Welcome to the 3rd edition of The Cookie Press where each week we pass along program updates and share just in time reminders for the Cookie Season. Catch up on previous editions on Cookie Central.

For Troop Leaders and Troop Cookie Managers:

For Community/Area Product Leaders

Retail Spotlight

The Troop Leader and Cookie Manager will receive their registration emails to access Smart Cookies, the online cookie management system for volunteers, the week of December 15. Additional users may be added by contacting River Valleys. All volunteers must have a current membership to be added to Smart Cookies. 

Note: Digital Cookie access for Troop Leaders and Cookie Managers begins on January 5. 

You’re signed up! Now let’s get your troop ready for cookie season. The Online Cookie Systems Guide on Cookie Central features step-by-step instructions and a video to help you get started.

Knock out these quick tasks:

Girl Scouts will not be entered in Smart Cookies until February 10. To confirm the Girl Scouts in your troop, check myGS and confirm that everyone has a 2026 membership. Complete the Troop Roster Update Request to make updates to your troop. 

Kick off cookie season with a quick, fun family meeting! It’s your troop’s chance to get everyone on the same page to set up a smooth, successful Cookie Program. River Valleys suggests hosting it in early January, use the Troop Family Cookie Meeting tools on Cookie Central to make planning a breeze. Send invites now so families can save the date. 

The virtual Council Cookie Rally will take place on Tuesday, February 3rd and will be held live on both Girl Scouts River Valleys Facebook and YouTube accounts. Hold a rally watch party during your troop meeting to add to the fun! More details to come in January.  

A key Community Product Leader role is hosting a Troop Cookie Manager training. Let troops know their options—whether you’re meeting in person, hosting online trainings, or instructing them to complete River Valley's trainings.

Check out our Troop Training Toolkit packed with ready-to-go tips and presentations you can use or customize. And don’t forget: remind troops to complete the Online Troop Cookie Responsibility Form by February 1.

The cookie items are coming, the cookie items are coming! Our shop will feature cookie patches, booth supplies, fun finds & more!

Can't make it in-person? Place an online order for pick-up or shipping. Check out our 2026 Cookie Merchandise flyer to help guide you (pricing and item numbers included)!

Patches are available now and GSUSA items will be available starting on 1/5.

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