(Year 1 – Cookie Business Badge)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2021 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. Replaced My Portfolio (now retired) as the new Year 1 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, make a marketing plan, learn social responsibility, and how to find customers.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Know cookie flavors, costs, rewards, how to use the online site, what marketing tools are available, etc.
- Set a troop goal and budget and get feedback (troopmates, online research, talk to a business professional).
- Learn what social responsibility is (research) and share what you’re troop will do with customers (storyboard, team plan).
- Brainstorm new potential customers (talk to female business owner, “It Takes All Types!”, make customer database).
- Make a marketing plan (use digital marketing, research favorite brands, use your network).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Buy Printable Meeting on Teachers Pay Teachers from Leadership Made Simple
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Buy Printable Meeting on Teachers Pay Teachers from Leadership Made Simple
Other Resources
- See the Multi-Level Cookie Business Activity List – choose your own activities!
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Review your cookie business
- Set a goal for all parts of your business
- Share what you stand for
- Build your customer base
- Tailor your marketing messages
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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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 My Cookie Network Glossary by GSUSA
- Entrepreneurship Progression Chart by GSUSA
- Cookie Program Family Meeting Guide by GSUSA
- VTK It Takes All Types 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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