Saving and Living Thriftfully
A Scout is Thrifty
A Scout is Thrifty
Second Class (Requirement 8): Citizenship
Second Class (Requirement 8): Citizenship
Saving and Living Thriftfully
Saving and Living Thriftfully
8c. With your parents or guardian, decide on an amount of money that you would like to earn, based on the cost of a specific item you would like to purchase. Develop a written plan to earn the amount agreed upon and follow that plan; it is acceptable to make changes to your plan along the way. Discuss any changes made to your original plan and whether you met your goal.
8c. With your parents or guardian, decide on an amount of money that you would like to earn, based on the cost of a specific item you would like to purchase. Develop a written plan to earn the amount agreed upon and follow that plan; it is acceptable to make changes to your plan along the way. Discuss any changes made to your original plan and whether you met your goal.
8d. At a minimum of three locations, compare the cost of the item for which you are saving to determine the best place to purchase it. After completing Second Class requirement 8c, decide if you will use the amount that you earned as originally intended, save all or part of it, or use it for another purpose.
8d. At a minimum of three locations, compare the cost of the item for which you are saving to determine the best place to purchase it. After completing Second Class requirement 8c, decide if you will use the amount that you earned as originally intended, save all or part of it, or use it for another purpose.
Study Resources
Study Resources
Boy Scout Handbook, pages 14-15
Boy Scout Handbook, pages 14-15
Youtube Videos
Youtube Videos
On-line Places to Comparison Shop
On-line Places to Comparison Shop
Camping and Sports Clothing and Equipment: REI, EMS, Campmor, Dick's, Bass Pro, LL Bean, plus individual shoe, clothing, and equipment companies
Camping and Sports Clothing and Equipment: REI, EMS, Campmor, Dick's, Bass Pro, LL Bean, plus individual shoe, clothing, and equipment companies
Electronics: Best Buy, Newegg, Apple, Microsoftstore, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Samsung, Garmin
Electronics: Best Buy, Newegg, Apple, Microsoftstore, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Samsung, Garmin
Musical Instruments: Guitar Center, Sam Ash Music Stores, Sweet Water
Musical Instruments: Guitar Center, Sam Ash Music Stores, Sweet Water
Building Supplies: Home Depot, Lowes, ACE Hardware, True Value
Building Supplies: Home Depot, Lowes, ACE Hardware, True Value
Books: Barnes and Noble, Amazon
Books: Barnes and Noble, Amazon
Food (Try any grocery chain's website): Wegmans, Price Rite, Price Chopper, ALDI
Food (Try any grocery chain's website): Wegmans, Price Rite, Price Chopper, ALDI
For many the items above and almost anything else: Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Target, Costco, BJ's
For many the items above and almost anything else: Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Target, Costco, BJ's
The Scout Law states that A Scout is Thrifty. The Scout Handbook goes on to say that Scouts work to pay their way and to help others. They save for the future. They protect and conserve natural resources. They are careful in their use of time, money, and property.
Paying your own way with money you have earned gives you independence and pride. Even if you only have a few dollars, you have enough to save a bit for the future and to share a bit with others -- although what you share doesn't have to be in cash. Volunteering your time and talent can be just as valuable as donating money.