Money-Earning Project Information
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.
*Troop/Group financial records must be up-to-date prior to submission of the Money-Earning Project Application.
*Troop/Group has a bank account with Wells Fargo Bank
*Troop/Group actively participates in the Council-sponsored Cookie sales AND Fall sale in the SAME membership year.
*Money-earning project is not being held during Council-sponsored product sales (i.e. Fall/Cookie Sales.)
*Money-earning project is scheduled for a single date, unless otherwise discussed with your volunteer support coordinator.
*Event Budget Worksheet is completed and attached for approval.
*Flyer or announcement for the project follows council guidelines and are attached for approval.
*Local city/county permits are secured, if applicable.
*Additional Girl Scout Insurance has been purchased, if applicable. (Required for attending non-Girl Scout members, i.e. siblings)\
*Event Approval Checklist has been completed and reviewed with your service unit activity consultant.
*Money-earning project is age appropriate and includes girl planning.
*Maximum number of additional money-earning projects per year, not including Fall Product Sales, Cookie Sales or Recycling:
Kindergarten Daisy Girl Scouts (0)
First Grade Daisy Girl Scouts (1)
Brownie Girl Scouts (1)
Junior Girl Scouts (2)
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Girl Scouts (3 + additional upon approval)
*Troop/Group financial records must be up-to-date prior to submission of the Money-Earning Project Application.
*Troop/Group has a bank account with Wells Fargo Bank
*Troop/Group actively participates in the Council-sponsored Cookie sales AND Fall sale in the SAME membership year.
*Money-earning project is not being held during Council-sponsored product sales (i.e. Fall/Cookie Sales.)
*Money-earning project is scheduled for a single date, unless otherwise discussed with your volunteer support coordinator.
*Event Budget Worksheet is completed and attached for approval.
*Flyer or announcement for the project follows council guidelines and are attached for approval.
*Local city/county permits are secured, if applicable.
*Additional Girl Scout Insurance has been purchased, if applicable. (Required for attending non-Girl Scout members, i.e. siblings)\
*Event Approval Checklist has been completed and reviewed with your service unit activity consultant.
*Money-earning project is age appropriate and includes girl planning.
*Maximum number of additional money-earning projects per year, not including Fall Product Sales, Cookie Sales or Recycling:
Kindergarten Daisy Girl Scouts (0)
First Grade Daisy Girl Scouts (1)
Brownie Girl Scouts (1)
Junior Girl Scouts (2)
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Girl Scouts (3 + additional upon approval)
Links to Forms that must be turned into the AC:
Appropriate money-earning projects (examples):
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Workshops-Try-It, Badge, Camp skills, etc.
Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, teas, etc. Plays or concerts Garage sales Seasonal Festivals Child Care (refer to council guidelines) Car Washes Walking tours Face painting Yard work Gift-wrapping Holiday cards |
Craft items
Baked goods Refreshment stand (no labeled product/resale) Back 2 School kits / Program in a box Gift Baskets Troop/Group "own" cookbook Party favors, placemats Luminaries Grow/sell plants Event photo booth |