This form is for troops opening a new troop bank account for the first time.
Each bank signer and troop volunteer needs to review and know our finance policy, procedure, and guidance.
Before completing this request form, please complete the following steps:
- Please read and complete the Finance Training
- Sign and submit Troop Group Banking Policies and Procedures
After your completed New Troop Bank Account Request Form has been submitted, you will receive an automated confirmation email for your records. GSSOAZ staff will review your submission and will send you an email response within one (1) week. The email will contain one of the following:
- If all bank account signers have submitted a signed Troop/Group Banking Policies and Procedures form and meet membership and background check requirements, we will issue an authorization letter for you to take to the bank to open the account. Further instructions will be provided in the email.
- If additional information is needed and/or one or more of the signers needs to complete membership registration and/or background check before we can issue an authorization letter, we will let you know.
Wells Fargo requires a $25.00 initial deposit to open a new account.
We’ve got you covered! Council will provide $50.00 in bank start up fees, via check, to establish your account. The check will be sent to the mailing address of the volunteer listed as signer #1 on the new troop bank account request form. The primary purpose of this check is to fund the opening of the bank account. The surplus funds should be utilized for troop-related expenses, decided through girl-led planning.
Please be patient and allow 3 weeks for the check to make its way to your mailbox. The new troop bank account must be set up, and the check deposited within 2 weeks of receiving it.
If a troop cannot wait for the check to arrive and needs to establish their new bank account sooner, one of the signers may use their personal funds to open the bank account. When the check from council arrives, it must be deposited into the new bank account immediately. At that time, the signer should be reimbursed via a check made out to them by the other bank signer. "Bank opening reimbursement" must be written on the check.
Finally, it’s essential for troops to inform council when your new bank account is up and running. Please email troopsupport@girlscoutssoaz.org and let us know your troop number and the date that the new troop account was opened. If, for any reason, you find yourselves unable to open the account within 2 weeks, don't worry, just reach out to us. We're here to help and support you every step of the way!
If your troop already has a bank account and you need to make changes to the account signers, please complete the Existing Troop Bank Account Change in Signers Request Form.
Have questions or need assistance? We're here to help! Please contact us at troopsupport@girlscoutssoaz.org.