Where the money comes from...
New troops may ask parents to donate a one-time startup fee. This amount is usually small and gives the new troop some funds to get started. Membership MAY NOT BE DENIED based on the inability to pay the start-up fee.
Troop dues:
Troop dues are funds that girl members’ families contribute to help cover the cost of snacks, supplies, and other materials used by the girls at regular troop meetings and Girl Scout activities. Troop dues help to supplement the troop proceeds earned through the: Fall Product Program and, the Girl Scout Cookie Program.
Keep in mind that:
When setting the amount for a startup fee and/or troop dues, the fees should be decided on by all members after considering the troop year plan, girls’ ages, and income levels of all families.
Whatifagirlcan’tpayherGirlScout membershipfee?
FinancialassistanceforGirlMembershipmayonly berequestedbytheparent/guardianofagirlwho resideswithinthe32countiesservedbyGirlScouts ofNortheastTexas.
Whatifagirlcan’tcoverthecostof camporaGSNETXevent?
Instructionsanddetailsforfinancial assistanceforweekendcamping
Howshouldtroopsmanagefinanceswhen agirlcan’tpaydues?
Workwithherparents/caregiverstodetermine whatthefamilycanpayandplanwithyourtroop howmuchneedstobeearnedintheproduct programtocoverthecosts
Discuss with the parent(s)/caregiver(s) (privately) what amount they can contribute to the troop if any. Collected startup fees and/or troop dues should be documented and deposited into the troop account as soon as the troop bank account is opened.
Financial assistance for membership is now part of the online registration process. Simply check the Request Aid box on the Payment screen to receive coverage for the $25 annual membership
Troop Camping, Service Unit Camping, and Council-Hosted Camping), summer camp, and GSNETX sponsored events can be found at
https://www.gsnetx.org/en/members/for-parents-andfamilies/financial-assistance html
Note: This may impact the dues you charge to the overall group and goals you set for the product programs. When more than half of the girls in your troop face financial challenges, your overall troop budget should lean heavily on product program profits and less on troop dues.
New Troops: Fees and Dues