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Important DatesMonday, October 1st ........Nut, Candy and/or Magazine Program BeginsFriday, October 26th ........Orders and Money Due to Troop or Community LeadersWeek of November 26th ....Products delivered to Communities (Service Units).Girls begin delivering products to customers.November 10th ...............“Fill A Van” – Healthy Living Take Action Project at theQueensbury Service CenterNovember 12th..............“Fill A Van” – Healthy Living Take Action Project at theAlbany Service CenterNovember 17th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Fill A Van” – Healthy Living Take Action Project atClinton College in Plattsburgh

Anyone Can ParticipateIndividual participation is voluntary,although we hope that you will help GSNENYand your daughter’s troop or communitygroup by supporting the QSP Program. GirlScouting would not be possible without thesupport of family members and friends.Any registered Girl Scout can participate inthis program. If you or a Girl Scout you knowhas not been given the opportunity andwould like to register and participate, pleasecontact the Community (Service Unit)QSP Manager in your area. If you need theircontact information, simply call the nearestService Center – Albany 518-489-8110,Queensbury 518-792-0947 or Plattsburgh518-563-1560.Each Community has a product salesmanager who will work with Non TroopPathway Girls or Individually RegisteredGirls (IRGs) in the same manner a TroopQSP/Cookie Manager or Leader works withher Troop girls during the product salesprograms. The proceeds generated duringthe program go into the Community bankaccount and you can request “financialassistance” from the Community for theGirl Scout activities you participate in duringthe year.You will also receive patches and otherrewards based on the level of sales youachieve.If your daughter is not part of a traditionalGirl Scout Troop and would still like toparticipate in Girl Scouting and the QSPProgram, she can easily do so! This simplymeans she will experience Girl Scouting byparticipating in one of the other Pathwaysoffered: travel, outdoor adventure/ camp,events/series or virtual.

Earn and Learn - The Five Life SkillsIn addition, the program offers opportunities for girls to practice the five skills. Girls “earnand learn” key skills that will help them in business and in life:Goal Setting: Girls set sales goals and, with their troop or community team, create a plan toreach them. This matters because girls need to know how to set and reach goals to succeedin school, on the job, and in life.Decision Making: Girls decide where and when to sell, how to market their sale, and what todo with their earnings. This is important because girls must make many decisions, big andsmall, in their lives. Learning and practicing this skill helps them make good ones.Money Management: Girls develop a budget, take orders, and handle customers’ money.These are wonderful skills because girls need to know how to handle money – from theirlunch money to their allowance and someday their own paycheck.People Skills: Girls learn to talk and listen to their customers, as well as learning how to workas a team with other girls. This matters because it helps them do better in school, on groupprojects, on sports teams, and on the playground and later in life it will benefit them in thework place.Business Ethics: Girls act honestly and responsibly during every step of the product sale.This is key because employees want to hire, andpeople want to work with ethical employees – andthe world needs ethical leaders in every field.Being involved in the Fall Product Programensures girls are learning to become leaders by:Discover - Understanding their values and usingtheir knowledge and skills to explore their world.Connect - Caring about, inspiring and teaming upwith others locally.Take Action - Participating to make the world abetter place and making a lasting difference in theircommunities.

Earn and Learn – ProceedsGirls who participate in the QSP Program can earn exciting rewards and/or their troop andcommunity can receive proceeds which can be used to support their Girl Scout experiencesthroughout the year.Proceeds:10% for all paper form magazine orders15% for all online magazine orders$1.00 for each completed address booklet of 10 coupons$1.00 for sending12 online emails10% of all nut and candy salesCadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors can decide as a troop or community group to earnrewards plus 10% of proceeds or 13% of proceeds.Additionally, communities will earn $ .10 per unit sold by each registered Girl Scout sellingwithin their community. This includes magazine subscriptions, online orders and nut andcandy items.Earn and Learn – ProceedsAll girls, regardless of whether or not they opt out of rewards,can earn the following patches based on their participation.Girls can work to earn all the patches offered so theycan interlock them to create a “Flamingo Island” proudlydisplaying their effort and hard work.

Earn and Learn – PatchesAll girls, regardless of whether or not they opt out of rewards, can earnthe following patches based on their participation. Girls can work toearn all the patches offered so they can interlock them to create a“Flamingo Island” proudly displaying their effort and hard work.10 Nut & Candy Items“What Can A Girl Do?” Patch2 QSP Orders“Get Connected!” Patch1 Completed Address Booklet2012-2013 Wave Patch12 Sent Email OffersOnline Patch6 QSP OrdersMagazine Super Seller Patch35 Nut & Candy ItemsSuper Seller Patch2 Nut & Candy Military ItemsShare Patch

Earn and Learn – RewardsThis year, rewards are based on the total amount of combined (nut, candy and/or magazine)dollars sold throughout the programs. All rewards are cumulative.$75 in Combined SalesZipper Accessory Case$125 in Combined SalesSix Color Pen$175 in Combined Sales14” Flamingo Plush$250 in Combined SalesDaisy Magnet Frame Set AND Goal Achiever Patch - OR - Tap and Wrap Watch AND Goal Achiever Patchor$325 in Combined SalesJourney Book- OR -Music Download Certificate

Earn and Learn – Rewards$400 in Combined SalesT-Shirt (YL, AM, XL)- OR -Book Certificateor$500 in Combined SalesLarge Flamingo Plush$600 in Combined SalesLap DeskOR $12 in Nut Bucks$750 in Combined SalesZen Alarm Clock AND Dry Erase Decals- OR -v$12 in Nut BucksorSales Above $750:Girls will earn $12 additional Nut Bucks for each additional $150 in sales.An iPod Touch: All girls that achieve a minimum of $250 in Combined Sales will be entered into adrawing for an iPod Touch. Girls will be entered again for each additional $100 in sales above $250.

Online Selling - Quick and EasyJust click on the QSP Online Program button and follow the steps below to get started!1. Fill out the online registration information2. Complete the goal setting activity3. Personalize part of the message that will be emailed4. Order your family's subscriptions and invite other familymembers and friends to shop online.12 EMAILS = $1 TROOP or COMMUNITYPROCEEDSTroop and communities will also receive 15% proceeds for all online orders. At the end of thesale, the Detailed Order Report will be emailed to the registered email address. Girls shouldprint or email the report to their Troop or Community Leader prior to the due date, so theycan be given credit for her sales.IMPORTANT ~ QSP and Nut-E do not communicate to one another. Each girl must print outand return the form to their Troop and Community Leader who must enter the informationinto Nut-E. Entering the information into Nut-E is the ONLY way for a girl to receive credit forthe online sale.Sales can also be checked and tracked throughout the sale so additional emails can be sentto meet your goals quicker!Benefits• All major credit cards are accepted• Subscriptions start faster• No paper order forms to complete• No need to collect moneyQSP does not rent or sell e-mail addresses or use them for any other purposes. We respecteveryone’s right to privacy.

Nut and Candy Products and PricesDeluxe Pecan Clusters $5Roasted pecans covered in carameland Milk Chocolate! 5 oz. BoxGummi Berries $5These fat-free gummi candies arebusting in five fruit flavors! 11 oz. CanCranberry Nut Mix $6A tasty mix or peanuts, raisins, cranberries,cashews, banana chips, almonds andwalnuts! 7 oz. CanFruit Slices $5Fat free! Chewy fruit slices in an assortmentof flavors. 10.5 oz. CanPeanut Butter Bears $6New this year! Milk chocolate bearsa smooth peanut butter filling. 6 oz. BoxDark Chocolate Mint Penguins $6New this year! Rich dark chocolatepenguins bursting with frosty mint. 6 oz. BoxSalsa Mix $5Peanuts, salsa corn sticks, toasted corn,soy noodles, almonds & pepitas. 8 oz. CanChocolate Covered Raisins $6The plumpest raisins covered inSmooth milk chocolate. 10 oz. CanMorning Mountain Mix $6New! Plump raisins, cranberries, almondsand walnuts mixed with granola and honey.7 oz. Bag

Nut and Candy Products and PricesWhole Cashews $7A classic favorite of whole cashews roastedand salted with sea salt. 8 oz. CanPistachios $7Natural pistachios roasted and salted in theshell. 7.5 oz. CanCaramel Treasures in GS Tin $7New! Creamy caramel centers covered insmooth milk chocolate. 6 oz. plus TinBlueberry Pomegranate NutCrunch $7 Gluten Free! Tasty squares ofalmonds, cashews, Pistachios, blueberriesand pomegranate. 6 oz BagWasabi Almonds $7New! Crunchy almonds roasted and coatedwith wasabi seasoning. 9 oz. CanChocolate Covered Pretzels $7A favorite sweet and salty snack. CrunchyPretzels covered in smooth milk chocolate.6.5 oz. plus Library TinProject “thank you”Project “Thank You” $5Energize our Military Troops with atasty treat! Each $5 donation receivedwill send one can of nuts and/or candyto military men and women.

Support Local Women and Girl AgenciesHelp celebrate the Year of the Girlwith a Take Action project to supportHealthy Living for girls and women in ourcommunities.Girls are invited to join us as we “FILL A VAN”with Health and Beauty products. Everyoneis invited to reach out to family, friends andneighbors and collect as many items asyou can. Then gather with other Girl Scoutsfrom your area on one of the following datesto watch the van get filled to the brim!November 10th11:00 - 1:00 pmQueensbury Service CenterNovember 12th11:00 - 1:00 pmThe Albany Service CenterNovember 17th11:00 - 1:00 pmClinton Community College in PlattsburghCheer each other on as you see just howmany products you can squeeze into a van!Toiletry items can be, but are not limitedto: toothpaste, tooth brushes, dental floss,mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, soap,hand wipes, deodorant, feminine products,hair brushes, and combs.All donated items will be distributed toagencies serving girls and women in ourcouncil jurisdiction.Girls earn the Take Action Patch bycollecting and turning in the toiletry items.Girls who would like to participate but can’tbe at the drop off location on a specific day,may drop off items at any one of our ServiceCenters before November 9th.Girls who would like to receive their QSPTake Action patch at the drop off event, willneed to have an adult email productsales@gsneny.org by October 26th, listing theirleader or parent name and address. TroopLeaders making a request should includethe number of girls participating. Troopsnot preregistering will still receive onepatch per girl participating at the end ofNovember.

Be An Expert Entrepreneur – Earn Up to$300Your daughter can earn up to $300 towards a one week GSNENY camp stay or one GSNENYtravel adventure by participating in both the QSP and Cookie Product Sales Programs. Allshe has to do is complete the following requirements.2012 QSP Program• Sends 12 QSP Online Emails• Has Combined Sales of $525.00• Completes 1 Address Booklet• Turns In All Orders With Payment On Time2013 Cookie Program• Sells 250 Boxes of Cookies On Her Initial Sale• Participates in 1 Booth Sale OR Sends 12 Cookie Club MessagesThroughout the Year• Attends Cookie College/Rally OR Completes a Cookie Activity National Proficiency Badge OR 1 Journey• Registers before Friday, May 17, 2013 as a Girl Scout for the 2014 Girl Scout Membership Year• Submits her completed and signed Expert Entrepreneur Redemption Form to Product Sales by Friday, May 17, 2013How To Support The ProgramIf you are an individual who would like to support Girl Scoutsof Northeastern New York by purchasing or renewing aMagazine Subscription, simply double click on the iconbelow beginning on October 1st. You will be guided tothe QSP Website where you can shop the countlesssubscriptions available. Plus by ordering online, your order will be immediately processedand will arrive sooner than the traditional 12-14 week anticipated delivery time.Benefits to Online Ordering• All major credit cards are accepted• Subscriptions start faster• No paper order forms to complete• No need to collect money

Helpful Forms and LinksFamily Guide CLICK HEREContains important information for girls and their familiesto learn about the program and how they participate.Activity Portal CLICK HEREThis year’s theme, “What Can a Girl Do?” encourages girlsto draw on their creativity in concrete and visible waysas they gain financial literacy. Activities are designed tohelp girls gain Courage, Confidence and Character andto make the World a Better Place. For more informationabout this important and educational program and todownload a fun Activity Booklet, be sure to visit AshdonFarms at www.ashdonfarmsnute.com.* You do not need a login in or password to visit the QSP Mini Site

Project “Thank You”Last year, the girls in our GSNENYCouncil who participated in the QSPProgram sold over 1,140 Thank YouVouchers. This outstanding effortenabled Local Military Facilities toreceive vouchers which could be usedand distributed to order magazines forthe people and families they serve.This year, our GSNENY will be participating by promoting Project “Thank You.” Eachdonation of $5 our girls receive will energize our military troops with a tasty treat from home.Each donation will send one can of nuts and/or candy to our local men and women serving inthe military.This is a great way for out of town relatives and friends to support their local Girl Scoutwithout the hassle of mailing them product. The local Girl Scout collects the monies andonce she turns it in, Council makes all the arrangements for the items to be shipped to themilitary men and women.The Girl Scout and her troop or community group receive 10% proceeds for the Project“Thank You” items she sells. Each participating Girl Scout will also receive a “Share” patchwhen she sells 2 or more Project “Thank You” items.The Product Sales TeamGSNENY Product Sales ContactsEmail - productsales@gsneny.orgAlbany Service Center – Sue Stoddard 489-8110 x108Serving Communities in the 100s and 200sPlattsburgh Service Center – Norma Langevin 563-1560 x302Serving Communities in the 300s and 400sProduct Sales Girl Leadership Specialist – Susan ConwayQueensbury Service Center 792-0947 x 203Product Sales Programs/Events for All Communities