2025-2026 Service Unit Incentive
Welcome to this year’s GSNorCal Service Unit Incentive! The GSNorCal Service Unit Incentive encourages service units to complete specific activities and earn points across key areas throughout the year. Service units can mix and match incentives—choosing funds, items, or a combination of both—to best support and enhance the Girl Scout experience in their communities.
Earning Points
Starting June 1, 2025, complete as many of the items as you can in each section, including: Membership Growth, Program, Troop Support, and Service Unit Finance & Development.
- Checkboxes indicate items that can be completed.
- Service Units must complete a minimum of 3 points per section to be eligible to receive incentives.
- Incentives are cumulative.
Track the items your service unit completes throughout the year, on your Annual Planning document, and submit the final SU Incentive Submission form by the due date.
Service Unit Incentives
NEW – This year the incentives are cumulative!
- 15-22 points: $50 or Girl Scout Tablecloth set (4ft + 6ft tablecloth)
- 23-30 points: Select one item from above + your choice of $100 or Girl Scout Flag
- 31-36 points: Select one item from each section above + your choice of $100 or priority property reservation with discount.
Final Submission Form
Total up your points and submit the final submission form to receive incentives for your service unit. The form is due May 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we find our service unit’s annual youth and adult membership goals? Connect with your local staff support member to find out your goal numbers for the year.
Where can we find our current membership numbers? Service unit team members with Looker.com access can run the SU Roster: Membership Analysis report at anytime to get an overview of current membership numbers, including renewed and new youth and adults.
What is a Short & Snappy and where can we find them? They are 15-30 minute long adult learning activities that can be incorporated into a service unit meeting or at an adult/volunteer event. Each Short & Snappy has a specific learning objective and includes an introduction, supply list, resources, and presenter notes. They will be included in the new SU guide, however if you would like to see what will be available connect with your local support staff member.
Which schools are our service unit’s focus schools? Connect with your local staff member at the SU’s annual planning meeting or in a separate conversation, to determine which schools will be the SU’s focus, or priority, schools for new member recruitment.
What if someone holds multiple roles, will we still get the points? Of course! However it is highly encouraged that committee roles are held by different individuals, to help spread the responsibilities.
How do we know which troops have already turned in their Troop Finance Report (TFR)? Your VSM or MEM can provide you with a list of troops.
Why do we need to complete a minimum of 3 items in each section? These sections have been identified as critical to the health and well-being of the service unit, making it essential to demonstrate efforts in each category.
Are the Membership Bonuses required to earn the SU Incentive? No. These are separate bonuses that can be earned in addition to the SU Incentives.
Are the incentives cumulative? Yes, they are cumulative this year! Make one selection per point tier reached by May 1, 2026.
What are the details for the Priority Property Reservation? Guaranteed first choice of property and date for SU event between the dates of January 1-May 30, 2027 (If two qualifying SU’s pick the same date and location, the first choice will go to the SU with the highest number of points earned or renewal percentage if tied). Limited to only 1 SU event. Council and holiday blackout dates apply. SUs must complete the SU Priority Property Reservation Request form by appropriate deadline.
- January-February 2027 reservations – form due May 15, 2026
- March – May 2027 reservations – form due July 31, 2026
Additional questions? Please contact your local staff member.
Last updated on March 26, 2026