Fall Product Program | Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Are you Ready for Adventure this Fall?

The Fall Product Program, which begins September 1^st and runs through October 26^th, is a great opportunity for troops to earn money for activities during the Girl Scout year. Girls sell items such as nuts, candy, magazines, tumblers and so much more to family and friends to help their troop and council fundraise for the upcoming year!

Through the program, girls learn five essential entrepreneurial skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

Want to get started?!

Parents:

Complete the Fall Product Program Girl Permission Slip (online form) to begin your journey!

Troop Nut Managers:

Complete Troop Nut Manager Training available on gsLearn beginning Wednesday, Aug. 12!

To access the training:

1. Log into your MyGS account

2. Select gsLearn on the left panel

3. Search for the “Troop Nut Manager Training” in the top search bar

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Troop Nut Manager training available on gsLearn	Wednesday, August 12-Friday, October 23
M2 Opens for Troop Nut Managers	Friday, August 28
Order taking begins and M2 Opens for Girls	Tuesday, September 1
Girl paper order entry closes in M2	11:59 p.m., Thursday, October 1
Troop Nut Manager paper order entry	Friday, October 2-Saturday, October 3 @ 11:59 p.m.
Community Nut Manager paper order entry	Friday, October 2-Sunday, October 4 @ 11:59 p.m.
Online girl delivery closes	Sunday, October 4 @ 11:59 p.m.
Online shipped, donation, and magazine orders ends	11:59 p.m., Monday, October 26
Reward selections due by girls/parents in M2	Tuesday, October 27
Sweep adjustment due for troops that have uncollected funds	5 p.m., Monday, November 2
Sweep of 100% due in M2	Thursday, November 5
Rewards delivered to Community Nut Managers	Beginning of December

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Get Ready for Adventure!

Troops earn $50 in Nut Bucks by fully setting-up for the program by August 28 with:

Troop roster that has been updated in MyGS by Co-leaders before September 1st
60% of permission slips completed online based on your troop roster as of September 1st OR at least 5 permission slips
TNM training and agreement complete by August 28
TNM has updated 2027 membership

Fall Product Bingo

Sumbit your bingo card here!

Forms and Materials

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Parents/Caregivers

Fall Product Program Girl Permission Slip (online form)
2026 Fall Product Program Family Info Flyer (PDF)

Troop Nut Managers (TNMs)

2026 Fall Product Program TNM Guide (PDF)
Parent Training for TNMs Handout (PDF)
Parent Training for TNMs Full Slide (PDF)
Sweep Adjustment Form (troop only) (online form)
Fall Product Program Reward Opt-Out Guidelines and Form (PDF)

Community Nut Managers (CNMs)

2026 Fall Product CNM Guide (PDF)

Training Videos

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Just-in-Time Webinars

Fall Product Program Review: Wednesday, September 2 @ 10-11 a.m.
Fall Products are Coming: Wednesday, September 30 @ 10-11 a.m.

All webinars will be hosted on Zoom and will use the same meeting ID and passcode:

Meeting ID: 651 996 6990

Passcode: cookies

Note: All webinars will be listed in gsLearn and webinar recordings above will be available within 24-48 hours.

Videos for Parents/Caregivers

Videos for TNMs

For CNMs:

How to Enter or Edit Product and Reward Delivery Address

Other Resources

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Additional Fall Product Program Information

FAQs

Do newly joined Girl Scouts have to wait until October 1 to begin selling?

No, if girls are registered for the 2026-2027 Girl Scout Membership Year, they can participate in the Fall Product Program beginning September 1.

When do girls take orders?

Girls can begin taking orders on Tuesday, September 1. Girl paper orders can be entered and updated online between then and Sunday, October 4.

M2 will close 11:59 p.m., Saturday, October 3 to Troop Nut Managers and customers for girl-delivered orders. Customers are still then able to place shipped orders until Monday, October 26 at 11:59 p.m.

No late orders will be accepted online. Please email our Customer Care team customercare@girlscoutsswtx.org if you missed the girl-delivery order deadline.

Can girls sell Fall products online?

Yes, but only on the M2 virtual storefront. Nuts, candies, magazines and more are available through the girl’s virtual storefront. Girls with the help of their parent/guardian can set up her virtual storefront by visiting www.girlscoutmagazines.com/gsswtx on or after Tuesday, September 1.

Girls can then market to friends and family via text, email or private post on social media. However a girls storefront link should NEVER be shared on an open social media group, or on a public post on social media.

What do I do if a parent places an order after the order deadline?

All troop orders are due online by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 4. Late orders will not be accepted. Parents can offer for their customers to place shipped orders or ask other parents in their troop if they have extra products!

Unlike the Girl Scout Cookie program, extra product is not available from council to fill late orders or re-orders.

Can we hold a booth sale?

No, booth sales are not part of the Fall Product Program.

When will the troop get our product?

Products will be delivered to your Community Nut Manager (CNM) Friday, October 16 or Saturday, October 17. Check with your CNM to schedule your pick-up time.

Can any product be returned to my CNM or to GSSWT?

No. Nut and candy orders are not returnable.

What do I do if our product is delivered to our troop damaged or melted?

Contact the Product Program Department immediately at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org. Usually, damaged products can be exchanged but only until Tuesday, October 20.

What if a parent/caregiver does not pick up their order?

All products should be picked up by Monday, October 19. Any products that are not picked up should be sold or redistributed to girls in your troop(s). If you need additional assistance, make plans early to reach out to your Community Nut Manager and GSSWT; we cannot help you at the end of the program, and we do not recommend you wait for parents/caregivers who do not meet your deadlines.

Are credit cards accepted?

Yes, credits cards can be used if an order is placed online on the girl’s virtual storefront. Troops can also choose to use CheddarUp’s card reader but must follow all set-up steps and pay for processing fees.

Please note: Credit card processing fees associated with CheddarUp may NOT be passed onto the customer.

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Printable Social Media Guidelines (PDF)

We know that girls aren’t going door-to-door as much as they used to and that social media, email, texting, and neighborhood groups are today’s online version of going “door-to-door.” With the use of these sites and apps to market and reach supporters, you and your Girl Scout must remember that this is a GIRL-LED program and follow all Product Program online safety guidelines:

You CANNOT share the direct storefront link on any social media post.
You can share the link in a private message to anyone who would like to place an order.
You must identify yourself/your girl as a Girl Scout, and we encourage you to use Troop #.
If your Girl Scout would like to post about her participation with family and friends, parents and/or Girl Scout can create a social media post for friends only and cannot include the link to her storefront.
You CANNOT give out any specific information such as address, telephone number(s), parent/guardian place of work address/telephone number(s), and her name and location of her school.
Adults must accompany girls in grades K-5 and supervise girls in grades 6-12.
Social media reports sent in to council MUST include, if possible, troop #, date and time, location, photos and/or screenshots.
Girls under 13 may use their parent/guardian's private social media account.
Girls over the age of 13, may use their OWN or their parent/guardian's private social media account.

Example post:

“My Girl Scout in Troop 662 is selling yummy chocolate, nuts, magazines, and more on her online site! Her troop is raising money for their trip to Savannah, Georgia (the birthplace of Girl Scouts) in the spring. DM me if you are interested in supporting her troop!!”

Important reminder for adults: While your Girl Scout needs approval and supervision to utilize these marketing tools, it is important to remember that this is a GIRL-LED program. We encourage you to encourage and allow your Girl Scout to learn by doing and lead her own participation in the program. Repeat offenses may endanger your Girl Scouts continued participation in the program.

Girls cannot post to:

X Public Facebook Groups

X Neighborhood Sites/Groups

X Craigslist

X eBay

X Amazon

X Facebook Marketplace

X Any other online resale sites

Girls may only post about their participation in Girl Scouts product programs on social media sites that allow them to restrict access to family and friends, and not to resale or social media sites open to the public.

Family and Friends Reminder: Girls, with the assistance and supervision of their parents/guardians, are required to deliver all girl-delivered orders that are placed, even if the customer is located in another city.

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Printable Fall Proceed Guide (PDF)

Important: In order to receive proceeds troops must have a compliant troop bank account set-up through the Finance department. However, troops without a bank account are still able to participate in the Fall Product Program if they submit an Agreement to Deposit form. This form allows troops to participate in the program without an established bank account by depositing 100% of the money, including Troop proceeds to Council Bank account. Troops will then receive their proceeds once their troop bank account is marked as compliant.

ALL troops will receive 20% of the proceeds based on the total amount sold.

To calculate Troop Proceeds:

1. Multiply your gross sales by 20% or use this formula Proceeds = Gross Sales x 0.20

2. Find your Troop Proceeds listed on M2 under “Banking and Payments”

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Ultimate Early Bird Renewal Incentive for 2026-2027

Eligible troops can earn an additional 7% bonus by meeting ALL of the following criteria:

1. Troops must have registered 75% of girl members and 75% of adult members

(as of Mar. 31) with at least two adults holding a co-leader role by the Ultimate Early Bird Deadline (Apr. 5) AND

2. Troops must have participated in the 2026 Cookie Program—and the troop must not have any outstanding balance AND

3. Troops must have turned in their May 2026 Troop Finance Report no later than May 16

Please Note:

• Your Community Nut Manager (CNM) will be provided a list of troops earning the 7% bonus.

• Please note that IRGs are not eligible for this bonus.

• If believe your troop should be receiving the Ultimate Early Bird bonus percentage, contact the Product Program department before Fri., Oct. 2 at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.

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Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassador troops can earn an additional 7% by opting out of rewards and meeting the following criteria:

1. Reach TROOP Per Girl Average of $320

2. Submit opt-out form with all required signatures no later than Mon., Oct. 26 at 5 p.m.

Download a PDF of the Opt-out Form Here

Please Note:

• See opt-out form on Fall Product Program webpage for complete rules and fine print.

• Completed opt-out form MUST be submitted via email to customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.

• If believe your troop should be receiving the opt-out of rewards bonus percentage, contact the Product Program department before Tuesday., Oct. 27 at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.

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Troops that have a council-approved bank account will deposit 100% of program money to that troop account. The council will sweep the balance due to the council at the end of the program. Troop Nut Managers and Money Managers will receive a notification email one week before the scheduled sweep date.

2026 Fall ACH Sweep Information

ACH Authorization Form DUE to use troop account for deposits/sweep After this date troops that have signed an Agreement to Deposit to Council must continue depositing to a council account through the end of the program	Friday, October 2
GSSWT sends notification email—includes sweep adjustment form	Thursday, October 29
Online Sweep Adjustment Form with Uncollected Funds section, if needed for parent that has not paid balance	Monday, November 2 @ 5 p.m.
Sweep—100% of money deposited in troop bank acct. by Thursday, Nov. 5	Thursday, November 5
Final ACH Sweep—For any remaining balances, if applicable	Thursday, November 19

It is important that the TNM review the sweep amount with your Money Managers and submit a sweep adjustment if troop account balance does not sufficiently cover the amount due.

Submit a Sweep Adjustment Form

Sweep FAQ:

What about M2 payments?

All payments made online are listed in M2 and the site automatically lowers the amount due listed on your troop’s sales report. This adjusted amount is then used to calculate your troops ACH Sweep amount.

How can I check the troop’s amount due in M2?

From the M2 dashboard, go to “Banking & Payments.” The balance listed on this page after Monday, Oct. 27 will be your troop’s sweep amount (it may adjust slightly if there are any last minute online orders).

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Girls will come across people who may say they can’t have sugary treats, allergic to nuts, or just aren’t interested in the fall products—there’s still an option for them to support your Girl Scout! The Care to Share donation program is the perfect pitch for these types of people! Ensure that you and your Girl Scout learn where those donations are heading:

USO—strengthening the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families; our own San Antonio Airport has a USO center that offers around-the-clock hospitality for traveling service members.
San Antonio Food Bank—fighting hunger and feeding hope. We provide something yummy after a nutritious meal when we donate to the food bank—who doesn’t love a little chocolate or favorite nut mix!
Meals on Wheels—delivering meals and companionship to 4,500 clients’ homes each weekday. What a way to help put a smile on a senior citizen’s face to enjoy a little something extra with their meals.
Soldier’s Angels—may no soldier go unloved nor be forgotten. Fall goodies are shared with local service members and shipped overseas in care packages to help deployed service members feel a little bit at home!

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Any registered Girl Scout can participate in the Fall Product Program without a troop. Instead, she can participate as an independently registered girl (IRG)! She is able to run her Fall Product business just as if she were in a troop. We only require that her parent/caregiver complete the online Troop Nut Manager (TNM) training and agreement, and that they assist in her girl-led adventure!

IRGs receive awards just as they would in a troop and have access to the program proceeds via an IRG Fund that can be applied to Girl Scout events, Girl Scout Shop purchases, and camps. Help your Girl Scout by giving her the opportunity to learn five essential skills for success today and in her future: Goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

How to participate as an IRG:

Adults/caregivers: Complete the TNM training on gsLearn.
Please note: An adult membership is required to access gsLearn.
Submit the IRG Troop Manager agreement included at the end of the training.
Complete the online Fall Product Program Girl Permission Slip for your Girl Scout.
Register or renew, if you haven’t already, your Girl Scout for the current membership year. This is a requirement to participate.
Help your Girl Scout establish and run her own Fall Product program, ensuring you follow program guidelines and deadlines (see the TNM and TCM companions in the Forms and Documents section of this page).
Celebrate her accomplishment!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Product Program team at customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.

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Girls participating in the Fall Product Program earn proceeds based on program criteria. Girls can utilize these funds for Girl Scout programs, events, and activities throughout the year. Funds are not allocated directly to individual girls based on their sales due to the IRS Tax Exemption requirements stating that no individual can receive a personal benefit from a fundraiser held by an organization with a non-profit status.

All IRG proceeds will be pooled at the council and tracked by the Product Program Department.

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A girl may apply for funds that will help her:
- Complete service projects.
- Partially fund her approved Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, or Gold award(s).
- Attend GSSWT summer camp.
- Pay for her Girl Scout annual membership.
- Purchase items from the GSSWT or GSUSA shop.
- Participate in other Girl Scout events and activities.
For any events outside of GSSWT, IRGs will be required to apply and be approved for funds by the Individually Registered Girl (IRG) Funds Committee, led by volunteers.
All girls who participated in either product program as an IRG and have deposited 100% of all product money to GSSWT at the end of the program are eligible to apply for IRG funds.
Each request by girls will be reviewed individually, so a girl who participated as an IRG can apply as many times as she wishes to use IRG funds.
The IRG Fund may NOT be used for:
- Adult registrations (programs, events, courses, membership, etc.).
- Private lessons/events, such as school or sport trips, etc.
- Purchasing retail shop gift cards.
- Donations to other nonprofits.

They funds cannot be transferred to another Girl Scout or council and cannot be exchanged for cash.

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At the end of the program, IRGs will be notified via email if they qualify to apply for IRG funds and will receive the application form.

The girl will complete the application and include her:
- Name
- Assigned Product Program ID number (9###)
- Grade Level
- Specific activity request
- How it will help her in her Girl Scout Leadership Experience
The application must also be submitted with a corresponding completed girl membership form, program event registration form, camp registration form, etc. See our Forms and Documents page for details.
Submit the completed application and any corresponding forms to the Product Program department by emailing customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org.
The Product Program Department will then either approve the request if it is a GSSWT activity or Girl Scout Shop purchase or will forward the application to the IRG Funds Committee, a subcommittee of the Product Program Volunteer Team, with only the applicant’s grade, specific activity request, and how it will help in her Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Based on the information submitted, the committee will evaluate the request and respond accordingly.
All requests for funds should be made two to three weeks prior to an activity or, for troop/community reimbursements, no later than three months after a purchase.

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Girls may apply to use the IRG Fund to purchase merchandise in the Girl Scout Shop that will help her in her leadership experience.

This can include:

Badge and Journey books
Badge activity sets
Uniform components, including badges and patches
Girl Scout T-shirts

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Reimbursements will ONLY be given to troop, communities, or other councils.
Requests for reimbursements must include receipts documenting requested funds.
Reimbursements will only be given events that have already occurred and attendance is verified, if applicable.
Effective October 1, 2020, IRG Fund requests for reimbursements directly to parents are NOT accepted. IRGs will be required to apply in advance of the event, shop purchase, etc., for fund usage.

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The IRG Funds Committee will consider applications for use of funds until the IRG Fund pool is depleted or until the funds for the membership year have expired. (For example, individual girl proceeds from the 2023 Fall Product Program will expire December 1, 2024).

Current funds still available:

2024 Fall Product Program funds, expire December 1, 2026
2025 Fall Product Program funds, expire December 1, 2027

The Product Program Department will email IRGs who qualify to apply for IRG Funds quarterly updates on the IRG Funds pool and how much time they have left to apply.

Funds left over in the IRG Funds pool will be used by GSSWT for council-sponsored activities and scholarships.

Nut Bucks

Cookie Credit and Nut Buck Usage Form

For some reward levels girls can select Nut Bucks in place of physical rewards! Girls can accumulate Nut Bucks for all levels where they are selected.

Nut Bucks CAN be used for:

Girl GSUSA membership (including Lifetime Memberships for graduating Girl Scouts)
Purchases in-person at the GSSWT Shop
Purchases online from the GSSWT Shop via their online order form
Council program/event registration
Council day or resident camps (excluding camp deposits)
Community events and day/twilight camps
Council-approved troop/group trips/events
GSUSA or GSSWT destination trips
Approved Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze award projects

Nut Bucks CANNOT be used for:

GSUSA Online Store
ONLINE payment of GSUSA membership (see FAQ below)
ONLINE payment of GSSWT events (see FAQ below)
Adult registrations (programs, events, courses, memberships, etc.)
Deposits for council resident camp
Private lessons such as school trips, sports, trips, etc.
Past the expiration date
Reimbursements directly to PARENTS

Nut Bucks FAQ:

How can my Girl Scout use her Nut Bucks?

Your Girl Scout can use her Nut Bucks in-person at the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas’s Shop – OR – for Camp La Jita/Metro sessions, GSSWT events or programs complete this online usage form: https://gsswtx.wufoo.com/forms/w189xi2q05bjixo/.

I tried to use my Nut Bucks online, but the purchase wouldn’t go through?

Nut Bucks CANNOT be used online, but your Nut Buck can be applied towards the registration of GSSWT camps, events, and programs (along with applicable paperwork) by completing this online usage form: https://gsswtx.wufoo.com/forms/w189xi2q05bjixo/.

If I make a camp/event/shop purchase for my Girl Scout, can I use Nut Bucks to be reimbursed?

Per IRS guidelines, we cannot directly reimburse PARENTS for Girl Scout purchases. However, we CAN reimburse TROOPS and COMMUNITIES for Girl Scout payments, so if the troop pays for the Girl Scout event/program/shop purchase GSSWT can reimburse the troop or community with a completed online usage form: https://gsswtx.wufoo.com/forms/w189xi2q05bjixo/.

My family/Girl Scout is moving to a new council soon, am I able to transfer the Nut Bucks to be used in my new council?

No, unfortunately Nut Bucks are not able to be transferred to another council or Girl Scout.

Can I use Nut Bucks earned by one Girl Scout for another Girl Scout?

Nope! Nut Bucks are NOT transferable, and they may NOT be transferred to another girl, troop or used in another council.

When do Nut Bucks expire?

Nut Bucks will expire December 1^st the year after they were earned, e.g., 2026 Nut Bucks will expire December 1, 2027. This gives girls about a year and a half to use them!

Can you request Nut Bucks to be extended?

Yes! Girls can requests to extend the expiration date of their Nut Bucks for approved troop or council trips, higher awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards), or other community projects.

The request must be:

Submitted prior to the expiration date
Written/typed by the Girl Scout of why she’s requesting the extension and how it will support her Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Include specific documentation regarding the trip or project—Including EF Tour or Destinations registration, trip approval from council and/or Higher Award project approval from council
Include the girl’s signature—signature can be electronic or scanned
Emailed to customercare@girlscouts-swtx.org or bring in-person to Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center

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