(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 Business Plan (now retired) as the new Year 1 Cookie Business badge. The Cadette page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Practice cookie sales, set a cookie-selling goal, make a sales plan, and create a mission statement.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn the cookie flavors, costs, and facts.
- Make a troop sales goal and budget for cookie money.
- Learn what a mission statement is and make your own.
- Make a sales plan and get feedback (create marketing video, research other brands, consult a business person).
- Write the specifics of your plan and get feedback (risk management, compare other cookies, talk to a business person).
* – 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
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
Other Resources
- See the Multi-Level Activity List (In Progress) – 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:
- Get prepared for your cookie business
- Set goals and a budget
- Create a mission statement
- Plan to reach your customers
- Write a team business plan
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
- Cadette My Cookie Venture Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Cookie Business Plan by GSUSA
- VTK Cookie Goal and Budget Planner 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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