Reminders & Updates Going into
National GS Cookie Week
Hello Troop Cookie Managers & Leaders,

We’re in the thick of things when it comes to our Cookie Program and wanted to share some updates and general FYI items.


Don't Forget the Planned Order Deadline for This Week - 9:00 pm Tomorrow!

To get more cookies, you need to place a planned order from your Cookie Cupboard. Planned Order Deadline is tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 13 by
9:00 pm or follow the deadline of your service unit cookie cupboard.
 
When you place the order you’ll see where your cupboard is located and when you can pick up.
 
 
If you choose a video overview, check out this How To Video.



Technology – yay!
 
There was a glitch Thursday AM and as a result you’re the girl’s Girl Delivery option may have been turned off. All was restored the same day but if your families are having trouble here are some tips to share:
 
  1. Log into Smart Cookies (as a girl)
  2. Click the person icon (on a computer screen it’s on the top left, on a mobile device it’s near the right corner)
  3. Click Edit Profile
  4. Under the apparel/sock sizing section there’s a box that says Opt-in for Girl Delivery Order option
  5. To turn it on, click the box (Want it off? Unclick!)
  6. Click save. Won’t save? Choose apparel and sock sizes. Choose anything—we don’t have apparel/socks in our recognition plan this year and that info will go away after this season.
 
For those using the app, if that doesn’t work try deleting the app, reloading it and repeating the steps above.

If you’re on a computer, try logging out, clearing your cache and logging back in.
 
Smart Tips:
Update your families on fulfilling girl delivery orders (online or in person). If you are not, instruct them to turn it off. If not, make sure it’s on!

Suggest families resend links to those who haven’t purchased!




Adventureful Shortage - Not Impacting
Our Council
 
We mentioned this before but it bears repeating that there are two bakers authorized to bake Girl Scout Cookies – ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers (aka LBB).
 
National and local media outlets have been sharing information on shortages of product. Sometimes they don’t make the distinction of the two bakers and that not all councils are impacted.
 
GSKSMO is a proud partner of ABC Bakers. ABC Bakers isn’t having an Adventureful shortage. Please ignore any media or social media rumors and should you have any concerns, email cookies@gsksmo.org




Print OOPS!
 
You know when you think something is going to be one way and then you find out it’s not? That’s how it went with the printing of materials for cookies this year. Adventurefuls and Toast-Yays got flip-flopped from what was planned and what actually happened. Be sure to read your paperwork carefully when filling out receipts. We are aware that the variety order is different on receipts vs. Smart Cookies and the Order Cards. We apologize that extra careful step you have to take and will certainly note that to the baker for printing next year.




Reminder About Booth Locations
 
We are highlighting our guideline about booth locations again! It has come to our attention that there are troops that may have missed it. Remember, a troop can't sell inside or directly outside a location that sells predominantly products for those 18 years and older.

These locations include dispensaries, liquor stores or smoke shops. If a location sells food, like a Bar & Grill or convenience store with alcohol sales, those locations are approved. Even with these locations, troops should always inform caregivers about product for over 18 being sold. Remember booths you set up on your own should always be submitted for approval - this will also ensure you are set up for payment and in the national booth locator. If you have a specific question about a location, please email cookies@gsksmo.org.




Bling Your Booth & Booth Marketing Materials


Bling Your Booth Round 1 submissions is now open using this special link. You can enter until 11:59 pm on Feb. 21. Round 2 will follow after. See all the details and schedule at gsksmo.org/bling.

Don't forget, we have great booth signage and fillable templates available under Printables on Cookie Central.



Cookie Coach

Our next Cookie Coach session is scheduled for February 21. It’s open forum Q & A so bring the questions. We’ll stay live between 6pm – 7pm. If we still have participants online, we’ll stay longer. Join us! We always put our recordings up a few days following the session... our financial session link will be live early this upcoming week.



Thanks!
 
The Product Program Team