Cookie Program Dates to Remember

As you know, the Cookie Program has been extended to help Girl Scouts reach their goals! With an extension on the Cookie Program comes new key dates. Check out the dates below to stay informed on the dates you should make a note to remember.

Girl Scout – Cookie Program Extension dates to remember:
Now – March 31:  Stellar Skills Contest
March 15-March 17: Turn in final balance to Troop/Juliette Cookie Coordinator
February 1-March 10: Connect with Cookie Coordinator to pick up more cookies! 
February 28: Mystery House Begins (Ends March 17)
March 17: The end of the Cookie Program

Dates for Troop Cookie Coordinators and Service Unit Cookie Managers are below.

⯯ Troop Cookie Coordinators – Cookie Program Extension dates to remember:
  • Now – March 31:  Stellar Skills Contest
  • March 15 – March 17: Turn in final balance to Juliette Coordinator
  • February 1 – March 10: Connect with Juliette Coordinator to pick up more cookies! 
  • March 17: The end of the Cookie Program
⯯ Service Unit Cookie Manager – Cookie Program Extension dates to remember:
  • March 15 – Start collecting girls’ final balance due to the troop.
  • March 15-19 – End of Program Processing for Troops
  • March 17 – Cookie Program Ends
  • By March 19 – Final deposits made into troop account to cover final payment. Payment Adjustment form submitted if needed.
  • March 20 by 9:00 am – Troop final reports due to service unit by 9 am.
  • March 20-24 – End of Program Processing for Service Units.
  • March 21 – ACH of final troop payment to council begins.
  • March 24 – Service Unit final reports due to council by 11:59 pm (pacific time)

Reminder: Allocating Online Girl Delivery and Donation Order Cookie Shares

The Troop Cookie Coordinator can run the “Order Data” report in Digital Cookie to see all direct shipped, Online Girl Delivery, and Donation Cookie Share orders.  Online Girl Delivery and Donation Cookie Share packages must be allocated to the girl in ABC Smart Cookies. 

Keep Reading to learn how!

Option 1 – Allocating Online Girl Delivery and Donation Order Cookie Shares

If the troop is participating in the council’s VIRTUAL Cookie Share program, the Troop Cookie Coordinator makes the entry for the girl using the “Virtual Cookie Share” feature under the “Orders” tab in ABC Smart Cookies.  See page 36 in the Troop Plan Book for step-by-step instructions. 

Option 2 – Allocating Online Girl Delivery and Donation Order Cookie Shares

If the troop is donating cookies to their own organization (Troop’s Own Cookie Share) and has submitted the “Intent to Donate Form” to council, the Troop Cookie Coordinator will order their cookie share packages from a cupboard and allocate those cookie packages to the girls who sold them using the “Transfer” feature under the “Orders” tab in ABC Smart Cookies.  See page 37 in the Troop Plan Book for step-by-step instructions. 

Cookie Share orders placed through the direct ship option will automatically show up in the girls’ totals and will be included in the council’s VIRTUAL Cookie Share Program.  To see these totals run the “Order Data” report in Digital Cookie.  The direct ship Cookie Share orders will appear under the “Donation” column on the report.  These orders cannot be switched to be included in a Troop’s Own Cookie Share donation. 

The customers’ payments for Direct Ship, Online Girl Delivery, and Donation orders will automatically be credited to the girl’s account in Digital Cookie and to the Troop’s account in ABC Smart Cookies.  These payments can be seen on the “Girl Balance Summary” and the “Troop Balance Summary” reports as well as in the “Financial Transaction” feature on the “Finances” tab in ABC Smart Cookies. 

For any other questions please contact us by emailing customercare@girlscoutsoc.org

Cookie Program Update

For all our Girl Scout Go Getters! We understand that the recent storms have made it difficult for to sell cookies going door-to-door and at booth sales. Our Council has been listening to your concerns, and in response, we are happy to announce that we are extending the cookie sale through March 17th!

For more information, please reach out to your Troop or Service Unit Cookie Team.

During the Cookie Program Girl Scouts use their Entrepreneurial skills to run their Cookie Businesses. Part of being an entrepreneur is practicing business ethics.

At Cookie Booths, remember to practice business ethics by being honest and responsible. Here are some other tips on how to practice business ethics at a Cookie Booth:

  • Girl Scouts should be friendly and professional when speaking to customers
  • Cookie Booth Guidelines should be honored
  • Being responsible is important, remember to bring everything you need to a Cookie Booth
  • Be neat and clean with your Cookie Booth and dispose of trash correctly
  • Remember to be courteous and respectful to the store customers and associates
  • Thank every customer for supporting your Cookie Business

To learn more about the Entrepreneurial skills a Girl Scout learns, check out this link to learn more about the 5 skills!

Allocating Online Girl Delivery and Donation Order Cookie Shares

The Troop Cookie Coordinator can run the “Order Data” report in Digital Cookie to see all direct shipped, Online Girl Delivery, and Donation Cookie Share orders.  Online Girl Delivery and Donation Cookie Share packages must be allocated to the girl in ABC Smart Cookies. 

Here’s how: 
Option One – If the troop is participating in the council’s VIRTUAL Cookie Share program, the Troop Cookie Coordinator makes the entry for the girl using the “Virtual Cookie Share” feature under the “Orders” tab in ABC Smart Cookies.  See page 36 in the Troop Plan Book for step-by-step instructions. 

Option Two – If the troop is donating cookies to their own organization (Troop’s Own Cookie Share) and has submitted the “Intent to Donate Form” to council, the Troop Cookie Coordinator will order their cookie share packages from a cupboard and allocate those cookie packages to the girls who sold them using the “Transfer” feature under the “Orders” tab in ABC Smart Cookies.  See page 37 in the Troop Plan Book for step-by-step instructions. 

Cookie Share orders placed through the direct ship option will automatically show up in the girls’ totals and will be included in the council’s VIRTUAL Cookie Share Program.  To see these totals run the “Order Data” report in Digital Cookie.  The direct ship Cookie Share orders will appear under the “Donation” column on the report.  These orders cannot be switched to be included in a Troop’s Own Cookie Share donation. 

The customers’ payments for Direct Ship, Online Girl Delivery, and Donation orders will automatically be credited to the girl’s account in Digital Cookie and to the Troop’s account in ABC Smart Cookies.  These payments can be seen on the “Girl Balance Summary” and the “Troop Balance Summary” reports as well as in the “Financial Transaction” feature on the “Finances” tab in ABC Smart Cookies. 

Rain or shine, cookies are always a good idea!

It’s the time of the year where Girl Scouts are out and about owning their magic and selling Girl Scout cookies no matter what the weather is! Here are some tips that will help you and your cookies stay dry!

  • Dress warm and in layers while representing your Girl Scout Uniform.
  • Have a dry place to store your cookies.
  • Cookie Wagons are a great place to store dry cookies.
  • You can check out official Girl Scout Rain Gear by visiting the Girl Scout Shop site.

Stay dry!

Adult Booth Training 2024

All adults participating in booth sales must complete the online Adult Booth Sale training and quiz, even for parent/daughter booth sales. Follow the link below to take your training today! Remember, girls sell, adults supervise!

Adult Booth Training Reports will be posted every Monday and Thursday.
These Reports can be found on the Volunteer Resources page starting Monday February 5, 2024.

Upcoming Live Online Cookie Chats

Throughout the Cookie Program there will be Council hosted virtual Cookie Chats to answer questions or provide helpful tips for the Cookie Program. Anyone interested in attending the Troop Cookie Chats should register by clicking on the link for the chat(s) they would like to join.