Form Su104 - Troop Money Earning Guidelines And Project Request

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines

Money Earning Guidelines

FUNDING GIRL SCOUT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL PRODUCT SALES All Girl Scout members are encouraged to participate in

Council‐sponsored product sale programs. These programs are designed to build 5 skills including: goal setting, decision

making, money management, people skills and business ethics as well can provide significant funding for Girl Scout

activities.

MONEY‐EARNING ACTIVITIES “Money‐earning activities” refer primarily to service or events carried out by girls and

adults to provide additional funding for specific Girl Scout activities. Troops/groups wishing to conduct money‐earning

projects in addition to Council‐sponsor product sale(s) must:

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Incorporate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience into the activity

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Have participated in or commit to participate the most recent product sale program

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Be approved using the Council permission form by a designated council representative

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Not hold the money‐earning project during another council fundraising campaign (including United Way, if

applicable) or during a council product sale period (dates published annually)

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Must be age‐appropriate

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Must be in keeping with the Girl Scout Mission

Neither girl nor adult members may participate in product demonstration parties, raffles, games of chance, or the sale of

commercial products. All money‐earning projects must also comply with local, state and federal laws regulating sales

by minors, food handling, etc. and my not be conducted on the internet.

Please see the Volunteer Essentials Guide, Lead On and Safety Activity Checkpoints for additional details.

Getting Started Checklist:

All money‐earning and fundraising methods employed by Girl Scout troops/groups must be in keeping with the

principles for which the organization stands. (Volunteer Policies)

o “Money‐earning activities are valuable program activity for girls”.

o “The income from group money‐earning activities never becomes the property of individual members –

girls or adults”.

Troop/Group financial records must be up‐to‐date prior to submission of the Money‐Earning Project Application

o This includes: Annual Troop/Group Financial Report; Detailed Cash record; Bank Statement and

previously completed Money‐Earning Project Application.

Troop/Group has a bank account with a current Bank Authority Form on file with council.

Money‐earning project is scheduled for a single date, unless otherwise discussed with your membership

director.

Flyer or announcement for the project follows council guidelines; flyer is attached for approval.

Additional Girl Scout insurance has been purchased, if applicable. This is required for attending non‐Girl Scout

members (i.e. siblings.)

Money‐earning project is age appropriate and includes girl planning.

Approval Process:

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4+ weeks in advance ‐ Troops/Groups must submit application for approval to the service unit manager or

membership director/specialist.

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Approval must be received, in writing, prior to conducting any money‐earning projects.

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Form Su104 - Troop Money Earning Guidelines And Project Request - Girl Scouts

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