Manage Troop funds to maximize their fun
Girl Scout troops are funded by money earned through council-sponsored activities (such as the Girl Scout Cookie Program) and other fundraising efforts. Find out how to set up a bank account, collect online payments and submit a Year-End report below.
Banking
Troops, Neighborhoods/Service Units, and Districts (Subordinate Units) of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) can open an account at one of our Preferred Banks using a Bank letter that will be provided to them by Finance.
To make this process easier, GSEM has an agreement with the following Preferred Financial Institutions. If there is a preferred bank in your area, we strongly recommend banking there.
Click on one of the links below for information on opening an account at one of our Preferred Banks.
In addition to the Preferred Banks, we have established working relationships with several other financial institutions that may be more convenient for our subordinate units in rural areas. These institutions include:
- Bank of Washington
- Belgrade State Bank
- Homebank
- Midwest BankCentre
- People’s Bank & Trust
- Together Credit Union
- United Bank of Union
GSEM Finance approval is required for use of a non-preferred bank. To request approval for a non-preferred bank, please email troops@girlscoutsem.org with a branch representative’s name and contact info. Please be aware that additional documentation is required from these institutions, including fee waivers and procedure certifications. If your bank of choice is approved, a notice of these requirements will be provided with your bank letter and must be signed by a representative at the branch.
Online Payments
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has partnered with Cheddar Up, an online tool that lets troops collect money for outings, events, dues, gear, fundraisers and more, quickly and easily.
Set up a funds collection:
- Create your free account at go.cheddarup.com/girlscoutsem.
- State the purpose of the fundraiser, then share it and start collecting funds.
- For more information, visit Girl Scout Resource Hub—a central location for everything your Service Unit or Troop may need!
You can collect information as well. Have an event coming up and need parent contact information or a waiver along with the registration fee? The tool lets leaders add custom form fields to gather necessary information associated with payments.
Year-End Reporting
Troop Year-End Report
Troop Leaders are required to submit a Troop Year-End Report and Information Update annually. The report is due July 15 and should include all activity from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. If you have questions about this report process please contact your Community Engagement Manager.
District/Neighborhood Year-End Report
District and Neighborhood Treasurers are required to submit a District/Neighborhood Year-End Report annually. The report is due July 15 and should include all activity from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. If you have questions about this report process please contact your Community Engagement Manager.
