Category: Announcements

Cookie Program Update

Girl Scouts of Orange County 2023 Cookie Program
Sunday, January 15, 2023 – Sunday, March 19, 2023
Cookie Program Update – Extending Cookie Sale

We understand that the recent storms have made it difficult for many troops to host cookie booth sales. We heard your concerns. In response, we are happy to announce that we are expanding the cookie sales window through March 19th!

We want to support our troops that have inventory to sell and help all troops reach $1 per package proceeds. And we’re very close to reaching that goal! As an example, if every troop selling took an additional three cases from cookie cupboards, troops would benefit from greater proceeds to support their group plans.

To help you reach your sales goals, we have included a few top seller tips to consider:

  • Place a small dry erase board at your booth and list your hourly goal. Keep updating it so customers can see how close you are to reaching your goal.
  • Check your Smart Cookies account to see if customers want to order more cookies. Send e-Cards to friends and family, inviting them to help you reach your goals by ordering Cookie Share online with no shipping costs!
  • One of our stellar sellers shared that she is using her cookie order card to take customers’ orders and will deliver the cookies when she replenishes her cookie inventory.
  • Post pictures (with parent approval) on social media featuring:
    • your booth with your goal tracker and announce where you will be selling cookies
    • enticing ways to eat your favorite cookies

We know that some troops may not want to continue selling cookies through March 19th, and that’s okay. For those who do, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Below are updated dates for the end of the cookie program.
  • March 17 – Start collecting girls’ final balance due to the troop.
  • March 17 – 21 – End of Program Processing
  • March 19 – Cookie Program Ends
  • By March 21 – Final deposits to be made into troop account to cover final payment. Payment Adjustment form submitted, if needed.
  • March 22 by 9:00 AM – Troop final reports due to Service Unit by 9:00 AM.
  • March 23 – ACH of final troop payment to council begins.

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. We hope this one-week extension will help our troops reach their goals and achieve even greater success!

Message from ABC Cookies Regarding the Raspberry Rally and Carmel Chocolate Chip Gluten Free Cookies

Dear ABC Council Partners,  

After much consideration and consultation with GSUSA and the Product Program Steering Committee, ABC will not be able to put the Raspberry Rally cookie back online on March 4. Although we did produce the planned production for the season, demand is so high and quantity so limited that we are not able to guarantee that we will not incur backorders as we did during the last release.

We will put a banner on our Smart Cookies Direct Ship next Wednesday, March 1, indicating that the item is sold out for the season. This should give you time to communicate with your membership. We will also work directly with the councils that were not able to sell any of this item to ensure the best possible outcome for their girls.  

In addition, we expect to be temporarily out of stock on Caramel Chocolate Chip, our gluten free cookie, within the next few days. We will have more production to our fulfillment center by March 7. The banner on Smart Cookies Direct Ship will say “Out of Stock” when that happens.   

We apologize for any inconvenience to you, your members or consumers.

Thank you for your partnership.  
ABC Bakers

Raspberry Rally Inventory

We want to update you on information recently received from ABC Bakers, GSOC’s cookie supplier.  

This past weekend, ABC Bakers oversold Raspberry Rally cookies, resulting in the cancellation of some orders that contained the Raspberry Rally cookies. Below is background leading to this action. 

On Friday, February 10, ABC Bakers released additional Raspberry Rally cookies for sale. By Sunday, February 12, Girl Scouts had already sold through this inventory (in less than 48 hours). 

We were recently made aware that ABC Bakers accidentally oversold their available quantity of Raspberry Rally cookies. Due to limitations within the Smart Cookies platform, ABC Bakers is not able to fulfill partial orders and had to cancel and refund all orders of Raspberry Rally Cookies, including orders that contained Raspberry Rally Cookies and additional flavors. Customers whose orders were cancelled have been notified by ABC Bakers. 

As Girl Scouts across Orange County continue to fulfill the demand for everyone’s favorite cookies, please remember to share the wide variety of delicious flavors we have through our remaining nine varieties.  

Thank you for all you to do to support Girl Scouts in Orange County. 

ABC Smart Cookies Raspberry Rally Inventory FAQ link

Raspberry Rally Restock

Raspberry Rally Cookies are available online only while supplies last

Due to extremely high demand, Raspberry Rally cookies are currently out of stock again. We are excited by the success of the online only cookie and the potential it holds for Girl Scouts selling skills! 

Make sure to mark your calendars! Raspberry Rally Cookies will be back one final time in a very limited quantity on March 4th at 12:00 AM EST to allow late starting Councils an opportunity to sell. This will be the final release of inventory and we will be sold out for the season once stock is depleted.

Valentine In The Morning’s $5,000 Girl Scout Cookie Buy!

Valentine in the Morning Girl Scout Cookie Buy

The Valentine In The Morning 
$5,000 Girl Scout Cookie Buy is back!

Nominate your Girl Scout Troop NOW!

Valentine In The Morning wants to buy $5,000 in cookies
from your Girl Scout Troop!

Nominate your troop and then rally your troops to VOTE!
The troop with the most votes will get the $5,000 cookie order. 

All the cookies purchased will be donated to
The Bob Hope USO at LAX, strengthening
America’s military service members by keeping
them connected to family, home and country.

Contest Timeline:
Nominations: Monday 2/6 6am – Wednesday 2/22 10am
Voting: Friday 2/24 6am – Sunday 3/5 11:59pm
Winner announced Wednesday 3/8 with Valentine in the Morning

Click here for official rules!

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Cookie University: Empowering Girls with Entrepreneurial Skills – March 25, 2023. Registration Now Open!

*In-person Event* Calling all Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Entrepreneurs! So, you’re already an expert on your cookie business, now what? 

 It’s time to attend Cookie University! 
Girls will hear from some incredible women in business, talk with industry professionals, and complete hands on interactive activities focused on important workforce development skills –such as creating a resume, figuring out a budget and writing a personal statement. On top of all this, girls will also earn a Cookie Business badge!   

Get ready for your business skills to graduate to the next level! 
Register Today

This event accepts Cookie Dough, OC Bucks, and Juliette Dollars! Girls must complete online registration and pay in full.  Next fill out the Reimbursement form prior to participating in the event. 

Financial assistance will be available upon request, please complete the Financial Assistance Request form.

It’s Official. The 2023 Cookie Program Has Now Begun!

As of Sunday, January 15, Direct ship, Online girl delivery, and preorder sales have started. We know customers can’t wait to enjoy all of their favorite Girl Scout Cookies. Here you will find important details and quick links to get you started during the entire cookie season.

Online Marketing Do’s and Don’ts
Are you wondering what a girl can and can’t do online for the 2023 Cookie Program? Here is a quick reference guide to help you out! View the printable version to access the links shown at the bottom.