Cookie Sale Program - Safety

SAFETY, FIRST…

• Remember to follow all Safety-Wise Standards and Procedures.
• Do not collect money until cookies are delivered to customers.
• Girl Scouts may not sell cookies using the Internet, websites, chat rooms, or broadcast e-mails to solicit sales.  However, they may send a personal e-mail to someone such as a grandparent or friend to let them know they are taking orders. Read and follow The 411 on Online Marketing for Girl Scout Product Activities

Selling in Your Neighborhood

• Do not enter the home of a customer.
• Girls should wear their Girl Scout uniform, membership pin, sash, vest, or Girl Scout shirt.
• Girls should be familiar with the neighborhoods where they sell.
• Sell door-to-door only during daylight hours.
• Girl Scout Daisies must be accompanied by an adult at all times while participating.
• Girls must always sell with a buddy.
• Girls should NEVER approach customers in cars.
• Girls should make plans to safeguard the money they collect, and should not carry around large  amounts of cash and checks. 
• Girls should not take cookie money to school to turn in later that day at their Girl Scout meeting.

Booth Sales

• Adults must be present at all times when Girl Scouts conduct a booth sale.
• Girls should never give out their names, addresses or telephone numbers to customers.
• All Safety-Wise standards and procedures apply (Day Trip away from the meeting place).