Finances

The most important thing to remember: It’s the GIRLS’ money.

You’ll find a lot of information listed below. If you don’t find the information you need, please email us at info@simivalleygirlscouts.org.
** Keep in mind that information may change.  Keep an eye out for updates. **

Open Accounting

Open Accounting

We are a non-profit.  We must follow the IRS rules for non-profits.  That means that ... Read More
Troop Decisions

Troop Decisions

Troop money belongs to the entire troop and decisions on how to spend it and ... Read More
Everything is Shared by the Troop

Everything is Shared by the Troop

Girl Scouts believes in helping others and that includes helping each other. Not every family ... Read More
Troop Dues

Troop Dues

Some troops pay for everything the troop needs and does with money earned from the ... Read More
Fall Sale & Cookie Sale

Fall Sale & Cookie Sale

The Girl Scout product sales are not only a great way for troops to raise ... Read More
Girl Led Financial Literacy

Girl Led Financial Literacy

Girl Scout troops are Girl Led.  This means that the girls make age appropriate decisions ... Read More
Other Accounts

Other Accounts

Can your troop use a payment account other than its main bank account? Yes!  But… ... Read More
Year-End-Report

Year-End-Report

Every fall, each troop* must turn in a Year End Financial Report no later than ... Read More
Fund Raising

Fund Raising

Your troop has big plans!  And they knock the fall and cookie sales out of ... Read More
Plan 2 & Plan 3 Insurance

Plan 2 & Plan 3 Insurance

For most things, Girl Scouts insurance policy covers all registered Girl Scouts. Tag-alongs ARE covered ... Read More
Disbanding a Troop

Disbanding a Troop

There are several reasons why a troop might disband.  The biggest are: The girls all ... Read More