(Year 2 – Cookie Business Badge)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2021 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. Replaced Customer Loyalty (now retired) as the new Year 2 Cookie Business badge. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Practice cookie sales, set a cookie-selling goal using SMART, make a sales plan, and have customer practice or interaction.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Know the cookie flavors, facts, rewards, what’s new this season, marketing tools available, etc. (create a video, host a rally, attend a training session).
- Learn what SMART is and apply it to the troop sales goal.
- Make a plan for selling this year (brainstorm, talk to a professional, use data).
- Create a targeted video or multiple sales pitches.
- Learn more about customers (research, feedback) OR create something (poster, graphic, video, presentation) to connect with customers.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- None Currently Available
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Meeting Plans
Other Resources
- See the Multi-Level Cookie Business Activity List – choose your own activities!
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
- Cookie Boss Volunteer Guide
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
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At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Take the lead in your cookie business
- Set SMART goals
- Team up to make business decisions
- Make your cookie boss pitch
- Expand your customer base
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
- Cookie Boss Volunteer Guide
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Digital Marketing Tips for Cookie Entrepreneurs and Families by GSUSA
- Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin Requirements by GSUSA
- Senior Cookie Boss Glossary by GSUSA
- Entrepreneurship Progression Chart by GSUSA
- Cookie Program Family Meeting Guide by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Cookie Business Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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