Ready to get an early start on the 2026 Cookie Program? Every new and returning troop cookie manager is required to complete the following steps to be approved for this volunteer role. Get these tasks completed early to enjoy a stress-free holiday break:

Register for the 2026 membership year through myGS on gssjc.org.

Declare role as troop cookie manager for the 2026 membership year through myGS on gssjc.org

Have a clear criminal background check.

Have no debt to the council.

Select Primary/Secondary manager role on the Volunteer Onboarding Process Site. This ensures both troop cookie managers are properly uploaded into the cookie platforms without overriding the other.

Troop cookie managers are on their honor to review and abide by the Troop Cookie Manager Position Description. (attached below)

Complete TCM Training. Online TCM Training will be available on gsLearn starting November 21. TCMs may also choose to attend in-person TCM training on December 6. Click here to sign up.

Have a Bank Account Registration and ACH Debit/Credit Acknowledgement form on file (GSSJC F-36) for their troop.

Complete GSUSA Girl Scout Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Course in gsLearn if expired.

If you need assistance getting started, reach out to the Product Program team at cookies@sjgs.org.

The Product Program team wants to welcome our new troops with a Rookie Cookie Kit available to pick up from your Community cookie manager(s) (CCM) or the Girl Scout Center. The kit will include the Rookie Cookie Guide, document folder, key dates magnet, portable charger and fanny pack to hold cash payments to help ease new troops into the Cookie Program. If you are unsure who your CCM is, contact us at cookies@sjgs.org.

Ready to make a big impact during the 2026 Cookie Program?

GSSJC is seeking Cookie Cupboard managers and volunteers from Feb 1 to March 30. Needed coverage includes Tuesdays to receive deliveries, Wed. to Fri. from 8:30AM-1:30PM and 3:30-7:30PM, and Sat. from 8:30AM-2:30PM. Locations include Missouri City, Katy, Cypress, Lufkin, and Beaumont.

Incentives for full time managers and assistant managers covering the entire schedule include a $250 Council credit on Feb 8, $250 mid-season Council credit on Feb 28, and $250 ending credit on March 30. $750 total. Council credit can be used to cover summer camp, adult training, Council shop expenses, or troop camping expenses. Must be a registered member in good standing. Training will be provided and is required for the manager and assistant manager roles.

Got availability to cover a certain day or time slot? Part-time consistent coverage works too. Please reach out to cookies@sjgs.org for more information or to express your interest.

The 2026 Troop Cookie Manager Training is available now on gsLearn. Look for 591 - Troop Cookie Manager Training 2026 along with our cute black footed ferret mascot to ensure that you have the correct training.

You may download the slide deck from the training below to review as needed. Training should still be completed via gsLearn to be uploaded into ABC Smart Cookies starting Dec. 10.