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The Girl Scouts of Northern California has announced important updates affecting membership and operations. Dues have increased from $12 to $15, and lifetime dues have risen from $300 to $375. The Alameda office will be the new point of reference, replacing the Oakland office. Adjusted group sizes are now recommended, varying by level—Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. New policies for volunteers, event management, and fundraising practices are outlined, emphasizing a safe and effective experience for all participants and ensuring proper financial management.
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National Dues Raised • Dues increased from $12 to $15 • Lifetime Dues increased from $300 to $375
Alameda Office • All references to the Oakland office removed, Alameda office substituted • PO Box in Mendocino no longer used
Group sizes • Recommended Girl Scout group sizes have been added • Girl Scout Daisies: 5–12 girls • Girl Scout Brownies: 10–20 girls • Girl Scout Juniors: 10–25 girls • Girl Scout Cadettes: 5–25 girls • Girl Scout Seniors: 5–30 girls • Girl Scout Ambassadors: 5–30 girls
Staff Titles References to “CDD” were changed to CDD/VDM (council staff member)
Volunteer Mgmt Policies • Clarification re: screening • Alcohol must not be consumed for the entirety of the time adults are responsible for the girls
Grants for Girls’ Take Action Projects • DoSomething.org • YSA.org
Certificates of Insurance • Clarification about obtaining Certificates of Insurance if your meeting place requires it
First Aid Requirements Level II First Aid no longer exists (first aid requirements updated)
GS First Aider Course • Course covers treatment, protocols, emergency procedures, forms, and record-keeping. • For people who will serve as first aider for activities or events. • Required for at least one person for events over 200 participants and one additional first-aider for every 200 participants
Clarifying Language: Volunteer Responsibilities • Volunteers expected to be fully capable of performing their duties. • Volunteers not permitted to be under the influence of any substance which may impair their physical and/or mental skills while volunteering for GSNorCal.
Activities not Allowed • Go-carts have recently been removed from the approved high risk activity list.
Electronic Signatures • Although handwritten signatures may be preferred, electronic signatures are permitted for parent permission forms
Check Acceptance Policy • No amounts larger than $50 • No post-dated checks • No foreign checks • No non-imprinted checks
Counterfeit Bills Policy • Carefully inspect money • Use a counterfeit money marker • Return bills to the bank and get a receipt • Contact your Product Sales Director
SU Financial Aid • SUs encouraged to help girls with financial aid for membership dues and Girl Scout events/activities • Consistent process needed (contact Michelle McCormick for assistance • Use donations line on SU Finance Report
SU Scholarships • Not recommended • Preferred that GS money fund activities for girls in Girl Scouting • Tax implications to be aware of
Money for Girls • Girl Scout money should not be used for adult experiences except for required adults in adult-to-girl ratios
Alcohol At Events • Alcohol not permitted at girl events • If girls are present at adult events, must be supervised by an adult who is not drinking • Must notify Risk Mgmt & Travel at least 2 weeks prior or event will not be covered by insurance
Raffles & Drawings • Generally not allowed • Check if you think your event is an exception • Raffles must be included in special annual raffle permit obtained by GSNorCal
Silent Auctions • Allowed only in limited circumstances • Sales tax must be paid on the purchases • Must obtain permission • Must document the money-earning income • Must maintain certain records
Collaborations Guidelines regarding collaborations with other organizations: • No fundraising for other organizations • No political fundraisers • When collaborating with religious partners, no girl required to take part in religious observance • Avoid selling or endorsing commercial products
“Participation” in Product Sales Defined • Minimal level of average 6 items per girl for Fall Sale, average 12 boxes of cookies per girl in Cookie Sale • Girls gain valuable skills in the product sales to prepare them for other money-earning projects
Paying for Services • Consult with council staff • Contract must be approved • Independent Contractor checklist must be completed • Certificate of Liability Insurance • Certificate of Workers’ Compensation
Being Paid for Services • OK to accept a donation for services, but cannot earn wages or income
