To help pay for activity fees and supplies, awards, and our charter fee, we’re holding our first Troop fundraiser hike-a-thon. It’s simple—decide how far you want to hike, collect pledges, and then hike! Funds raised will go to our Troop to help us cover the cost of activities for the year and to buy some new Troop equipment.
How to participate
- Register to be a participant in the fundraiser here1: ri1798.com/fundraiser
- Decide how you want to participate. You can either hike on your own or join in the next Troop hike on Dec 7.
- If you want to hike on your own, decide the location and how far you will hike. Black Friday is a good day to get out of the house! Here are some easy hikes to get started with
- If you’re interested in joining the Navigators on their hike, please RSVP here.
- Share your profile with friends, family, and others who will be able to support you. Suggested pledge amount is $20 per hiked mile, but feel free to have fun with a little negotiation!
- Traimen can choose awards for the number of miles hiked based on their Unit Level (Fox, Hawk, etc.).
Timeline
| Date | Task |
|---|---|
| Nov 7 | Official kickoff fundraiser. Registration page is open. |
| Nov 7–13 | Register, decide on miles to be hiked and location of hike. RSVP for our Navigator’s hike on Dec 7. |
| Nov 14–21 | Promote your hike and our fundraiser. Collect pledges. Purchase any gear you need and plan your hike. |
| Nov 14–Dec 14 | Hike Worthy! |
| Dec 14 | All pledges and hiking must be completed by this time. Please remit any cash or check payments to a Troop leader. |
| Dec 19 | Final fundraising efforts announced. Trailman hiking prizes presented at our Winter Court of Honor |
Prizes
2+ miles hiked
SHARPAL 101N 6-In-1 Pocket Knife Sharpener & Survival Tool
Where Should We Camp Next?: Camping 101
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Space Shuttle
3+ miles hiked
Trail Life Aluminum Water Bottle
Mountain Pie Camp Cooker
Nerf N Series Agility Blaster
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Supersonic Jet
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
5+ miles hiked
Nerf Elite 2.0 Eaglepoint RD-8 Blaster
Odoland Camping Cookware Stove and Mess Kit
MARCHWAY Lightweight Folding Camping Chair
7+ miles hiked
Night Cat Backpacking Tent for One 1 to 2 Persons
MIRACOL 18L Hydration Backpack with 2.5L BPA Free Water Bladder
Hovertech Quack-Shot Self-Flying Target Game
Q&A
Who can participate?
Any Trailman who is officially registered with the Troop can participate.
Can I raise funds to be used for myself?
Funds raised are put into the general Troop account and are used for the general good of every Trailman. Individual Trailman “accounts” are not allowed.
Why do we hike in the cold weather?
Just because it’s getting to be cold season doesn’t mean we have to put our hiking boots away. Hiking in the cold can be fun! Be sure to dress in layers and bring extra gear, just in case. It’s also highly recommended you carry an emergency blanket or other shelter just in case.
If I hike 7 miles, can I choose a prize from the “2+ mile prizes”?
Yes, of course!
Footnotes
- The profile page will be public facing, so we recommend only putting a last initial if you don’t wish for your Trailman’s name to be displayed. ↩︎
- Be sure to grab your personal link when you register. Or, go to ri1798.com/fundraiser and click on your Trailman’s name at the bottom, then copy the URL. ↩︎
- Checks should be made out to: Trail Life Troop RI-1798 ↩︎
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