Entrepreneurship
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Council Credit (Reward Card) Conversion
What are Council Credits? Reward dollars will be totaled and put onto one virtual card, called Council Credits, for each entrepreneur for the Fall Product Program or Girl Scout Cookie Program. Council Credits are emailed directly to the email address that we have on file for each entrepreneur’s parent/guardian. How can Council Credits be used? […]
Allocating Care To Share in Smart Cookies
Smart Cookie credits the Care to Share money to Girl Scouts, but does not credit the package to them at the same time. You must allocate the Care to Share packages via the Virtual Cookie Share Tab (or Smart Booth Divider)in Smart Cookies. If you fail to do these steps (allocate Care to Share) it […]
Understanding Reports in Smart Cookies
There are several helpful reports in Smart Cookies. In this article we will take a deeper dive into a few of the most commonly used reports. When pulling any report in Smart Cookies you will start from the Report tab> Current. From the report screen you can select the report you are looking for and […]
ABC Bakers
ABC Bakers is one of the two licensed bakeries authorized to produce Girl Scout Cookies in the United States. They work closely with Girl Scout councils, including GSNorCal, to supply the iconic cookies sold during the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program. Each bakery offers slightly different cookie varieties, recipes, and packaging. ABC Bakers is known […]
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Council Credit (Reward Card) Conversion
What are Council Credits? Reward dollars will be totaled and put onto one virtual card, called Council Credits, for each entrepreneur for the Fall Product Program or Girl Scout Cookie Program. Council Credits are emailed directly to the email address that we have on file for each entrepreneur’s parent/guardian. How can Council Credits be used? […]
Troop Finance Report Instructions
Troop leaders and troop treasurers will complete the Annual Troop Finance Report using the Troop Finance Report (fillable form) for 2025. This document provides instructions on how to prepare for your Troop Finance Report, and the finance tracking sheet can be used to organize income and expenses throughout the year. For additional assistance, the following resources are available: If you have questions […]
2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program Resources
To help you better manage the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program we have consolidated all of the resources you will need into your Troop, Service Unit, and Family Cookie Program Guides. Troop Cookie Chair Program GuideService Unit Cookie Program GuideFamily Cookie Program Guide Cookie LingoCookie Program FAQCouncil Credit Information Key Program DatesTrainingCare to ShareMarketing MaterialsCookie […]
2025 Cookie Program FAQ
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Girl Scout Cookie Program. If youhave additional questions, email info@gsnorcal.org or call the Cookie Hotline at 510-995-2900 Scroll through the questions below or jump to a topic below: General What do I do if someone steals money or cookies?Complete and submit the Incident Report Form and/or […]
Digital Cookie
Council Credit (Reward Card) Conversion
What are Council Credits? Reward dollars will be totaled and put onto one virtual card, called Council Credits, for each entrepreneur for the Fall Product Program or Girl Scout Cookie Program. Council Credits are emailed directly to the email address that we have on file for each entrepreneur’s parent/guardian. How can Council Credits be used? […]
How to Transform Your Troop Meeting into a Digital Cookie Day
If you haven’t heard about Digital Cookie yet, you’re in for a treat! In a world that is increasingly virtual, the Digital Cookie platform helps Girl Scouts take their business skills beyond the booth with mobile and online channels. Our troop used one of our meetings for our very own Digital Cookie Day, helping each other get […]
Fall Product Program
Council Credit (Reward Card) Conversion
What are Council Credits? Reward dollars will be totaled and put onto one virtual card, called Council Credits, for each entrepreneur for the Fall Product Program or Girl Scout Cookie Program. Council Credits are emailed directly to the email address that we have on file for each entrepreneur’s parent/guardian. How can Council Credits be used? […]
Troop Finance Report Instructions
Troop leaders and troop treasurers will complete the Annual Troop Finance Report using the Troop Finance Report (fillable form) for 2025. This document provides instructions on how to prepare for your Troop Finance Report, and the finance tracking sheet can be used to organize income and expenses throughout the year. For additional assistance, the following resources are available: If you have questions […]
Fall Product Program Resources
The 2024 Fall Product Program runs from September 18 – October 29. Participation in this Fall Program prepares Girl Scouts and Troops for success in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Plan to join us for Fall Product Program season, where Girl Scouts can offer tasty snacks and a full array of magazines for friends and […]
Fall Take Action Program Dates
August 16: Service Unit Training September 6: Troop Training 30: Program begins | launch emails sent to entrepreneurs October 15: Girl-delivered and order card end date | Final day to place order card orders in M2 27: Service Unit product deliveries begin November 12: Program ends 15: Rewards choices due in M2 21: ACH for […]
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Council Credit (Reward Card) Conversion
What are Council Credits? Reward dollars will be totaled and put onto one virtual card, called Council Credits, for each entrepreneur for the Fall Product Program or Girl Scout Cookie Program. Council Credits are emailed directly to the email address that we have on file for each entrepreneur’s parent/guardian. How can Council Credits be used? […]
Allocating Care To Share in Smart Cookies
Smart Cookie credits the Care to Share money to Girl Scouts, but does not credit the package to them at the same time. You must allocate the Care to Share packages via the Virtual Cookie Share Tab (or Smart Booth Divider)in Smart Cookies. If you fail to do these steps (allocate Care to Share) it […]
Understanding Reports in Smart Cookies
There are several helpful reports in Smart Cookies. In this article we will take a deeper dive into a few of the most commonly used reports. When pulling any report in Smart Cookies you will start from the Report tab> Current. From the report screen you can select the report you are looking for and […]
Resources – Girl Scout Cookie Program
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