Leader Guide 2016
Explore Something Different
Ways to Participate:
The Nutty Ask
There are many unspoken laws of life, one being that you just simply can’t tell a
Girl Scout ‘no’. With that being said, if you ask them, they will buy! And when they
do be sure to jot down their nut or candy purchase on the order form with contact
information and quantities of items. Be sure to collect payment at the time the
order is placed and ensure that you will deliver their order in mid-november.
QSP Magazines
From juicy gossip magazines, to magazines all about your favorite sports, Girl Scouts are always prepared and that
includes your favorite leisure time reads. Just use your magazine catalog to show off your more than 500 different
magazine titles to customers. If a customer would like to purchase a magazine subscription, have them
complete the magazine order form and collect their money. They should receive their magazine through the mail
6 to 8 weeks after the order has been placed through QSP’s system. For a faster delivery, have the customer order
online at QSP.com.
~But wait, there’s more~
Before selling online, make sure you set up an online accout at http:girlscouts.qspgao.com/gsnim and click on the
“QSP program” link, follow the instructions on the QSP page, and complete the interactive learning activity. You can
then send e-mails to family and friends inviting them to shop online for magazines. There, customers order
magazines through the online site and pay QSP directly via credit card. Girl Scouts and their troops receive credit
for all sales made by October 23, 2016.
QSP Photo Keepsakes
If a customer would like to order a photo keepsake have them fill out the order form and collect payment.
Customers will receive their redemption certificate directly in the mail. Or, for a faster delivery time have the
customer order online at QSP.com.
The Nut-E Store
Girls can send emails directly to friends and family that contain a link to the Nut Store. Here customers can select
from all 25 items that Ashdon Farms carries in addition to 5 corporate items (Caramel Corn with Almonds and
Pecans, Chocolate Tuttle’s (Big Deluxe Pecan Clusters), Gourmet Blend (cashews, almonds, macadamias and
pecans) Jumbo Cashews, & Pistachios)
A few Shipping reminders:
• Regular Shipping will take 5 or less business days depending on shipping locations.
• Cost for shipping is based off of the total retail value of order
• Expedited shipping (2nd day) will be recommended for orders containing chocolate items. This cost includes ice.
• The nut items online will be shipped directly to the customer (with the customer paying for shipping).
Nutty Military Gift Donation
Donate a treat and we’ll distribute “Scout Nuts” (Honey Roasted Peanuts) to our various military partners in our 22
counties. If a customer would like to donate a can of nuts, simply collect the payment and mark your order card,
and we’ll make sure to get the treats in military hands.
Ashdon Farms Nut-E website address: http://wwwashdonfarmsnute.com
Don’t know your login and password contact you Community Product Coordinator or Connie Frederick at
[email protected] Please include your Com #, Troop # and name when requesting a login and
password. Be sure to do so before October 23rd.
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Things To Remember
Special Online Patch Opportunity
Create & earn your own Koala Patch. Sell $200 worth of nuts or magazines online and earn your own customized
patch with your name on it. Once earned, you will receive an e-mail - follow the instructions and the patch will be
mailed directly to the girl.
Special Online Patch
New this year! When your troop sells $425 online you can earn a customized Koala Patch.
Refunds
All necessary paperwork must be on file with Volunteer Services by Jan 31, 2017. No refunds will be issued after Jan
31 for Treats n’ Reads program. Please double check you Troop Balance summary before making a deposit.
Remember all orders must be accompanied by money.
To Receive the Following Patches:
Online patch – send 15 e-mails and 1 online order
2016-2017 sun patch – sell 8 nut items
Be Brilliant “Shine On” – sell 3 magazines orders
Share – Recieve 2 $5 donations to military
Explore Koala Patch – send 25 e-mails with 3 online order
Incentives
10 nut items - 6 magazines – Bar Necklace or Scented Lip Balm Erasers
20 nut items – 10magazines - Small plush koala or Silicone Bracelets
30 nut items – 17 magazines - Dream Desk Set or Tattoorific
50 nut items – 25 magazine- Dream Journal w/pen and lock or Bluetooth speaker
75 nut items – 30magazines - Large plush kola or 2 in 1 Smart Pillow
100 nut items – 35 magazines - GS Starter Kit (Grade level vest, American flag, Council ID set, Troop
Numerals, Insignia tab, Trifold pin, Official polo, Girl Guide to Girl Scouting at level) Camp Packet (sleeping bag,
head lamp lantern, misc items)
Nut and candy Items
*Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
$10.00
Mint Treasures - GS Scout Tin $ 9.00
Whole Cashews$ 8.00
Chocolate Covered Almonds
$ 8.00
*Black Forest Trail Mix
$ 7.00
Chocolate Raisins$ 7.00
Chocolate Covered Peanuts
$ 7.00
Dark Chocolate Carmel Caps w/Sea Salt $ 6.00
English Butter Toffee
$ 6.00
Peanut Butter Bears
$ 6.00
Pecan Clusters$ 6.00
Mint Penguins$ 6.00
Dulce de Leche Owls
$ 6.00
Hot Cajun Crunch
$ 6.00
Fruit Slices$ 5.00
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Important Dates
August - September
• Please be sure to attend a “Treats n’ Reads” training - check with your community for training date and time, or
with council for additional dates and times.
• Be sure that all girls participating in the Program are registered for the 2016-2017 year
• Please turn in all permission slips by September 30, 2016
• E-mails for online ordering can go out starting September 8, 2016 – hand out online materials as close to then as
possible. Ashdon Farms & QSP will be e-mailing all girls who participated last year and all girls newly registered
for 2016-2017.
October (Money must be collected at time of orders)
• Treats n’ Reads order taking and money collecting for both nuts and magazines starts on Saturday October 1,
2016
• Treats n’ Reads order taking ends on Sunday, October 23 – collect both order forms and paper magazine orders
and money for both.
• Enter orders into the NUT-E system by October 25th. (Online orders will pull automatically as long as the girl is
registered the same in Nut-E and the online system)
• Online orders will upload nightly to NUTE.
• Deposit slips for all Magazines and all Product are due to the Product Coordinator or Service Center on October
28th. Remember all orders must be accompanied by money.
November
• Product & Incentive Pick up November 14th thru 16th – please check with your product coordinator for exact pick
up date, times and location.
Troop Proceeds
Daisy, Brownie and Junior troops earn 11% of the total sale with incentives. Cadette, Seniors and Ambassador
troops earn 11% of the total sale with incentives or 14% with patch only. Check out the order form for incentives
levels. Incentive options cannot be changed after October 25th.
Paperwork - forms can be found at www.gsnim.org
• All girls participating in the Treats n’ Reads Program and the cookie program must have a permission slip on file
by September 30, 2016, so collect them all now!
• Product Program Volunteer Agreement Form – any adult handling money or product needs one