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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Girl Scout Cookie Training for Troop Cookie Chairs can be found on your Home page in gsLearn, in either the “Not Started” or “In Progress” tabs. For assistance with finding and logging into gsLearn, check out the article Where to find gsLearn. Access to Smart Cookies is only granted once the appropriate cookie training for your role is […]
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 […]
Entrepreneurship Program Forms
You play an exciting role in giving your girls opportunities to practice the five skills as they learn how to think like entrepreneurs in a girl-led setting. Some of the things you’ll do include: Not only can girls sell individually, both in person and with the online tools provided by each vendor, they can also […]
Safety is the top priority while selling Girl Scout Cookies and other products. Volunteers, families, and girls should be familiar with and practice the safety guidelines outlined in local program resources as well as those available in troop leader resources and in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Selling Cookies OnlineWill your troop use the Digital Cookie® platform to manage its cookie business? Check the […]
Getting to know customers and building lasting relationships? There’s so much more to that box of Thin Mints®. Introduction to Girl Scout Product Program As the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, the Girl Scout Cookie Program and the Girl Scout Fall Take Action Program are foundational experiences during which girls learn to think like entrepreneurs and […]