Today’s Tips 11.2.26

You can celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November by recognizing with your family and friends the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Native American communities that were the first inhabitants in the United States. Take this opportunity to learn more about the cultures of the Indian Nations in your state and across the country. We’ve got plenty of activities to choose from, so you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun while earning your Native American Heritage Month Patch.

Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to discover how fish, plants, water, and people work together to create a sustainable growing system at Explore Aquaponics with 100 Gardens in Lexington on Saturday, November 14! Save your spot by Friday, November 6 and create your own mini aquaponics systems to take home and continue growing.

We are in the last week of the Fall Product Program! Girl Scouts are learning business skills, earning rewards and kick-starting troop funds for the Girl Scout adventures ahead! There is still time to create your avatar and online storefront as the online program ends Monday, November 9.

In addition to troop proceeds, Girl Scouts who participate can earn Nut Bucks and other reward items. Plus, troops who participate in the 2026 Fall Product Program and sell at least 100 items will receive an additional $0.05 per package of cookies sold during the upcoming Girl Scout Cookie Program. If you earn the crossover bonus and choose the higher proceeds plan for the Girl Scout Cookie Program, you earn $0.95 per package of cookies. That’s a $100 bonus for every 2,000 packages!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create your avatar and online storefront! Enjoy customizing your avatar and submit your design into our Avatar Fashion Show. Our mascot, Hopper, has some tips for Fall Product Program success:

• Don’t forget that one of the requirements to earn a personalized avatar patch is to send 20 e-mails, and e-mails aren’t only for friends and family that live far away!
• Practice good people skills. It is ok to send someone an extra reminder or even make a phone call to see if they received your e-mail. With the program ending soon, a friendly reminder marketing a sense of urgency can help motivate your customers to place an order before it is too late.
• It is always best to remain polite, resilient, and professional. If someone is not interested in making a purchase, you can offer an alternative, like donating to the Care to Share service project. If they decline your offer, still thank them for their consideration.

More entreprenuerial adventures await! Get ready to participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world! Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors are invited to join us in Winston-Salem on Saturday, December 5 for our Cookie Expo. Boost your confidence and business skills as you rotate through a variety of engaging activity stations like Bling Your Booth, Money Management, and more!

Congratulations to Girl Scout Cadette Khloe of Troop 10138 for winning the Cookie Hoodie Design Contest! Celebrate Girl Scout Cookie Season and stay cozy with our limited-edition hoodie. Pre-order yours by November 30, 2026 to have ready when cookies arrive! Hoodies will be available in early January for pickup at your nearest service center. Shipping is available, but extra fees apply.

Save the date! Our virtual Juliette Cookie Training for Independently Registered Girl Scouts and their caregivers is Wednesday, December 2 and our virtual Digital Cookie Overview for parents and girls is Tuesday, December 8. Join us to get your questions answered and make your experience in the Girl Scout Cookie Program a success!

Are you serving as a Troop Cookie Manager for the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie Program? Be sure to join the Troop Cookie Manager rally in Rallyhood if you’re taking on this role! This is where you’ll find important cookie program updates including cookie cupboard delays, inventory availability, last-minute changes, and other time-sensitive announcements throughout the season. Virtual Troop Cookie Manager Training is happening on Monday, November 9 and Thursday, November 19. Pick a session that works best for you and help girls take on cookie season with confidence! You can also join us on Thursday, December 10 for a virtual Digital Cookie Overview designed to help Troop Cookie Managers navigate our online platform.