MONEY‐EARNING APPROVAL PROCESS:
1. The girls and their adult leaders must determine if there is a real need for an additional money‐
earning activity (beyond council‐sponsored product sales) in order for the troop/group to achieve
their goals.
2. The leaders of the troop/group must review appropriate Safety Activity Checkpoints relating to
money earning before any brainstorming or planning occurs with girls, parents or other volunteers
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.)
3. 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 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.
4. 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.
5. Once approved, parent permission, additional insurance, etc. must be obtained by the leader of
the troop/group based upon the specific activity.
6. Income and expenses from all money‐earning activities will be reported on the Annual Finance
Report, as well as communicated to all participating members.