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Girl Scout Finances
Troop Funds
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is responsible for safeguarding all Girl Scout money in its jurisdiction, including money belonging to troops. Financial management is a part of the Girl Scout program. Procedures are designed to assist adult volunteers in managing troop funds wisely. Each adult volunteer works with the girls in the troop to develop and understand their budgeting.
Troops within the council receive operational funds from a share of profits from the product activities and from dues. Dues are decided by the girls each year and collected on a regular schedule (every meeting, once a month, once every three months). Dues management is part of the girl program. Girl Scouting is meant to be a low cost program where girls earn their own way. Parents are asked to make a contribution to the council through Family Partnership. The costs of some council-sponsored group activities are underwritten by restricted program grants received from corporations, foundations, and government managed by the council.
Membership Registration Fees
Each Girl Scout member pays a yearly membership registration fee of $12. That money goes to Girl Scouts of the USA for program development, insurance, and other services by the national organization. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana has financial assistance available for girls who need help to defray the costs.
Financial Assistance
At Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, we believe that no girl should be denied access to Girl Scouting because of inability to pay the costs of Girl Scout participation. In order to make Girl Scouting available all girls, financial assistance is currently provided to 25% of our girl membership.
A parent or guardian and a Girl Scout leader need to complete the Girl Scout Activity Grant Application Form. Requests are reviewed confidentially. Financial assistance is not intended as an award to an outstanding Girl Scout, or to repay a hardworking adult. Grants are made on the basis of need, not merit.
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