New Cookie Reward just added!

GSMISTS has some exciting news!  For girls who sell 1500+ packages, we are adding an additional choice for this top incentive. 

Girls can choose either:
1. Laptop
2. Nook Color
3. Kindle Fire HD (7 inch)  **new incentive**

Also, don't forget that for girls who sell 50+ packages, they will receive a free membership! 
We are soooo excited by these great rewards!

Happy 1st day of cookies!!

It's Friday, January 18th and you know what that means..... cookie selling officially begins!  My Product Sales team and I are sooo excited about this year's cookie season!  We hope your girls have an amazing experience selling cookies-- setting goals-- learning to communicate and so much more! 

Don't forget that your Troop Bank Account form must be turned in before receiving access to ebudde.

Also- we are closed this Monday, January 21st in observance of Marting Luther King Jr. Day.  We will be back in the office and ready to roll on Tuesday, January 22nd.

Thanks for all your hard work as well.  We couldn't do what we do without all of you!! :)

Cookie Kickoffs happening this weekend!

We are sooo excited about our Cookie Kickoffs happening this weekend!  Girls can come in pjs, bling out 3d glasses and have a blast learning all about our fabulous Cookie Sale!
Don't forget to RSVP thru Personify or by contacting one of your council Product Sales staff members! (Sally in Muskegon: sellis@gsmists.org, Deb in TC: dlang@gsmists.org or Taryn in GR: tmyers@gsmists.org)

Traverse City
Sat., Jan. 12, 7:30-9 PM
Northwestern Michigan College
Cadillac
Fri., Jan. 11, 7:30-9 PM
McAuley Center
Grand Rapids
Fri., Jan. 11, 7:30-9
Cornerstone University Athletic Center
Alpena
Fri., Jan. 11, 7:30-9
Bingham Arts Academy
Muskegon
Sat., Jan. 12, 10 AM-12 PM
Fifth Reformed Church
Gaylord
Sat., Jan. 12, 6-8 PM
Ostego County Community Center
Ludington
Fri., Jan. 11, 6-8 PM
West Shore Community College

1 more week to sell Fall Product!

Greetings Volunteers!

I hope your Fall Sale is going great!  Girls have 1 more week to sell.  Just a reminder to encourage your Girl Scouts to finish strong..... fill out those address booklets, participate in the online portion and sell those nuts and candies (which make great holiday gifts!)

 As always--- the Fall Sale is prepay.  Money must be collected up front and deposited in your troop bank account.

Have a great day and thanks for all you do!

Happy 1st day of the Fall Sale!

It's October 15th which means it's the first day of the Fall Sale!! 

The 1st 2 girls who email me through our online magazine portion, I will purchase a magazine subscription from each.  My email: tmyers@gsmists.org.

Looking forward to a fabulous season!!

Fall Sale Kicks off this Monday, October 15th!

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited about our Fall Product Sale!  This year we have some yummy new additions~
1. Chocolate Toffee Almonds
2. Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins (super cute)
3. Peanut Butter Bears (also soooo cute!)
4. Dulce de Leche
5. Salsa Mix
6. Butter Toasted Peanuts

It's not too late to participate!  The fall sale is easy and your troop/group can do as little or much as you would like.  For instance - just by filling out an address booklet, your troop earns $2 a girl!  For participating in ANY WAY, your troop earns $1 (and Service Unit earns 50 cents!).  So, your troop earns $3 just for doing the address booklet, without selling anything!  How easy is that? 

Option 2: Online Magazine sale.  Your Girl Scout, with the help of a parent, uploads 12 email addresses for magazines.  Anyone who purchases, does so online so there is no money collecting.  So easy!

Option 3: Going with order card in hand to sell nuts, candy and magazines.

We have great options with the sale.  If you have not completed training, please contact your Service Unit Product Manager.  New this year- an Online Troop Training!  If you have participated in at least 1 Fall Sale, you are eligible for this training.

So, get your troop started on the right foot with this fun, interactive sale!  If you have questions you can contact myself or your nearest Product Sales Manager at any time.  We are here for you every step of the way!

(pictured is our new mailbox tin, filled with delicious mint treasures)

Fall Sale Program Calendar

Fall Sale Program Calendar

SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2012: FALL TRAINING FOR SERVICE UNIT PRODUCT MANAGERS

v  Tuesday, Sept. 4, Muskegon Service Center.  10 AM-12 PM OR 6 PM-8 PM

v  Wednesday, Sept. 5, Grand Rapids Service Center.  10 AM-12 PM OR 6 PM-8 PM

v  Thursday, Sept. 6, Traverse City Service Center. 10 AM-12 PM OR 6 PM-8 PM

Note: You must RSVP to let us know which training you will be attending.  You may RSVP through eBiz or by filling out a Council Registration form.  RSVP required by August 24.

SEPTEMBER 17 – SEPTEMBER 21, 2012: FALL TRAINING FOR TROOP LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS (scheduled and done by Service Unit Product Managers)

SEPTEMBER 24 – SEPTEMBER 28, 2012: Troop Leaders communicate details of Fall Sale with parents

October 2-4, 2012: FALL KICKOFF PARTIES

Fall Kickoffs are fun and interactive parties where girls can come and learn about selling Fall Product. You may attend as a troop or with your family. Open to girls in troops or other pathways - basically, any girl who will be selling nuts, candy and magazine subscriptions.

v  Tuesday, Oct. 2, come anytime between 4 & 6PM @ Betsy Cutler House

v  Wednesday, Oct. 3, come anytime between 4 & 6 PM @ Grand Rapids Service Center

v  Thursday, Oct. 4, come anytime between 4 & 6 PM @ Traverse City Service Center

RSVP encouraged to reserve your spot at one of these spectacular events! To RSVP, please register on ebiz or by filling out a Council Registration Form.

OCTOBER 15, 2012: FALL SALE BEGINS!

OCTOBER 15-NOVEMBER 5, 2012: ORDER TAKING WITH PAYMENT COLLECTION IN ADVANCE FOR NUT PRODUCTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2012: ALL TROOP ORDERS SUBMITTED INTO NUT-E.   PAYMENTS DEPOSITED INTO TROOP BANK ACCOUNT

NOVEMBER 9, 2012: ORDERS DUE TO SERVICE UNIT PRODUCT MANAGERS FROM TROOPS

NOVEMBER 13, 2012: ORDERS & PAPERWORK DUE TO COUNCIL

NOVEMBER 13, 2012: BANK SWEEP for all Fall Product payments (taken directly from Troop Bank Account)

NOVEMBER 27-NOVEMBER 29, 2012: DELIVERY TO SERVICE UNIT PRODUCT MANAGER

TBD: GIRL REWARDS SHIPPED FROM ASHDON FARMS