GSHPA Fall Fundraiser Program
Presented by:
2
3
Table of content
Inspired
1
The Girl Scout Difference
5
2
Take Action
7
3
Intro to Fall Fundraiser
9
4
5 Skills
10
5
Glossary
12
6
Getting Started
14
7
Safety
16
8
Participation
18
9
Rewards & Proceeds
20
10
Money Management
22
11
Delivery & Troop Pick Up
24
12
Donations
26
13
Juliettes
28
4
5
The Girl Scout Difference Girl Scouts are more likely than other girls to have an entrepreneurial mindset and to want to be an entrepreneur in the future. • Seventy-nine percent of current Girl Scouts have an entrepreneurial mindset, compared to 52% of girls who were never Girl Scouts. • Ninety-one percent of Girl Scouts are interested (56% very interested) in being an entrepreneur, compared to 71% of other girls (28% very interested). These differences hold true even when controlling for education, family income, and girls’ ages. Girl Scouts particularly shine when it comes to solving problems in their communities, being innovative, increasing their social capital (e.g., knowing how to link with others who can help them achieve their goals), and using failure as an opportunity to learn.
Girls are ready to be leaders in entrepreneurship—they already have the interest and ability, so we just need to support them along the way by giving them more access, assistance, and opportunities. We need your help advocating for girls. Please share this research with someone who can take action on behalf of girls. We need more amazing advocates like you to make sure the world is ready for entrepreneurial girls, because we know that they’re ready to take on the world. Thank you for all you do for girls!
Today’s Girls, Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs A Report by the Girl Scout Research Institute
Girl Scout Difference
6 Three Ways to Take Action Celebrate girls’ interest in entrepreneurship. • Emphasize to girls that they have what it takes to lead in this space. Acknowledge and encourage girls when you see them— - Being curious about how things work - Adapting to a changing environment - Collaborating with others to accomplish a goal - Taking initiative on a project or even a simple task - Embracing challenges, even when things are difficult - Trying again when things don’t work the first time • Celebrate the great things girls are already doing
7 Three Ways to Take Action Encourage opportunities to learn about and practice entrepreneurial skills. • Provide girls with the learning opportunities they’re asking for, including more access to experiences that help them practice and overcome the fear of failure. • Give girls the opportunity to “try on” entrepreneurship in safe places. The Girl Scout Cookie Program—the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world—is one example where girls get hands-on experience practicing a variety of skills, such as goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics as they learn to think like entrepreneurs. Each year, participating girls can earn one of the Financial Literacy badges and Cookie Business badges with their Girl Scout team, plus the Cookie Entrepreneur Family pin alongside their family.
Help them see that their experiences innovating, leading, organizing, and fundraising are a foundation for entrepreneurship and a way to change the world.
• Help girls channel their fear of failure and risk taking into learning. Challenge them in ways that fuel their desire for creativity and their ability to learn from failure or setbacks. And don’t just recognize their finished product or project but celebrate and encourage them when they persist through challenges and setbacks along the way.
Connect girls to entrepreneurs.
• Teach girls about social entrepreneurship. We know that girls want to make the world a better place, so teach them about social entrepreneurs who’ve done just that to showcase the power of entrepreneurship as a way to improve society.
•To pave the way for more girls’ entrepreneurial success, they must have access to networking, role models, and mentors. Entrepreneurs who have a mentor are more likely to start a business that succeeds over time. And mentors help close the gender gap in business—when mentored, female-owned businesses are as successful as male-owned businesses (measured by equivalent growth, job creation, and longevity). • Schedule face-to-face time between girls and female entrepreneurs or innovators. These women can clarify some of the ambiguity about how to get started; answer questions about how they have handled stereotypes about women in business, stress, and the risk involved; and, ultimately, inspire girls to work hard to meet their fullest potential. Encourage guest entrepreneurs to talk about: - - - - - -
The moment they knew they wanted to be an entrepreneur How they figured out where to start A major setback they had to overcome in their career How they built their network of support How their business makes the world a better place How they take care of themselves physically and mentally
• Ensure that girls have access to financial literacy education that grows as they grow. Girls are curious about how to become financially independent and interested in opportunities to learn more about it. Talk to them about finances and give them hands-on experience managing their own money. Girls can earn a Financial Literacy badge every year they’re in Girl Scouts, allowing them to build skills over time.
78%
of girls are interested in becoming an entrepreneur in the future Today’s Girls, Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs A Report by the Girl Scout Research Institute
76%
are interested in starting their own company
84%
want to lead a cause or campaign for something they believe in
Take Action
8
9
Fall Fundraiser Program What is the Fall Fundraiser Program? Fall Fundraiser is a Girl Scout fundraising program facilitated by GSHPA, M2 Media Group and Trophy Nut Company. Girls have the opportunity to sell online magazine subscriptions and nut & candy items (online & in-person). The Fall Fundraiser Program is an integral part of a Girl Scout’s journey toward leadership. Girls that participate in this program learn and develop essential entrepreneurial skills. Why Participate? Decades ago, Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouting’s founder, was convinced that girls should learn the skills to earn their own way and contribute to troop support. She wanted girls to learn skills that would increase their selfconfidence and that would add new dimensions to their lives. The Fall Fundraiser Program not only offers a learning opportunities for individual Girl Scouts but also helps fund the entire Girl Scout experience. Proceeds from the Fall Fundraiser Program can help fund troop adventures and activities as well as give troops the means to give back to their community. Proceeds also go toward funding programming and experiences for all GSHPA members.
Fall Fundraiser GSUSA Product Sales Guidelines
10
11
Five Skills
Business Ethics – Girls learn the importance of honesty and responsibility by following product guidelines and incorporating the Girl Scout Promise and Law into their entrepreneurial experience. Decision Making– The program provides opportunities for Girl Scouts to be effective decision makers both individually and as a troop
Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law
Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, responsible for what I say and do and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
The lesson of the Product Program five skills for girls are best learned when a girl is an active participant in all aspects of the Fall Fundraiser experience. Often the real benefits of participation are not realized until later in life. Many former Girl Scouts including some of this country’s top career women - remember their participation in the Girl Scout Product Programs fondly. Looking back they realize how much they benefited from overcoming their shyness and learning to talk to strangers, setting and achieving goals, or from discovering a love for entrepreneurship or a talent for planning and organizing. These benefits come from an active involvement in the Girl Scout Product Programs, a girl’s partnership with her troop volunteers and parents/ guardians to achieve a goal.
People Skills – Girls are challenged with developing their people skills as they converse with customers about the program and their Girl Scout experience. The Fall Fundraise program also provides girls with the opportunity learn and execute excellent customer service techniques. By practicing their interpersonal skills, girls learn how to relate to new people in new ways. Goal Setting - Goal setting is a vital part of the program and the entire Girl Scout experience. She’ll set her own goals and talk with her troop about all they want to accomplish during the Fall Fundraiser Program. Money Management – Girls learn the value of managing money weill, building budgets and how to reach their financial goals. For many girls, this may be their first experience in the essential money management skills of budgeting, accounting and allocating funds. One Team, One Dream Underlying all lessons that girls can learn from their participation in the Girl Scout Cookie program is the girl/adult participation. Ideally, this is a partnership between the girl, her troop volunteers and her parent/ guardians. It is important to remember that girls and adults are in partnership when an adult: •
Works together with a girl to complete a task, resolve an issue or plan an activity
•
Working together with a girl to make plans and set goals
•
Helps a girl to decide by asking questions rather than providing answers
•
Assisting a girl by giving her access to the information and training she needs
•
Guides rather than leads
•
Guiding a girl in understanding the finances of the program and letting her practice the skills
Five Skills •
Advises rather than judges
•
Helps a girl to be the person she wants to be
•
Adivsing a girl on ethics and fair practices and letting her make her own decisions and accept the consequences
•
Helping a girl understand her responsibility to support her local council but ensuring that her participation is voluntary
GSUSA Product Sales Guidelines
12
13
Glossary ACH Withdrawal – Automatic Clearing House an electronic sweepof fundsfrom the GSHPA approved troop bank account on Care to Share Donation Program – girls can collect $6.00 for customers wanting to donate nut/candy items; GSHPA will facilitate the physical donating of items to the receiving organization; Delivery Agents – GSHPA is partnered with two delivery agents who are responsible for storing and transporting product to Service Units: Parks Van & Storage and Matheson Moving Company Delivery Week - the week delivery agents transport product from warehouses to a Service Units delivery location determined by the FFSUM; Delivery Ticket – M2 report that will provides a summary of a Service Unit/troop/girl order; Available for product and rewards; will only appear in M2 AFTER GSHPA has submitted the final order to M2 Fall Fundraiser Service Unit Manager - GSHPA volunteer responsible for supporting FFTM in their assigned Service Unit throughout the duration of the Fall Fundraiser Program
Fall Fundraiser Troop Manager - GSHPA volunteer responsible for supporting girls and families in the troop throughout the Fall Product Program Family Agreement Form – must be signed by the parent/guardian of each Girl Scout participating in the Fall Fundraiser Program; included with troop materials; digital form available; must be retained by FFTM for one year gsLearn – online Girl Scout platform accessed through MYGS account; houses all required and optional Product Program trainings Girl Rewards – rewards earned by individual girl based on total amount sold during the Fall Fundraiser Program; reward levels can be found on the Nut and Candy Order Card Girl Opportunity (GO!) Dough – girl reward earned through the GSHPA Product Programs; girls can apply GO! Dough funds toward any Girl Scout related activity by filling out the online GO! Dough usage form; GSHPA keeps a running record of GO! Dough balances for each Girl Scout GSHPA Product Program Toolkit – website housing resources, communications, updates and tools related to the GSHPA Product Programs Juliette – individually registered Girl Scout; parent/ guardian acts as the Product Program manager
M2 Media Group – product vendor for magazines; owner of M2 platform M2 Online Platform – the online platform used by GSHPA staff, volunteers, girls and families during the Fall Fundraiser Program; participants will have access to various features based on their role Magazine Subscriptions – ONLINE ONLY – customers can choose from a variety of magazine subscriptions during the Fall Fundraiser Program; Magazine Voucher Donations – ONLINE ONLY – customers can choose to donate a magazine voucher; GSHPA will facilitate the physical donating of vouchers to the receiving organization Member Services – GSHPA staff members available to assist with general questions about the Fall Fundraiser Program
Opt Out – Junior+ level troops can decide to opt out of rewards and receive an extra five cents per item in troop proceeds; Parent Debt Form – online form for FFTM to submit should a girl/family fail to submit payment owed to the troop Rally – girl event/activity to help prepare girls participating in the Fall Fundraiser program; girls can participate in the GSHPA Virtual Rally or attend an in-person Service Unit rally; if Service Units are not coordinating a rally, troops are welcome to host their own rally Rewards – prizes/experiences girls earn during the Fall Fundraiser Program; rewards levels are determined by total sales amounts Troop Materials – materials needed for troops and girls to participate in the Fall Fundraise program; includes nut/candy order card, online program flyer, training guides and more Troop Proceeds – the collective funds a troop earns as girls participate in the Fall Fundraiser Program Trophy Nut Company – product vendor for nut and candy items
Nut/Candy Items – customers can choose from a variety of nut/candy items during the Fall Fundraiser Program; orders can be placed in-person or online; online orders can be shipped directly to customers or delivered by the Girl Scout
Glossary
Volunteer Support Coordinator - GSHPA staff member responsible for supporting FFSUM throughout the duration of the Fall Fundraiser Program
14
15
GSHPA Approved Review the following requirements to ensure your troop is prepared to participate in the Fall Fundraiser Program:
Troops •
active troop status with a minimum of 2 registered Girl Scouts and 2 approved GSHPA volunteers
•
troop bank account registered with GSHPA
•
good financial standing with GSHPA
•
a minimum of 1 approved Fall Fundraiser Troop Manager
Fall Fundraiser Troop Manager •
registered for current Girl Scout membership year
•
all current background checks on file with GSHPA
•
good financial standing with GSHPA
•
complete role specific training for the Fall Fundraiser Program
•
submit role specific agreement form to GSHPA
Girls •
registered for current Girl Scout membership year
•
good financial standing with GSHPA
•
submit Family Agreement form to Fall Fundraiser Troop Manager
Getting Started Troop Materials •
Fall Fundraiser Troop Guide - training guide for FFSUMs to reference throughout the Fall Fundraiser Program - 1 per Service Unit
•
Fall Fundraiser Service Unit Guide - training guide for FFSUMs to reference throughout the Fall Fundraiser Program - 1 per Troop
•
Troop Envelope - jumbo envelope to store all paperwork associated to the Fall Fundraiser Program (receipts, agreement forms, extra materials etc.) - 1 per Troop
•
Nut/Candy Order Card - order form for girls to use to collect in-person nut/candy order cards - 1 per girl
•
M2 Flyer - flyer for girls/families explaining how to get started with the online program - 1 per girl
•
Family Agreement Form - agreement to be reviewed and signed by parents/guardians supporting their Girl Scouts participation in the Fall Fundraiser Program; must be submitted to FFTM
Troop materials will be mailed directly to the Fall Fundraiser Service Unit Manager. Service Unit Managers will be responsible for distributing materials to all participating troops and Juliettes.
Family Meetings The more families are informed of the Fall Fundraiser Program, the more successful your experience will be. Take time to meet with girls and families prior to the start of the the Fall Fundraiser Program. Use the Fall Fundraiser Family Guide to help you plan your family meeting.
Fall Fundraiser Rallies Rallies are a great way to get girls excited and prepared for the Fall Fundraiser Program. Service Unit’s are encouraged to plan in-person rallies. Fall Fundraiser rally patches and samples can be requested from GSHPA while supplies last. GSHPA Virtual Rally - if a Service Unit is not hosting a rally or if a girl is unable to attend, Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in the GSHPA Virtual Rally which can be accessed on the GSHPA website (www.gshpa.org). Upon completing the GSHPA Virtual Rally, girls will have the opportunity to submit an online rally form to earn their Fall Fundraiser Rally patch.
Getting Started
16
17
Safety 1. Show you’re a Girl Scout. Wear the Girl Scout membership pin, vest, sash, or other Girl Scout clothing to identify yourself as a Girl Scout. 2. Buddy up. Always use the buddy system. It’s not just safe, it’s more fun. 3. Be streetwise. Become familiar with the areas and neighborhoods where you’ll be selling cookies. 4. Partner with adults. Adults must accompany Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors when they’re taking orders, selling products, or delivering product. Girls in grades 6–12 must be supervised by an adult when selling door-to-door and must never sell alone. 5. Plan ahead. Be prepared for emergencies, and always have a plan for safeguarding money. 6. Do not enter any homes or vehicles. Never enter someone’s home or vehicle when you’re selling or making deliveries. Avoid selling to people in vehicles, or going into alleys. 7. Sell in the daytime. Sell only during daylight hours, unless accompanied by an adult. 8. Protect privacy. Girls’ names, home addresses, and email addresses should never be given to customers. Protect customers’ privacy by not sharing their information except when necessary. 9. Be safe on the road. Always follow safe pedestrian practices, especially when crossing at intersections or walking along roadways. Be aware of traffic when unloading products and passengers from vehicles. 10. Be safe online. Read and agree to the GSUSA Internet Safety Pledge before conducting any online activities.
Safety
Additional Safety Materials Ǔ Supplemental Safety Tips for Online Marketing (PDF)—English Ǔ Practical Tips for Parents (PDF)—English | Español Ǔ Safety Tips for Product Sales (PDF)—English
18
19 Online
Ways to Participate There are a variety of ways for Girl Scouts to participate in the Fall Fundraiser Program. Girls are encouraged to participate in each opportunity to ensure growth and development in the 5 essentiall skills of the Fall Fundraiser Program:
• Collecting Orders - girls share their unique storefront code with customers via email, text message, social media, etc. • Submitting Orders - online orders will be automatically submitted to their M2 site (including girl delivery orders) • Order Updates -Girl Delivery Orders - girls will be responsible for keeping the customers updated regarding the status of their order
In-Person • Collecting Orders - girls use the nut/candy order card to track in-person orders from customers • Submitting Orders - girls/families will be primarily responsible for entering total quantities for each item into their M2 site; there is no “submit” button - totals captured in the system at the end of hte program will be automatically submitted to the vendors • Order Updates - girls will be responsible for keeping the customers updated regarding the status of their order • Product Delivery - girls will receive product to fulfill orders in early December; girls should make every effort to get product delivered to custoemrs as soon as possible • Payyment Collection - girls are to collect payement from customers upon the delivery of their order; payment should be submitted to FFTM as soon as possible Girl Resources - the following resources can be downloaded from a girl’s M2 Dashboard to enhance her in-person experience:
-Direct Shipped Orders - customers will receive automated updates regarding the status of their order; customers can contact M2 Customer Service for additional details -Magazine Subscriptions - customers will receive automated updates regarding the status of their order; customers can contact M2 Customer Service for additional details • Product Delivery -Girl Delivery Orders - girls will receive product to fulfill orders in early December; girls should make every effort to get product delivered to custoemrs as soon as possible; *If a girl receives an online order they canot deliver, contact M2 Customer Service to cancel the order - 800-372-8520
-Direct Shipped Orders - product will be shipped directly to customer
-Magazine Subscriptions - subscriptions will be sent directly to customer; varies based on subscription details • Payyment Collection -customers pay online for all items. Customers have the option to pay for direct shipping or avoid the shipping fee and select to have the Girl Scout
• business cards • door hangers • flyers
Every girl no matter how she chooses to participate will need to open an M2 account to submit orders to the troop electronically. M2 site allows girls and volunteers to submit orders and girl rewards online, track sales, manage inventory and have fun creating personalized avatars in their likeness.
Ways to Participate
20
21
Rewards
Proceeds
Girl Rewards – Girls can set goals for the Fall Fundraiser Program based on the
No matter what troops have planned for this year, the Fall Fundraiser Program can help offset costs. Troops proceeds are the portion of funds a troop retains from the Fall Fundraiser Program. Proceed amounts to determined by the quantity of nut/candy
rewards they are able to earn. A full list of available rewards can be found on the Nut/ Candy order card. Rewards are cumulative which means the more they sell, the more they earn! • How To Earn Rewards - reward levels are based on the total amount sold by a Girl Scout; certain rewards will have additional requirements such sending out a specific amount of emails through their M2 site • Selecting Rewards - at various reward levels, girls will have the option to pick between two different reward options; girls may also need to indicate a size for wearable rewards; girls/families can make their reward selection from their M2 Dashboard • Picking Up Rewards - after the conclusion of the program, rewards will be mailed to the Fall Fundraser Service Unit Manager; it is their responsibility to sort rewards by troop and report any missing/damaged rewards within two weeks of receipt • Distributing Rewards - girls work hard to reach their goals and earn their desired rewards; FFTMs should make every effort to sort and distribute rewards to participating girls as soon as possible • Pop Up Promotions - be on the lookout for fun pop up promotions outside of the standard program rewards
GO! Dough - Girl Opportunity Dough
• Spending Troop Proceeds - troop proceeds should benefit the troop as a whole; procceds cannot be distributed to individual girls based on participation level; girls should have the final say on how troop proceeds are used • Opting Out - Junior troops & older -Junior troops and older have the option to “Opt Out” of receiving rewards and instead receive additional proceeds per item sold; this is a great option for troops that are saving up troop proceeds for a specific purpose -Opting out is a troop decision and cannot be applied to inidividual girls in the troop -The decision to opt out of rewards should be agreed upon the majority of girls in the troop -If a troop is opting out, the FFTM must inform the families of this decision -Girls in troops that have decided to opt out will still be eligible to earn Fall Fundraiser Program patches
• GO! Dough can be applied to any Girl Scout related activity or merchandise • Girls can use funds right away or save them for later • GO! Dough can be applied to any Girl Scout related activity or merchandise • Balances are tracked and managed by GSHPA Member Services/Finance Team • Girls will receive an email after the program with their updated GO! Dough balance • Families can submit the online GO! Dough Usage form to redeem their GO! Dough
Rewards & Proceeds
22
Money Management One key component of the Fall Fundraiser Program is financial literacy. This means GSHPA is making every effort to instill good business ethics in girls, volunteers and the organization as a whole by determining best practices. All policies are for the common good of everyone. Please be sure everyone, especially parents, understands the business part of the Fall Product Program.
Promising Practices for Girls • Money for in-person orders should be collected from the customer at the time the order is placed (only exception: Gift of Caring donations) •
Participating Girl Scout families must turn in-person order payments in full by the deadline set by the FFTM
• Only accept checks from people you know and are comfortable with contacting if there is a problem • Both parents and volunteers should sign the receipts and receive copies. This is for everyone’s protection in the eventof a discrepancy
23 Parent Debt FFTMs are expected to keep girls/families informed of when payment for in-person orders are due to the troop. If a girl/family fails to submit payment by the designated deadline, FFTMs should follow this process to relieve the troop of being financially reponsible for the parent debt: • Submit the Parent Debt Form to GSHPA by the Parent Debt deadline along with the following documentation:
-signed Family Agreement Form -signed receipts -evidence of collection attempts (emails; text messages, etc.)
Following this process will relieve the troop from being financially responsible for this debt. GSHPA will work the family to make payment arrangements that are honest and fair for both parties. DO NOT collect payment from family once the Parent Debt form has been submitted.
• Parents are responsible for all products signed for/received • Parents/guardians are responsible for all payments collected from customers and submitting that money to the FFTM
Promising Practices for Troops • Ensure your troop bank account is registered with GSHPA • Set a deadline for girls/families to turn in all money due • Ensure all money is in troop bank account by the ACH Withdrawal • Use Delivery Tickets as a receipt for girls/families • Keep a copy of all paperwork/receipts • Only accept checks from people you know and are comfortable with contacting if there is a problem (make payable to troop) • GSHPA will not cover any fees associated with bounced checks/insufficient funds
Money Management
24
Delivery
25
Troop Pick Up
Delivery Agents
Fall Fundraiser Service Unit Manager
• GSHPA partners with two delivery agents for the Fall Fundraiser Program: Parks Van and Storage and Matheson Moving Company
• Print off Product Delivery Tickets for each troop to verify you are distributing the correct amount of product
• We understand the importance of knowing your delivery information as soon as possible and will work to get finalized details to you in a timely manner
• We recommend you pre-sort a troop’s order prior to pick up. This allows you to identify missing/damaged items before the troop arrives and expedites the pick up process for the troop
• Delivery agents have the final say on the product delivery schedule • Delivery times will be determined once the final order for GSHPA is submitted to the vendors
Fall Fundraiser Service Unit Manager • Delivery dates and locations vary by Service Unit • FFSUMs determine the product delivery location for each Service Unit • Delivery site should be easily accessible to delivery agents and volunteers • Allow a three hour time window to receive product deliveries • Inform delivery agents of how you would like product to be unloaded • Have a copy of the Service Unit Product Delivery Ticket on hand to verfiy you have received the correct amounts • Count and recount inventory before the agents leave • If there are any missing or damaged items discovered after the agents have left, notfiy them as soon as possible to get the product you need to fulfill orders
• Once the FFTM confirms they have received all of their items, have them sign off on the Troops Product Delivery Ticket; retain ticket for one year
Fall Fundraiser Troop Manager • FFTMs are responsible for picking up their troops order at the time, date and location designated by the FFSUM • FFTM should bring a copy of their troop’s Delivery Ticket to verify they are picking up the correct amount of items • Count and recount items to ensure you are picking up the correct amount of product • If there are any missing or damaged items discovered after you have picked up your order, notify your FFSUM as soon as possible to get the item replaced
Delivery & Troop Pick Up
26
27
Donation Programs Care to Share Donation Program – the Care to Share Donation Program is a council-wide community service project that gives Girl Scouts the opportunity to learn philanthropy and community service through their participation in the Fall Fundraiser Program. Girls collect monetary donations from customers for Trophy Nut products that are purchased by GSHPA. Once total donations amounts have been verified at the end of the program, GSHPA will coordinate delivering the items to the receiving organization. When girls receive Care to Share donations, the product is not physically picked up by the customer or the troop. For in-person donations, girls should collect payment at the time the order is placed. Girls are eligible to earn the Care to Share patch. In addition, troops will earn proceeds for each donation. Troops may not solicit donations for any other organization per GSUSA’s Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Magazine Voucher Donation Program – Magazine vouchers are an online donation opportunity. Customers can choose to donate a magazine voucher through a Girl Scouts online magazine storefront. Once total donations amounts have been verified at the end of the program, GSHPA will coordinate delivering the items to the receiving organization. Receiving organizations are nominated by GSHPA members and will be distributed by GSHPA after the conclusion of the program.
Give Back
28
Juliettes Individually registered Girl Scout in which the parent/guardian takes on volunteer responsibilities for their Girl Scout • Approval In order to participate in the Fall Fundraiser Program, Juliettes must be registered for the current Girl Scout membership year and be in good financial standing with GSHPA. Juliette
Parent/Guardian - Parents/guardians supporting a Juliette throughout the Fall
Fundraiser Program are not required to be a registered member nor are they required to have background checks on file with GSHPA. Parents/Guardians are required to complete the Fall Fundraiser Juliette training and submit a Fall Fundraiser Juliette Manager Agreement form to GSHPA in order for their Juliette to participate in the program. • Participation - Juliettes are approved to participate in each opportunity of the Fall Fundraiser Program. Juliette families will connect with the Fall Fundraiser Service Unit Manager to pick up order cards, product and rewards. • Proceeds -In order to maintain our 501(c)(3) status, GSHPA is restricted from giving monetary awards to individual girl members. Therefore, GSHPA has established an alternative process for awarding Juliettes with proceeds from the Fall Fundraiser Program. At the end of the program, Juliettes will be grouped into tiers based on total sales amount. The average proceed rate for each tier determines how much a Juliette will earn in proceeds. Proceeds are awared as GO! Dough and can be redeemed toward any Girl Scout activity/merchandise. • Money Management - Juliette families are financially responsible for all in-person items ordered during the Fall Fundraiser Program. At the end of the program, Juliettes will be informed of the amount owed to GSHPA. Juliette families are to make payment to GSHPA by the designated deadline to say in good financial standing with the organization. **Please be advised that financial information in the M2 system regarding balance
Juliettes
will not be accurate as the system cannot distinguish between Juliette and troop status.
29