We’ve got some great news for you! We're extending the time you can sell cookies door-to-door, online through Digital Cookie, and have booth sales until March 24!
AND, we’re giving your troop an incentive to get more cookies from a cookie cupboard. Sweet! Earn Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks for your troop!
What is the incentive and how does our troop get it?
Place a Pending order and pick up cookies from any cupboard beginning March 18, 2019 through March 24, 2019. For every 12 packages ordered, we’ll give your troop a $3 Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks. (No partial credit for less than 12 packages. Yes, it can be a mix of varieties. You must complete this quick form to let us know you picked up additional cookies to earn the incentive.)
Note: Girl Scout Office cookie cupboards will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019.
What are Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks?
Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks are similar to Girl Scout Bucks for girls. Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks can be used as payment for council-sponsored programs and camps, service unit day camps, purchases at GSWPA shops and camp trading posts, and for annual Girl Scout memberships. Unlike Girl Scout Bucks, Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks do NOT double for camp. But, they are great for helping your troop renew their memberships through Early Bird/Renewal.
Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks will expire September 30, 2019. If the full-face value of the Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks is not used at the time of redemption, no change will be given. GSWPA is not responsible for lost or stolen Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks.
Does my troop still earn proceeds on those cookies?
You sure do! The Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks are a BONUS!
What about recognitions for girls?
If your troop placed the order before the troop lockout on March 25 at 11:59 p.m., these cookies can count toward final recognitions, provided you distribute the cookies to the girls on the Girl Orders tab and select their recognitions on the Rewards tab. Additional cookie orders placed after the troop lockout will not count toward girl rewards; however, the troop will receive proceeds from these sales.
How does our troop pay for cookies ordered after the final ACH sweep?
Please note, we are not extending any financial or paperwork deadlines. Pending orders placed before the report is generated for the final ACH sweep will be included in the final ACH sweep. For orders placed after the report is generated for the ACH sweep, the troop will need to send in a check for the remaining balance due. Troops should send a check or money order made payable to GSWPA and mail it to:
Cookie Sales Coordinator
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
5681 Route 6N
Edinboro, PA 16412
How soon will my troop receive the Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks?
Troop Cookie Bonus Bucks will be mailed directly to troop in early May.
Can we sell cookies for a special event after March 24?
Yes! If there is a special event in your area after March 24 and you'd like to set up a booth sale, the troop must have permission from GSWPA. Cookies can be picked up at one of the GSWPA offices. (Cookie varieties may be limited.)
How can I schedule a booth sale?
You will need to coordinate with your Service Unit Cookie Manager to arrange any booth sales during this time. Booths must be added to eBudde and approved by your Service Unit Cookie Manager to ensure it appears in the Booth Locator to help the cookie-hungry customers find you!
In addition to all the usual locations where booths can be held, here are a few other suggestions:
- Stage a Walk-About. Load up that mini van and target a neighborhood or two and sell door to door.
- Set up a pop up or drive up booth in a safe but well-traveled parking lot.
- Community and Church fish fry’s
- Senior Housing
