NewTroop CookieGuide
Welcome!
WelcometoyourfirstGirlScoutCookieProgram!Asatroopvolunteer,youplay akeyroleinhelpingentrepreneurslearngoalsetting,decisionmaking,money management,peopleskills,andbusinessethics thefiveessentialskillsofthe CookieProgram. Thisguidewalksyouthroughwhattoexpect,yourmainresponsibilities,and howtosupportyourtroopfromplanningtocelebratingsuccess.
KeyContacts
ServiceUnitCookieManager(SUCM):Yourfirstpointofcontact CouncilProductProgramTeam
AsTroopCookieManager(TCM),youcoordinateyourtroop’sparticipation.
MainResponsibilities
AttendyourServiceUnitorCouncilCookieTraining. SetupyourtroopinDigitalCookieandeBudde(orothercouncilsystem). CollectPermission&GoalSheetsfromeachentrepreneur. Placeandmanagetrooporders. Coordinatecookiepickupandstorage. Scheduleandmanageboothsales. Collectanddepositmoneyfromfamilies. Keepaccuraterecordsofcookiesandpayments. Submitfinalrewardsandreportsbydeadlines. Celebrateyourtroop’ssuccess!
HelpfulTips
Communicateearlyandoftenwithfamilies. Useatroopgroupchatoremailthreadforupdates. Keepcopiesofallpaperwork.
AskyourServiceUnitCookieManager(SUCM)forhelpwhenneeded they’reyourbestresource.
TheGirlScoutCounciloftheNation’sCapitalisavolunteer-run,volunteer-led organization,startingwithourvolunteerBoardofDirectorsallthewaytoour troopvolunteers.“Council”referstoallofus-volunteersandstaff!Ifyouhave questionsorneedassistance,ourstaffiseagerandreadytoassistyou.Please feelfreetocalloremail.Wehavesixofficesforyourconvenienceanda dedicatedProductProgramteamtohelpyoualongtheway.
CentralOffice:
4301ConnecticutAve.,NW,SuiteM-2Washington,DC20008
Website:www.gscnc.org
Phone:202-237-1670
Toll-Free:800-523-7898
RegionalOffices:
Germantown,MD
20251CenturyBlvd.,Suite130,Germantown,MD20874
Phone:301-978-3865
Kingstowne,VA
5680KingCenterDr.,Suite110Kingstowne,VA22315
Phone:571-642-0253
Brandywine,MD
7704MatapeakeBusinessDrive,Suite220,Brandywine,MD20613
Phone:301-861-5860;800-834-1702(toll-free)
Martinsburg,WV
153McMillanCourt,Martinsburg,WV25404
Phone:304-263-8833;888-2638834(toll-free)
Manassas,VA
10432BallsFordRoadSuite140Manassas,VA20109
Phone:703-777-5644
ProgramOverview
TheGirlScoutCookieProgramisthelargestyouth-ledentrepreneurialprogramin theworld.It’smorethanjustsellingcookies it’saboutdevelopinglifeskillsand confidencethroughhands-onexperience.
KeyDates:
12/12:CookieProgrambegins
1/11:OnlineGirlScoutDeliveredpausesinDigitalCookie(11:59pm)
1/13:TroopInitialOrderdueineBudde(11:59pm)
1/17:OnlineGirlScoutDeliveredturnedbackoninDigitalCookie
1/20:Associationdeliveriesbegin
2/4:Cupboardsbegintoopen(allopenby2/11)
2/6:Boothsbegin
3/8:OnlineGirlScoutDeliveredclosesinDigitalCookie(11:59pm)
3/15:CookieProgramends(booths,paperorders)
3/16-22:Limitedcupboardsopen
3/22:DirectShipclosesinDigitalCookie
ProgramStructure:
Troop:Participatesasagroup,earningproceedsforactivitiesandservice.
Entrepreneur:Setsindividualgoalsandlearnsthroughreal-worldpractice.
Families:Supportlogisticsandencouragesafeselling.
Council:Providestraining(gsLearn),safetyresources,materials,anddigital tools.
TechnologySystems:Managetheprogramlogistics.
eBudde:Usedbytroopvolunteerstomanageorders,inventory,booths, payments,andrewards.
DigitalCookie:Anonlineplatformwhereentrepreneurscansellcookies digitally,acceptorders,andlearne-commerceskills.
ProgramOverview
Meet the Cookies!
Each cookie has a story and knowing the lineup helps entrepreneurs feel confident when talking to customers. Use this section to learn the names of every Little Brownie Bakers variety available this season.
GettingStarted
PreparationisthefoundationofasmoothandsuccessfulCookieProgram.The workyoudobeforecookiesarrivewillmakeahugedifferenceoncesalesbegin. Thisphasefocusesontraining,communication,organization,andgoalsetting.
1.CompleteRequiredTrainings
EveryTroopCookieManager(TCM)mustattendtrainingofferedbyyourService UnitCookieManager(SUCM)orCouncilProductProgramTeam(gsLearn).
Trainingstypicallycover:
Councildates,deadlines,andexpectations
HowtouseeBudde,DigitalCookie,orSmartCookies
Safetyandmoney-handlingprocedures
Boothsign-upprocessandequitableaccess
Communicationtipsforfamiliesandentrepreneurs
Tip:DownloadorprintyourCookieProgramCalendarrightaway itwillhelp youtrackeverymajormilestone.It’salsolistedonthebackofthisguide!
2.VerifyTroopEligibility
Beforeyourtroopcanparticipate:
EnsureyourTroopLeader(s),TroopyMoneyManagerandTroopCookie Managerareregisteredandbackgroundchecked.
Confirmyourtroop’sbankaccountisactiveandonfilewithcouncilstaff. Submitanyrequiredcouncilpaperworkordigitalagreements.
Double-checkthatyourtrooprosterisaccurateinyourmembershipsystem (soeveryonegetscreditforparticipationandrewards).Whenyou’reloaded intoeBudde,you’llhaveachancetodoublecheckyourrosteriscorrect. Ifyourtroopisbrandnew,yourServiceUnitorcouncilcanhelpyousetupthe bankaccountandregistrationrequirements.
GettingStarted
3.HoldaFamilyCookieMeeting
Thisisoneofthemostimportantstepsoftheseason!Gatherallentrepreneurs andtheirfamiliesbeforeorder-takingbeginstoreviewhowtheprogramworks.
Duringthemeeting:
ExplainthegoalsandpurposeoftheCookieProgram.
Reviewkeydates,deadlines,andhowcookieswillbedistributed.
Gooversafetyguidelines,especiallyforonlineandboothsales.
ShowfamilieshowDigitalCookieworks.
Reviewmoney-handlingexpectations(howpaymentsshouldbeturnedin, when,andtowhom).
Discusstroopproceeds howfundssupporttroopactivitiesandcommunity service.
Distributematerials(ordercards,permissionforms,moneyenvelopes).
AnswerquestionsandcollectsignedCookiePermissionandResponsibility Forms.
4.SetTroopandIndividualGoals
Goalsettinghelpsentrepreneursstaymotivatedandbuildsteamworkwithinthe troop.
Worktogethertocreatetwolevelsofgoals:
TroopGoal:Thetotalnumberofpackagesyourtroopaimstosell,connected toasharedpurpose(e.g.,“Sell2,000packagestofundatriptothescience museum”).
IndividualGoals:Eachentrepreneursetsapersonaltargetthatsupportsthe troopgoalandearnspersonalrewards.
Encourageentrepreneursto:
Breakbiggoalsintosmallerweeklygoals.
Tracktheirprogressvisually(charts,thermometers,posters).
Talkabouttheirgoalswithfamily,friends,andcustomers.
Tip:Focusonlearningandteamwork,notjustnumbers—celebrateprogressand effort,too.
GettingStarted
5.OrganizeYourCookieTools
Beforethesalestarts,makesureyouhave:
Ordercardsororderforms
DigitalCookieaccessforeachentrepreneur
Troopinventorytrackingsheetorbinder
Cookieprogramcalendar
Bankdepositslipsandenvelopes
Receiptbook(TroopFamilyTransacationRecordsheets)forallcookieandmoney exchanges
Safestorageplanforcookiesoncetheyarrive
Prepareafolder(digitalorphysical)tokeepeverythinginoneplace.
6.PlanforInventoryandDistribution
You’llplaceyourinitialcookieorderineBuddebeforecookiesarrive.Tomakethat easier:
Tallyhowmanypackageseachentrepreneurwillneedfortheirfirstroundofsales usingtheirOrderCards
Addasmallbufferforboothsalesorextras.
CoordinatewithyourServiceUnitfordeliverylogisticsandselectaslotineBudde Oncecookiesarrive:
Scheduleapickuptimeandplaceforeachfamily.
Useareceiptforeverytransferofcookies.
Keepcookiesinaclean,climate-controlledspace(noporchesorcars).
7.ReviewSafetyGuidelines
SafetycomesfirstineverypartoftheCookieProgram.
ReviewGirlScouts’safetyrulesfor:
Onlineandphoneorders
Boothsafety(tworegisteredadultspresent,appropriatepubliclocations)
Handlingmoney
Transportingandstoringcookies
Interactingwithcustomersrespectfully
Encouragefamiliestorole-playsafesellingsituationswiththeirentrepreneurbefore thefirstorder!
GettingStarted
8.CommunicateEarlyandOften
Establishaclearcommunicationplanbeforethingsgetbusy. Decide:
Howyou’llshareupdates(email,text,GroupMe,Band,etc.)
Whenfamiliesshouldcheckinorturninmoney
Wheretogowithquestions(you,SUCM,orcouncilresources) Consistencykeepseveryoneinformedandpreventslast-minuteconfusion.
7.PrepareforDigitalCookie
DigitalCookiegivesentrepreneursanonlinestorefrontto: Sendmarketingemailstofamilyandfriends.
Acceptonlinepaymentsforshippedordeliveredcookies. Trackprogresstowardtheirgoals.
Learne-commerceskillsthroughinteractivebadgesandvideos. Beforesalesbegin:
Activateyourtroop’sDigitalCookiecampaignusingtheinstructionsinCookie ProgramEssentials.
Helpfamiliessetupeachentrepreneur’spage.
Remindfamiliesthatadultsupervisionisrequiredforallonlineactivity.
10.BuildExcitement!
Cookieseasonshouldbefun!
Considerwaystocreateenergyandenthusiasmbeforethefirstcookieissold: Hostagoal-settingpartyorminirally.
Makepostersor“CookieBoss”badgesforeachentrepreneur.
Encourageentrepreneurstopracticetheirsalespitchandthank-youmessage. Sharecouncilvideosorsocialmediapoststhathighlighttheimpactofcookie proceeds.
Excitementandpreparationgohand-in-hand—wheneveryonefeelsreadyand energized,theprogramrunsmoresmoothlyandsuccessfully.
HowtoSell
Sellingcookiesiswherethefun—andlearning—reallyhappens!
Througheachtypeofsale,entrepreneursgainreal-worldskillsingoalsetting, communication,moneymanagement,andcustomerservice.Thekeyishelping eachentrepreneurfindthesalesmethodsthatworkbestforthemwhilekeeping safetyandteamworkfrontandcenter.
WaystoParticipate
ThereareseveralwaystoparticipateintheCookieProgram.Troopscanuseone orall,dependingonwhatworksbestfortheirmembersandcommunity.
1.OrderCardSales(TraditionalSales)
Entrepreneurstakecookieordersfromfriends,family,andneighborsusingtheir paperordercard.
Howitworks:
Entrepreneurstakeordersbeforecookiesaredelivered. Customerspayupondelivery
Aftertheinitialorderperiod,entrepreneursdelivercookiesandthank customers.
TipsforSuccess:
Encourageentrepreneurstosetadailygoal(e.g.,“I’llaskfivepeopletoday”). Remindthemtoalwayssellwithanadultorinsafe,familiarareas. Usegoalchartsorstickerstotrackprogress.
Offertowritethank-younotesorincludeasmall“thankyou”tagwitheach order.
VolunteerNote:Keepcopiesordigitalphotosofordercardsforrecordkeeping andbackup
HowtoSell
2.DigitalCookie(OnlineSales)
DigitalCookieallowsentrepreneurstosellonline—safelyandconveniently.
Howitworks:
Entrepreneurscustomizetheirpersonalonlinestorefrontwithgoals,videos, andmessages.
Customersorderthroughasecurelinksharedviaemailorsocialmedia(with adultsupervision).
Orderscanbeshippeddirectlytocustomers,donatedtoacause,ordelivered locally.
Paymentsarehandledautomaticallyonline—nocashneeded!
TipsforSuccess:
Helpentrepreneurscreateshort,personalizedmessagesforemailsandposts. Encouragethemtosharetheircookiegoalsandwhythey’reselling.
Remindfamiliestoapprovemessagesandsuperviseallonlineinteractions. Checkcouncilguidelinesbeforepostinganypubliclinks.
VolunteerNote:DigitalCookiehelpstroopsmanageonlinepayments automatically—butensurealldigitalsalesareaccuratelyreflectedineBudde.
3.CookieBooths
Boothsalesaretroop-basedcookietablessetupatapprovedpubliclocations (likegrocerystores,communitycenters,orlocalbusinesses).
Howitworks:
BoothsitesaresecuredbyyourServiceUnitorCouncilanduploadedto eBuddeforalltroopstoselect.
TroopssignupforavailableboothslotsthrougheBudde. Entrepreneursworkinteamswithadultsupervisiontoselldirectlytothe public.
TipsforSuccess:
Displaycookiesneatlywithpricesclearlyvisible. Encourageentrepreneurstogreetcustomersenthusiasticallyandthankevery buyer.
Usesignsorpostersthatshowtroopgoalsandwhatproceedssupport. Bringplentyofchangeandamobilepaymentoption(ifallowed).
Haveaboothkitready:table,tablecloth,signage,handsanitizer,pens,extra bags,andafirstaidkit.
HowtoSell
4.Lemonade-Stand-StyleSales
Acookiestandislikealemonadestand-youthmemberswillsetupontheir personalresidentialpropertywithcaregiversupervision.
Howitworks:
Entrepreneurssetupinafrontyardordriveway
Allsalesmustfollowsafetyandpermissionguidelines.
TipsforSuccess:
Postclearsignagesoneighborsknowwhereandwhentostopby.
Keepcookiesshadedandofftheground.
Alwayshaveanadultpresentandfollowallcouncilsafetyrules. Practiceonlinesafetywhenadvertisingandneverpublishprivate informationsuchashomeaddressesinpublicspacessuchasFacebookor Nextdoor.
5.GiftofCaringorDonationPrograms
Everycounciloffersawaytosupportcommunityorganizationsthrough donatedcookies.GSCNCoffersHometownHeroesandVirtualTroop2Troops.
Howitworks:
Customerspurchasecookiestobedonatedtoalocalpartner(suchasfood banks,hospitals,ormilitarygroups).
Thesecookiesaredistributedbythecouncilortroopaftertheprogram ends.
TipsforSuccess:
Encourageentrepreneurstosharedonationstorieswhentalkingto customers.
Trackdonationsseparatelyfromregularsales.
Usesignagetohighlightyourdonationpartneratbooths.
HowtoSell
SellingSkillsforEntrepreneurs
Encourageentrepreneurstopracticethesekeyskillsbeforesalesbegin:
TheIntroduction:
“Hi!I’m[Name],andI’mparticipatingintheGirlScoutCookieProgram.I’m raisingmoneyfor[goal].Wouldyouliketosupportmytroopbypurchasing cookiestoday?”
TheAsk:
Alwaysofferthechoiceandexplainthecause.
“Eachpackagehelpsfundcommunityserviceprojectsandtroop adventures.”
TheThankYou:
“Thankyousomuchforsupportingmytroop!Haveagreatday!”
Role-playtheseconversationsattroopmeetingsorwithfamiliestohelpbuild confidence.
BestPracticesforaSmoothSale
✅PlanAhead:
Knowwhere,when,andhowyourtroopwillsell.Preparematerialsandkeep communicationopen.
✅StayOrganized:
Useatrackingsheetorapptorecordsales,moneycollected,andinventory transfers.
✅ModelGoodBusinessEthics:
Behonest,fair,andcourteous.Avoidoversellingorpromisingunavailable inventory.
✅KeepSafetyFirst: Alwaysfollowsafetyguidelinesforin-personandonlineselling.
✅FocusonLearning:
RemindentrepreneursthattheCookieProgramisaboutskills,notjustsales totals.Everyinteractionbuildsconfidenceandleadership.
✅HaveFun!
Decorateyourbooths,createteamchants,andcelebratesmallsuccesses.
RewardsandProceeds
TheGirlScoutCookieProgramteachesentrepreneurshowtosetgoals,make decisions,andmanagemoney—andabigpartofthatlearningexperienceis seeinghoweffortturnsintorewardsandtroopfunds.
1.UnderstandingtheTwoTypesofEarnings
TherearetwoprimarywaysparticipantsbenefitfromtheCookieProgram:
IndividualRewards:Earnedperyouthmemberbasedontheirtotalsales
TroopRewards:EarnedbythetroopbasedonthePerGirlAverageofthetroop’s totalsalesdividedbythe#ofyouthparticipating
Bothformsofearningareimportant—rewardsmotivateindividualachievement, whileproceedssupportsharedexperiencesandteamwork.
2.IndividualRewards
Entrepreneursearnrewardsbasedonthenumberofpackagestheysell.Rewards aredesignedtocelebrateeffort,encouragegoalsetting,andrecognizeprogress— notjusttotalsales.
Howrewardswork:
Theordercardhasasectionshowingeachrewardlevel. Asentrepreneurssellthroughtheprogram,troopvolunteersentertotalsin eBudde.Rewardsareautomaticallycalculatedcumulativelybasedonthe numbersineBudde.
RewardsareshippedtotheServiceUnitaftertheprogram.
BestPracticesforVolunteers:
Reviewtherewardcard/bookwithfamiliesatyourcookiekickofforfamily meeting.
Encourageeachentrepreneurtosetapersonalgoaltiedtoarewardlevel. Remindfamiliesthatrewardsarecumulative—entrepreneursearnallitems uptotheirfinallevel.
Double-checksalesentriesbeforethedeadlinetoensureaccuracy.
RewardsandProceeds
3.TroopProceeds
Troopsearnproceedsbasedonthenumberofcookiepackagessoldbythetroop asawhole.Thisisnotindividualcommission—proceedsbelongtothetroopand areusedcollectivelyfortroopactivities.
Troopproceedsmayfund:
Fieldtripsortravelopportunities
ServiceorBronze/Silver/GoldAwardprojects
Suppliesfortroopmeetings
Camporoutdooradventures
Councileventfees
Uniformpiecesorbadges
Proceedsarenotpersonalincomeandcannotbedividedamongindividualsor transferredoutsidethetroopaccount.Theymustbeusedtosupportthetroop’s mission-alignedactivities.
4.HowProceedsAreCalculated
Eachcouncildeterminesitsownper-packageproceedrate.Finalratesforeach troopmayvarydependingon:
Whetherthetroopoptsoutofindividualrewards(forolder-leveltroops)
TroopPGAtiers
BonusesbasedonTroopInitialOrdervolume
BaseProceed
PGAProceed
SuperTroop
TroopIORevenue Share
$100withindividualrewards(opt-in)
$1.05withoutindividualrewards(opt-out)
Note:DaisiesandBrowniesCANNOTopt-outofrewards
Tier1-additional$.05perpackage@160PGAselling
Tier2-additional$06perpackage@200PGAselling
*Thisisstackable
Troopswith6youthsellingthatreach$250PGAduringtheFallProduct Programreceiveanadditional$.05inCookies
160PGAinTroopIOearn$05perpackage
200PGAinTroopIOearnadditional$.05perpackage
*Thisisstackable,minimum6youthsellingisrequired
Resources
BetweenLittleBrownieBakers'CookieTechPortal,DigitalCookie,Rallyhood,andthe linksonourProductProgramLinkTree,therearemanyresourcesavailablefor volunteers,families,andcookieentrepreneurstoensureasuccessfulprogram.
CookieTechPortal:
YourCookieTechPortalisyouronestopshopforeverythingcookies.YoucanaccesseBuddeand theeBuddeHelpCenter
DigitalCookie:
Ifyouhaveproblemswithdigitalordersduringtheprogram,youcanreachtheDigitalService CustomerServicelineat888-791-2634.
Anyproblemswithdigitalordersaftertheprogramendsshouldbebroughttotheattentionof yourServiceUnitCookieManagerortheProductProgramTeam
Rallyhood:
Rallyhoodiswhereyou'llfindimportantforms,up-to-dateprograminformation,anda communityofothervolunteers.Tojoin,contactyourServiceUnitCookieManagerorthe ProductProgramTeam.
CouncilProductProgramTeam:
AnnaBradford|ProductProgramManager|abradford@gscnc.org
ContactAnnaforProgramrelatedquestionsorassistance,BakeryorVendorsupportorother mattersrelatedtotheCookieProgram.
JudyJohnson|SeniorProductProgramSpecialist|jjohnson@gscnc.org
ContactJudyforDigitalCookie,eBuddeassistance,addingtroops/youthmembersintoeBudde, Cupboard,ordeliveryinformation,ACHandTroopdeposits.
CherylRoberson|ProductProgramCoordinator|croberson@gscnc.org
ContactCherylforrewardsshortages,certificatesofinsurance,cookiecostumecheckoutand orderingextracookieforms
KatMichalak|ProductProgramSpecialist|kmichalak@gscnc.org
ContactKatforboothsitequestionsandinformation,videotraininginformation,andcookie promotions.
UsethisQRcodetoaccesstheProduct ProgramLinkTree.You'llfindallofour importantresourcesandforms!
Glossary ACH
(AutomatedClearingHouse)ThemethodofpayingCouncilfortheirportionofcookierevenue. WhatyourtroopowesCouncilwillbedebitedfromyourtroopbankaccountaccordingtoapredeterminedschedule.Councilwillalsocredittroopaccountsifnecessary.
BoothSales
Case
CookieCupboard
CookieRewards
CookieSaleAudit
eBudde
GiftofCaring(GOC)
InitialOrder(IO)
LittleBrownieBakers
BusinessownersandstoremanagersgivepermissioninadvanceforGirlScoutstosellcookiesin frontoftheirstoresduringthemonthsofFebruaryandMarch AServiceUnitCookieBooth Coordinator(SUCBC)willscheduleallboothsalesandcontactbusinesses UsetheBOOTHSITES tabineBuddeforboothselection Donotcontactstoresonyourown
Eachcaseofcookiescontains12individualpackagesofthesamevarietyofcookie.
Whereyoucanpickupadditionalpackagesofcookies Cupboardsaregeographicallydispersed throughouttheCouncilandrunbyvolunteers(CookieCupboardManagers)
Therearetwooptionsforrewards:(1)CumulativeRewards individualsreceiveitemsbasedon individualaccomplishmentuptothesellinglevelreached;(2)AdditionalProceeds Troopvotes tooptoutoftheCumulativeRewardsandchoosestoearnanextrafivecentsperpackagesold Troopmustvoteandmajorityrules Onlyyouthmembersearnrewards
DaisiesandBrowniescannotoptoutofrewards.
Councilattemptstoverifythatallcookiesordered,Cupboardtransactions,andACHpayments arecorrectoneachtroopsalesreport Troopcookierecordsshouldberetainedbytroop leadershipforthreeyears.
PerGirlAverage(PGA)
Internet-basedproductsalessoftwareusedtotracksales,inventory,boothsites,booth scheduling,rewards,andpayments EveryfacetofthecookieprogramismanagedwithineBudde
Thisisagreatwayfortroopsandtheircustomerstohelpothersintheircommunity Whileselling cookies,girlsaskcustomerstopurchasecookiestodonatetoacharitythatthetroophas selected Customersdonotselectaspecificvarietyandthetroopusestheextrapackagesthey haveattheendofthesaletofilltheGiftofCaring Thetroopisresponsiblefordistributionif participatingintheHometownHeroesoption.
InformationsubmittedviaeBuddebytheTroopCookieManager.TheInitialOrderincludesthe totalnumberofpackagesofcookiesneededtofilltheindividualordersfromtheirordercard (bothpaperanddigital)andboothsaleneeds.TheInitialOrdermustbeinfullcases.
Nation’sCapitalCouncil’scookiebakerypartnerlocatedinLouisville,KY Onlytwobakeries produceallGirlScoutCookiesintheUSA;theotherbakerisABCBakers
Dividethetotalnumberofboxesyourtroopsoldbythenumberofmembersinyourtroopwho areparticipatingintheCookieSale
CookieCalendar
December
12/9:eBuddeGirlTabopentoTCMforinputofnewlyregisteredtroopmembers 12/12:Programbegins
January
1/7:eBuddeopensfortrooporderinput-Saveoften,submitonce
1/10:eBuddeBoothScheduleropenforFIRSTroundofboothselection
1/11:OnlineGirlScoutDeliveredpausesinDigitalCookie(11:59pm)
1/11:eBuddeBoothScheduleropenforSECONDroundofboothselection
1/12:eBuddeBoothScheduleropenforTHIRDroundofboothselection
1/13:TroopInitialOrder/InitialRewardsdueineBudde(11:59pm)
1/14:SUInitialOrder/InitialRewardsdueineBudde(11:59pm)
1/15:ASSNInitialOrder/InitialRewardsdueineBudde(11:59pm)
1/16:CouncilsubmitscompleteInitialOrdertoLBB
1/17:OnlineGirlScoutDeliveredturnedbackoninDigitalCookie
1/20:ASSNDeliveriesbegin-checkDeliverytabforinformationandsign-up
1/20:TroopTransactionTabopen
1/30:Pendingorderstocupboardsopen(checkopendate/timesbeforeplacingorder)
1/30:ACHtestpayment
1/31:eBuddeBoothSchedulerWIDEOPENforboothselection
February
2/4:Cupboardsbegintoopen(allopenby2/5)
2/6Boothsalesstart
2/17:ACHReductionRequestFormopens
2/23:ACHReductionRequestFormcloses(11:59pm)
2/26:ACHPayment(seemanualforACHcalculation)
March
3/8:OnlineGirlScoutDeliveredclosesinDigitalCookie(11:59pm)
3/9:Finaldaytoopt-outofrewards(contactSUCM)
3/15:FinalRewardstabopen-saveoften,submitonce
3/15:CookieProgramEnds(boothsales,paperorders)
3/16-22:LimitedcupboardsopenforGirlScoutDeliveredandGOCfulfillment
3/20:ACHReductionRequestFormopens
3/22:DirectShipclosesinDigitalCookie
3/23:TroopFinalRewardsdueineBudde(11:59pm)
3/24:SUFinalRewardsdueineBudde(11:59pm)-TrooppaperworkduetoSUCM
3/25:ASSNFinalRewardsdueineBudde(11:59pm)-SUpaperworkduetoACM
3/27:ACHReductionRequestFormcloses(11:59pm)
3/31:FinalACHPayment(BalanceDue)