CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Additional incentives are offered for girls selling cookies at the 1,200 and 1,800 box levels. Girls must submit the proper paperwork to re-

ceive the incentive for which they qualify. The form may be completed online or be submitted as a hard copy to the council office. Please

remember that you must turn in the form for each Cookie Club by the deadline stated below in order to receive the incentive. These levels

are NOT cumulative.

Check the box that applies to your Girl Scout:

1200+ Box:

Girls selling at this level will receive admission to the council QuestFest in Savannah, GA on July 12-15, 2018. This admission

includes participation in the Quest, commemorative backpack and patch, entrance to the Exhibit Hall and Finale/ Concert at

the Civic Center. Note that bridging, movie night, and event t-shirts are extra costs. This is not a chaperoned trip but an

opportunity for the girl to attend with her troop or family. The deadline to register for this trip is March 16, 2018. Council will

not accept any reservations for this trip after the deadline.

1800+ Box:

These girls must choose either the 1200+ or 1800+ Club, as they are not cumulative.

Kindergarteners through rising 5th graders - Girls selling at this level can participate in trip to Atlanta, GA on June 4-6, 2018.

This trip is geared toward our younger girls and will include transportation, hotel accommodations, Georgia Aquarium,

World of Coke, Stone Mountain Laser Show, and Zoo Atlanta. This is a staff chaperoned trip; no parents will be allowed to

attend or chaperone. The deadline to register for this trip is March 16, 2018. Council will not accept any reservations for this

trip after the deadline. It is important that this deadline is enforced so that council has time to schedule and book tickets,

transportation, accommodations and food. Please make sure that ALL girls who qualify for this trip are aware of the quick

reservation deadline.

Rising 6th – 12th graders - Girls selling at this level can participate in a trip to New York City on June 18th – 21st, 2018. This trip

is geared toward our older girls and will include transportation, hotel accommodations, sight-seeing of Historical Sites, and

museums. This is a staff chaperoned trip; no parents will be allowed to attend or chaperone. The deadline to register for

this trip is March 16, 2018. Council will not accept any reservations for this trip after the deadline. It is important that this

deadline is enforced so that council has time to schedule and book tickets.

2017—

2018

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

2018 Cookie Program Family Guide

The countless exciting possibilities – from new business opportunities to a healthier planet to a more

beautiful world – begin with the skills girls learn and the action they take today. Girls will learn firsthand

the ins and outs of running their own cookie business, even “branding” their enterprises for maximum

impact.

Everything girls do in Girl Scouting is designed to help them become a leader in their daily lives and pre-

pare for their bright futures! The Girl Scout Cookie Program helps girls develop 5 key skills:

Our Girl Scout Cookie Program is much more than a fundraiser.

It’s a fun way for girls of all ages to earn money that fuels their

dreams and a powerful, hands-on leadership and entrepre-

neurial program.

Important Cookie Dates:

December 18, 2017

Initial Order taking begins

January ___

Girls Initial Orders due to the Troop Cookie Manager (girls can continue

selling)

February 2-5

Cookies are delivered to the Service

Areas/Districts

February 9-March 4

Troops conduct cookie booths

February 23-25

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

March ___

All girl money is due to the Troop Cook-

ie Manager

April-May

Service Areas/District will distribute

rewards GOAL SETTING: as she sets cookie sales goals and makes a plan to reach them

DECISION-MAKING: as she decides how her troop will spend the cookie money

MONEY MANAGEMENT: as she takes orders and handles customers’ money

PEOPLE SKILLS: as she takes to talk and listen to all kinds of people while selling cookies

BUSINESS ETHICS: as she is honest and responsible every step of the way

All of the proceeds—$$ – every penny – from the Girl Scout Cookie Program are used to benefit girls within our council. This revenue is

used to fund major council initiatives like supporting and building membership, creating and sustaining innovative girl

programming, maintaining and improving camp properties, and offering a platform that allows troop funding for trips,

activities and community service projects.

By purchasing Girl Scout cookies, you directly support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for girls in your communi-

ty!

Troop Cookie Manager Contact Information:

Name:

Troop #: Phone # Email:

Cookie Tips

Count and sign a receipt for cookies received from the Troop Cookie Manager; keep a copy for your personal

records

Understand that you are financially and legally responsible for all cookies and money entrusted to

you and your Girl Scout

Our Core Cookies sell for $4.00 a box.

Specialty Cookies (S’mores and Toffee-tastic) are $6.00 per box

Submit money to Troop Cookie Manager several times a week.

Troop Planning

Date: Time: Location: Notes:

Be sure girls understand and follow

these Safety Rules:

Show You’re a Girl Scout: Wear

your Girl Scout membership pin and/

or Girl Scout clothing.

Plan Ahead: Always have a plan for

safeguarding money

Do Not Enter: Never enter the

home/vehicle of a person when you

are selling or making deliveries

Buddy Up: Always use the buddy

system, it’s not just safe, it’s more

fun.

Safety Tips:

When is my Girl Scout initial cookie order due?

When do I pick up my initial cookie order?

When is cookie money due?

Troop Cookie Manager:

Phone Number:

Cell Phone Number:

Email:

When are our troop booth sales?

Parent Checklist

Signed and returned Parent Permission Form

Received training & materials from the Troop Cookies Manager or Troop Leader

Review the order card with my daughter and help her set a personal selling goal.

Support my daughter in her cookie business and be a role model for her

Adhere to the dates and deadlines set by the Troop Cookie Manager and/or Troop Leader

Rewards & Incentives

Initial Order Girl Rewards (Cumulative)

Troop 275+ Initial PGA Turtle Plush

300+ boxes Samoas Earbud Case

200+ boxes Cookie CEO Patch

Final Order Girl Rewards (Not Cumulative)

Level Item

24 Boxes (no Cookie Dough cost)* 2018 Theme Patch

*The above patch is given to the girls that achieve these levels above and beyond what they use their cookie

dough to order.

$10.00 Cookie Dough S’mores Keepsake Box or Bracelet Set

$25.00 Cookie Dough Thermal Cup or Pillowcase

$50.00 Cookie Dough Art Growing Kit or Sports Pack

$75.00 Cookie Dough Turtle Bag or Flashlight

$100.00 Cookie Dough T-shirt or Weekender Tote

$125.00 Cookie Dough $50 Best Buy Card or Bluetooth Turtle

$150.00 Cookie Dough Mermaid Blanket or $75 iTunes Card

$175.00 Cookie Dough Yeti Camping Jug

$200.00 Cookie Dough InstaCamera or $100 iTunes Card

$300.00 Cookie Dough Camping Set or $150 Best Buy Card or Bicycle

$400.00 Cookie Dough Nintendo Switch Console

2018 Cookie Dough Chart Cadette, Senior and Ambassador troops may choose to earn an extra $.05 per box in lieu of rewards. Mixed grade level troops do not qualify for this option.

Cookie Dough Boxes Cookie Dough Boxes Cookie Dough Boxes

$ 10.00 50 – 99 $ 175.00 726 – 826 $ 350.00 1401 – 1500

$ 25.00 100 – 225 $ 200.00 826 – 925 $ 375.00 1501 – 1600

$ 50.00 226 – 325 $ 225.00 901 – 1000 $ 400.00 1601 – 1700

$ 75.00 326 – 425 $ 250.00 1001 – 1100 $ 425.00 1701 – 1800

$ 100.00 426 – 525 $ 275.00 1101 – 1200 $ 450.00 1801 – 1900

$ 125.00 526 – 625 $ 300.00 1201 – 1300 $ 475.00 1901 – 2000

$ 150.00 626 – 725 $ 325.00 1301 – 1400 $ 500.00 2000+