● All rewards earned by girls through the product-sale activities must support Girl Scout program experiences ( such as camp , travel , and program events , but not scholarships or financial credits toward outside organizations ).
● Rewards are based on sales ranges set by councils and may not be based on a dollar-per-dollar calculation .
● Groups are encouraged to participate in council product sales as their primary money-earning activity ; any group money-earning shouldn ’ t compete with the Girl Scout Cookie Program or other council product sales .
● Obtain written approval from your council before a group money-earning event ; most councils ask that you submit a request for approval .
● GSWPA forbids the use of games of chance
● Girl Scout Blue Book policy forbids girls from the direct solicitation of cash . Girls can collect partial payment towards the purchase of a package of Girl Scout Cookies and Girl Scout Fall Product Program products through participation in Council-approved product sale donation programs .
● Girl Scouts forbids product demonstration parties where the use of the Girl Scout trademark increases revenue for another business ( For example : In home product parties ). Any business using the Girl Scout trademark must seek authorization from GSUSA .
● Group money-earning activities need to be suited to the age and abilities of the girls and consistent with the principles of the GSLE .
● Money earned is for Girl Scout activities and is not to be retained by individuals . Girls can , however , be awarded incentives and / or may earn credits from their Girl Scout product sales . Funds acquired through group money-earning projects must be reported and accounted for by the group , while following council procedures .
The best way to earn money for your group is to start with the Girl Scout Cookie Program , MagNut Program and other council-sponsored product sales . From there , your group may decide to earn additional funds on its own .
Note : Girl Scouts participating in multiple troops may participate in the Cookie and MagNut Programs and have proceeds split evenly among those approved GSWPA troops . For more information and to access Designation forms , please reference the Multiple Troop Cookie and MagNut Program Procedure .
Refer to the Appendix : GSWPA Procedures / Forms for the following : � Additional Money-Earning Activities Procedure � Multiple Troop Cookie and MagNut Program Procedure
� click the link for the following : Additional Money-Earning Request Form
Understanding the Girl Scout Cookie Program
Did you know that the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the country , with sales of more than $ 700 million per year for girls and their communities nationwide ?
That ’ s right . The Girl Scout Cookie sale is the leading entrepreneurial program for girls : no university has produced as many female business owners as the Girl Scout Cookie Program has .