Welcome to 2024 Fall Product Program
At Girl Scouts, she learns to take the lead and pave her own way, her way. With Fall Product Program, she can run her business and provide funds to her troop that power amazing experiences. The beginning of a new membership year is always exciting. From brainstorming Take Action projects that better the community to planning their next adventure—Girl Scouts who participate in Fall Product can make all their dreams a reality.
This year’s Fall Product Program encourages girls to “embrace possibilities” and explore the world of Asian Elephants. Like our Girl Scouts, Asian Elephants are strong, extremely social
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and like to form in groups of females. Their trunks contain over 100,000 muscles!
Fall Product Program is a friends and family only sale, meaning Girl Scouts can feel comfortable honing their entrepreneurial skills with their biggest support system. It’s a winwin—Girl Scouts gain invaluable skills while families receive amazing nuts and candy!
We are excited to help all Girl Scouts and their families meet their goals and kickoff the new Girl Scout year. If you have any questions, we are happy to help you!
October 1—Go day! Fall Product Program begins.
October 15—Deadline for JCSA troops to submit 2% Option Form.
October 31 at 11:59 p.m.—Last day for Online Girl Delivery and Direct Shipped orders.
November 1 at 11:59 p.m.—Deadline for entering girl orders and girl recognition choices.
November 3 at 11:59 p.m.—Troops locked out of M2 platform. All orders, rewards choices, and money due.
November 4—Service Unit Chair confirms all product and recognition orders are submitted, finalizes delivery address.
November 15—Troop Funds withdrawn from bank account.
November 20-26—Product delivered to Service Unit Chair. Specific dates and times set by delivery agents—available after orders finalized, approximately the week of November 13.
December 13—Troop proceeds from online sales deposited into troop bank account.
December 1–31—Girl deliveries!
When will we receive our recognitions? Girl recognition delivery dates are TBD. We will reach out to all participating Girl Scouts when we have specific dates and times.
Tips for Success in Fall Product
You know first-hand how exciting and stressful starting up Fall Product Program can be. Our priority is to make the program as simple as possible for you. Explore all the resources available to make you feel more comfortable in your role as Nut & Candy Chair!
• Our website. Along with a copy of this guide, forms, and more information—our website is your one-stop-shop for all things Fall Product Program.
• Forms. We use online forms to gather necessary information we need for you to have a successful program. Here are the forms available on our website:
2024 Service Unit Nut and Candy Chair Agreement
2024 2% Option Form
2024 Fall Product Program Rally Patch Order Form
2024 Missing/Damaged Recognition Item Form
• M2 Media Group. The M2 Media website has a training video that walks you through everything you need to know about M2. You can access this video for a refresher at any time.
• gsLearn. As always, gsLearn is the designated place for volunteer trainings. Explore all the trainings by simply logging into your Girl Scout account.
• Your support system. You can always contact your Cookies+ team, Volunteer Support team, and Customer Service team with any questions. We are always here to help!
Back Again - Troop Training!
Volunteers, we heard you and we’ve got more training coming your way! GSMH will be hosting Troop Nut & Candy Chair training via gsLearn, as well as a live virtual training overview and Q&A session on September 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Back Again - Cookie Crossover!
Interested in earning more troop proceeds? Troops that participate in 2024 Fall Product Program with total sales at or above $2,000 will earn an additional $0.05 per package of cookies in the 2025 Cookie Program!
Program Participation Options
Fall Product Program is girl-led, meaning girls run their own businesses. While some girls decide they would like to sell to friends and family in-person, others decide to keep their businesses digital, and some prefer both.
In-Person, Direct Orders
Girls take orders from family and friends using order cards, then add to the online system by November 1. Only items shown on the card can be ordered directly and delivered in-person by a Girl Scout. Money is collected by girls when they take orders. Checks should be payable to Girl Scout Troop ##### or GSMH.
Online Orders
Girls can create a personalized storefront at www.gsnutsandmags.com/GSMH. From there, girls can send emails and texts to family and friends. Online options are available until October 31 at 11:59 p.m. Girl Scout families can view all online orders on their M2 dashboard. All orders made online, including girl delivered orders, will be placed into the online system. No manual entry is needed. Customers have the choice between two online ordering options:
• Nuts & Candy: Ordered online and girl delivered—customers order and pay online, but girls receive the product from the troop to deliver to the customer.
• Nuts & Candy, BarkBox, Magazines, Tumblers, and Stationary: Ordered online and shipped to customer—customers purchase online and are charged a shipping fee, but products are shipped directly to customers.
Earn a Giant Asian Elephant Plush!
Both girls and volunteers have the opportunity to earn 1 of 3 giant Asian elephant plushes. For a chance to win, follow these steps:
1) Girls: Send 35+ emails for a chance to win 1 giant plush.
2) Girls: Have $500+ in total sales for a chance to win the 2nd giant plush.
3) Volunteers: Login, complete your Volunteer Agreement form, and send out your Parent and Adult Email Campaign by October 2 for a chance to win the 3rd giant plush.
Participation Requirements
All Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in Fall Product Program. While it’s easy to participate, there are a few requirements for each role. All roles are required to be registered members and have no outstanding financial obligations/debt with GSMH. Here’s what else you need to know!
Girl Scout Requirements — Be a registered Girl Scout!
• Agree to Girl & Parent Permission Form upon launch of online storefront account.
• Parent/guardian must attend training meeting hosted by the troop chair.
Troop Requirements
• For returning troops—a Troop Finance Summary on file for 2023–2024.
• A troop bank account with information on file with GSMH including an updated ACH Form.
• No outstanding financial obligations (no past product program debt).
• Schedule a Family Training before October 1 to provide them with program instructions, deadlines, and materials.
• For new troops—completed New Leader Orientation and be introduced to Service Unit.
Troop Nuts and Candy Chair Requirements
• Registered Girl Scout volunteer for 2024–2025 membership year.
• Watch the 2024 Nut & Candy Chair Training hosted by GSMH via gsLearn.
• Agree to Volunteer Agreement upon launch of M2 account.
Permission Forms
Upon launch of M2, you will be automatically directed to complete your permission form— depending on your role. As a troop leader, you are no longer responsible for collecting or confirming Girl/Parent Permission Forms since they will be attached to each girl’s account.
Participation Proceeds
Troop Proceeds
We’ve made it simple for troops to earn more during Fall Product Program. Troops earn 20% of total sales of all items sold. This includes everything from candy to magazines.
Get Your 2-Percents
Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops can earn an extra 2% of total sales of all items sold if all girls in the troop agree to opt-out of receiving recognition items. Girls will still receive earned patches. Troops choosing this option must complete the 2% Option Form by October 15—found on our Fall Product Program page on our website. Due to system limitations, 2% Option is not available for multi-level troops that include Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts.
Money Matters
Managing money is one of the Five Skills learned during the Fall Product Program. Let’s dive into some finance fun!
Collecting Money
When taking orders for girl delivery, money must be collected at the time the order is placed. Parents are responsible for collecting and turning in the money to the Troop Nut & Candy Chair. Schedule regular times for parents to submit the money and always make sure to give receipts. This helps ensure all money is deposited into the troop bank account before electronic withdrawals. Prices for product vary.
Money Matters with Families
Check your lists! Share deadlines with parents about money and be up front about the importance of meeting deadlines. When you involve the family, finances become less stressful for you and the families. Remind parents that all orders submitted by the troop are the troop’s responsibility. Likewise all products received by the girls to deliver become the responsibility of the parent, and they must ensure prompt delivery, proper temperature control, and theft protection.
Banking Matters
All troops participating must have an established bank account. Make sure the GSMH finance department has the most up-to-date banking account information. GSMH will withdraw the proceeds that are due via an electronic withdrawal on November 15. Money for all online orders shows as already paid to Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, and the electronic withdrawal will be adjusted for troop proceeds. Troop proceeds from online sales will be deposited into troop bank accounts on December 13. Any money owed will be taken from this amount prior to depositing.
M2 Reports
M2 allows you to run different reports to help keep track of your progress throughout the Fall Product Program. The reports link can be found under Financials & Reporting Tab.
All Sales Summary Report. This report is useful when needing to know the total amount of sales each girl has for online magazine sales, direct ship nuts, nut order card, and online nuts delivered.
Summary Report. This report is useful when tracking the per-girlaverage and the total amount still owed to GSMH.
Delivery Ticket. Found under the Product Management, this report will show the products each girl has sold as well as rewards the troop/ girls have earned. This report is important to pull and print off when distributing rewards and products to the individual girls. The Cookies+ Support Manager works closely with our delivery agents to secure the delivery dates and will send them out shortly after orders are finalized.
Delivery of Product & Recognitions
Products and recognitions will be delivered at various times. While some product will be delivered directly to the customer, others will need to be delivered by Girl Scouts directly to friends and family. Explore the options, and their delivery schedule, below.
Product Delivery Breakdown
• Ordered in-person OR online and girl delivered—all girl delivered product will be received by Service Unit Nuts and Candy Chairs November 20-26. Local troops should coordinate with their Service Unit for troop pick up. During delivery and pick up, Service Unit Chairs will confirm the correct number of product received from the Delivery Agent. Troop Nut & Candy Chairs will confirm the correct number of product picked up from the Service Unit Chair before signing for and leaving with the product.
• Ordered online and shipped to customer—products will be shipped straight to customer! Troops will not receive any product to deliver. This includes BarkBox, magazines, tumblers, stationary, and more.
Recognition Delivery Breakdown
Girl recognition delivery dates are TBD. This is for many reasons. One being, we cannot predict shipping delays ahead of time. Also, girls choose their recognitions at the end of the program, which does not allow us the ability to order before the program. We will reach out to all participating Girl Scouts when we have specific dates and times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I am unable to complete a girl delivery?
Contact M2 Customer Service by calling 800-372-8520. They will help you from there.
How can I find all my orders I need to deliver to customers?
Troops can print out the Girl Delivery Ticket to get a full list of deliveries. Troops should confirm this list with the Girl Scout’s family.
What if my customers do not receive product ordered online with direct shipping?
GSMH cannot assist these inquiries. Contact M2 Customer Service by calling 800-372-8520. Explain that a customer did not receive their product and M2 can help you from there.
Fall Product Program Checklist
Before the Program Starts (Now–October 1)
• Set up your troop bank account and update your ACH Form with the finance department.
• Review your troop roster in myGS and request changes by September 10 to allow time for GSMH staff to make updates prior to the start of Fall Product Program. Once girls launch their online storefront in M2, they are unable to be moved between troops.
• M2 Account Set-up: Service Units will receive an email the week of September 24 to set up your M2 account, log in, and follow the instructions for setup.
• Create and customize your Troop Leader avatar. Familiarize yourself to the M2 platform.
• Reach out to your Service Unit Nut & Candy Chair to schedule a pick up of materials and update them with your contact information.
• Complete the Troop Nut and Candy Chair Training on gsLearn.
• After training and before the sale starts—Troop Nut and Candy Chair hosts a family training where you can distribute selling materials to girls and encourage them to participate.
Host a Family Training
Hosting a family training is a great way to get Girl Scout families involved in your troop’s Fall Product Program. Here’s what you should cover at your meeting!
• Generate enthusiasm by reviewing the product and mascot.
• Explain why participation is important to the girls and troop. The troop will receive 20% of all total sales, which helps the troop have funds for the troop year. Girls can even earn rewards!
• Review dates and deadlines.
• Explain how girls access their online store, create an avatar, and send emails.
• Discuss the Care to Share Program, featured on page 9.
• Discuss proceeds and reward items, including the custom patch.
• Provide them with program instructions, deadlines, and materials.
Getting Yourself and Girl Scouts Started
• Follow the link sent to your email address the week of September 24 to access the M2 platform. If you don’t receive an email, contact your Service Unit Nut & Candy Chair or GSMH.
• When you first log in, complete the M2 platform 5-minute training and Volunteer Agreement.
• Create your own volunteer avatar.
• Send access emails to the girls and parents in your troop.
During the Program (October 1–November 1)
• Girls can start taking orders October 1. (Your troop can start any time after October 1!)
• Girls email friends and families.
• Girls choose how to run their business. They can choose to only offer girl delivery, online, or both! They can even determine this with each individual customer, just locate the checkmark next to each potential supporter’s email during their campaign setup.
• Final Day (November 1 by 11:59 p.m.)—Take any final orders for families and enter any inperson sales. Girl orders handed in to the troop after November 1 are not guaranteed. Remind parents/girls the importance of turning in their orders in a timely fashion. (Online orders do not need to be added manually, including in-person delivery, these are credited at time of purchase. Online orders end on October 31.)
• Girls’ choices for recognitions must be submitted by November 3. If no choice is made, a default will be chosen for her.
After the Program
• Deposit all money collected into your troop’s bank account. (Do this along the way, too!)
• By November 3, all orders and recognitions should be confirmed in M2 by troop chairs.
• Collect all money from families and ensure that the amount collected matches the amount due in M2. Reminder—give receipts for all money collected.
• Coordinate with the Service Unit Nut and Candy Chair to pick up the ordered nuts and chocolate items. Deliveries will occur between November 20-26.
• Print your order summary from M2 and bring it to pick up your order. This is found on your troop dashboard, under Product Management.
• Troop Chairs should count and verify each item received during pick up from their service unit and when distributing to families. When you sign for it, ensure all items are there. If not, it must be noted on delivery ticket.
• Set up a time and location for families to pick up items to be delivered.
• Prepare for funds to be electronically withdrawn on November 15—be sure all troop funds are deposited into your troop account by November 13.
• Distribute girl recognitions, timeline TBD.
Care to Share—Community Care Project. The Care to Share project is a great way for customers to give back. Girls will collect donations and Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland takes care of delivering the nuts! Each donation is credited to girl’s sales and troops receive 20% of the proceeds. If you have a customer not interested in buying for themselves—suggest this project! For the 2024 Fall Product, Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland has chosen Convoy of Hope as our Care to Share organization.
Time to Rally for Fall Product
It is time to rally your Girl Scouts for the Fall Product Program!
Hosting a Fall Rally for your Girl Scouts and adults is a wonderful way to kick off the Girl Scout year. We recommend hosting your Rally in September before the program starts on October 1.
Host a Traditional Rally
At a traditional rally, Girl Scouts move between 4 to 6 stations to do activities and learn about Fall Product Program product line up, rewards, and entrepreneurship. Examples of rally stations:
• Learn about the Asian Elephant, the Fall Product Program Mascot.
• Check out the Fall Product Program rewards and set goals!
• A key to making the Fall Product Program successful is knowing the product—review the product line up and specialty rewards.
• “Embrace Possibility” with the theme of the 2024 Fall Product Program. Have Girl Scouts get set up for Fall Product Program success by making their sales plan, creating a customer list, and practicing their pitch.
Host a Social Rally
At a Social Rally, Girl Scouts gather primarily for a fun social activity. Instead of having stations, all the Girl Scouts gather to talk to them about the Fall Product Program, discuss rewards, share products, and goal setting, and then they will be free to enjoy the activity. Ideas:
• Day in the Park: Host a cookout and bring fun yard games. Over lunch you can review the rewards and tell Girl Scouts all about the Fall Product Program.
• Skating Party: Invite Girl Scouts to a fun day at the local skating rink. Reserve the party room to serve Fall Product Program snacks, review the rewards, and tell the Girl Scouts all about the Fall Product Program.
• Ice Cream Social: Day in the Park with a twist! Provide ice cream and ask each troop to bring an assigned topping (use product for toppings as well)!
Rally Patches are available to order! Are you hosting a rally? Rally patches are available for groups to order! Orders must be placed by October 1 and paid for by October 4. Submit your order via this form. After submission, you will be contacted for payment. Electronic payments only, no cash or check.
2024 Fall Product Program
Bene ts of Participating:
Girls learn and practice the Five Skills: people skills, money management, business ethics, goal setting, and decision making, as they earn funds for their troop and exciting rewards.
The Fall Product Program is an excellent way to earn start up funds for your troop to use during the Girl Scout year to fund your activities and projects.
How the Fall Product Program Works:
This nancial literacy program allows girls to be entrepreneurs by offering family and friends the opportunity to purchase delicious nuts, chocolates and magazines.
There are multiple ways to participate:
In-person by taking orders using the nut order card and collecting payments.
Online by inviting friends and family to place an order. Customers can choose to have nuts, chocolates, magazines, Tervis® Tumblers or a Girl Scout themed BarkBox shipped directly to them or they can select from a group of nut and chocolate products that Girl Scouts can deliver.
By participating in the Fall Product Program, you have the opportunity to practice the Five Skills and earn additional badges tied to Financial Literacy*.
How to Get Started:
SET a Goal. Goal setting is important because you create a plan and list steps you need to take to reach them. You can set an individual and troop goal. Think about what activities you want to do and how much they will cost.
PLAN your strategy to reach your goal. Think about what steps you and your troop need to take to meet your goal. How many magazines and/or nut and chocolate items do you need to sell?
START selling and remember to always follow Girl Scout Safety Activity and council guidelines.
TRACK your progress.
CELEBRATE your accomplishments together!
* Check with your council for more information on how to earn Financial Literacy badges.
M2 Media Guide to Success
M2 is the online platform that guides you through the Fall Product Program. After setting up your account, you’ll use M2 to access your product and recognition orders as well as keeping track of your banking information. Girls also use their own dashboard to keep track of their orders and goals.
Set Up Your M2 Account
1. You should have already received an email from M2 with a link attached to access the 2024 M2 platform. If you have not received this email, please contact the Service Unit Nut and Candy chair or Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland.
2. Complete the Volunteer Agreement and watch the M2 training video. This video will give you a rundown of how to work M2. You can access this video at any time.
3. After watching the video, create your avatar. You can do this by clicking on “Edit Avatar” under your name on your dashboard. You can request a patch with your avatar on it which is described in the troop training video.
4. Now, work on your Parent Adult Email Campaign found under Campaign Setup.
Creating Your Email Blast
Once on the Parent Adult Email Campaign tab, you should see a list of girls who are enrolled in your troop—make sure their names are spelled correctly and email addresses are accurate.
• If you see a girl who is no longer active in your troop, you can delete those girls at this time.
• To add girls, you will have access to do that once you click save and continue for the girls’ names that are already in the system. Click the ‘Add Contacts’ tab in the upper right corner. Once you are done deleting or adding girls, click send and close. The parents and girls will receive an email with information on how to participate in the 2024 Fall Product Program.
Submitting Orders
1. Click on the Paper Order Entry link under the Product Management tab. You will then see all the in-person orders girls have added into M2 from their order cards.
2. Click on each girls order and confirm that the information they entered is correct. If it’s not correct, you can make edits as needed and click update button.
3. Check if there are girls who have in-person orders but have not entered them into M2. You can click on those girls names and enter the orders for them and click update button.