Outing Meal Planning and Reimbursement

Grubmasters:

When planning your patrol meals, these are the financial guidelines.


(Nutritional guidelines and requirements can be found in the scout handbook and/or the cooking merit badge pamphlet.)

  • Breakfast – $4
  • Lunch – $7
  • Dinner – $10
  • Departure breakfast – $3

Reimbursement: After the outing, go to Mr. Tripathi or Mr.Tewari with your receipts.  Be sure to use the form he provided (linked below).

*** Download here ==>  Expense Reimbursement Form (189 downloads) <== Download ***

Examples:

Patrol size – 5 scouts
Outing leaves Saturday morning and returns Sunday afternoon. Meals included-
Saturday – lunch and dinner
Sunday – breakfast (day of departure)

( 5 * $7 ) + ( 5 * $10 ) + ( 5 * $3 ) = $100 This is your maximum reimbursement available. If your receipts total $100 or less, you will be fully reimbursed. If expense exceed $100, you will only be reimbursed $100.

Patrol size – 6 scouts
Outing leaves Friday evening and returns Sunday afternoon. Meals included
Saturday – breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sunday – breakfast
( 6 * $4 ) + ( 6 * $7 ) + ( 6 * $10 ) + ( 6 * $3 ) = $144. This is your maximum reimbursement available. If your receipts total $144 or less, you will be fully reimbursed. If your receipts exceed $144, you will only be reimbursed $144.

If you need a calculator, here’s a spreadsheet:

*** Calculator Download == > Meal Reimbursement Calculator (227 downloads)

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