As a Troop Cookie Manager, you’re the secret ingredient to a successful cookie season!
Online sales through Digital Cookie start December 16. In-person
sales begin January 16.
Here's how to get started:
- Ensure the volunteer has a Girl Scout membership for the
current membership year which begins on October 1 each year.
- The Troop Cookie Manager (TCM) must also have a
current and eligible background check on file with Girl Scouts of
Northeast Texas.
- Must be in good standing and
eligible to serve as a volunteer. I.e. no outstanding funds owed to
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, etc.
- Complete
the 2026
Troop Cookie Manager Agreement.
-
Register
and complete required role training.
Returning 2025 Troop Cookie Managers - Annual Update Training Only
New Troop Cookie Managers or volunteers returning to the role after a break - Cookies 101 + Annual Update Training
Key Dates
November 8 - My Sale Form, Process and Requests Begin @ 10:00 a.m.
November 21 - Cookie Concierge Orders Due @ 11:59 p.m.
December 3 - Initial Order Pick Up Selections Begin @ 10:00 a.m.
December 5 - Initial Order & Initial Order Pick Up Selections Due @ 11:59 p.m.
December 5 - Initial Order Rewards Due @ 11:59 p.m.
December 16 - Digital Cookie Opens
December 18 - Council Booth Sign Ups Round 1 Begins @ 10:00 a.m. in eBudde
(3 Slots, With Chain Limits)
December 23 - January 1 - GSNETX Offices Closed
January 6 - Council Booth Sign Ups Round 2 Begin @ 10:00 a.m. in eBudde
(7 Additional Slots, No Chain Limits)
January 13 - Council Booth Sign Ups Round 3 Begin @ 10:00 a.m. in eBudde
(15 Additional Slots, No Chain Limits)
January 20 - Council Booth Sign Ups Round 4 Begin @ 10:00 a.m. in eBudde
(30 Additional Slots, No Chain Limits)
January 16 - 2026 Cookie Program Begins
February 22 - Digital Cookie Shipping Ends
March 8 - 2026 Cookie Program Ends
eBudde Upload Status Updates
Last TCM Load Completed: 12/19/2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
Last Girl Load Completed: 12/19/2025 @ 7:30 p.m.
Please Note: The Standard Load Schedule will be paused for GSNETX Office Closure beginning 12/23/2025 through 1/1/2026 and resume Friday, 1/2. This also means that Girl Scouts who are not loaded before 12/23/2025 will not be able to access Digital Cookie during this time.
Resources 
eBudde How-To's
My Sale Process and Resources
Booth Sale Agreement and Resources
Getting More Cookies From GSNETX
TCM Support Calls
Digital Cookie Resources
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