How are girls added to the online system (M2)?
Council will add the girls/families to the M2 system on September 25.  There is NO self-registration.
When will girls/families get access?
Council will email invitations on September 25.
What can I do if girls from our troop are missing online?
Contact info@gsvsc.org or phone Council Office at 1-800-542-5905 to have girls added. Only Council can add girls.
What can I do if leaders from our troop are missing online?
Troop adults are only added to the online system once they have completed all the participation requirements. If the missing person has met all of the requirements, contact info@gsvsc.org or phone Council Office at 1-800-542-5905 to have girls added. Only Council can add adults to the system.
How do girls sell products online?
Girls/families will receive an email invitation to set up online stores in the M2 system. This system includes a 7-minute instructional video that explains how the site works and outlines the features that girls can use as they create their online storefronts.
 
Girls/families need to enter email addresses to send invitations to friends and family to place an order. Each email includes a special link back to the girl’s website; this is the only way for the store to be accessed.
What is the benefit of selling through the online storefront?
Girls can sell to friends and family over the internet, without having to worry about social distancing rules as they take orders.
How can girls increase their online sales?
The online storefront gives girls the opportunity to personalize their sites, which leads to a better response.
 
Girls can create an avatar (cartoon image, like those below) that looks like them, and they can record an audio sales pitch for their customers.  The system allows for over 3 billion customizations to the avatars. Troop leaders can also create avatars.
Example avatarsMore example avatars
If girls meet the requirements listed on the order card, they will receive a customized avatar patch, which features their design. Girls/families can also print business cards with info on their online stores to pass out to family and friends.
What can customers do online?
Customers can order all Ashdon Farms items (not just those on the order card) as well as subscribe to magazines. All money for the online sales is collected online. Girls do not need to collect money (a safer practice given COVID-19 risks).  There are two kinds of orders that can be placed:

  • Girl Delivery: Order items that are listed on the order card for girl delivery. The items will be delivered to the troops, and the girls will pick up the items and deliver to the customers. Girl Delivery is free.

  • Direct Ship: Order any Ashdon Farms items for shipped delivery to the customer’s provided address. Items are shipped directly to customers from Ashdon Farms. Direct Ship requires shipping fees, indicated in the image below.
    Online Shipping Costs
How do online orders work in the M2 system?
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Please read carefully. This is a new system, and it is different from online cookie sales.

  • All money for online orders is collected online. Payment will credit to the troop automatically.

  • Orders placed online for girl delivery transfer automatically to the troop’s order. Online orders DO NOT need to be entered with products from the order card.

  • Families DO NOT approve orders placed for girl delivery.

    Special Situations
    If an order is made for girl delivery and the girl is unable to deliver the items, contact M2 customer service and they will make alternate arrangements for the customer.
     
    For instance, a girl in Shawsville receives an order for girl delivery from a family friend in Idaho. This girl is not traveling to Idaho to deliver the a can of Dill Pickle Peanuts, so Customer Service takes care of the order.
     
    In a situation where the order is local but the girl is unable to deliver for some reason (perhaps her family is quarantining), the troop leader may be able to arrange delivery of the product.

  • Families DO NOT add any online sales to the Order Cards. If they make this mistake, they will receive double orders. Troops are responsible for ALL products ordered, so double entry would be a significant problem.

  • Families can enter sales from the paper order card online in M2 and avoid having to return the paper card to the leader or troop sales manager.

  • Troops and families need to be aware that they are picking up additional products that have been ordered for girl delivery.