Troop 7000 Fundraising Recap

[Rebecca Cotugno]

Hi everyone, 

Thanks to everyone who was able to join us for our meeting yesterday. It was great seeing new faces.  I hope everyone who is selling cookies has been having an amazing season so far. Here is a recap of the meeting with contact information for upcoming money earning activities.  Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Cookies - Current until 3/22

Contact: (Lori Bidgood, LBid...@yahoo.com)

Girls can participate with 1 troop only. For troop 7000 girls will earn profit and patches only. The troop opts out of prizes to earn higher profits. Sale has been extended until 3/22. 

Badge Workshops - Spring/Fall

Contact: Becky Cotugno (Rcot...@yahoo.com)

Workshops are held at the Raleigh Service station - I am open to holding events in other areas if we can secure a location that will work.  Girls and adults work in pairs to teach a part of the badge.  Girls can teach badges that are a level below their current GS level. We normally rotate through 4 rooms and we have 2 people per room.  Anyone interested in working these events, please add your information to the badge workshop spreadsheet attached below. If a girl does not have an adult to attend with them, they will be paired with another adult from the interest list.  We did not have enough interest in the Junior workshop on 3/21 so that has been cancelled.  Next dates are 4/18- Cadettes as of right now there are not enough girls signed up so this may be cancelled as well.  The Brownie Workshop is scheduled for 5/16 (Making Friends & Home Scientist).  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AoNqU0O_brqY4OAlbdy57UPEfQ72Y3IDFJ_jrBJaAXY/edit

I have submitted all the paperwork for a Final Junior Journey on 6/6 (Agent of Change)  I am still awaiting final approval to begin advertising this activity. First dibs to work this will go to those who were signed up for the Junior Badge Day that was cancelled due to low registration. 

I will be submitting requests for Fall dates soon. Plan to hold 3-4 events including one that will be a Patch program that will be open to multiple levels.

Durham Bulls Baseball - Spring, Summer

Contact: Errin Humbert (erri...@msn.com)

During the baseball season adults 18+ can sign up to work concession stands. Sign up is active and there are some spots left.  This is a Girl Scout Sponsored fundraiser.

Egg My Yard - Spring Easter

Contact: Becky Cotugno (Rcot...@yahoo.com)

Neighborhood event that is open to girls across the Council.  Pre-Fill eggs with treats and hide them in the yard or drop a basket off at customer's house. Done individually checks should be made out to Troop 7000 and given to Cheryl. Please reach out to Becky if you plan to participate in this money earning activity.

Duke Football - Fall

Contact: Errin Humbert (erri...@msn.com)

Girls 16+ and adults can work concessions at Duke Football and Basketball games to earn a portion of earnings from that game.  This is a Girl Scout sponsored fundraiser. 

FALL PRODUCT SALE

Contact: Trisha Gooding-March, Goodin...@gmail.com)

Registered Girl Scouts (girls only) can participate in the Fall Product Sale.  Sell nuts, candy, magazines, Bark Boxes, and custom stationary, to earn profit toward your trip.  Sale dates for hand delivered products is usually during October with extended online sales for shipped items continuing mid until early November.  The sale can be done almost entirely online, with products being delivered to customers directly or for girls to deliver. More information will be available in early Fall.

Luminary:  Fall/Winter

Contact: (Lori Bidgood, LBid...@yahoo.com)

Sales start around Thanksgiving, delivery is in early December, and luminaria is usually December 24 (or other culturally relevant date).  Routes are prioritized by people who participated last year, but routes available in Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, and Zebulon.  This is a GREAT fundraiser for younger girls as there is no age minimum (other than being registered with Troop 7000). Please reach out to Lori for more information.

Wondering Companions:   

Contact: Victoria Doyle & Jennifer Boyes,  (wondering...@gmail.com)

Wondering Companions is a non profit group that works with local youth groups to provide fundraising opportunities for travel.  Victoria provided information on past and upcoming fundraising opportunities. . Current opportunities include concessions at Coastal Credit Union/Walnut Creek during concert season. New this year there will be concessions at the larger Spring/Summer concerts at Koka Booth  (April-Sept) as well as the concessions during the Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov-Jan).  Also new this year there will be concessions at NC State Football games. Please reach out to Wondering Companions to be added to their email list for more information.

Coastal Credit Union/Walnut Creek Spring-Fall

 Adults 21+ can sign up to work concession stands for concerts. The concert season begins in April. Profits and tips are distributed based on hours worked. The sign up slots will vary depending on the concert.. To work you must have a current alcohol training certification through the venue. Certifications are valid for 3 years. There is also a mandatory orientation training. The first is scheduled for 3/21.  This venue will occasionally ask for help for Food Concessions and offer opportunities for youth 16+.  

Koka Booth - New this year Wondering Companions will be staffing a concession stand during some of the larger Spring/Summer concerts as well as the stand during the Chinese Lantern Festival Nov-Jan. There are limited spots for youth 16+. 

NC State Football Games Oct-Dec -  New this year Wondering Companions has secured Football concessions with NC State. This will be for adults 18+. More information will be available the closer we get to the Football Season.

Becky Cotugno

Troop 7000 Fundraising Co-Leader

[Rebecca Cotugno]

Hi,

I just wanted to send out a quick update I received from Wondering Companions. Coastal Credit Union/Walnut Creek is an adult 21+ fundraising opportunity.  This year the venue may occasionally ask for additional volunteers aged 18+.    

Contact wondering...@gmail.com for additional information about fundraising with Wondering Companions.