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Cookie Credits and Fall FUNds are issued and redeemed at the discretion of River Valleys.
- Cookie Credits and Fall FUNds (Credits) can be redeemed only within the provided expiration date and for approved uses.
- Credits expire on September 15 following the calendar year they are issued.
- An extension period of two years after the original provided expiration date is granted for council-approved Girl Scout Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador extended troop trips, as well as GSUSA lifetime memberships.
- Girls must be active members of Girl Scouts in order to earn or redeem credits.
- Credits are earned by girls as a reward for product sales or council-sponsored contests.
- Credits are issued by the council only and cannot be duplicated.
- Credits can be redeemed for the following:
- Event fees associated with council-approved day camp and service unit-sponsored encampments
- Council-sponsored program events and camps
- River Valleys shops, mobile shop, and trading posts
- Unexpired Cookie Credits (paper or electronic) may be converted to digital credits for use in the online Girl Scout shop following River Valleys procedures.
- Once converted, digital Cookie Credits can only be used in the online Girl Scout shop and cannot be reverted to printed Credits.
- The minimum amount to be converted is $5.
- The original expiration date of converted Cookie Credits applies.
- This option is currently only available for Cookie Credits, not Fall FUNds.
- GSUSA membership dues and lifetime membership
- GSUSA destinations
- River Valleys-approved Girl Scout Junior, Girl Scout Cadette, Girl Scout Senior, and Girl Scout Ambassador extended troop trips
- Completed Girl Scout Bronze Award projects
- Approved and completed Girl Scout Silver and Girl Scout Gold Award projects
- Unexpired Cookie Credits (paper or electronic) may be converted to digital credits for use in the online Girl Scout shop following River Valleys procedures.
- Paper Credits and/or Electronic Program Credit Numbers must be submitted at the time of payment for council-sponsored camp/program event registration, membership dues, or in council shops and trading posts. Change will not be issued. Any refunds will be issued in the form of Credits or gift certificates.
- For other approved uses, a fully completed reimbursement form is required.
- Include with the form for reimbursement:
- Paper Credits and/or Electronic Program Credit Numbers
- Copies of receipts/supporting documentation for all expenses.
- Paper Credits will not be replaced for any reason.
- Include with the form for reimbursement:
