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CRG Updates 2013-2014

CRG Updates 2013-2014. Quick Start Guide/GSNorCal. New Help Pages. National Dues Raised. Dues increased from $12 to $15 Lifetime Dues increased from $300 to $375. Alameda Office. All references to the Oakland office removed, Alameda office substituted PO Box in Mendocino no longer used.

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CRG Updates 2013-2014

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  1. CRG Updates 2013-2014

  2. Quick Start Guide/GSNorCal

  3. New Help Pages

  4. National Dues Raised • Dues increased from $12 to $15 • Lifetime Dues increased from $300 to $375

  5. Alameda Office • All references to the Oakland office removed, Alameda office substituted • PO Box in Mendocino no longer used

  6. Group sizes • Recommended Girl Scout group sizes have been added • Girl Scout Daisies: 5–12 girls • Girl Scout Brownies: 10–20 girls • Girl Scout Juniors: 10–25 girls • Girl Scout Cadettes: 5–25 girls • Girl Scout Seniors: 5–30 girls • Girl Scout Ambassadors: 5–30 girls

  7. Staff Titles References to “CDD” were changed to CDD/VDM (council staff member)

  8. PEG: Program & Event Guide

  9. Chapter 1: Volunteering With Girl Scouts

  10. Pages en Español

  11. Volunteer Mgmt Policies • Clarification re: screening • Alcohol must not be consumed for the entirety of the time adults are responsible for the girls

  12. Chapter 2: National Girl Scout Program

  13. Expanded Info About Journeys

  14. Expanded Info: Take Action Projects

  15. Advocacy vs. Electioneering

  16. Grants for Girls’ Take Action Projects • DoSomething.org • YSA.org

  17. Chapter 3: Meeting With Girls & Adults

  18. Certificates of Insurance • Clarification about obtaining Certificates of Insurance if your meeting place requires it

  19. Chapter 4: Safety-Wise

  20. First Aid Requirements Level II First Aid no longer exists (first aid requirements updated)

  21. GS First Aider Course • Course covers treatment, protocols, emergency procedures, forms, and record-keeping. • For people who will serve as first aider for activities or events. • Required for at least one person for events over 200 participants and one additional first-aider for every 200 participants

  22. Clarifying Language: Volunteer Responsibilities • Volunteers expected to be fully capable of performing their duties. • Volunteers not permitted to be under the influence of any substance which may impair their physical and/or mental skills while volunteering for GSNorCal.

  23. Activities not Allowed • Go-carts have recently been removed from the approved high risk activity list.

  24. Electronic Signatures • Although handwritten signatures may be preferred, electronic signatures are permitted for parent permission forms

  25. Chapter 5: Managing Group Finances

  26. Troop Bank Acct Required

  27. Check Acceptance Policy • No amounts larger than $50 • No post-dated checks • No foreign checks • No non-imprinted checks

  28. Counterfeit Bills Policy • Carefully inspect money • Use a counterfeit money marker • Return bills to the bank and get a receipt • Contact your Product Sales Director

  29. SU Financial Aid • SUs encouraged to help girls with financial aid for membership dues and Girl Scout events/activities • Consistent process needed (contact Michelle McCormick for assistance • Use donations line on SU Finance Report

  30. SU Scholarships • Not recommended • Preferred that GS money fund activities for girls in Girl Scouting • Tax implications to be aware of

  31. Money for Girls • Girl Scout money should not be used for adult experiences except for required adults in adult-to-girl ratios

  32. Alcohol At Events • Alcohol not permitted at girl events • If girls are present at adult events, must be supervised by an adult who is not drinking • Must notify Risk Mgmt & Travel at least 2 weeks prior or event will not be covered by insurance

  33. Raffles & Drawings • Generally not allowed • Check if you think your event is an exception • Raffles must be included in special annual raffle permit obtained by GSNorCal

  34. Silent Auctions • Allowed only in limited circumstances • Sales tax must be paid on the purchases • Must obtain permission • Must document the money-earning income • Must maintain certain records

  35. Collaborations Guidelines regarding collaborations with other organizations: • No fundraising for other organizations • No political fundraisers • When collaborating with religious partners, no girl required to take part in religious observance • Avoid selling or endorsing commercial products

  36. “Participation” in Product Sales Defined • Minimal level of average 6 items per girl for Fall Sale, average 12 boxes of cookies per girl in Cookie Sale • Girls gain valuable skills in the product sales to prepare them for other money-earning projects

  37. Paying for Services • Consult with council staff • Contract must be approved • Independent Contractor checklist must be completed • Certificate of Liability Insurance • Certificate of Workers’ Compensation

  38. Being Paid for Services • OK to accept a donation for services, but cannot earn wages or income

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