Training the Troop Cookie Manager

Prepare for the training Secure location for training Invite TCM’s to the training Check 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

Deadlines DateAction 9/11Initial Orders begin 9/30Opt out of Girl Recognitions Place troop Gluten Free Order Verify Troop contacts in SNAP 10/7Initial Troop Cookie Order and Early Recognitions due in snap by 5PM DepotInsert date and time info here 10/31 11/6 Great Cookie Dash 12/7 9 PM Troop financials and awards due in SNAP All troops need to submit Recognitions 12/7Cookie Sale ends

ACH Dates 11/1350% of $4…$2 for all of the troops initial order. (No Trios) 11/2050% of balance due to GSCM as of 11/12 (No Trios) 12/1Gluten Free order $4.30 per box 12/450% of balance in SNAP on the 11/30 date 12/11All 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 Procedures Open from 10/30 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!

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 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

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 7 th 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

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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

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