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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GET READY TO GO FOR BOLD™!
This Girl Scout Cookie Season®, we’re celebrating the spirit and creativity of all Girl Scouts as they sell
America’s favorite treats and Go for Bold™.

Whether embarking on a brave, new adventure, or finding the courage to
talk to her first customer, every girl finds her own type of bold in the
Girl Scout Cookie Program®. Girls have amazing experiences– and
build lifelong skills, friendships, and confidence along the way.

IMPORTANT DATES
January 2-31 Troop Cookie Managers train troops
             (girls and parents)

January 2-31 Statewide Cookie Rallies

January 14    Troop Initial Order due in eBudde

February 2    Main cookie delivery day!

February 3    Cookie program begins (My Sale
              booths and door-to-door)

February 15 Council booths begin

March 10      Cookie program ends!

March 20      Final cookie debit

April 15      Cookie Credits will begin to be
              mailed directly to girls

Week of       Rewards will begin to be shipped               CONTENTS:
April 22      to Service Unit Cookie Managers                PAGE 2  IMPORTANT DATES
                                                             PAGE 3  GIRL SCOUT PROMISE AND LAW
                                                             PAGE 5  COOKIE TEAM
                                                             PAGE 6  SAFETY FIRST
                                                             PAGE 7  MEET THE COOKIES
                                                             PAGE 8  HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLES
                                                             PAGE 9  HOW GIRLS PARTICIPATE
                                                             PAGE 10 GIRL REWARDS
                                                             PAGE 14 DIGITAL COOKIE
                                                             PAGE 16 HOMETOWN HEROES AND GIFT OF
                                                                     CARING
                                                             PAGE 17 BOOTHS
                                                             PAGE 20 RESOURCES
                                                             PAGE 21 FAMILY PERMISSION FORM
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GIRL SCOUT PROMISE AND LAW
The Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law remind girls—and you—that selling cookies
lets them practice being fair, kind, helpful, respectful, and wise. And it helps them
make the world a better place. That’s what it’s all about.

                                                    THE GIRL SCOUT LAW
                                                I will do my best to be
                                                Honest and fair, friendly and helpful,
                                                Considerate and caring,
                                                Courageous and strong, and
                                                Responsible for what I say and do,
         THE GIRL SCOUT PROMISE                 and to
         On my honor, I will try:               Respect myself and others,
         To serve God and my country,           Respect authority,
         To help people at all times,           Use resources wisely,
                                                Make the world a better place, and
         And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
                                                Be a sister to every Girl Scout.

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COOKIE TEAM
Product Program Administrative Specialist:
Stephanie Sanders
303-607-4883
Stephanie.Sanders@gscolorado.org
Council: 877-404-5708

Service Unit number: _______________________________________________________________________

Troop number: ______________________________________________________________________________

Troop Cookie Manager contact information: ___________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have a question?
If you need help, contact your troop cookie manager. If you need further
assistance, contact your service unit cookie manager, or volunteer support
specialist.

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SAFETY FIRST!
Before participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, it is imperative for adults and girls to
become familiar with and follow the safety guidelines listed below. This not only ensures girls’
safety, but also creates a fun and successful experience for all.

      •      Show you’re a Girl Scout – Wear Girl Scout membership pin and/or Girl Scout
             clothing to identify you as a Girl Scout.
      •      Buddy up – Always use the buddy system. It’s not just safe, it’s more fun!
      •      Be streetwise – 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 in grades
             6-12 must be supervised by an adult when selling door-to-door and must never sell
             alone. Adults must be present at ALL cookie booths 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 soon as possible.
      •      Do not enter – Never enter the home or vehicle of a person when you are selling
             cookies or making a delivery. 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, and email addresses should never be
             given 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 net wise – Take the GSUSA Internet Safety Pledge before going online and
             follow the specific guidelines related to marketing online. Girl Scouts cannot collect
             money online outside of the Digital Order Card. For more information, check out
             girlscouts.org/cookies
      •      Check the safety activity checkpoints online in the forms section our website.
             girlscoutsofcolorado.org

TOUGH QUESTIONS?
If you or a girl is asked by a customer about where Girl Scouts stands on an issue or other tough
questions you are uncomfortable answering or unsure of the facts, please let Girl Scouts of
Colorado help you. Direct questions to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Kristin
Hamm, Kristin.Hamm@gscolorado.org.

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MEET THE COOKIES
           ALL YOUR GIRL SCOUT COOKIE
                                                                                                                              Our cookies have...
                                                                                                                                • NO High-Fructose Corn Syrup
                                                                                                                                • NO Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs)
                                                                                                                                • NO Artificial Flavors in Toffee-tastics
                                                                                                                                • Girl Scout S'mores and Do-si-dos are
                                                                                                                                  made with Natural Flavors
                                                                                                                                • Zero Grams Trans Fat per Serving
                                                                                                                                • 100% Real Cocoa
                                                                                                                                • Hearty Whole Grain Oats in Do-si-dos
                                                                                                                                • Thin Mints are Vegan
                     SAMOAS          ®
                                                       TAGALONGS                       ®
                                                                                                                                • Toffee-tastics are Gluten-Free
                  Crisp cookies coated                  Crispy cookies                                                          • RSPO Certified (Mass Balance) Palm Oil
                  in caramel, sprinkled              layered with peanut
                                                                                                                                              OS
                                                                                                                                           UCT E CO
                  with toasted coconut             butter and covered with                                                               FR

                                                                                                                                                  RN
                                                                                                                               NO HIGH
                  and striped with dark             a chocolaty coating

                                                                                                                                                     SYRUP
                  chocolaty coating

                                                                                                                                                                RSPO-1106186

                    DO-SI-DOS            ®
                                                           TREFOILS                ®
                                                                                                                                               THIN MINTS                   ®

                   Crunchy oatmeal                  Traditional shortbread                                                                    Crisp wafers covered
                 sandwich cookies with                 cookies that are                                                                       in chocolaty coating
                    creamy peanut                     delightfully simple                                                                      made with natural
                    butter filling                     and satisfying                                                                         oil of peppermint

                                                        GIRL SCOUT
                    SAVANNAH                             S'MORES                  ®

                                                                                                                                              TOFFEE-TASTIC                     ®

                      SMILES     ®

                                                      Crunchy graham
                                                                                                                                               Rich, buttery cookies
                    Crisp, zesty lemon             sandwich cookies with
                                                                                                                                               with sweet, crunchy
                  wedge cookies dusted             creamy chocolate and
                                                                                                                                                   toffee bits
                 with powdered sugar               marshmallowy filling

                                                 Product formulations can change at any time. We encourage you to check the ingredient statement on each package you purchase for the most up-to-date
                                                 information on the ingredients contained in the product in that package. For more details check with Little Brownie Bakers.

                                                 The GIRL SCOUTS® name and mark, and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
                                                                                                                                                         COOKIES,®, THIN MINTS
                                                                                                                                                                          MINTS,®, TREFOILS
                                                                                                                                                                                   TREFOILS,®,
                                                 GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALESALE,®, GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM
                                                                                                   PROGRAM,®, GIRL SCOUT S’MORES
                                                                                                                          S’MORES,®, DIGITAL COOKIE® and the Trefoil Design, are owned by Girl Scouts
                                                 of the USA. Little Brownie Bakers is an official GSUSA licensee. SAMOAS, TAGALONGS, DO-SI-DOS, SAVANNAH SMILES and TOFFEE-TASTIC are registered
                                                 trademarks of Kellogg NA Co. Copyright ®, TM, © 2018-2019 Kellogg NA Co.

As a reminder, Girl Scouts of Colorado has a no return policy.
Core Cookies (Trefoils, Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-SI-Dos, Savannah Smiles) are $4/package.
Specialty Cookies (Toffee-tastics and S’mores) are $5/package.
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HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLES
    What happens to the $4 that a customer pays      What happens to the $5 that a customer pays for
        for a package of the core varieties?               a package of the specialty cookies?

                                                100%
                                                       ds
                                             of procee l
                                                       G ir
                                             supports
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                                               Colorado

                          To pay the
                           bakery
            Local                                               Local
          Girl Scout                                          Girl Scout        To pay the
          programs                                            programs           bakery
                             Troop
                           proceeds &
                            rewards
                                                                     Troop
                                                                   proceeds &
                                                                    rewards

Our cookie program is one of the ways Girl Scouts of Colorado
is funded. The money from the cookie program supports all
areas of our council services.

100% of the proceeds from the cookie program stays in
Colorado and supports Girl Scouting in our communities. The
only portion of the sale price that does not stay in Colorado is
the cost of the cookies, which is paid to our bakery partner in
Louisville, KY.
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HOW GIRLS SELL COOKIES
In Colorado, girls sell cookies through these channels:

IN-PERSON SALES
Girls ask neighbors, friends, and family members to place orders for
cookies. Keep product on hand and deliver at the time of sale.

BOOTHS/DIRECT SALES
Troops sell directly to customers, often at booths in high-traffic areas
such as grocery stores, malls, or sporting events. Booth times and locations
are organized by our council and troops can sell only at approved locations. All booths must
provide a safe and secure location.

DIGITAL COOKIE
Girls create customized websites and send emails to people they know, asking them to buy cookies.
Customers place online orders and cookies are shipped directly to their homes. Orders appear
automatically in eBudde. The Digital Cookie mobile app allows girls to take credit card payments in
person with no additional fees. Find out more at girlscoutcookies.org.
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REWARDS
Be sure to check out the GSCO blog and Facebook for prize-earning contests throughout the program!

TROOP PROCEEDS:

Troops have the opportunity to earn $0.65 per package for every package sold by the troop. In addition,
each troop will have the opportunity to earn an additional $0.05 per package if the per girl
selling average is 300+ packages.

TROOP SUPER SELLER REWARD:

Troops with a selling girl average of 400+ packages will receive a Cookie Power Super Seller Patch for
each selling girl, plus $25 in additional proceeds to fund a troop activity for every selling girl and two
registered adults. Troops with a selling girl average of 600+ packages will receive $25 in additional
proceeds to fund a troop activity for every selling girl and two registered adults.

CELEBRATION EVENTS:

Each girl who sells 1,000+ packages is a Top Achiever and will be invited to a Celebration Event with one
adult guest in the summer of 2019.

Only the girl who earns 1,000+, and one adult are guaranteed to attend. Girls select one Celebration
Event to attend. Any additional tickets MAY be offered, if available, for purchase.

                            S’MORES CLUB:
                            Girl Scouts of Colorado has a reward available exclusively for Girl Scouts of
                            Colorado girl members and adult volunteers who participate in both the 2018
                            Fall Product Program and the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program and meet the
                            requirements. girlscoutsofcolorado.org/smores-club

COOKIE CREDITS:
Cookie Credits are rewards earned as part of the Girl Scout Cookie Program (or Fall Product Program).
They are issued on a card similar to a gift card and are mailed directly to the girl (or held at council for
camp, if that option is requested during the reward selection process of the program.)

What can Girl Scouts Do with Cookie Credits?
•      A GSCO troop or service unit trip, event, or activity with a per girl fee.
•      A GSCO sponsored or hosted event or activity.
•      An EF (Education First) Tour. (In the state of Colorado).
•      Girl Scout Destinations.
•      Highest Awards project materials and fees.
•      GSCO shop purchases (in-store or over the phone).
•      Volunteer-run day camps or events with a per girl fee.
•      Any GSCO summer camp that uses registration in CampInTouch (overnight, day, and troop
       camps).
Cookie Credits do not have a cash value. Cookie Credits expire 10 years from date of issue. Cookie
Credits will not be re-issued if lost.

Troops and girls can be reimbursed for these activities using the Cookie Credit Reimbursement Form:
girlscoutsofcolorado.org/cookie-credit-reimbursement
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Cookie Credits may not be used to pay for/renew membership, pay fees to outside vendors, purchase
items not in the GSCO shop, or pay for fees or travel expenses for children without a GSCO membership
or adults.
For questions about what Cookie Credits can be used for or the Cookie Credit Reimbursement Form,
please contact: financial.followup@gscolorado.org
GIRL REWARDS

All rewards are cumulative except Camp Discounts. Each level of reward is added to the previous levels.
Girls will have the option to choose between the reward or Cookie Credits at certain reward levels.

   Packages    Reward                                   Digital Cookie
       1+      Certificate                                Packages Reward
      24+      “2019” Year Bar                            Site setup
      50+      Theme Patch                                    and
                                                                     Cookie Techie Patch
                                                         completing
      85+      Enamel Pin
                                                          one order
     125+      Bandanna
                                                              75+    Phone Ring Stand and
     150+      150+ Patch                                            Bracelet Pen
     180+      Leopard Tin or 10 Cookie Credits              125 +   3D Leopard Illusion
     225+      T-Shirt or 15 Cookie Credits
     275+      Leopard Plush or 20 Cookie Credits
     350+      White Board, Markers, Curio Shelf,       Hometown Hero
               Desk Organizer or 25 Cookie Credits       Packages       Reward
      450+     Journal, Creative Caddy, Messenger            15+        Hometown Hero Patch*
               Bag or 30 Cookie Credits                 * Must complete the GOC tab in eBudde.
      525+     Build-A-Bear experience or 35 Cookie
               Credits                                  Gift of Caring
      625+     Sleep Mask and Sleeping Bag or 40         Packages       Reward
               Cookie Credits                              15 +         Gift Of Caring Patch
      750+     Chair, Jumbo Pouf or 45 Cookie              30 +         Shine Bright Case
               Credits                                     50 +         Lap Board and Cookie Tote
     1000+     1000+ Top Achiever Celebration              75 +         Snack Cup and Secret Drawers
               Event and Medallion or 50 Cookie
               Credits and Medallion
     1000+     10% Camp Discount
     1500+     15% Camp Discount
     1500+     Bitsbox - 12 Month Subscription or
               75 cookie credits
     2000+     150 Cookie Credits
     2000+     20% Camp Discount
     2500+     250 Cookie Credits
     3500+     350 Cookie Credits
     4500+     450 Cookie Credits
     5000 +    50 Cookie Credits for every 500
               packages sold beyond 5000
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GIRL REWARDS

                           Quote Bubble
                           White Board

                       Curio Shelf

                                                                         Leopard Plush

                                                                               Paws-off Journal

                                                                                                          Tin

                                                           Cookie Tote
     3D Leopard Illusion

        T-shirt

                                               Snack/Drink Cup

                           Fashion Dry Erase
                           Marker

                                                                                  Chair

                                                                                Fold-out Desk Organizer

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Secret Drawers
                                                            PATCHES

Shine Bright
Case

                        Phone Ring Stand

Lap Board

                                           Jumbo Pouf 20”

                                            Sleep Mask

                                                Sleeping
                                                Bag

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4 Easy Steps to Get Movin' with the Digital Cookie™ Platform!
                                          This cookie season superpower your sale by expanding your efforts from the booth to
                                          the web. Why? Because adding online and mobile channels to your sale can help you

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                                          reach more cookie fans than you ever imagined. That's right! With the Digital Cookie™
                                          platform you can market everyone's favorite cookies-with-a-purpose to customers
                                          down the block or across the country from the comfort of your couch. AWESOME.

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HOMETOWN HEROES
       AND
       GIFT OF CARING
                 Help recognize
                the great work of
             community heroes by
               participating in the
              Hometown Heroes/
            Gift of Caring program.
                  Girls choose a
            non-profit organization,
             uniformed personnel,
             the military, or a local
               food bank and ask
            customers to purchase
              cookies to donate to
                  their heroes.

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                            TO    F O R                                 COOKIES

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BOOTHS
MY SALES                                          COUNCIL-SPONSORED BOOTHS
GSCO encourages Girl Scouts to use their          Council-sponsored booths, which begin
creative entrepreneurial spirit by holding My     February 15, 2019, are coordinated by
Sales at unique community locations. Possible     Girl Scouts of Colorado staff with specific
locations include:                                corporations and/or businesses. These include
•      Grocery stores that are NOT                ALL Safeway, City Market, King Soopers,
       included on the council booth              Albertson’s, Walmart, and Sam’s Club locations
       site list.                                 in the state of Colorado.
       (DO NOT CONTACT: Walmart,
       Sam’s Club, Safeway, Albertson’s,          All troops will have an opportunity to sign
       King Soopers, and City Market)             up in eBudde for pre-arranged time slots at
•      Sporting events.                           these locations. Girls and parents should not
                                                  contact any of these locations or employees
•      Parks and playgrounds.                     to request additional booth times, and/or to
•      Concerts and plays.                        make changes in booth times or dates. There
•      Hardware stores.                           is no exception to this rule!
•      Car washes.
•      Places of worship.                         We ask that girls and parents understand that
                                                  GSCO is following corporate policy put in place
                                                  by each of these businesses. Disregarding
Work with family, friends, and local businesses   these policies risks girls losing the opportunity
to uncover new opportunities and increase         to sell at these businesses.
your troop’s success.

All sites must be approved by the manager
of the booth location and safety rules are the
same as for council-sponsored booths. Once
approved by the manager, all My Sales need
to be entered (and approved by council) in
eBudde a minimum of 48 hours prior to the
booth date and time by your Troop Cookie
Manager.

These sites must provide a safe and secure
location for girls and cannot conflict with a
council-sponsored booth site or any other my
sales sites.

My Sales may not be held at any location on
the council sponsored booth site list.
No exceptions!
Girls may set up booths in front of their own
residences during the cookie program.

DO NOT ENTER PERSONAL RESIDENCE
ADDRESSES IN eBudde!
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WHAT TO BRING TO A
COOKIE BOOTH
      �      A printed copy of booth sign-up from eBudde (for Council
             -Sponsored Booths) or written permission from store manager
             (for My Sales Booths).
      �      Cookies
      �      Booth inventory sheet to track purchases or a device with Booth
             Sale Recorder app
      �      Table and chairs
      �      Table cloth (optional)
      �      $60 in change (30-$1 bills, 6-$5 bills)
      �      Hip bag or pocket aprons to manage money
      �      Booth posters or other decorations – bling your booth!**
             (if allowed by store location)
      �      Any additional items a booth location may require.
             These requirements will be noted in eBudde.
      �      First aid kit, emergency card, and permission slips/health forms.

**Find resources, ideas, and clip art at littlebrownie.com

BOOTH RULES
      •      Girls make all the sales.
      •      Dress appropriately and identify yourself by wearing uniform and
             membership pin.
      •      An adult must always be at a booth with no more than three girls.
             �     Two unrelated adults (one needs to have current
                   membership and background check) and up to three girls.
                                         or
             �     One parent/guardian with up to three daughters (all
                   daughters must have current memberships).
      •      Adults may not smoke, consume alcohol, or carry firearms.
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BOOTH ETIQUETTE
It’s important to be polite and follow the rules while selling at a booth. We have gathered some
“Do” and “Don’t” tips from some of the most successful troops to help troops with their booths.

                    DO’S                                             DON'TS

•     Approve booth site/time with                •     Show up to booth location without
      management/council.                               appropriate approval.
•     Know your booth location and                •     Block entrance or any other doorway
      prepare for weather.                        •     Jump, run, play, or go into parking lot
•     Check-in and check-out with store           •     Leave money on table, under table,
      manager.                                          or in a box.
•     Locate a safe restroom for girls            •     Attempt to physically recover stolen
      and adults to use.                                items if someone takes money
•     Dress appropriately and identify                  or cookies from your booth.
      yourself by wearing uniform and             •     Take friends or siblings as they are
      membership pin.                                   not covered by Girl Scout insurance.
•     Be polite, pleasant, and smile.             •     Take animals/pets.
      Thank people whether they make a            •     Allow adults to sell for girls
      purchase or not.                            •     Eat or chew gum.
•     Stay only for the time your troop           •     Have any food items, other than
      reserved.                                         cookies, on your booth table.
•     Appropriately divide booth times            •     Have more than three girls at a booth
      into shifts for girls.                            at anytime.
•     Send a “Thank you” note to store            •     (ADULTS) Smoke or consume alcohol.
      manager.                                    •     (ADULTS) Do not carry any firearms.
•     Be smart with money by keeping
      money out of sight.
•     Report any incidents/theft to
      GSCO, police, and local security.
•     Communicate with your troop to
      decide how to fairly divide credit for
      cookies at booth among the girls at
      booth.
•     Plan to have at least two adults and
      one girl at booth at all times
•     Girls make ALL sales.
•     (ADULTS) Settle any disputes in the
      Girl Scout manner (DO NOT involve
      store manager).

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RESOURCES
Be sure to take advantage of the wealth of resources available online to guide you
through a fun and successful Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Girl Scouts of Colorado council website – girlscoutsofcolorado.org Visit GSCO’s site to
find procedures, forms, materials, manuals, and other helpful information.

Little Brownie Bakers – littlebrownie.com (The website of our official Girl Scout cookie
baker) Find girl activities, marketing ideas, and clip art to help girls prepare for the
cookie program.

Little Brownie Bakers YouTube Channel – youtube.com/LittleBrownieBakers Check
out a library of inspiring videos featuring real girl stories and selling tips.

GSCO Blog – gscoblog.org Check out the GSCO blog to see news, contests, weekly Smart
Cookie emails, and troop-to-troop transfers.

Digital Cookie – girlscoutsofcolorado.org/digitalcookie Each caregiver will receive
a personal email to set up their girl’s account. Girl Scouts can set up their own
personalized sales page, take credit card payment, and ship cookies directly to their
customers.

Cookie Locator – cookielocator.littlebrownie.com Help friends and customers locate
the closest cookie booth sale with this website. Also available as an app for iPhone and
Android.

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) – girlscouts.org Locate info on the Girl Scout Cookie
Program and national cookie badges and pins.

DOC Mobile App – Download the free app from the iPhone App Store or through
Google Play. Allows girls to accept credit cards in real time.

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FAMILY PERMISSION FORM

Welcome to the 2018–2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program
The Girl Scout Cookie Program® is important to girls, their troops, and Girl Scouts of Colorado. The
program provides funds to support activities such as Girl Scout events, trips, camping, and service
projects. For GSCO, the program provides funds to recruit and train adult volunteers, organize Girl Scout
groups, provide council-wide programs such as science and career workshops, and provide financial
assistance so all girls have access to the opportunities Girl Scouting offers. Through the Girl Scout
Cookie Program, girls develop the five essential skills and more: Goal setting, decision-making, money
management, people skills, and business ethics.
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Family Adult Permission and Responsibility Form for the Girl Scout Cookie Program

My Girl Scout _____________________________________, a member of troop/group ______________
has my permission to participate in the 2018–2019 Cookie Program. In so doing, I agree to accept
financial responsibility for all products and funds she receives.
I will see that she does not sell prior to the official starting date and that she has adult guidance at all
times. To that end, I will review the safety guidelines with my Girl Scout for contacting customers, taking
orders, selling, and delivering cookies, including the latest online guidelines from GSUSA. Specific
information will be given to you about each activity through the adult in charge whose contact
information is below.
My daughter has my permission to engage in online cookie program activities under the supervision of
myself and/or the Girl Scout adult in charge.

Yes _________        No _________

Signature of Caregiver                                                     Telephone                Date

Address                                  City                              State                    Zip Code

Please check any areas in which you are willing to assist our group this Cookie Season:
___ Cookie Volunteer in Charge     ___ Chaperone for Cookie Booth              ___ Cookie Warehouse Pickup
___ Cookie Volunteer Assistant     ___ Chaperone for Neighborhood Sales ___ Cookie Storage
___ Technology Assistant           ___ Cookie Signage with girls               ___ Deliveries Assistant
___ Host cookie girl presentation/booth at work                                ___ Other: _____________

Troop/Group Girl Scout Contact:

Name:__________________________________________ Position:__________________________

Phone:_____________________________ Email:_________________________________________
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THANK
 YOU

                  FOR
             PARTICIPATING
                IN THE

2019
GIRL SCOUT
COOKIE
PROGRAM
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