Did you know....
The proper management of funds held by Girl Guides of Canada is the responsibility of every member of the Organization.
- Any funds collected in the name of Girl Guides of Canada are considered public funds and must be safeguarded and all receipts and expenditures carefully recorded and documented on a timely basis.
- The Financial Standards Document has information and guideline has the information you need ensure you are doing the following proper proposal and procedures for financial management of Girl Guide funds.
Please used this as a reference in conjunction with the current edition of Guiding Essentials (Section 8 Finance) and the Standard Financial Reporting Manual.
Girl Guide cookies are the major fundraiser for GGC and a time honored Canadian tradition.
It is through the proceeds generated through cookie purchases that we are able to provide our girl members opportunities for fun, friendship and adventure by participating in imaginative and innovative programming.
Occasionally Units and Groups may identify a need to raise funds in addition to the selling of our Cookies.
Prior to organizing or participating in any Fundraising events, please review the following.
And don’t forget that you speak with your Commissioner for approval.
FINANCIAL / FUNDRAISING RESOURCES
Contracts
Where to obtain the updated INS02 form (proof of Insurance) available in Member Zone on the Forms page
Did you know that because Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada is one entity,
our National level holds the liability insurance policy for the whole organization?
Only specific Guiders who have taken further training and been authorized by
Girl Guides of Canada to sign on behalf of the organization can sign contracts!
In NS all contracts must be sent to the Provincial office:
ns-executiveassistant@girlguides.ca
for
review and signing by an authorized contract signer. If you, as a
Guider, sign any contracts, you could be held personally liable. For
more very important information or questions about contracts, or the
contract authorization process, please contact the Office Manager for
clarification. |
NS Financial standards - a resource for you when dealing with money and Girl Guides |
National Fundraising Standards - available through Member Zone |
| FR1 / SG8 - Taking the mystery out of the Travel pre-authorization and Fundraising Approval Forms |
HST Forms
NS HST Guidelines on Camp/Events
NS HST Information Tips
NS HST Forms- Interactive |
| NS Treasurers Handbook - National Information for District & Area Treasurers |