Money Earning Activity Approval Form

Badgerland Council offers council-sponsored product sales of authorized products twice a year. The Badgerland Fall Fundraiser sale is in the fall and the Girl Scout Cookie sale is in the spring. These opportunities are for registered Girl Scouts in various membership pathways to earn funds to support their Girl Scout activities.

Girl Scout troops are financed by dues, and a share of money earned through the above mentioned council-sponsored product sales. Troops and individuals should budget for their activities based on the amount raised through these council-sponsored sales. IF additional troop money earning is needed for a Take Action Project or travel opportunity, troops or membership areas must comply with the following guidelines and must submit a completed “Money Earning Application” (this form) at least three weeks prior for approval for any money-earning activities.

To comply with regional and national Girl Scout fundraising policies, all money earning/fundraising activities must be suited to the age and abilities of the girls and be consistent with the principles of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). During your activity planning phase, please use this form to check the following requirements for participation.

Ideas for appropriate money-earning activities may include:

Craft and bake sales - made by girls and sold to earn troop funds
Plant sales - girls collect seeds, grow plants, and sell them
Collections/drives - cell phones, ink cartridges for refurbishment, food drives for pantries or animal shelters
Food/meal events - lunch box auction, themed meals (if girls are traveling, tie the meal to their destination)
Service(s) - babysitting for community events, raking leaves, weeding, walking pets

Inappropriate money-earning activities may include:

Partnering with restaurants/businesses to receive a portion of their proceeds
Raising or collecting funds for other organizations
Sales of gift cards, coupon books, or candy bars for other organizations/businesses
Product demonstration parties
Games of chance (raffles, drawings, lotteries)
Direct solicitation of cash
Sales or endorsement of commercial products
Door-to-door sales other than council-sponsored products

For more information about funding Girl Scout activities, please refer to this document on our website: Girl Scout Troop Experiences

Troop Number:

If you are a Juliette, write "Juliette".

Service Unit

See this map if you need help finding yours: https://www.gsbadgerland.org/en/for-volunteers/service-units.html

Number of youth in Troop:

Put 1 for Juliettes.

Troop Level(s) | Please note: Daisy and Brownie Troops may only participate in council-sponsored product sales.

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Please make sure that you can check ALL of the following boxes:

Troops must participate in both council-sponsored product sales before approval of additional fundraising. Exceptions can be made for new troops.This form must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the money-earning activity.All girls and adults must be registered members of GSWIBC before participating in any money-earning activity.The most current Troop Finance Report has been submitted.You can show a justified need for this extra money-earning activity and the amount is reasonable.Troops must follow Volunteer Essentials Guide and all Safety Activity Checkpoints regarding troop money-earning activities.

Please Note: Girl Scout members, in their role as Girl Scouts, may not raise funds or solicit money for other organizations (i.e. Salvation Army, Humane Society, etc.) This policy of Girl Scouts USA, also restricts members from using Girl Scouts to promote or advertise another organization. For example, a Girl Scout troop cannot be registered participants in activities that raise funds for the American Cancer Society, Additionally, that same troop cannot set up a Girl Scout branded booth to promote the American Cancer Society and its funding needs. Girl Scouts are encouraged to support other organizations through service projects.

I understand

In order to be consistent with the lessons of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) and be successful in your fundraising, here are some suggestions to think about prior to your money earning/fundraising activity:

Will you be seeking sponsorships or collecting donations above $250 from an individual or business? If so, complete the Donation Form (for cash and/or in-kind donation) available online and submit to
Badgerland Council so the donor can receive their official thank you letter.

What are the girls learning by participating in this money earning/fundraising activity? Does the activity involve a Journey or lessons from the GSLE? (planning to budgeting, from marketing to completion, etc.)

If you’re unsure about a potential money earning idea, please contact a Customer Care Specialist so that we can help make for a fun and rewarding experience for you and your Girl Scouts.

I understand.

Leader's Name:

First NameLast Name

Primary Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email:

example@example.com

Money-Earning Goal:

Current Troop Account Balance:

Describe, in detail, how the additional funds will be used or why additional funds are needed (what event/trip/project):

Describe the proposed money earning activity, please be specific:

Money-Earning Date(s):

Date

Hour MinutesAM/PM Option

Activity Location:

Is the adult coordinating the money earning activity different than the leader noted about?

YesNo

If different than the leader listed above, please tell us the name of the adult coordinating the activity (This person must be a council-approved and registered adult.):

First NameLast Name

Primary Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email

example@example.com

By electronically signing this form, I confirm that our troop meets the requirements noted on the Money Earning Policies & Procedures, and will comply with all applicable Safety Activity Checkpoints.

First NameLast Name

You will be notified once your application has been reviewed.