

Units are not allowed to directly solicit contributions or in-kind donations. Doing so may put the donor ask risk of being in violation of federal and state laws.

Finally, please follow these guidelines with your approved fundraisers:

• Do not gamble or conflict with local ordinances.
• Ensure your project provides a value worthy of the money spent on the project.
• Respect the territorial rights of other units.
• Do not conflict with goods or services offered by established merchants or workmen. Do not schedule a project that conflicts with established dates of money-earning in the chartered organization, council, or community.
• Protect the name and goodwill of the Boy Scouts of America.
• Do not enter a contract that may bind the BSA, either locally or nationally.
• Consider money-earning projects that serve a dual purpose of conservation and money earning. Collection of aluminum, glass, paper, and scrap metal can be profitable when conducted near a recycling facility. Units should be sure of a market before any collection. A collection must be well planned with adequate adult supervision and safety precautions.