ACH (Automated Clearing House)
What is ACH?
ACH stands for Automated Clearing House and refers to an electronic banking network often used for direct deposit and electronic bill payment. ACH is employed by many different institutions and is already in use by many Girl Scout councils around the country. Councils which have implemented ACH report that it has been well received.
2011-2012 ACH Pilot
Based on feedback from GSEP volunteers, the ACH Project Team is proceeding with a two-phase approach. Beginning October 1, 2011 and running through September 30, 2012 GSEP will begin phase one of the ACH pilot program with the intent to refine any operational or communications issues before proceeding with the second phase of a full implementation of ACH for the membership year of 2012-2013.
Specific Service Units were invited to participate in the pilot based on their location, prior Product Program participation, unit size and demographics to ensure that we have a representative pilot group.
ACH Forms and Resources
ACH Authorization Form: This form is completed by the troop leader and gives authorization to GSEP to debit/credit funds from a troop's bank account. This is required for participation in ACH.
ACH Extension Deadline Form: This form is only used for emergency purposes when appropriate funds are not available in a troop's bank account. Remember: any trustworthy person can deposit money into the troop's bank account.
ACH Troop Level Online Training Video: This video is a comprehensive training to educate troops in the process of ACH and how it is being implemented at GSEP. A certificate of completion can be printed and signed by participants. This can be accomplished by pressing the "Pause" button during the last slide of the video and printing the slide that contains the certificate.
ACH Information Worksheet: This form contains important ACH Infomation, such as contact information, form descriptions, and important tasks for troops to have a successful experience with ACH.
Contact
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email ach@gsep.org
