Nuts About Reading Program
Nuts About Reading Program:
GSEP's Nuts About Reading Program allows girls and troops to get a jump-start on proceeds to support their program year by selling nuts, candy and magazine subscriptions. These items make great holiday gifts, and you’ll go NUTS about how easy it is!
Groups are encouraged to participate in Council Product Programs. Please note that troops wishing to do outside fundraisers must participate in the Cookie Program and the Nuts About Reading programs in order to qualify for approval of additional fundraising. During the course of the Council Product Programs, no outside fundraisers are permitted; any group money-earning should not compete with Girl Scout Product Programs.
What is the Nuts About Reading Program?
The Nuts About Reading Program is one of two product programs offered by GSEP. This program teaches girls business and marketing skills like goal-setting, money management, and teamwork. Along with teaching girls business and marketing skills, this program enhances literacy through the sale of magazines that are available in a wide variety of topics.
Why Participate in the Nuts About Reading Program?
Troops can get a jump-start on proceeds to support their program year by selling nuts, candy and magazine subscriptions in the fall. These items make great holiday gifts, and you’ll go NUTS about how easy it is!
Products Offered
A variety of gourmet candy and nut mixes, such as cashews, a cranberry nut mix, and pecan clusters are offered. The nut and candy varieties change annually. Also offered is a large assortment of magazines. Including popular titles, such as Everyday with Rachel Ray, Reader's Digest, and Ranger Rick.
2011 Nuts About Reading Program Closure
Late Orders
Late orders will be accepted until November 14, 2011. Late orders are especially appropriate for troops starting up late that would like to participate in the program. If you have late orders, please complete the T-1 Form and submit to your Service Unit Nuts About Reading Manager. Your Service Unit Nuts About Reading Manager will turn this form in to a Product Program Manager, who will enter the order in Nut-e
Refunds
Refunds will be issued when the Nuts About Reading Program reconciliation process is complete. Please note: refunds under $5.00 will be considered a donation to GSEP. Refunds from $5.01 to $10.00 will be issued as a Product Program Dollars Certificate that can be used at any GSEP Retail Shop. All other refunds will be issued as a check directly to the troop.
Surveys
Please take a few minutes to complete our Nuts About Reading Survey. Two surveys have been created: Nuts About Reading Survey for Troops and Nuts About Reading Survey for Service Units. Please complete the survey that pertains to you.
