Nuts, Candy & Magazines

What is the Fall Product Program?

The Fall Product Program is a money earning opportunity for troops and girls. By selling nuts, candy and magazines to family and friends, troops earn proceeds and girls earn rewards.

All that's needed to participate is an active Girl Scout membership.

Troops earn 20% in proceeds.
Girls earn rewards and experiences.

Program Start Date: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022
Program End Date: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022

Program Highlights

The Fall Product Program is a sale for friends and family only.
It's all online - no booth sales or door to door sales.
There is no pre-ordering of inventory and no money collection.
Girls get to create their own avatar and send emails through their own personalized website for customers to order products.
Troops have the opportunity to earn additional Cookie Program proceeds by participating in both the Fall Product Program and Cookie Program by meeting the eligibility criteria.

Important Program Notes

If you or your girls need support getting into the system or setting up their site, email question@gsnutsandmags.com or call 800.372.8520.
The program officially launches September 21, 2022 and ends October 26, 2022.

Login

Troop Fall Product Manager access begins September 15, 2022.
Volunteer website for login: gsnutsandmags.com/admin*

*Volunteers are manually loaded on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by GSNETX for those volunteers who have completed all requirements to serve in the role by 11:59 p.m. the day prior.

Parent/Caregiver access begins September 21, 2022.
Parent/caregiver website for registration/login: gsnutsandmags.com/gsnetx

Key Dates

9/15	Site opens for registration for approved Troop Fall Product Managers.
9/21	Fall Product Program officially begins! Girls can partnerwith their parent/caregiver to build their avatar, launch their website and send emails to family and friends.
10/26	Fall Product Program ends. Sites close & order taking ends.
November/December	Products ship to troops for girl delivery to customers.
November/December	Rewards ship directly to troops.
December	Proceeds direct deposited into troop bank accounts from GSNETX.

Girls & Families | Info & Resources

Requirements for girl participation:

Be sure your Girl Scout has an active Girl Scout Membership.
As soon as Wednesday, September 21, 2022, visit gsnutsandmags.com/gsnetx, and follow the prompts to login, create your personalized avatar, website and send emails to family and friends.

Important Program Notes

If you or your girls need support getting into the system or setting up their site starting September 21, 2022, email question@gsnutsandmags.com or call 800.372.8520.
What if your troop is not participating? Or you haven't found a troop to join? You can still participate in the Fall Product Program! Send us an email at productsales@gsnetx.org and we can support you!

Click the image to access the printable Fall Product Family Information Flyer!

Troops & Volunteers | Info & Resources

Requirements to be a Fall Product Manager (FPM):

Have an active 2022-2023 Girl Scout Membership.
Active and approved background check on file.
Ensure your troop's bank account is registered. See additional troop finance information here.
Tip: If you have previously registered your account, your troop should be good to go!
Complete the 2022 Fall Product Manager Agreement.

How It Works:

In the Fall Product Program, girls build their own avatar, or digital likeness, set goals and launch their very own website for customers to purchase from. She can email customers directly from the Fall Product program, asking for their support. Parents/caregivers can help her share her link via text and social media too!

Customers can order nut, candy and magazines to be shipped directly to them or nut and candy items to be delivered directly by a girl, without paying shipping.

Orders for girl delivery will be shipped directly to the Troop Fall Product Manager in mid-November along with the girls' rewards. Proceeds will be deposited into troop accounts by GSNETX in December provided the troop had a registered bank account on file by the conclusion of the Fall Product Program on October 26, 2022.

It's as simple as that. No need to collect and turn in money or orders to your troop.

Requirements of a Troop Fall Product Manager:

Communicating with parents/caregivers within the troop about the program including how the program works, deadlines, rewards, etc.
Enforcing guidelines and expectations of the program with the girls & parents/caregivers.
Providing a valid shipping address to receive the troop's rewards as well as nuts & candy orders for girl delivery.
Distributing product for girl delivery, as well as girl rewards, promptly upon receipt.
Positively representing GSNETX by upholding the values in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Working collaboratively and respectfully with all girls, parents, caregivers, fellow Girl Scout Volunteers, and GSNETX staff.
Staying informed about program information, deadlines, updates, etc.

Products For Sale

Rewards & Fall Product Manager Incentive

Girl Rewards

Go Bright Ahead Patch Sent 18 Emails through M2 System
$75 in Total Sales 2022 Patch
$150 in Total Sales Swimming Seal Patch & Seal Charm Keychain
$250 in Total Sales + Send 18 Emails Personalized Avatar Patch
$350 in Total Sales Small Seal Plush
$450 in Total Sales Mug or Pop It Flyer or $10 GS Bucks
$550 in Total Sales Large Seal Plush
$650 in Total Sales 12/3 Event @ SCOE or $25 in GS Bucks
Cookie Crossover Patch: Fall Product + Cookie Crossover Patch Send 18 emails through M2 system + Send 18 emails through Digital Cookie + Sell 300 packages of Cookies.

Fall Product Managers Personalized Patch
Fall Product Managers (FPMs) can also earn a Personalized Fall Product Patch by:

Queuing and sending the Parent Caregiver Email Blast to Troop members within the M2 System.
Having 2 or more girls who each sell one or more products.
Having a Troop Per Girl Average (PGA) of $250+.

Fall Product + Cookie Program Bonus Proceeds & Booths

Additional Troop Proceeds
Troops with 50% or more of their girls participating in the fall product program who reach a per girl sales average (PGA) of $250 will earn an additional 2 cents per package in their troop’s 2023 Cookie Program! A girl is considered participating if she has at least one order with one item or more, purchased.

50% Participation Clarification : Troops which have an odd number of girls registered, can round down to the nearest whole number to qualify for the 50% participation requirement. For example, a troop has 11 girls registered, they must have 5 girls participating in order to reach the 50%. The calculation is based on the number of Girl Scouts registered in the troop as of the last day of the Fall Product Program, October 26, 2022.

Tip: Calculate the per girl average (PGA) by taking the total sales of all girls and dividing that total by the number of girls selling. For example, ten (10) girls had sales totaling $3,000, which would mean they have a per girl average of $300.

Troops can earn an exclusive round of booth sign up in the 2023 Cookie Program by:

Having 2 Troop Volunteers renewed by 9/30.
Ensuring the Troop Financial report is on file in myGS/VTK by 9/30.
Having 2 Girl Scouts participating in the Fall Product Program. “Participating” is defined by a Girl Scout who has sold 1 or more item in the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of participating?
Troops will earn 20% of total sales in the Fall Product Program, girls will earn rewards, and participating in fall is a great way to prepare for the largest girl-run business in the world, the Cookie Program!

What are the dates of the program?
Customers will make purchases online from the Girl Scout’s site during the program, from September 21 through October 26. Products will ship to the troop in late-November / early-December for girls to distribute to customers unless the customer pays for expedited shipping.
What products are being offered for the Fall Product Program?
We offer 16 nut and chocolate items as well as a large selection of magazine subscriptions.
When is payment collected for products ordered?
Payment is collected online when the customer places their order.

What is a Care to Share product?
Girls Scouts of Northeast Texas Care to Share program offers customers the opportunity to donate delicious Girl Scout goodies to our local military and first responders. If you can’t eat ‘em, treat ‘em!

When will girls receive rewards?
Rewards will ship directly to the troop in late-November / early-December and the troop's Fall Product Manager will distribute to girls.

When will the troop receive proceeds?
Once all products have been shipped and received, GSNETX will receive payment from our Fall Product vendors and will then be able to process payments to troops in December.

Are Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors allowed to opt out of rewards in place of higher proceeds?
No, this is not offered with our Fall Product Program, but it continues to be an option in the Cookie Program.

How do Juliettes participate?
Juliettes will follow the same requirements as troop members. They must have an active Girl Scout membership, setup site and launch her girl-led online business to friends and family! Juliettes will earn Girl Scout Bucks and rewards, and Girl Scout Bucks will be issued once all products have been shipped and received.

When will customers receive their magazine orders?
New magazine subscriptions begin in approximately 6-8 weeks. Renewals begin when the old subscription expires.
Can I order a magazine for my business?
Yes, however the subscription must be sent to a specific person. Subscriptions sent to a business name, library or media center cannot be processed.
Who should I call if I have problems with my magazines or direct-ship candy/nut items?
If you have any problems with magazine subscriptions or orders placed online for direct ship, call M2 Media Group at 800-372-8520 or email question@gsnutsandmags.com.

If you have any problems regarding an order you placed to have candy/nut items delivered by a Girl Scout, call 972-349-2404.

Does my troop have to participate?
This Program is optional - any troop who wishes to participate in the Fall Product Program may respond to the invitation to participate, as with the Cookie Program.
How and when will Girl Scouts receive their personalized avatar patches?
Girl Scouts will receive their avatar patches by mail approximately 10-12 weeks after the patch has been earned.
If we don't participate, are we restricted from other money-earning opportunities?
No. Per GSNETX Policies and Procedures, Girl Scout troop participation in the most recent Cookie Program is required for approval of additional money-earning projects. This policy applies only to the Cookie Program, and not the Fall Product Program.

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Support

question-mark_32 Questions? We're here for you!

Trying to get into the system, but haven't received an email? If your Girl Scout is loaded in (meaning she is currently registered for the 2022 or 2023 membership year), you should be able to register directly on the site: gsnutsandmags.com/gsnetx.

Click the "Register" button to begin the short process to get started. Remember to use your Girl Scout's name the same way that it's been provided to Girl Scouts in our membership system so she "matches" our records.

If you are receiving error messages from the system, have any problems with magazine subscriptions or orders placed online for direct ship, call M2 Media Group at 800-372-8520 or email question@gsnutsandmags.com.

If you have any problems regarding an order you placed to have delivered by a Girl Scout, call 972-349-2404.

Reach us by email at productsales@gsnetx.org or by phone at 972-349-2404.