2016 Family Guide - Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington

COOKIE
PROGRAM
2016 Family Guide
January 9 — March 13, 2016
Why participate
in the Girl Scout Cookie Program?
What are your hopes for your Girl Scout? You want her to make good decisions, know how to manage
money, and how to set and reach goals like attending college. The Girl Scout Cookie Program helps her
succeed today and prepares her for future success. There’s a good reason it’s a beloved family tradition.
1 Goal Setting: Girls set cookie sales goals individually and with their team,
create a plan to reach them, and develop cooperation and team-building
skills all along the way!
2 Decision Making: Girls help decide how the team will spend
their cookie money, furthering their critical-thinking and
problem-solving skills.
3 Money Management: Girls take cookie orders, handle
customers’ money and gain practical life skills in financial
literacy.
4 People Skills: Girls learn how to talk to, listen to and work with
all kinds of people while selling cookies. These experiences
help them develop healthy relationship and conflictresolution skills they can use throughout their lives.
5 Business Ethics: Girls are honest and responsible at every
step of the Cookie Program. Their business ethics here
reinforce the positive values they are developing as a
Girl Scout.
For more information about the Girl Scout Cookie Program, visit
girlscouts.org/cookies.
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How to sell:
IMPORTANT DATES
Order Taking • January 9—24
Girl Scouts will start the sale with their order cards and use them to sell to friends, family and anybody
who likes to pre-order their favorite Girl Scout Cookies.
When girls sell using their order cards, they simply take the customers contact information–name,
address and phone number–and the amounts and varieties they would like to purchase on the order
card. Do not take payment during the pre-order. Never deliver items without payment first.
Girl Scouts who sell 250+ boxes during pre-order will earn the
poppin’ paisley bandana and the CEO patch pin.
Order cards are due to your troop leader January 25, 2016.
Walk-A-Bout • From when cookies are available to March 13
Girl Scout Cookies will be delivered starting February 12, 2016. Once Girl Scout Cookies have arrived,
girls should make every effort to deliver all initial order boxes to customers first. They can also continue
selling by canvassing their neighborhoods with extra boxes – ask your troop leader how to get extra
boxes of cookies.
Booth Sales • February 19—March 13
Troop booth sales are scheduled with the troop and give girls an opportunity to work together and sell as
a team—ask how you as a parent can support your Girl Scout’s troop by being a booth sale assistant.
Independently Registered Girls (IRG’s) can also participate in booth sales with a registered adult
member. Contact your service unit product manager (SUPM) for more information.
Digital Cookie • January 9—March 13
Digital cookie allows for friends and family from all over the country to purchase Girl Scout Cookies
online and have them shipped directly to them.
Watch for an email with the subject "Ready. Set. Register for Digital Cookie."
If you don't receive a registration email, check your junk email first. If it isn’t there
go to digitalcookie.girlscouts.org. Click on the “Forgot Password/Need help” link.
For further instructions, contact your SUPM.
When is money due to your troop leader?
Week of February 22: Money collected for delivered cookie orders due to troop product manager.
Week of March 1: Second payment for delivered cookie orders due to troop product manager.
Week of March 7: Third payment for cookies due to troop product manager.
March 14: Final payment for cookies due to troop product manager.
Meet the
Did you know?
Our cookies have…
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RSPO Certification (Mass
Balance) for Palm Oil
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NO High-Fructose Corn Syrup
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NO Artificial Colors
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Zero Grams Trans Fat per
Serving
NO Hydrogenated Oils in Five
Varieties*
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Four Nut-Free Varieties**
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100% Real Cocoa
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Nutritious Whole Grain Oats in
Rah-Rah Raisins™ and in
Do-si-dos®
Samoas®
$4
Thin Mints®
$4
Crisp cookies coated in caramel, sprinkled
with toasted coconut, and striped with
dark chocolaty coating.
Crisp wafers covered in chocolaty coating
made with natural oil of peppermint.
Trefoils®
$4
Tagalongs®
$4
Traditional shortbread cookies that are
delightfully simple and satisfying.
Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter
and covered with a chocolaty coating.
Do-si-dos®
$4
Savannah Smiles®
$4
Crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookies with
creamy peanut butter filling.
Crisp, zesty lemon wedge cookies dusted
with powdered sugar.
Vegan!
Plus...
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Thin Mints® are Vegan
Toffee-Tastic™ cookies are
Gluten-Free
MIXED
Contributes to
the production
of certified
sustainable
palm oil.
www.rspo.org
RSPO-1106186
* No hydrogenated oils in Do-si-dos,
Trefoils, Savannah Smiles, Toffee-Tastic
and Rah-Rah Raisins.
**No peanuts or tree nuts in Thin Mints,
Trefoils, Toffee-Tastic or Rah-Rah
Raisins.
Product formulations can change at any
time. We encourage you to check the
ingredient statement on each package
you purchase for the most up-todate information on the ingredients
contained in that product.
Toffee-Tastic™
$5
Rah-Rah Raisins™
$4
Gluten Free!
Rich, buttery cookies with sweet crunchy
toffee bits.
Hearty oatmeal cookies with plump raisins
and Greek yogurt-flavored chunks.
Girl Scout
SAFETY RULES
Show you’re a Girl Scout
Wear the Girl Scout membership pin and/or Girl Scout
clothing to identify yourself as a Girl Scout.
Buddy up
Always use the buddy system. It’s not just safe, it’s
more fun!
Be prepared
Become familiar with the areas and neighborhoods
where you will be selling Girl Scout Cookies.
Partner with adults
Adults must accompany Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies
and Juniors when they are taking orders, selling or
delivering product. Girls grades 6-12 must be supervised
by an adult when selling door-to-door and must never
sell alone. Adults should be present at a cookie booth in
any public place at all times.
Plan ahead
Always have a plan for safeguarding money, and avoid
walking around with large amounts of it or keeping it at
home or school. Give proceeds to supervising adults,
who should deposit it as directed by Girl Scouts OSW as
soon as possible. Contact your troop product manager
if you have questions about money.
Do not enter
Never enter the home or vehicle of a person when you
are selling or making deliveries. Avoid selling to people in
vehicles or going into alleys.
Sell in the daytime
Sell only during daylight hours, unless
accompanied by an adult.
Protect privacy
Girls’ names, addresses, or email addresses
should never be given out to customers. Use a group
contact number or address overseen by an adult for
customers to request information, reorder or give
comments. Protect customer privacy by not sharing
their information except for the product program. Girls
should never take credit card numbers.
Be safe on the road
Always follow safe pedestrian practices, especially when
crossing at intersections or walking along roadways. Be
aware of traffic when unloading product and passengers
from vehicles.
Be web wise
Take the GSUSA Internet Safety Pledge before going
online and follow the specific guidelines related to
marketing online.
PROCEEDS
Troop Proceeds
Through selling Girl Scout Cookies, troops earn proceeds to support your girl’s Girl
Scout Leadership Experience. Troops earn between $0.65 to $0.90 per box sold.
Girl Rewards and Cookie Credits
Not only does the troop earn funds, but each individual girl can set goals and earn
many great rewards and Cookie Credit used for Girl Scout programs.
Cookie Credit is used just like cash—so treat it that way and don’t lose it! Cookie
Credit will be mailed to each girl that earns it. Cookie Credit can be used by girls for:
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Girl annual membership dues
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Girl Scouts OSW and service unit-sponsored activities
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Girl Scouts OSW resident camp session
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Volunteer-run day camps
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Merchandise from the Girl Scouts OSW shops
Cookie Credit cannot be redeemed for cash. Girl Scouts OSW is not responsible for
lost, stolen or damaged Cookie Credit cards or any unauthorized card use. There is a
$3 replacement fee for lost cards. You may check your balance at valutec.net. Cards
expire September 15, 2017.
But that’s not all!
In addition to Cookie Credit, your girl will earn amazing rewards based on the number
of boxes she sells during the Cookie Program. See below for 2016 Rewards.
GIRL PRE-ORDER AWARDS
2016 Cookie Sale Rewards
Participation
Certificate
1 box
Theme Patch
30+ boxes
250+ boxes
Bag Tag Trilogy
65+ boxes
Worth Sharing
Keepsake Box
PLUS
$10 Cookie Credit
100+ boxes
Charm & Bracelet Daisy Belle Cow
OR
OR
$4 Cookie Credit
$5 Cookie Credit
PLUS
PLUS
$15 Cookie Credit $20 Cookie Credit
160+ boxes
225+ boxes
Big Ideas Journal
& Samoa Beach Bag
OR
$7 Cookie Credit
PLUS
$25 Cookie Credit
300+ boxes
Poppin’ Paisley
Bandana
CEO Patch Pin
TROOP PRE-ORDER REWARD
PGA of 225+ boxes
will receive one
apron for each
girl selling and one
apron for the
troop leader.
Comfy Cow Neck Pillow
& Follow Your Dreams
Projection Night Light
OR
$14 Cookie Credit
PLUS
$30 Cookie Credit
400+ boxes
Pretty in Paisley Fedora
& Mint-to-be T-shirt
OR
$20 Cookie Credit
PLUS
$50 Cookie Credit
550+ boxes
Personalized 750
Club Letterman Jacket
(logo & personalized)
OR
$75 Cookie Credit
PLUS
$60 Cookie Credit
750+ boxes
Great Wolf Lodge
April 29, April 30,
May 13, or May 14
OR
$100 Cookie Credit
PLUS
$80 Cookie Credit
1000+ boxes
Pictures are representative only.
Please see website for additional details/restrictions on prizes 750 and above.
Fitbit
OR
Camp/Travel
Certificate
OR
$150 Cookie Credit
PLUS
$150 Cookie Credit
1500+ boxes
GoPro
& 2016 year Bar
OR
$200 Cookie Credit
PLUS
$225 Cookie Credit
2016+ boxes
Bar Patches awarded
for highest level earned
ALL RECOGNITIONS/REWARDS ARE CUMULATIVE
Girl Inspired Rewards! Girl Scouts of Oregon & Southwest Washington
Council reserves the right to replace
an item of equal or higher value
Follow GSUSA and council guidelines for online marketing.
Top5ways families
can support girls!
Help her sell online
Hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA, Digital Cookie enables girls to set up their own personalized sales pages,
take credit card payments and ship cookies directly to their customers.
Encourage goal-setting
Goal-setting is an important life skill. She’ll go far if she knows how to set a high goal and reach it.
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Ask about her group’s goals and help her set personal goals.
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Help her complete the order card section that explains her group’s goal.
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Guide her to set practical and useful goals about what she wants to learn and earn.
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Encourage her to share her goal with customers. Customers want to help girls
succeed.
Support her sales
She needs you to be on her side as she develops the confidence to ask people for orders.
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Ask her questions and help her practice her sales message.
Help her take orders or arrange booth site sales at work, places of worship or other locations frequented
by people who love Girl Scout Cookies.
Go with her to sell and deliver cookies.
Help her network with family and friends, but let her do the “ask” so she can learn important business
skills. Share email addresses of family and friends for online orders.
Volunteer
Her group needs help chaperoning booth sales, picking up cookies and more. Talk with your troop leader
for details.
Practice safety
Help your girl understand the Girl Scout safety rules, found at girlscouts.org/cookies.
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington
2016 Cookie Program Parent/Guardian
Permission & Responsibility Agreement
My Girl Scout , a member of troop/group
has my permission to participate in the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program. I will see that she honors any and
all rules and procedures as set by Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington (GSOSW) and that she
has adult supervision and guidance. My signature below indicates agreement with the following items:
1. My Girl Scout must be currently and officially registered with the Girl Scouts of the USA in order to
participate.
2. I accept personal financial responsibility for all product ordered and received and monies collected as
payment from customers. I should expect a copy of a signed receipt for any product I receive.
3. I understand that the 2016 Girl Scout Cookie Program proceeds are troop/group and GSOSW property
and that the income from product sales does not become the property of individual girl members.
4. I agree that all money collected must never be deposited into a personal account and must be given to
my Girl Scout’s troop by GSOSW deadlines. I should expect a copy of a signed receipt for any monies I
submit.
5. GSOSW reserves the right to seek the services of a collection agency and/or pursue legal action for
delinquent accounts. Outstanding balances may impact your Girl Scout’s ability to receive her rewards.
6. Any Girl Scout found to be selling before January 9, 2016 through prohibited methods, or blatantly sold
by persons other than the girl member will not receive recognition items or credit for those orders.
7. Unsold product cannot be returned. Your troop product manager can attempt to help you with unsold
product if notified in a timely manner.
8. Adults serve in a supporting role for girls to help them develop the five key skills of the product sale.
Adults do not sell products.
9. Girls may use social media as a marketing tool to let family and friends know about the programs and
can use the online tools provided by and through GSOSW and the product vendors.
10. Digital Cookie, part of the Cookie Program, is the only permitted online ordering allowed for GSOSW. For
Digital Cookie, parents/guardians need to read and accept the appropriate terms and conditions for
participation in Digital Cookie, and girls need to read and accept the “Girl Scouts Digital Cookie Pledge.”
11. Only girl(s) and the adult(s) chaperoning the booth sale are permitted to be at the booth. Your troop
product manager will let you know additional requirements for booth sales.
***Please turn this form in to your troop leader ***
Parent/Guardian Name (print)
Email Address (print)
Home Address
City, State Zip
Home Phone
Cell Phone
SignatureDate
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