Wetumpka’s Boy Scout Troop 13 recently pledged to not pass along an increase of national dues following an announcement by the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) annual fees are increasing in 2020.

The annual membership fee increased from $33 to $60 for youth members in Cub Scouts, Sea Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing. Adult Scout leaders and youth members in the exploring program will see their fees increase from $33 to $36. Both changes become effective Jan. 1.