2022 Fall Product Program

The GSDSW Fall Product Program is an optional council-sponsored program that combines educational activities with money-earning opportunities for the troops. The fall program is directed toward family and friends – those closest to Girl Scouting - and enables troops to earn start-up money by selling nuts, chocolates, and magazine subscriptions

Five skills girls learn through the product sale programs:

Goal Setting
Decision Making
Money Management
People Skills
Business Ethics

In addition to these important business and life skills, girls will also learn philanthropy through the Gift of Caring program.

Benefits for Troops: Earn Funds for Activities

The GSDSW Fall Product Program is the perfect opportunity for troops to kick off the Girl Scout year with a fun team-building activity that also generates essential funds to support troop activities. Also, new troops that have no resources in their treasury can quickly earn money to fund their needed uniforms, Journey Books, and Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.

Fall Product Resources

Training Guides

· Family Fall Product Program Guide – coming soon!

· Troop Fall Product Program Guide – coming soon!

· Service Unit Fall Product Program Guide – coming soon!

Troop Resources

· Parent Permission Agreement 2022-23

· 2022 Fall Program Dates

Start Date – September 1, 2022
In-person order taking ends – September 22, 2022
Product Delivered to Service Units – October 17 – 21, 2022
Booth Dates
- October 21 – 23, 2022
- October 28 – 30, 2022
- November 4 – 6, 2022
Recognition Selections Due – November 7, 2022
Delinquent Forms Due – November 13, 2022
ACH Withdrawal – November 15, 2022

· Troop Product Manager Training Webinar

Service Unit Resources

· Service Unit Fall Product Chair Training can be located in gsLearn

· Service Unit Fall Product Chair Agreement Link

https://girlscoutsusa.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HkEskH2cSOAlGB

Meet the Products

What Ashdon Farms nut products are available for this year’s program?

There are 16 nut varieties for 2022

· Gift of Caring ($6)

· Hot Cajun Crunch ($6)

· Fruit Slices ($7)

· Cranberry Nut Mix ($7)

· Caramel Apples ($8)

· Peanut Butter Trail Mix ($7)

· Butter Toasted Peanuts ($7)

· Chocolate Covered Raisins ($8)

· Deluxe Pecan Clusters ($8)

· Dark Chocolate Caramel Caps with Sea Salt ($8)

· English Butter Toffee ($8)

· Chocolate Covered Almonds ($8)

· Chocolate Covered Pretzels w/ Tin ($12)

· Peanut Butter Bears ($10)

· Whole Cashews with Sea Salt ($10)

· Mint Treasures - Girl Scout Uniform Tin ($12)

· Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts ($12)

Online Program

Girl Scouts have the opportunity to send emails to family and friends, inviting them to support their product sales efforts by purchasing a wide variety of products (beyond those on the order card) – nuts, chocolates, and magazine subscriptions and renewals - online!

Manage online store at her virtual office

Create her own avatar on her website

Girls can earn a patch of their customized avatar!

Customers can have products shipped directly to them!

Talk to your troop fall product chair and ask how to get started today! The M2OS online program makes it even easier for girls to fundraise for their troops while learning how to use technology as a tool. Girls just need to register online, create their avatar, and enter email addresses of friends and family. With just a few clicks of your keyboard, you can reach all your customers, making you an online entrepreneur! Get started!

Key Dates

Troop Deadlines & Key Dates

Based on scheduling, your Service Unit Product Program Representative or Troop Product Manager (as applicable) reserves the right to adjust up any due date or time to make sure she/he is able to meet her/his deadline. If you have questions, please consult your Service Unit Product Program Representative or Troop Product Manager (as applicable)

Monday, August 8, 2022 - Troop/IRG FPC Training go-live in gsLearn

Fall Product FAQ

Why should my troop participate in the fall product program?

It’s a quick, easy, and fun way to help your troop earn those much needed start-up funds. Troops can earn money for registration, bridging, uniforms, troop materials, etc. Plus, the program offers fun activities, rewards, and patches!

Can our troop opt-out of rewards?

There is no opt-out for the fall product program.

When is the initial order period?

Initial order taking begins September 1 and orders (order card and online) must be submitted by September 22, 2022 @ 11:59PM MT/12:59PM CT. Online shipped orders will continue until November 6.

When and where is initial order delivery?

Initial order delivery is October 17 - 21. Locations vary by Service Unit, and you will be informed of your location by your Service Unit Product Program Representative.

Will an ACH (Automated Clearing House) debit be used to collect funds due to council?

Yes, the debit will be on November 15, so make sure you have sufficient funds to cover the amount due at least seven days before this debit date. Processing times for deposits vary; do not wait until the day before the debit is scheduled to deposit money into your troop account. You should be depositing promptly and frequently and encouraging your parents to be turning over funds they or their daughter have collected.

What if I have additional questions?

Girl Scouts and caregivers should contact their Troop Product Coordinator. If Troop Product Coordinators have questions, they will contact their Service Unit Product Program Chair. Service Unit Product Program Chair can contact the council at 915-566-9433 or info@gsdsw.org.

Just in Time Trainings

Topic: Parent M2 Dashboard

Time: Sep 3, 2022, 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Time: Sep 10, 2022, 10:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 990 8477 6361

Passcode: FP2022

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tf-2vqT0pHNX6NsvxAPD805GF3C8nr9zw

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