Volunteer Cookie Recognitions

Way to go, Girl Scouts!

Girl Scouts work hard each Product Program season to ensure financial success for themselves and their troops. These entrepreneurs deserve recognition for their efforts! Learn more about the Recognitions and opting-out if your troop decides that option instead.

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Cookie Recognitions will be picked up from the Service Unit Cookie Organizer in May.

After receiving the recognition items for your troop:

Print the Recognition Order Summary by Girl Report from Smart Cookies.
Sort the recognition items for each participant. Contact the Service Unit Cookie Organizer regarding any discrepancies immediately.
Please distribute the recognition items in a timely manner.
Have caregivers confirm and sign a receipt that indicates their Girl Scout recognitions have been received.
If a participant has an unpaid balance, do not distribute recognition items to them. Return the items to the Girl Scout office. Participants with an unpaid balance will need to contact Product Program staff to receive their recognitions.
Program Credits will be loaded into the online reservation system on April 15 for each qualifying participant.

Note: Council must be notified of all missing or damaged recognitions by May 31.

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Troops who are Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador are eligible to Opt-Out of girl recognitions in order to receive more proceeds. This is a great option if your troop has a trip or travel planned.

Troops participating in the Opt-Out option earn an additional .05 cents more per package in troop proceeds. Girl Scouts who qualify will receive patches only and an invitation to the Elite Entrepreneur Experiences.

Troop Cookie Managers should talk about this option during their Parent/Family Meeting to ensure that all Girl Scouts are in agreement and that caregivers understand exactly what opting-out means. No paperwork is needed and council will not be aware of your troop choice. Troop Cookie Manager's must set this option in Smart Cookies in your Troop Information if your troop plans to Opt-Out.