Some troops pay for everything the troop needs and does with money earned from the Fall and Cookie Sales. Other troops use that money only for outings, trips, and big expenses. These troops usually have Troop Dues to pay for troop operating costs. Typically, troop dues pay for things like snacks, meeting place expenses, simple craft supplies, and badges & patches. What the dues pay for and how much they are varies greatly by troop. Troop leaders should keep a good record of how much money was collected for dues and how much was spent and adjust accordingly each year.