Welcome to the 18th 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.

In this edition:

For Troop Leaders and Troop Cookie Managers

Six Steps to Wrap Up the Cookie Program
Girl Scout & Troop Reward Orders Due April 6
End of Sale Banking/Finance Inventory Issue Form
Volunteer Cookie Sweatshirt Orders Due May 4

For Community-Area Product Leaders

Community Season Wrap Up Support

Six Steps to Wrap Up the Cookie Program

Cookie rewards are due by April 6 in Smart Cookies. Use the 6 Steps to Wrap Up the Cookie Program tip sheet to ensure your troop completes all required tasks by April 6. The six steps are:

Check your troop cookie totals.
Check your Girl Scout cookie totals.
Process donations (if your troop participated in donations, includes updated donation information).
Distribute Troop Direct Ship sales (if applicable).
Check your troop finances.
Order the Rewards.

Girl Scout & Troop Reward Orders Due April 6

Girl Scout rewards are based on packages and donations recorded in Smart Cookies. Some levels require choosing between an item(s) or Cookie Credits.

How to collect reward choices:

Ask families to make their choices from the 2026 Cookie Rewards Flyer (PDF) then text/email a photo
Or ask caregivers to text/email choices directly to you

Enter reward choices in Smart Cookies by April 6. If no choice is entered, rewards default to Cookie Credits. (Initial Order and Cookie Crossover patches are tracked outside Smart Cookies.) Visit the Online Cookie Systems Guide for Volunteers for step-by-step instructions on entering rewards.

Troop PGA Rewards

Troops with 400 or 500 PGA will order PGA rewards in Smart Cookies
No action needed if your troop did not reach these levels
Check your Troop Balance Summary or Smart Cookies dashboard to confirm PGA

Cookie Program Credits, 700+ Rewards & Happy Camper/Convention Coupon

Cookie Credits and Juliette Credits will be mailed to Girl Scouts the week of May 25
Fine print for 700+ rewards is available on the cookie rewards page
The Happy Camper/Convention Coupon (850+ level) is valid for one 2026 River Valleys resident camp, council-approved day camp, or approved reimbursable expense from participating in the 2026 Girl Scouts Unite Convention (up to $225). Codes will be emailed to caregivers in mid‑May

End of Sale Banking/Finance Inventory Issue Form

The final ACH is May 1. Complete a Finance/Inventory Issue Form by April 6 if you are impacted by the following issues:

Your troop needs additional time to sell your cookie inventory
Unpaid cookie money from families
Stolen cookies/money or counterfeit money received

Review the Finance/Inventory Issue Form FAQ’s for more details.

Volunteer Cookie Sweatshirt Orders Due May 4

Volunteers can order this year’s ferret-themed sweatshirt. Complete the order form by May 4. Payment for the hoodies must be done by ACH from the troop account on May 15 or for Juliette’s, a reduction in Juliette Program Credits. Sweatshirts will be shipped to the address on the form later this summer. One order per troop, please. The cost includes shipping and handling fees.

Community Season Wrap-Up Support

Remind troops of the reward deadline and offer Smart Cookies support before April 7. Encourage Troops to reach out as soon as possible if they encounter any issues—waiting until the last minute may limit your ability to assist them effectively. Review last week’s The Cookie Press for a list of helpful reports and actions in Smart Cookies to support Troops with wrapping up their season.

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