For Cookie Sellers

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is so much fun and the cookies are delicious, but the best part is the opportunity for Girl Scouts to build new skills and fund their dreams and adventures.

Cookie Connector

Girl Scout troops can pick up extra online sales and cookie donations through GSEMA’s Cookie Connector. The Cookie Connector does exactly as it’s name implies: connects customers who do not have a connection to a Girl Scout with cookies.

Submit your Smart Cookies troop link today, and get promoted in the Cookie Connector.

Council Organized Booth Sales

GSEMA organizes booth sales, called Council-Organized Booth Sales (COBS), to increase opportunities for troops and Girl Scouts to meet their sales goals. Due to their popularity, COBS are available by lottery. COBS include MBTA stops, mall kiosks, and other miscellaneous locations.

There are two lotteries for COBS: one in December for January COBS and one in January for February and March COBS. MBTA COBS and Mall COBS will be included in each lottery. TCC must submit a Primary MBTA COBS Contact Form prior to the lottery in order to be entered to win a MBTA lottery.

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COBS Mall Guidelines

COBS Guidelines Burlington Mall
COBS Guidelines CambridgeSide Mall
COBS Guidelines Cape Cod Mall
COBS Guidelines Liberty Tree Mall
COBS Guidelines North Shore Mall
COBS Guidelines Solomon Pond Mall
COBS Guidelines The Shops at Chesnut Hill
COBS Guidelines Walmart

New Volunteers/Families to Cookie Program

For troops, here are some ways to help guide you through the program:

Know your Service Unit Cookie Mentor, a local volunteer expert or reach out to customercare@gsema.org if you’re not sure who that is
Start by reading and reviewing the Cookie Rookie Reference Guide (found in the Cookie Book) & the Smart Cookies Database Guide for Troops
Have your Quick Bites handy. It’s your go-to program guide at a glance.
Join our Prep Talks! These are live online sessions with GSEMA to guide you through the program. Dates below
Make sure you’re opted-in to GSEMA emails for our weekly Cookie emails to stay updated
Join Team App for up-to-minute program updates like cookie cupboard closures and peer networking for program tips

For caregivers, here are some ways to help support your Girl Scout:

Start with the family guide
Use the Smart Cookies Database Guide for Girl Scouts and Caregivers to help with things like girl delivery orders, tracking sales and info
Cheer on your Girl Scouts as they set and reach their goals!

Prep Talks (live)

Join GSEMA staff and volunteers online to learn more about this year's cookie program! Prep talks are held via Zoom and you can join by using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82608458202

November 10: Troop Prep Talk (Run Time: 1:08:21)

December 5: Troop Prep Talk (Run Time: 57:34)

January 12: Troop Prep Talk (Run Time: 49:51)

February 28: Troop Prep Talk (Run Time: 53:42)

Prep Talks for First-Time Cookie Volunteers (live)

The target audience is for volunteers with 0-1 years of Cookie Program experience.

We’d like to invite our new Cookie Program volunteers to walk through the Cookie Program with us! Each session will include introductory level updates and live Smart Cookies processes with open ended Q&A with the Product Program Team. Welcome to the Cookie Program! Use this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84396224709.

November 16: Prep Talk for 1st-Time Volunteers (Run Time: 1:18:10)

December 5: Prep Talk for 1st-Time Volunteers (Run Time: 1:17:25)

January 12: Prep Talk for 1st-Time Volunteers (Run Time: 59:45)

February 28: Prep Talk for 1st-Time Volunteers (Run Time: 1:06:13)

Printable Tools for 2022-23: For Girl Scouts
Business Cards
Thank You Postcards
Cookies for a Cause Thank You Cards
Girl Scout Cookie Valentine Cards
Door Hanger
Cookie Line Up

For Troops
TinyURL.com (for creating shorter cookie links)
Resources and Forms: Smart Cookies:
Smart Cookies
Smart Cookies Guide for Troop Cookie Coordinators
Smart Cookies Guide for Caregivers and Girl Scouts
Smart Cookies Guide for Service Units
Smart Cookies Order Processing Guide

For Volunteers:
Cookie Book
Cookie Connector Opt-in Form
Cookie Cupboard Locations and Times
Primary COBS Contact Form
Quick Bites
Rally Guide
Troop Cookie Coordinator Agreement
Troop Bank Account Form
Team App Download Instructions

For Caregivers:
Cookie Program Family Guide
Juliette Cookie Program Guide

For Selling:
Cookie Allergen Guide
Cookie Order Card
Mini Cookie Order Card
Customer Shipping Rates

Finances:
Troop Bank Account Form
Delinquent Payment Form (download)
Money Handling and Financial Procedures
Troop Budget Worksheet (download)
Troop Worksheet (download)

Recognitions:
Girl Scout Recognitions
Opt-out Form

Cookies for a Cause:
Donation Receipts
Training Videos: Smart Cookies Training Videos
Entering a Planned Order
Troop to Girl Transfer
Sharing Booth Sale Info via Social Media
Running Reports
Manage Orders
Virtual Cookie Shares: Electronic Cookies for a Cause Donations
Creating a Recognition Order
Smart Cookies Online Sales Management
Booth Sale Credit Card Payments—Girl Role
Booth Sale Credit Card Payments—Troop Cookie Coordinator Role
Setting up Virtual Booth Events
Online and Virtual Sales
Weekly Cookie Emails to Volunteers: Get ready for Girl Scout Cookie Season! (Nov. 6)
It’s time for the Girl Scout Cookie Program! 🍪 (Nov. 13)
Register now for the Girl Scout Cookie Program! 🍪 (Nov. 13)
Girl Scout Cookie Season is Here! (Nov. 20)
Get ready for Girl Scout Cookie season (Nov. 27)
Cookie Cupboards Open on Tuesday! (Dec. 4)
All things Girl Scout Cookies! (Dec. 11)
Temporary Cookie Cupboard closure information (Dec. 18)
Have an “Adventure-ful” 2023! (Jan. 1)
Cookies for a Cause, COBS, and Upcoming Prep Talks! (Jan. 8)
Exciting new opportunities for cookie sellers and customers! (Jan. 15)
Happy National Shortbread Day! (Jan. 22)
Cookie Cupboard giveaways & important online shipping info (Jan. 29)
Share the Love for the Big Game! (Feb. 5)
Sweet surprises just in time for the Big Game! (Feb. 12)
Happy National Chocolate Mint Day! (Feb. 19)
Share the Love! (Feb. 26)
Cookie Season is almost over! (March 5)
Wrapping up Cookie Season! (March 13)
Complete our Cookie Program Questionnaire! (March 19)
Tell us about your cookie season experience! (March 26)

Posted weekly as emails are sent every Sunday. Make sure you are opted in for email communications from GSEMA. If you do not see them, email customercare@gsema.org for assistance.

Questions about the Cookie Program? Your Service Unit Cookie Mentor is your local volunteer expert, and can assist you throughout the program. If you need to be introduced to your mentor, please email us.

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