Remember this is a multi-layered sale, so I'll try to make it as painless as possible.
3 Things To Do Today (October 1st.) In no particular order:
#1- Internet Safety Pledge: Parent and Scout together- Complete the Internet Safety Pledge. There isn't a "print" button, so just go up to the "file" option on your menu bar and choose "print" from there. Turn this sheet in with your Nut Ordersheet at the end of the Nut Sale.

Now it will take you to some career themed pages for your Scout to complete. When she has answered all the questions, you will come to the "My QSP" page. You can choose to send e-mails or check your progress. (Remember that sending e-mails through this site is the only way to sell magazines. You must collect e-mail addresses in the real world from people wishing to order from you. You can carry a notebook with you for this purpose while you sell Nut products.) From this screen you can choose to send Monkey Mail or a more traditional looking e-mail.The Magazine sale ends November 15. Parents, please make sure she uses the correct date. If you choose Monkey Mail, you get to pick out a monkey who will then appear in a little movie clip about your magazine sale. You can preview your movie by clicking the "play" button under your monkey. You can change your monkey for each time you log back in.
When you are done designing your monkey, click "Share." You will be taken to the e-mail address entering screen. Parents: please help your daughter with this step. We want to be sure the addresses are entered correctly. Once the recipients first and last name and e-mail address are entered, click "add contact." A little box will pop up- DO NOT click the "offer nut products" option. It will make your sale more complicated. It will be easier for you to take your Nut orders in person or by phone on your orderform. There is also an option here to Remove the person you just added in case of errors. You can continue adding recipients. There are also options at the bottom to send reminders. Then click "send."
12 valid e-mails sent earns your Scout the Slide Patch.You can log in and enter collected e-mail addresses throughout the sale. The more e-mails sent, the more magazines you'll sell!
#3- Start Taking Nut Orders: You can now start using your ordersheet! If you think you might fill it up, or you need an extra for the office, feel free to make photocopies. Be sure you fill in your portion of the sheet: Name, Troop #, your phone number, and the Sale Dates: October 1-10. In addition to the nut and candy products, there is also a GS calendar. Orders arrive in November. People can pay now if they want- but they don't have to. Cash or Checks to "Girl Scouts." If you have any people that change their mind or are never home when you try to deliver, we will need to find buyers. There are no returns for this sale.
Help your daughter make a list of adult friends and relatives she can call on the phone. It is important for your Scout to do as much of the selling as possible. Remember to ask for an e-mail address so you can send a magazine invitation. Sales with orderforms are usually easier to do with people you already know, either in person or by phone, but you can ask neighbors if you'd like to.Here are some tips for Door-to-Door Selling:
- Always wear as much Girl Scout stuff as you've got when selling. Anytime you publicly represent Girl Scouts you must wear your uniform AND be on your best behavior. As far as selling goes, it's nearly impossible to resist an adorable, happy, little girl all decked out in her Brownie outfit. Your vest, a GS t-shirt/hat, a parent or sibling also in GS garb- these are all sales aids.
- Smile. Be your friendly self. Tell them you are doing a fundraiser so your Girl Scout Troop can go camping.
- Take a notebook and 2 pens with you.Also take your money envelope, and a "donations" envelope.
- Say "Thank you" even if they don't buy anything. If you are frowny or have a bad attitude, they will remember. Be a good Girl Scout.
- There are a lot of Scouts in Austin's Colony, so if they bought from someone else, be sure to say "Thank you for supporting Girl Scouts."
- NEVER sell door-to-door without a trusted adult.
- Don't walk through people's yards. Stay on the sidewalk.
- Knock firmly and/or ring the doorbell ONCE.
- Give people a reasonable amount of time to get to the door.
- Do not go inside anyone's house.
- Double check their order. They must include a phone number.
Donations are always gladly accepted. Keep donations in a separate, labeled envelope. The troop keeps 100% of donations. They do not count towards the Sale.
Nut Products run Today-October 10. Then you turn in your orderforms and any money collected to Mandy.
Magazine Sales run Today- November 15. They can only be ordered though the QSP e-mail system and can only be purchased with credit cards.
Our Troop Goal is $300 per girl. I gave the girls a Goal Sheet at the last meeting. If everyone will maintain their Goal Sheets, it will be easy to share your progress with the troop on Mondays.
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