2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program Family Guide Everything you need to know for a great cookie season!

IMPORTANT DATES: Smart Cookies Invitation Emails sent to Registered Girls Every Wednesday beginning December 15

Cookie Kickoff – The 2021 Cookie Program Begins Thursday, January 21

National Cookie Weekend Friday, February 19 – Sunday, February 21

Cookie Program Ends Sunday, March 14

Hometown Heroes Cookie Collection Ask your Troop Leader or Cookie Manager

500 Club Celebration TBA

Cookie Boss Celebration TBA

Table of Contents Your 2021 Cookie Lineup...... 2 Your Important Role ...... 3 How Girls Sell Cookies ...... 4 COVID-19 Best Practices ...... 5 Individual and Family Incentives...... 6 The Power of the Cookie...... 7 Top Cookie Seller Spotlight...... 8-9 Cookie Seller Recognition Plans...... 10 Downloadable Resources...... 12 Frequently Asked Questions...... 13-15 Cookie Gear...... Back Cover Your Cookie Support Team...... Back Cover YOUR 2021 COOKIE LINEUP

Your favorites are back – including this year’s NEW cookie, the Toast-Yay! Make sure to promote the Toast-Yay!, the 2021 Cookie Program’s Spotlight Cookie as it’s welcomed into the lineup! Don’t forget all our 8-traditional flavors are certified Kosher and Halal. There isAll a cookie your favorite for everyone! favorites are back — No price increases for 2021! All cookies sell for $4 per package, except for the Caramel Chocolate Chip Gluten Free cookies, which are $5 per package.plus a NEW Cookie!

Girl Scout

Toast-yay!™ S’mores® Lemonades®

French Toast-inspired cookies Crispy graham cookies Savory slices of shortbread with a dipped in delicious icing and full of double-dipped in creme icing and refreshingly tangy lemon avored icing. avor in every bite. Yay! coated in delicious fudge.

Peanut Butter

Shortbread ® Thin Mints ® Patties ®

Traditional shortbread cookies. Crispy chocolate wafers dipped in a Crispy vanilla cookies layered mint chocolaty coating. with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating.

Peanut Peanut Butter Caramel PF Free Caramel deLites ® Sandwich Chocolate Chip

®

Vanilla cookies topped with caramel, Crisp and crunchy oatmeal cookie s Rich caramel, semi-sweet chocolate sprinkled with toasted coconut, and with creamy peanut butter
lling. chips, and a hint of sea salt in a laced with chocolaty stripes. chewy, gluten-free cookie.* *Limited availability

The GIRL SCOUTS® name and mark, and all other associated trademarks and logotypes, including but not limited to GIRL SCOUT COOKIES®, THIN MINTS®, GIRL SCOUT S’MORES®, TOAST-YAY!™, Girl Scout Cookie Program®, and the Trefoil Design, are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA.

2 YOUR IMPORTANT ROLE AS A FAMILY

Dear Girl Scout Families, Girls succeed when families get involved. Whether you’re calculating how many cases will fit in your trunk, balancing towers of cookies in your dining room, or keeping spirits high (and fingers warm) at a cookie booth, you are a critical part of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Here’s how you can help your Girl Scout be successful:

• Help her set goals and practice her business skills to earn her Goal Getter patch.

• Make sure your Girl Scout does not take orders prior to January 7th and no cookies are distributed to customers prior to January 21st, the official kick of the cookies season.

• Help her network with family and friends, but let her do the “ask” so she can learn important business skills.

• Help her participate online by registering for ABC Smart Cookies. Share email addresses of family and friends for online orders.

• Volunteer to chaperone a booth. If the parent or guardian is helping at a Troop Booth, they need to be registered and cleared. If doing a Family Booth, they need to be registered.

• Help her social distance and view our COVID-19 Best Practices on page 5.

• Turn over all funds to the Troop Cookie Manager as soon as possible.

• Remember that cookies cannot be returned to the troop or council once signed for.

• Accept financial responsibility for all cookies and money received. NOTE: The cookie program helps Girl Scouts learn honesty and fairness. Failure to account for money and products received will be considered misappropriation of funds.

3 HOW GIRLS SELL COOKIES In Eastern Pennsylvania, girls participate in the Cookie Program through these channels: In Person: Girls can walk around the neighborhood with a parent/guardian and cookies in-hand, or with an order form to deliver the cookies at a later date. Money must be collected at the time the product is handed to the customer. Girls can use their doorhangers to promote their sale in a safe and socially distant way. Girls both in troops and individually registered members (IRM’s) can participate in the Cookie Program by selling in person. NEW THIS YEAR: Girls may collect credit card payments by using the Smart Cookies app for CONTACTLESS PAYMENT. Make sure to check the following page and gsep.org for the latest update on Covid-19 practices.

Cookie Booths: Troops sell cookies directly to customers at booths, often in high-traffic areas such as grocery stores, malls, or sporting events. Families should not arrange cookie booths on their own – your troop leader will work with the Service Unit Cookie Manager. The SUCM will help assign booths in a fair and even way. Cookies sold at booths must be divided evenly among the girls that participated at the booth, and every troop booth must have two cleared and registered adults, who are not related to one another, and one of whom must be a female. If you would like to set up a Family Booth, talk with your Troop Leader. Family booths must be within your service unit boundary lines, can only include girls that live in the same household and must follow and meet GSEP’s girl to adult ratios. If your IRM is interested in participating in cookie booths, reach out to your Service Unit Cookie Manager! Make sure to check out the following page and gsep.org for the latest update on Covid-19 practices.

Online Sales: Girls in troops and individually registered members (IRMs) can sell online using ABC Smart Cookies. The parent/ guardian will receive a registration email from Smart Cookies in mid-December with a link to create the girl’s profile. Families can then download the Smart Cookies App that allows a girl to set goals, place and track orders, and view recognitions and achievements. NEW THIS YEAR: Girls can now take card payment on the Smart Cookies app for girl delivery or direct shipment. Girls who become registered Girl Scouts after mid-December and before the end of the Cookie Program will get an email invitation to be able to participate online. Uploads of new girls will happen every Wednesday.

Gift of Caring and Hometown Heroes: This is a great option for customers who don’t want to buy cookies for themselves but, want to help Girl Scouts meet their goals! Troops can set up a donation box at their booths and then choose a worthy organization to gift with their donated cookies. Recipients can be “heroes” in the community such as shelters, firefighters, police officers, etc. If a troop has more monetary donations than they have cookies left in physical inventory, they can make a “virtual cookie share” donation that will be managed by the council for delivery to the USO and non-profit organizations.

REMEMBER: Only registered Girl Scouts sell Girl Scout cookies. Girls cannot sell cookies to a business that plans to resell the product to its customers. Girls should always be a sister to all other Girl Scouts and practice the Girl Scout Promise and Law when participating in the Cookie Program. Girls can only sell within the GSEP nine-county footprint, and all troops must report to their SUCMs where they will be selling. Out-of-state booths are prohibited unless approved by GSEP, booths set up without GSEP permission will be immediately shutdown. Door-to-Door Safety Cookie Booth Basics 1. All girls must have an adult present when 1. Always show up for scheduled booths – customers are counting on you! selling cookies door-to-door. 2. Allow 15 minutes for set-up before your booth start time. 2. If possible, sell in the daytime and stay within your community on a well-lit road at night. 3. Check in with the store or business upon arrival and before leaving.

3. Wear your Girl Scout uniform to identify 4. Bling out your booth with decorations and signs. Share your goal with customers yourself as a Girl Scout. and let them know what you’re planning to do with your cookie proceeds.

4. Do not give out personal information. 5. Make a “Hometown Heroes” jar for donations.

5. If another Girl Scout lives in the same 6. Girls should always wear their Girl Scout uniform. neighborhood, team up! 7. At least two registered and cleared adults, not related to each other should 6. Never give cookies to a customer who has be at all booths. Comply with the girl-to-adult ratios in Volunteer Essentials. not paid. 8. Adults should never leave girls alone. Do not leave your booth unattended. 7. Check out the TeamApp (gsepcookies. teamapp.com) to download printable 9. Don’t eat at your booth. business cards, door hangers and other fun resources to make selling Cookies extra fun! 10. Take all trash, including empty cookie cases, and don’t leave anything behind.

8. Check gsep.org for all updates on Covid-19 11. Represent GSEP with pride and always follow the Girl Scout Promise and Law. safety practices. 12. Check for all updates on Covid-19 safety practices. 4 gsep.org COVID-19 Best Practices To help keep girls and families safe this cookie season COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily in the community. These best practices recognize the need to take all reasonable precautions to limit potential exposure for girls, volunteers, and families.

The risk associated with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change as infection rates rise and fall in different areas. There may be regional differences or developments since this guidance was published. Continue to follow local and national directives. Discuss plans with families and fellow volunteers.

COVID-19 Best Practices

1. Check www.gsep.org for the most up to date Covid-19 best practices and up to date information.

2. Be aware of your local city and state guidelines for best practices and Covid-19 safety guidance.

3. All adults and girls should wear face masks in accordance with local rules and state regulations.

4. Use hand sanitizer often when handling payment and wash your hands as often as possible.

5. Wipe down your booth with disinfecting wipes before and after use.

6. Maintain recommended social distancing.

7. If you, or a family member are feeling ill, do not participate in a cookie booth! Please, reach out to your Troop Cookie Manager or Troop Leader to let them know you need to cancel. Safety is number one!

8. Use new Smart Cookie options such as girl delivery online ordering with touchless payment.

9. Use social media to promote your online link for easy ordering options!

10. Families can choose to participate fully online or engage in direct sales as they feel comfortable. Discuss with your family what feels best for them, there are many ways to participate safely!

5 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

2021 Cookie Patches This year, girls have more opportunities to earn patches by participating in the 2021 Cookie Program. Check out these new patches!

Levels for• Girl Scout Siblings• • •

Households• with multiple participating• Girl Scouts who• reach the following levels• will receive invitations to the 500 Club and/or Cookie Boss Class of 2021. Households with 2 participating sisters • • • Reach 750+ total packages• sold and each girl will receive • an invitation to the 500 Club • • • • • Reach 1,000+ total packages sold and each girl will receive an invitation to the Cookie Boss Class of 2021

Households with 3 or more participating sisters • Reach 1,000+ total packages sold and each girl will receive an invitation to the 500 Club • Reach 1,500 total packages sold and each girl will receive an invitation to the Cookie Boss Class of 2021

6 THE POWER OF THE COOKIE

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world and the only program in which girls as young as five years-old can earn money to finance their own activities. In addition to learning important business skills, girls save for travel and fun troop activities, and give back to the community through service projects and cookie donations. Plus, each box of cookies sold helps keep Girl Scouting strong. The proceeds from every box sold in Eastern Pennsylvania stays in our region and helps recognize our amazing girls, keep program and camp costs affordable, provide financial aid, and help GSEP maintain our beautiful properties.

Through the Cookie Program, girls learn 5 essential skills they will use for a lifetime:

How GSEP Uses How the Cookie Crumbles Cookie Proceeds: 26% 5% Cost of Cookies In 2020, Girl Scouts in Eastern Pennsylvania sold over 4 million boxes of cookies! Girl Recognition Here’s how that breaks down:

Boxes sold 4,295,640 = Total sales of $17,263,705 18.8% Troop & SU Proceeds Number of girls participating = 19,822

Average number of boxes sold per girl 0.2% = 217 51% Other Direct Camp, Property Costs and Program Subsidy 500 Club members (girls selling more than 500 packages) = 2,312 girls*

Cookie Boss Class of 2019 (girls selling more than 1,000 packages) = 703 girls* *These numbers include the sister benefit

7 CHECK OUT OUR TOP COOKIE SELLERS!

Stella Scootaloo Rachael Troop 93547 Troop 6169 Troop 9517 “Set a goal and stick to it even if it “Ask everyone you see in creative “Never give up and set high goals, you means selling a little bit every day you and fun ways so you will stand out!” can reach them! Greet everyone with have to keep your eye on the biggest a smile even if they are not smiling picture whether it’s a trip or maybe back at you. I’m always mindful of a camperee but, make sure your goal a quote by Dr. Maya Angelou, ‘I’ve is attainable and make sure to check learned that people will forget what with your parents!” you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’”

“I went door to door on Super bowl “Take the Lead Philadelphia 2020” Sunday in the rain to sell cookies!”

“Me with Big Red during a cookie music “Senator Bob Brady supporting video I directed.” me at a cookie booth” 8 Kayla Myah Troop 9629 Troop 91 “Selling Girl Scout cookies helps girls “What’s one entire Saturday do amazing things. As a top seller spent selling cookies? Lots of fun!” I was able to visit Debbie Hassan, GSEP Board Chair, at Hilton Head, SC. Because of COVID, selling cookies this year will be more difficult but Girl Scouts are always up for a challenge.”

500 CLUB COOKIE SELLERS!

9 EARN WHILE YOU LEARN… COOKIE SELLER RECOGNITION PLANS

Girls who participate in the Cookie Program can earn awesome prizes and recognitions for their hard work! As a troop, you must make a collective decision as to what option will be chosen as a Proceed Plan. Below, is an explanation on the difference between both Proceed Plans. Remember: Troop Proceed Plan applies to the entire troop.

• Option A: Provides the troop the regular proceed earning opportunities while giving each individual girl a choice of recognition plan. If your troop selects this plan, when caregivers are filling out the Girl Permission Form, they can select what recognition plan will the girl choose. Troop Proceeds Girls do not receive cumulative prizes (girls receive all patches and achievement • Option B: Per Package bar, but not the membership voucher), but the troop can earn greater cash proceeds Based on the troop’s per box. THIS OPTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CADETTE, SENIOR, AND AMBASSADOR TROOPS. Per Girl Average (PGA.) Option A: If the troop chooses Option A, each girl can choose one of the following proceed plans: PGA Proceeds 1-129 $.60 • Cumulative Plan: Available to all grade levels, girls earn recognition items based 130-159 $.65 160-199 $.75 on the number of packages sold by each individual girl. 200-299 $.80 300+ $.85 • Adventure Credit Plan: Available to all grade levels, girls who sell 200 or more packages of cookies are eligible to earn Adventure Credits which can be redeemed at the retail shops or trading posts, or for Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards expenses, GSEP Day or Resident Non-Cumulative Camp sessions, or any Spark Programs. Adventure Credits Packages Credits * A girl that sells 300 packages or more, can use her Adventure Credits 200 25 to pay for membership for the 2021-2022 Membership Year. 250 35 * Adventure Credits expire on October 31, 2021. Credits cannot be combined or transferred. 300 50 Credits cannot be redeemed for cash. Adventure Credit notification will be sent in an email 400 75 to the guardian’s email address in MyGS in late April with instructions on how to redeem. 500 125 * Girls who opt for Adventure Credits will receive all patches and achievement bar but will not 600 150 receive any other cumulative prizes, including the membership voucher. 700 175 800 200 NOTE: Leaders are not permitted to redeem them for retail purchases. 900 225 1000 250 • Older Girl Travel Plan: This plan is offered only to Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl 1500 375 Scouts. Girls must sell 500 or more packages to be eligible for this plan. 2000 500 2500 675 * Older Girl Travel can be redeemed for GSUSA Destinations trips, Troop trips, membership, lifetime 3000 800 membership (for graduating Girl Scouts), graduation expenses, college visits expenses, class ring, 3500 925 letterman jackets, yearbooks, prom expenses, and more. 4000 1050 * Older Girl travel credits are not cumulative and cannot be transferred. * Credits earned during the 2021 Cookie Program expire on September 30, 2022. An email with the total amount of credits earned and instructions on how to redeem them will be sent to the guardian’s email Non-Cumulative address as shown in MyGS in late April. Older Girl Travel Plan * Girls who opt for Older Girl Travel Credits will receive all patches and achievement bar but will not Check out the Family Guide receive any other cumulative prizes, including the membership voucher. for how these credits can be redeemed for. Option B: If the troop chooses Option B, the following will apply to the entire troop: Pkgs Sold Credits 500 200 • Older Girl Proceed Plan: Available only to Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts, 750 300 troops must reach a Per Girl Average (PGA) of 160 packages or more to be eligible. 1000 400 1250 500 Once the troop is eligible, the troop will earn an additional $0.05 per package. If this 1500 600 option is chosen, it applies to the entire troop and the girls selling in this troop will 1750 700 not receive any cumulative prizes, including the membership voucher. If the Older Girl 2000 800 2250 900 Proceed Plan is chosen by the troop, the proceeds per box will be as follows: 2500 1000 2750 1100 PGA Proceed per Box 3000 1200 160-199 $.80 / box *Girls will receive all patches 3250 1300 200-299 $.85 / box and achievement bar. 3500 1400 300+ $.90 / box 3750 1500 4000 1600 10 2021 RECOGNITION PRIZES

50-74 packages 75-129 packages 130-159 packages 160-199 packages 200-249 packages Theme Patch Bee Pen Luggage Tag & Zipper Pulls T-Shirt Plush Bee, Color Changing Cup & Super Seller Patch

MEMBERSHIP

2021

250-299 packages 300 – 399 packages 400-499 packages 500-599 packages 600-799 packages Flower Pillow & Flower Membership Voucher Lunchbox 500 Club, 500 Club patch Beach Towel & Journal Bath Bomb and 500 Club t-shirt with Gel Pens

20 ADVENTURE CREDITS

75 ADVENTURE CREDITS

800-999 packages 1,000-1499 packages 1500 – 1999 packages 2,000-2499 packages Bee Amazing Hoodie Induction to the Cookie Boss Class Umbrella OR Large Bee Plush, 3D Pen Kit, OR 75 Adventure Credits of 2021, invitation to Cookie Boss Bee Ring & Bee Bracelet, Class of 2021 event, patch & gift! OR 20 Adventure Credits

300 375 ADVENTURE ADVENTURE 100 CREDITS CREDITS ADVENTURE CREDITS

200 ADVENTURE CREDITS

2500-2999 packages 3,000-3499 packages 3500-3999 packages 4000-4999 packages Electric Scooter & Helmet, Baking Kit Subscription Box, Stand Up Paddle Board, One Night Stay at Great Wolf OR 100 Adventure Credits OR 200 Adventure Credits OR 300 Adventure Credits Lodge, OR One-Day Admission to Adventure Park, OR 375 *Some prizes may differ from what is pictured. Adventure Credits

11 DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES

Print these items and more at home to support your sale. Visit www.gsep.org/cookies to download.

Gluten Free 1 Package = $4 1 Package = $5 2 = $8 2 = $10 3 = $12 3 = $15 4 = $16 4 = $20 5 = $20 5 = $25 6 = $24 IT’S 7 = $28 8 = $32 9 = $36 COOKIE 10 = $40 11 = $44 TIME! 12 = $48 I’m sorry to have missed you but you can still order your favorite Girl Scout cookies. Just contact my parents and I will place your order!

(Our phone number – call or text)

(Our email address)

Thank you so much for your support!

(Scout’s Name)

(Troop Number)

12 COOKIE FAQ’S

How do I sign up my Girl Scout for cookies?

All Girl Scouts registered for the 2020-2021 membership year are eligible to participate in the Cookie Program and will receive an email invitation. Contact your Troop Leader or Troop Cookie Manager (TCM) to:

• Learn more about troop deadlines.

• Attend any troop trainings or cookie rallies.

• Sign a G-1 parent/guardian responsibility agreement.

• Give the TCM your girl’s initial order.

What if my Girl Scout’s troop doesn’t have a Troop Cookie Manager or I am interested in volunteering?

The Cookie Program does not have to be a one person’s job, so the more the merrier. Go ahead and volunteer! Contact your Troop Leader or Service Unit Cookie Manager to find out how you can help. (You must be a registered and cleared volunteer to serve as a Troop Cookie Manager.)

What if my daughter is a “Juliette” or Individually Registered Member?

Individually Registered Members (IRM) or “Juliettes” who are not associated with a troop may sell cookies. Email us at [email protected] to be put in contact with your local Service Unit Cookie Manager (SUCM), who will help you get started.

Why do I have to be a registered member to help at a cookie booth?

Safety is a top priority for Girl Scouts. Any adult who supervises girls or money must register and submit criminal background clearance documents to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our girl members. Additionally, as a registered member you are covered under the Girl Scouts insurance policy.

Can my Girl Scout market online?

Girls can use electronic marketing and social media to gather sale commitments from family, friends, and previous customers as long as they are practicing safe online marketing and following GSUSA guidelines. Girls should fill out GSUSA Online Safety Pledge at: www.girlscouts.org/help/internet_safety_pledge.asp.

Girls who are 13 or older may use their own social media sites to market cookies. Girls under the age of 13 may use their parent’s or guardian’s social media to advertise cookies with parent supervision.

• Girls should only use their first name and troop number when advertising on social media. • Girls and parents should not publish their address or phone number. • Parent/guardians may promote their Girl Scout’s cookie sales through social networking sites such as their personal Facebook feed, Instagram or Twitter account; however, the Girl Scout must be the one to complete the sale. • Cookie sales on online community sales pages (Craigslist, Facebook, yard sales, etc.) are strictly prohibited.

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Example social media post:

OK: My daughter Susie is selling Girl Scout Cookies this year to help pay for camp. If you are interested in supporting Susie, please leave a comment with the best time to reach you, and Susie will contact you.

OK: My daughter Susie is selling Girl Scout Cookies this year. Please stop by the ACME this weekend from 12-3pm to support her troop.

NOT OK: My daughter is selling Girl Scout Cookies. Leave a comment with your order.

For more information and ideas on posts and messages to post on your private social media pages, visit gsepcookies.teamapp.com or gsep.org/cookies for our NEW Social Media ToolKit.

You may collect payments online using tools like PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, etc. Make sure to ask customers to use the “Send Money to Friends” option (specifically for PayPal) to avoid incurring transaction fees. GSEP will not reimburse any transaction fees related to any of these methods of payment.

Can my Girl Scout sell cookies online?

Girl Scouts may sell online through Smart Cookies. All ages can participate; girls younger than 13 must have a parent or guardian sign up for them. Girls (or parents/gardians of girls younger than 13) create a Smart Cookies account via www.abcsmartcookies.com. Girls can sell in two ways:

1. Smart Cookies Mobile - digital order card that tracks in-person orders.

2. Smart Cookies Direct Ship - Girls can send eCards to potential customers. Customers have two options: Order Girl Scout Cookies to be directly shipped to them; or request that a Girl Scout hand deliver cookies (nearby customers only). Customers can order any variety of Girl Scout Cookies in any amount and can also make a monetary donation. NOTE: Shipping charges will apply to all Smart Cookie Direct Ship orders. Shipping not available to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico. Customers will also have the option to make a Gift of Caring Donation or to purchase a Cookie Gift Box! Girls that sell at least 36 packages using Smart Cookies Direct Ship will earn the Online Patch (customer must purchase packages, not request Girl Delivered).

How do I order and pick up cookies?

Contact your Troop Leader or Troop Cookie Manager to discuss the troop’s process of ordering cookies. Request a receipt any time you are handing in money in exchange for cookies.

If your girl participates in the Cookie Program as a Juliette/IRM, contact your local Service Unit Cookie Manager to obtain cookies.

How are sales recorded?

The Troop Cookie Manager or Troop Leader enters the sales into Smart Cookies (the online ordering and inventory system) so girls can get recognitions based on their sales.

Who do I give the money to?

The Troop Cookie Manager, Troop Leader, or Troop Treasurer will collect the money to deposit into the Troop Bank account. IMPORTANT: Be sure to get a receipt every time you turn in money.

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Can I return cookies?

GSEP does not allow returns. All cookies that are ordered and signed for belong to you as a parent/guardian. Check with your TCM or SUCM about exchanging/transferring varieties with others in your troop or Service Unit. Parents and adult volunteers can also use social media to arrange swaps with other GSEP families.

Who sets the price of the cookies?

GSEP sets the sale price of cookies sold in our council. Cookie prices in Eastern Pennsylvania have remained flat at $4/package except for the Gluten-Free Cookie which is $5/package.

Where does the money go?

All proceeds from cookies sold in Eastern Pennsylvania remain in our council and make it possible for GSEP to serve girls. Troop profits remain in the troop account for girls to spend throughout the year on programming that they all agree on. Money earned by the troop becomes the property of the troop. It does not belong to individual girls or parents/guardians. Troop money should be used to equally benefit the entire troop, not individual girls.

Troop proceeds are based on the troop’s Per Girl Average (PGA). The PGA is calculated by dividing the total number of packages in the troop’s inventory by the number of girls selling. A girl who has “0” packages assigned to her will not affect the troop’s PGA. Based on this number, the troop will receive the following proceeds per package:

PGA PROCEEDS PER PACKAGE The remaining net revenue from each 1-129 $.60/package package of cookies sold goes toward girl rewards and recognitions, Service Unit 130-159 $.65/package proceeds, and helps to subsidize GSEP camps, properties, and programs. 160-199 $.75/package

200-299 $.80/package

300+ $.85/package

What happens if a parent or guardian or troop owes money at the end of the sale?

A parent or guardian should not be given more than $250 worth of product without paying up-front. If a parent or guardian neglects to pay the troop for monies owed at the end of the sale, the troop can submit a T-5 Parent Delinquency Form. After submitting the form, the balance that the parent or guardian owes to the troop will then be owed to GSEP. GSEP will then initiate a collections process and the parent or guardian will be unable to register for camps or programs until the balance is paid.

The misuse of troop funds or Cookie Program proceeds may result in legal proceedings, denial of registration for programs and events, denial of use of GSEP facilities, and/or release from a volunteer position. If you suspect misuse of troop funds, please contact your Service Unit Manager or Service Unit Treasurer.

Where can I find more information on GSEP’s COVID-19 guidelines?

You can find more information about GSEP’s COVID-19 guidelines at gsep.org.

15 COOKIE GEAR

GSEP’s retail stores have lots of great items to help make this the best cookie sale yet!

My 1st Cookie Sale Patch 2021 Cookie Booth Patch 2021 Cookie Rally Patch 2021 Walk About Patch

2021 Gluten Free Patch 2021 Cookie Booth Patch COMING SOON! Cookie Thank You bags

Booth in a Bag 2021 This bag of booth materials will help you bling your booth and support your sales!

Stop into a store or call to place an order from the mobile shop. Check www.gsep.org/shop for retail hours and mobile shop locations. For the latest info on shop hours, closings due to weather, and more, join the Retail team on TeamApp! Already using TeamApp for Cookies? Just search GSEP and click on Shops. Choose what you want to follow and we’ll do the rest!

Email: [email protected] | Call: 215-564-2030 | Online: www.gsep.org/shop

Jane Seltzer Shop Mobile Shop Shelly Ridge Shop Valley Forge Shop 2020 Rhawn Street Contact [email protected] 330 Manor Road 100 Juliette Low Way Philadelphia, PA 19152 Miquon, PA 19444 Valley Forge, PA 19482

YOUR COOKIE SUPPORT TEAM

Your first stop for cookie support should be your Troop Cookie Manager (TCM) or Service Unit Cookie Manager (SUCM):

My Troop Cookie Manager: ______

My Service Unit Cookie Manager: ______

Visit www.gsep.org/cookies/for-cookie-sellers for Cookie Program dates and resources.

Keep any eye out for NewsBytes, our weekly e-newsletter, to receive important information, updates, and everything Cookies!

For general cookie questions, call 215-564-2030, contact [email protected] and be sure to include the word COOKIES in your subject line.

And don’t forget to follow us on social media @GirlScoutsEPenn. Tag us to share pictures of your #cookieboss in action!

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