Volunteer Essentials 2014-15 | Page 188

3. 4. 5. 6. within the service unit. (Please note that activities should be girl-led, age-appropriate, provide a positive learning experience, be in line with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and follow all safety measures. Direct solicitations for cash will not be approved.) Complete the Additional Money Earning Request Form, and submit to your service unit manager four weeks prior to the start date of the money-earning activity. After review of the request, the service unit manager will forward the form to GSWPA membership staff, who may ask for clarification, approve or decline the request based upon activity, troop/group’s participation in the Fall Girl Scout MagNut program and Girl Scout Cookie program, ability of girls to conduct the money-earning activities, etc. All money-earning requests will be processed within seven (7) business days of receipt in the council office, and approval mailed or emailed to the leader. Once approved, parent permission, additional insurance, etc. must be obtained by the leader of the troop/group based upon the specific activity. Income and expenses from all money-earning activities will be reported on the Annual Finance Report, as well as communicated to all participating members. 184