2012 Girl Scout Cookie Program

New Program This Year!

We are excited to announce that Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska will be using a Direct Sale format for the Girl Scout Cookie Program in 2012. Beginning January 13, 2012, girls will have packages of cookies IN-HAND to sell across the state. Girl Scouts exchange cookies and payment with customers in one easy step! Troops will also be able to set up cookie booths during the entire sales period.

This means girls are actively selling for the entire program, making it easier for customers to find Girl Scouts with cookies. It also gives customers instant cookie gratification when they receive their favorite Girl Scout cookies at the time of purchase.

Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program girls develop five essential skills: Goal setting; Decision making; Money management; People skills and Business ethics.

The 2012 Cookie Program begins January 13, 2012 and ends February 26, 2012.

Highlights of the Program Include:

•Girls will sell to customers with cookies in hand.

•Girls complete the transaction in one step. Selling, delivering and money collection can be done at once.

•A Direct Sale combining door-to-door and booth sales reduces the total length of the Girl Scout Cookie Program (program concludes in February vs. April.)

•Troops will place their initial cookie order in December, based on approximately 75% of 2011 sales.

•Troops will pick up initial cookie order January 6-13. Cookie Cupboards and Service Centers will stock cookies throughout the program for troops to pick up additional inventory.

•Girls achieve their goals faster. All boxes sold by girls throughout the entire program count toward girl recognitions.

•Girls will receive recognition items earlier.

•Troops will see profits from the program in their bank accounts in January.

•The councils who moved to a direct sale have seen sales increases over prior years and have happier volunteers, families and customers.

Please find your Girl Scout Cookie Program Intent Form here.