Booth Sale Flyer

Girl Scouts of the
Calumet Council
2906 Highway Ave
Highland, IN, 46322
(219)838-3171
(219)923-6832 Fax

October 27- November 19
Deposits Due November 22nd

New Girls earn incentives and Troop proceeds on Booth Sales see Changes 2007

1. Set Goals

• Booth Sales are an important part of an effective marketing strategy. What are your troop program goals? How many boxes of cookies will your troop sell?

2. Location, Location, Location

Always get approval from business or location manager to have a booth sale. Girl Scouts of the Calumet Council must also approve the date and location of the booth sale (submit a Cookie Booth Sale Application).

Marketing experts agree: you sell more by going where your customers are. More and more often this is NOT at home! Cookie buyers are at:

Every year sales opportunities are missed because cookie buyers and cookie sellers do not cross paths. As research tells us, reaching customers is MORE than half of the game. Fact is, when asked to buy, 85% say YES!

• All girls and adults should be in Girl Scout uniform, if possible. If they do not have a uniform, they should wear the Girl Scout pin.
• “SAFETY-WISE” states: “When Girl Scouts operate a booth in a store, mall, or other public place, adults must be present at all times.” Girl Scouts of the Calumet Council further recommends that two adults be present with Girl Scouts, so that no girl will be left unescorted.
• Girls should not be playing.
• Merchants provide this service by allowing booth sales. It is important to show appreciation by being friendly and cooperative. Follow the rules of the store. Be sure to thank the manager in person and also send a follow-up note written by the girls.
• Always say “Thank You” to the customer even if they don’t buy cookies.
• Wait for customers to come to you. Don’t step away from the table to stop them in the aisles or before entering the store.
• Arrive on time and leave on time, especially if you advertised a specific time..
• Clean up completely. Girl Scouts always leaves a place cleaner than they found it.
• NO TAGALONGS at Booth Sale!!

  Don’t forget Cookie Costumes are available! You must reserve them from the Service Center! All costumes are due back the next business day after your sale.