Can a Girl Scout Fund-Raiser be a Success Without Traditional Host Benefits?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the experiences of participants regarding fundraising efforts for Girl Scout troops using Pampered Chef products. Participants share their personal experiences, challenges, and the nuances of organizing such fundraisers while adhering to Girl Scout policies.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience organizing a fundraiser for a Girl Scout troop, noting that while traditional host benefits were not available, significant sales were achieved.
  • Another participant mentioned their upcoming fundraiser at a local Girl Scout office, highlighting the advantage of having a captive audience during a staff meeting.
  • Several users expressed that their local Girl Scouts are restricted to specific fundraising methods, such as cookie sales, and cannot sell other products.
  • One participant clarified that the fundraiser's structure allows leaders and parents to collect orders, with the host donating the proceeds to the troop.
  • Another participant inquired about the specifics of how checks are issued for fundraisers, seeking clarity on whether they are made out to individuals or organizations.
  • One participant recounted their previous experience with a Girl Scout troop benefiting from a Pampered Chef fundraiser, emphasizing the importance of following guidelines.
  • Another participant expressed concern about the implications of fundraising with companies, citing strict rules against such practices by the Girl Scouts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the permissibility of fundraising with Pampered Chef products among Girl Scout troops, with some participants indicating that it is allowed under certain conditions, while others assert that it is not permitted at all. No clear consensus emerges on the overall feasibility of such fundraisers.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of experiences and interpretations of Girl Scout fundraising policies, reflecting the diversity of practices across different regions.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and individuals involved with Girl Scout troops may find this discussion relevant as they navigate the complexities of organizing fundraisers within the constraints of organizational policies.

I'm in England (i think the ony UK consultant currently on this fab forum!) and doing a fundraiser for our Girl Guide unit in December.

We do not have any of the stresses the girl scouts seem to have! We are encourage to fundraise however we feel is appropriate! Being only able to sell cookies (which are yummy!!) is a bit restrictive... aren't the girls allowed to have a stall at craft fairs. do sponsored events or anything?

Anyway... back to my PC bit! I am running the FR as part of normal meeting. I am going to set the girls up with batter bowl cakes, naked barbies, easy accent decorators etc and get them going while I do a normal cooking show for the parents. I am going to give a cookie mix layered batter bowl thing (!) to the girl who brings in the most o/o. FR in the UK work the same way as in the US. They get a % dependant on sales. I am going to add an extra 10% and also round up the booking fee donation.

I have no problems with asking H/O for a cheque made out directly to our unit, and I will donate the difference!
 
The only time that a Girl Scout troop is allowed to do fundraisers other than cookies and the fall nut/magazine sale is when the council isn't involved in one. That doesn't give them much time. The girls aren't ever allowed to sell any product other than Girl Scout sponsered items. They can have bake sales or around here they have Jambalaya sales or garage sales.
 
swinkate said:
I'm in England (i think the ony UK consultant currently on this fab forum!)
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Nope. Hiya, swinkate. Greetings from St Albans. ;-)

And, yes, this forum IS fab.

Sprink,
who knows zilch about Girl Scouts/Guides these days but vaguely remembers the incredible pride of cooking and serving "Brownie Stew" to her family...
 
what kind of materials did you persent to the parents? My kindergartener's teacher is wanting to do a fundraiser and I am looking for info on how to present it and now I understand how I am suppose to have the checks made out for thier troop this was very helpful thread. This is a smaller group I believe there are 5 or 6 girls and the parents would be doing all the selling
 
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