Setting-Up Chequestar from Northstar on Troop Bank Account Guidelines

Setting-up ChequeStar from NorthStar on Troop Bank Account Guidelines

Check Recovery Overview

We highly recommend, but do not require, that every Troop participating in Girl Scout Product Program protect their accounts by setting up a check recovery system for checks that “bounce,” or come back Non-Sufficient Funds. Troops are responsible for collecting all funds during a product program and are not reimbursed for bad checks.

The first line of defense is to limit who your Troop will accept checks from e.g. families of Girl Scouts, people you know personally, neighbors, or possibly none at all. Also, make sure every check accepted has both a name and address printed on the checks, and not hand-written in or missing altogether.

The second line of defense should be a check recovery collection process. This can be handled by the troop independent of a collections company, by tracking down bad check issuers and requesting re-payment, but we recommend using ChequeStar by NorthStar. The program has no cost to troops and most bounced checks are recovered within 60 days at a rate of over 85% of the face value of the check. Below are instructions for setting up this service.

To download a copy of the ChequeStar contract please use the following link: http://www.girlscouts-ssc.org/en/cookies/Fall_Product.html

Please note that some financial institutions, specifically US Bank, will charge ongoing fees for this service. If you choose to bank at a location charging fees for this service it will be the responsibility of the troop to cover this expense.

Step 1. Completely read and fill out all ChequeStar forms and paperwork.

·  Be sure to read and understand what services and the processes will be set up on your troop bank account.

·  Most troops should opt out of Phase II Processing Options, on page 4, by selecting “No”.

·  Complete forms with the “Company Owner” as the Troop Leader or signer on Troop Bank Account.

·  Complete forms using TAX/SS ID#: 82-0259644.

Step 2. Send completed form pages 1-5 to Shari Munroe through email at or mail them to:

NorthStar Technologies

Attn: Shari Munroe

10159 E. 11th St, Suite 500

Tulsa, OK 74128

Step 3. Return page 6 to your troop financial institution to authorize the sending of NSF deposited checks to NorthStar.

Step 4. NorthStar will mail you a confirmation package with other materials like the “Check Acceptance Policy” Disclosure stickers.

If you have any questions please contact