Category: Cookies

Adult Booth Sale Training

Don’t forget, Booth Sales begin Friday, February 10th! Please be sure that you are prepared for your booth sales by having all participating adults complete the Adult Booth Sale Training for 2023. This module is for all adults who will support the Cookie Program at a Cookie Booth Sale; that could include the Troop Cookie Coordinator, Leaders, and any parents participating in cookie sales with their girl. 

Please note, this module is interactive and requires you to read through and interact with elements to move on. This means, you will need to read it carefully and may need to click on pictures or numbers to move through to the end.  

The training is available in both English and Spanish. It can be found on www.gscookiesetc.org/cookies under the Resources tab and then Booth Sale Resources drop down menu; it is titled Adult Booth Sale Training for 2023. It is also available at the top of the home page on www.gscookiesetc.org/cookies. If you have any questions please contact you Troop Cookie Coordinator.

Click here for tips on how to navigate through your Adult Booth Training!

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.

Initial Order Bonus Earned

As we approach the 2023 Cookie Program, we are so thrilled to hear about Girl goals! The Initial Order Bonus has been placed and submitted. We thank you all so much for placing your order in time. To see the Initial Order Bonus Earned report click here.

Troops who placed their Initial Order in time will earn a Cookie Genius patch pin, Stellar Seller Packet, and more. For instructions on when and how to pick up and distribute Initial Orders please review page 17 in your Troop Plan Book.

Reminders

  • Troops should print their Initial Order Report after December 16,3033 to ensure Gluten Free orders show up on their report (more information on pages 14-16 in the Troop Plan Book).
  • Troops who missed the cutoff for placing their Initial Order online should place a Planned Order from a Cookie Cupboard (more information on pages 14-16 in the Troop Plan Book).

Our 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program is around the corner, and we are busily planning and preparing to support our volunteers and cookie entrepreneurs!

In preparation for our sale, we want to acknowledge news you may have heard about several Girl Scout councils who are contracted with Little Brownie Bakers that may delay the start of their cookie sale. This will not be the case with Girl Scouts of Orange County’s cookie program. We are in regular contact with our baker—ABC Bakers—who has assured us that their planning and preparations are putting us in great shape for a successful sale. We have also heard from our volunteers that there is some concern that our baker will provide cookie inventory to Little Brownie Bakers. Again, we have been assured by our baker that this will not happen. Lastly, as we have shared previously, there is new packaging for Carmel Delights this year. As the baker uses up the existing packaging, it will begin to ship Carmel Delights in the new packaging, which means you may see two types of packaging this year.

At GSOC, we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that girls meet their cookie program goals. Accordingly, we plan on placing our largest ever up-front cookie order to make certain our inventory is as robust as possible, from the start. Our focus moving forward is to maintain communication with ABC Bakers and you—our dedicated volunteers—to be sure we have as smooth a cookie program as possible. As ever, thank you for all you do for the girls!

Troop Cookie Chat – Cookie Initial Order Support 

Is your troop ready to place their initial cookie order? Need some help to determine the troop’s initial order? We are here for you! Join us in our first Troop Cookie Chat of the season on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm.  To sign up, click the link below, complete the registration form, and we will email the Zoom link for the Troop Cookie Chat to all who have registered the afternoon of December 12th.   

Sign-up today! 

Reminder: Troop initial cookie orders are due in ABC Smart Cookies by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.   

Place Your Initial Order Before December 13, 2022!

The only way to GURANTEE having the cookies you want is to place an initial order. Starting December 1 Troops can start placing their Initial Orders.

Troops who commit their Initial Order and meet all other Troop Initial Order Bonus Requirements by December 13, 2022 will earn a Cookie Genius Patch Pin, Stellar Seller packet, and more!

For more information on placing your Initial Order, check out the Troop Plan Book (Pages 14-16).