Training the Troop Cookie Manager

Prepare for the training Secure location for training and invite TCM’s to the training Check with Registrar to confirm TCMs are registered and background checked Troops will need to set up banking information on GSCM reporting portal TCMs will complete the T10 and Booth Sale Etiquette Agreement online before access to Snap will be granted One or more trainings may be needed especially for new troops No troops will be able to order cookies via SNAP if electronic forms requirements are not met

Deadlines DateAction 9/9Initial Orders begin 9/30Opt out of Girl Recognitions Verify Troop contacts and banking information is correct in SNAP 10/3Initial Troop Cookie Order and Early Recognitions due in snap by 5PM or they are forfeited 10/5SU Cookie Manager checks and submits SU orders DepotInsert date and time info here (October 20-26) 10/20 11/7 Great Cookie Dash 12/5 9 AM Troop final Main Recognitions due in SNAP by 9PM All troops need to submit Recognitions 12/7Cookie Sale ends, Troop financial obligations complete SU Cookie Manager reviews and submits Final recognitions order by 9AM

ACH Dates 11/850% of the troops initial order, including Trios and Cookie Share 11/1850% of balance due to GSCM in SNAP as of 11/14 11/2850% of balance due to GSCM in SNAP on the 11/23 date 12/7All 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 10/3 Pick up order at Depot Day Sell your initial order and replenish at a cupboard by 11/7 (This includes Cookie Share Cookies) Troops that complete the Dash will receive a Special GS Cookie Cart and Great Cookie Dash patches for girls. (Per Snap on 11/7)

Cookie Cupboard Procedures Open from 10/28 to 12/7 Locations listed on roster, sent via * 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! No Walk-ins

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 by the giving troop 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 If you can not attend the booth, as early as possible, it needs to be updated and released in SNAP so others can use the booth location

Successful Booth Sales Parental support is needed at all booths Secure location for money Clean, dry area for cookies Enthusiastic, knowledgeable Girl Scouts Goal SignsCookie Share Goals BundlesCookie swaps Recipe cardThank you cards Reorder stickersCredit Card reader Cookie Share Donation Container Emergency Procedures Card Permission slips

Tips for Success Make frequent deposits into troop account 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 troop’s 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 7 th Girls will have the choice of 2 items at most levels OR $ Adventure Bucks* may be chosen and can ‘purchase’ Camp discounts, travel opportunities and fun stuff Special Commemorative 100 th Avatar patch tie-in during Me2 magazine sale Cookiesx2 Girls that sold 100 boxes of cookies in 2016 sale and double their sales this year will be awarded a Mystery Adventure to take place in the summer of * Girls that opt out are not eligible for Adventure Bucks

Recognitions 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 9 am on December 7 Additional Cookie FUN patches available at the store for purchase

Recognitions for Adults Bill Bateman's Bistro Adult Only reception Troops with a PGA of 225 or more will receive an invitation to attend Volunteer patch, appetizer and specialty beverage and S’more THANKS

Special Anniversary

Online resources rg rg

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 1,478,960 boxes by December 7, 2016!

Wrap up Distribute sample box of cookies for each troop Pick up cookie sale paperwork Get Service Unit Cookie Manager contact information

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

See you at the Cookie Kickoff and Rally! September 18, 1–5pm at the Seton Urban Program and Stem Center

Have fun!