Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinator News

Welcome to the 2026 Cookie Program! As a Booth Sale Coordinator, you have a very important role in ensuring girls and troops have a successful Cookie Program experience. Here are some upcoming dates to remember:  

❏ Complete Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinator training in gsLearn
❏ Submit Service Unit Booth Sale Plan to Council by 11/20 at 11:59pm (cookies@girlscoutsoc.org)  located on the Service Unit page.

December 5-January 17

❏ Continue securing booth sale locations for your Service Unit. If you receive a denial for any booth sale location, we want to know by filling out the Booth Sale Denials and Other Info Form
❏ Conduct Service Unit Cookie Booth Sale Lottery by Jan 9
❏ Use Booth Sale Spreadsheet to list booth locations, times, and dates 

As we gear up for cookie season, here are a few key dates to help keep everything running smoothly. Submit your Service Unit Booth Sale Plan by November 20 at 11:59 PM, then continue securing booth locations from December 5–January 17. If you run into any denied locations, please let us know through the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form. Be sure to conduct your Service Unit Booth Sale Lottery by January 13 and track all confirmed booth sites in the Booth Sale Spreadsheet. 

 Here are some upcoming dates to remember:    

• Submit Service Unit Booth Sale Plan to Council on 11/20 by 11:59pm by sending it to customercare@girlscoutsoc.org with the subject line Service Unit ## Booth Sale Plan. 

 December 5 – January 17 

• Continue securing booth sale locations for your Service Unit 
  • If you receive a denial for any booth sale location, we want to know by filling out the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form 
• Conduct Service Unit Cookie Booth Sale Lottery by January 13 
• Use Booth Sale Spreadsheet to list booth locations, times, and dates 

As we gear up for cookie season, please continue securing booth locations starting December 5–January 17. If you run into any denied locations, please let us know through the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form.Don’t forget to hold your Service Unit Booth Sale Lottery by January 13 and record all confirmed booth sites in the Booth Sale Spreadsheet. 

Guess who’s back?
Partnerships with Wendy’s and Goodwill are continuing through GSUSA’s existing agreements.  

At this time, each Goodwill and Wendy’s location is opting in individually. As soon as we receive the confirmed locations for our Council, we’ll notify the appropriate Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinator. 

December 5 – January 17
❏ Continue securing booth sale locations for your Service Unit
     ● If you receive a denial for any booth sale location, we want to know by filling out the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form
❏ Conduct Service Unit Cookie Booth Sale Lottery by Jan 13
❏ Start the Booth Sale Spreadsheet and list booth locations, times, and dates in preparation for the ABC Booth Spreadsheet due date by January 19.

Past Due:
❏ SU Booth Plan due 11/20/25
● Service Units who missed the due date are encouraged to still submit their SU Booth Plans to customercare@girlscoutsoc.org with their Volunteer Manager cced in the email.

Important Upcoming dates:
● January 6 – Cookie Program presales begin
● January 1-14 – Begin uploading booth locations information into ABC Smart Cookies
● January 16-19 – Review booth assignments for accuracy
● January 19 – Booth Sale Spreadsheet and Super Booth Form due to Council
● January 20-28 – Have troops run booth sale reports to check accuracy of lottery assignements
● January 26 – Girl Delivery and Cookies in hand sales begin!
● January 27 – ABC Booth Scheduler opens for early access troops
● January 28 – Booths open to all troops
● February 6 – Booth Sales begin! 

As we gear up for cookie season, please continue securing booth locations starting December 5–January 17. If you run into any denied locations, please let us know through the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form.Don’t forget to hold your Service Unit Booth Sale Lottery by January 13 and record all confirmed booth sites in the Booth Sale Spreadsheet. 

Please review the following updates for this week. 

ABC Smart Cookies Access – Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinators who hold the role and have completed their training will receive access to ABC Smart Cookies by Thursday, December 11, 2025. 

Walmart Update – The GSUSA team is currently solidifying their contract with Walmart and Sams Club. Once we have more information on boothing with Walmart and Sams Club we will reach out to Service Unit Booth Coordinators. 

 Stater Bros. Update – There has been a slight delay on receiving the Stater Brothers approval letter for Cookie Booths in Orange County. Our team will be working with our contact to retrieve the letter as soon as possible. 

December 5 – January 17
❏ Continue securing booth sale locations for your Service Unit
❏ If you receive a denial for any booth sale location, we want to know by filling out the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form
❏ Conduct Service Unit Cookie Booth Sale Lottery by Jan 13
❏ Start the Booth Sale Spreadsheetand list booth locations, times, and dates in preparation for the ABC Booth Spreadsheet due date by January 19. 

Important dates: 

• • January 6 – Cookie Program presales begin 

• • January 1-14 – Begin uploading booth locations information into ABC Smart Cookies 

• • January 16-19 – Review booth assignments for accuracy 

• • January 19 – Booth Sale Spreadsheet and Super Booth Form due to Council 

• • January 20-28 – Have troops run booth sale reports to check accuracy of lottery assignments 

• • January 26 – Girl Delivery and Cookies in hand sales begin! 

• • January 27 – ABC Booth Scheduler opens for early access troops 

• • January 28 – Booths open to all troops 

• • February 6 – Booth Sales begin! 

Let’s keep it going Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinators! Continue securing booth locations starting December 5–January 17. After January, you can continue to look for new opportunities for your Service Unit. Make sure to check out your Community calendars and city wide events that will allow a space for girls to promote their Cookie business. 

Updates 

 Walmart Update – The agreement between GSUSA and Walmart has concluded. Our Council team will request reservations as soon as we are able to in the system. Review the confirmed 2026 and 2027 black out dates for Walmart (and Sams Club). Service Units will be contacted via email once Council is notified of location approvals and denials.  

• • • Walmart Reminder: All Walmart locations must be reserved through the Space Reservation System. The 2026-2027 Blackout Dates and the Campaign agreement related to the 14-day limit with no more than 3 consecutive dates remains in effect. 

 Stater Bros. Update – Stater Bros. Company has approved booth dates for Orange County locations from February 6, 2026- March 31, 2026. The Stater Bros. Team has confirmed we will receive the approval letter by the end of December. When the letter is received, we will reach out to Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinators and post the letter on GSCookiesetc.org. 

 Wendy’s Update – GSOC will reach out to Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinators who will have a Wendy’s location in their Service Unit. 

 Check out these popular Booth questions! 

 What should you do if a booth site is denied?
If you run into any denied locations, please let us know through the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form. 

 When should you have your Service Unit’s Lottery?
Your Service Unit Booth Sale Lottery should be held by January 13. Make sure to record all confirmed booth sites in the Booth Sale Spreadsheet. 

 How can I find new booth locations? 
Reach out to your Service Unit and ask your team about new businesses they have seen open in their area. Any Entrepreneurs in your Service Unit that have a business? Ask them if you can have a Cookie Booth at the location. The possibilities are endless! 

 What are easy ways to help Girl Scouts meet their goals?
 Prepare the troops attending the booth sites in your Service Units. Let them know how many cases to take to a booth to ensure they sell as much as they can during their booth period.  

• • • Remind Troops of tricks on how to decorate their booth. The Cookie Share flyer and 5 for $30 always get customers attention!  

• • • Super Booths are a great way to help girls reach their goal. These troops are able to check out cookies on consignment. Consignment is not guaranteed every Cookie Program but a Super Booth means no risk on taking cases out during the last weekend of the Cookie Program. 

December 5 – January 17
❏ Continue securing booth sale locations for your Service Unit
❏ If you receive a denial for any booth sale location, we want to know by filling out the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form
❏ Conduct Service Unit Cookie Booth Sale Lottery by Jan 13
❏ Start the Booth Sale Spreadsheetand list booth locations, times, and dates in preparation for the ABC Booth Spreadsheet due date by January 19. 

Important dates: 

• • January 6 – Cookie Program presales begin 

• • January 1-14 – Begin uploading booth locations information into ABC Smart Cookies 

• • January 16-19 – Review booth assignments for accuracy 

• • January 19 – Booth Sale Spreadsheet and Super Booth Form due to Council 

• • January 20-28 – Have troops run booth sale reports to check accuracy of lottery assignments 

• • January 26 – Girl Delivery and Cookies in hand sales begin! 

• • January 27 – ABC Booth Scheduler opens for early access troops 

• • January 28 – Booths open to all troops 

• • February 6 – Booth Sales begin! 

Let’s keep it going Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinators! Continue securing booth locations starting now–January 17. After January, you can continue to look for new opportunities for your Service Unit. Make sure to check out your Community calendars and city wide events that will allow a space for girls to promote their Cookie business. 

Updates 

 Walmart Update – Our Council team has requested reservations at all Orange County Walmart locations. As soon as we receive notification of approvals or denial we will notify you. Remember to review the confirmed 2026 and 2027 black out dates for Walmart (and Sams Club). Service Units will be contacted via email once Council is notified of location approvals and denials.  

• • • Walmart Reminder: All Walmart locations must be reserved through the Space Reservation System. The 2026-2027 Blackout Dates and the Campaign agreement related to the 14-day limit with no more than 3 consecutive dates remains in effect. 

 Stater Bros. Update – Stater Bros. Company has approved booth dates for Orange County locations from February 6, 2026- March 31, 2026. The Stater Bros. Team has confirmed we will receive the approval letter by the end of December. When the letter is received, we will reach out to Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinators and post the letter on GSCookiesetc.org. 

 Wendy’s Update – GSOC has reached out to Wendys to request booth opportunities at the locations they have offered. GSOC Product Program team will reach out to Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinators who will have a Wendy’s location in their Service Unit. 

 Check out these popular Booth questions! 

 What should you do if a booth site is denied?
If you run into any denied locations, please let us know through the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form. 

 When should you have your Service Unit’s Lottery?
Your Service Unit Booth Sale Lottery should be held by January 13. Make sure to record all confirmed booth sites in the Booth Sale Spreadsheet. 

 How can I find new booth locations? 
Reach out to your Service Unit and ask your team about new businesses they have seen open in their area. Any Entrepreneurs in your Service Unit that have a business? Ask them if you can have a Cookie Booth at the location. The possibilities are endless! 

 What are easy ways to help Girl Scouts meet their goals?
 Prepare the troops attending the booth sites in your Service Units. Let them know how many cases to take to a booth to ensure they sell as much as they can during their booth period.  

• • • Remind Troops of tricks on how to decorate their booth. The Cookie Share flyer and 5 for $30 always get customers attention!  

• • • Super Booths are a great way to help girls reach their goal. These troops are able to check out cookies on consignment. Consignment is not guaranteed every Cookie Program but a Super Booth means no risk on taking cases out during the last weekend of the Cookie Program. 

Now – January 17
❏ Continue securing booth sale locations for your Service Unit
❏ If you receive a denial for any booth sale location, we want to know by filling out the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form
❏ Conduct Service Unit Cookie Booth Sale Lottery by Jan 13
❏ Start the Booth Sale Spreadsheetand list booth locations, times, and dates in preparation for the ABC Booth Spreadsheet due date by January 19. 

Important dates: 

• • January 6 – Cookie Program presales begin 

• • January 1-14 – Begin uploading booth locations information into ABC Smart Cookies 

• • January 16-19 – Review booth assignments for accuracy 

• • January 19 – Booth Sale Spreadsheet and Super Booth Form due to Council 

• • January 20-28 – Have troops run booth sale reports to check accuracy of lottery assignments 

• • January 26 – Girl Delivery and Cookies in hand sales begin! 

• • January 27 – ABC Booth Scheduler opens for early access troops 

• • January 28 – Booths open to all troops 

• • February 6 – Booth Sales begin! 

Happy New Year Booth Sale Coordinators! 

 Updates 

Walmart Update – The agreement between GSUSA and Walmart has concluded. Our Council team has requested reservations to have Cookie Booths at all Walmart locations in Orange County. Review the confirmed 2026 and 2027 black out dates for Walmart (and Sams Club). Service Units will be contacted via email once Council is notified of location approvals and denials.  

• • Walmart Reminder: All Walmart locations must be reserved through the Space Reservation System. The 2026-2027 Blackout Dates and the Campaign agreement related to the 14-day limit with no more than 3 consecutive dates remains in effect. 

 Stater Bros. Update – Stater Bros. Company has approved booth dates for Orange County locations from February 6, 2026- March 31, 2026. Click here to see the Approval letter.  

 Wendy’s Update – GSOC will reach out to Service Unit Booth Sale Coordinators who will have a Wendy’s location in their Service Unit. 

 December 5 – January 17 

• • Continue securing booth sale locations for your Service Unit 

• • If you receive a denial for any booth sale location, we want to know by filling out the Booth Sale Denials and Other Information Form 

• • Conduct Service Unit Cookie Booth Sale Lottery by Jan 13 

• • Start the Booth Sale Spreadsheet and list booth locations, times, and dates in preparation for the ABC Booth Spreadsheet due date by January 19. 

 Important Upcoming dates: 

• • January 1-14 – Begin uploading booth locations information into ABC Smart Cookies 

• • January 16-19 – Review booth assigments for accuracy 

• • January 19 – Booth Sale Spreadsheet and Super Booth Form due to Council 

• • January 20-28 – Have troops run booth sale reports to check accuracy of lottery assignments 

• • January 26 – Girl Delivery and Cookies in hand sales begin! 

• • January 27 – ABC Booth Scheduler opens for early access troops 

• • January 28 – Booths open to all troops 

• • February 6 – Booth Sales begin!