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Girl Scout Finances
Troop / Group Funds
Girl Scouts - Illinois Crossroads Council is responsible for safeguarding all
Girl Scout money in its jurisdiction, including money belonging to groups.
Financial management is a part of the Girl Scout program. Procedures are designed
to assist adult volunteers in managing group funds wisely. Each adult volunteer is
to work with the girls in the troop/group to develop and understand their budget.
Troops and groups within the council receive operational funds from a share of
profits from the product sales and from dues. Group 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 $10.00.
That money goes to Girl Scouts of the USA for program development, insurance,
and other services by the national organization. Illinois Crossroads Council
has financial assistance available for girls
who need help to defray the costs.
Financial Assistance
At Girl Scouts - Illinois Crossroads Council, 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 to every girl, everywhere,
financial assistance is currently provided to 25% of our girl membership.
A parent or guardian and a 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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