Training the Troop Cookie Manager

Prepare for the training

Secure location for trainingInvite TCM’s to the trainingCheck with Registrar to confirm TCMs are

registered and background checked Each TCM needs a signed position description One or more trainings may be needed

especially for new troops New troops will need to bring banking information to set up ACH

DeadlinesDate Action

9/11 Initial Orders begin

9/30 Opt out of Girl RecognitionsPlace troop Gluten Free OrderVerify Troop contacts in SNAP

10/7 Initial Troop Cookie Order and Early Recognitions due in snap by 5PM

Depot Insert date and time info here

10/3111/6

Great Cookie Dash

12/7 9 PM

Troop financials and awards due in SNAPAll troops need to submit Recognitions

12/7 Cookie Sale ends

ACH Dates

11/13 50% of $4…$2 for all of the troops initial order. (No Trios)

11/20 50% of balance due to GSCM as of 11/12 (No Trios)

12/1 Gluten Free order $4.30 per box

12/4 50% of balance in SNAP on the 11/30 date

12/11 All remaining cookie balance

How to use Snap for ACH

Depot Day

Safety First – No tagalongs!

TCMs will need their T1 Cookie Passport to be able to pick up cookies at Depot

Sort and count your cookies before loading car or signing documents

Date and time of Depot will be confirmed with GSCM about 1 week before delivery

Be flexible

Cookie Dash

Place preorder for cookies by 10/7

Pick up order at Depot Day

Sell your initial order and replenish at a cupboard by 11/6

Winners receive Special Booth Sale Pack

Cookie Cupboard ProceduresOpen from 10/30 to 12/7 Locations listed on roster, sent via email

* Reserve cookies via SNAP planned order - CASES ONLY

*Cupboard Managers send confirmation* Verify location of cupboard* Arrive at assigned time* Bring signed T1, T12 if necessary*No returns!

Troop to Troop

Troops can swap cookies one for one, no paperwork is needed.

Troops can transfer their cookies out of inventory to another troop.

*T4 form is filled out* Entered into SNAP in a timely manner

Single Boxes are OK

Booth Sales

Sites are secured by trained and appointed SU Booth Sale Coordinator not TCM

Service Unit Booth selection or lottery is held to assign booths

Additional Booth Locations in SNAP

Successful Booth Sales

Parental support is needed at all booths

Secure location for moneyClean, dry area for cookiesEnthusiastic, knowledgeable Girl Scouts Goal Signs Cookie Share GoalsBundles Cookie swapsRecipe card Thank you cardsReorder stickers Credit Card reader Cookie Share Donation ContainerEmergency Procedures Card

Tips for Success

Make frequent deposits

Use SNAP to ensure correct ACH amounts to avoid overdrafts

Frequently review the status of the cookie order during the sale

TCMs are financially responsible for all cookies in the troops possession

Report delinquencies to the Troop Leader and Service Unit Cookie Manager

Recognitions

New Recognition Choices for Girls

All troops need to submit a Recognition order in SNAP by December 7th

Girls will have the choice of 2 items at each level

OR

$5 Adventure Bucks* may be chosen and can ‘purchase’ Camp discounts, travel opportunities and fun stuff

*Girls that opt out are not eligible for Adventure Bucks

Recognition for Girls

Juniors and older may opt out of Recognitions but still receive patches

Profit levels are determined by total troop sales

TCMs to regularly update sales data to empower girls in reaching their goals

Final Recognition report submitted by December 7

Additional Cookie patches available at the store for purchase

Online resources

www.girlscouts.org

http://forgirls.girlscouts.org

www.girlscoutcookies.org

www.gscm.org

www.abcsmartcookies.com

Where to Get Help

Service Unit Cookie Manager

Other experienced TCM’s

PSC Cookie trainers outline on GSCM website

SNAP 24/7 helpline and videos

Council Cookie Goal

The GSCM Cookie Goal is to have all registered Girl Scouts actively selling cookies and to sell 1,369,819 boxes by December 7, 2015!

Wrap up

Distribute sample box of cookies for each troop

Turn in position descriptions/ACH forms

Pick up cookie sale paperwork

Get Service Unit Cookie Manager contact information

Thank you for volunteering ! Have a great time with the girls!

Have fun!