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Girl Scout fees could soon triple in price. Members say the eye-popping number is out of reach for many families | CNN Business

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The Girl Scouts of the USA will vote on whether to raise dues for the first time in eight years .

The Board proposes raising membership dues from $25 dollars a year to $ 85 per scout a hike of 240% .

Membership dues are the Girl Scout’s largest source of revenue, generating $38 million in 2023 from its nearly 2 million total members.

The council will also be voting on whether to But Goldsmith believes there are other ways to find revenue, like reducing office space at the GSUSA offices on Fifth Avenue in New York City or reducing executive salaries. The CEO made $ 785,000 in 2023 . “You’re milking your loyal customers,” said Goldsmith . “The optics on this is so bad, it can’t not hurt membership.”.

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