2023 Treats & Reads Troop Manager Guide

Treats & Reads Booths Treats & Reads booth is when a troop has physical product and sets up a table/stand to sell the product direct to customers. In some cases, troops have hosted Project Thank You donation-only booths (all donations go to purchase product for donation to Project Thank You partners). Unless a donation-only booth, any booth should be held between Nov. 14-Dec. 9 to ensure product is in-hand and payments can be deposited into the troop account in time for the ACH withdrawal on Dec. 12. Booths may be held at locations secured by the troop, with exceptions. Due to partnership agreements with council cookie booth partners, the following businesses/companies may not be contacted for Treats & Reads booths: Dierbergs, Schnucks, Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club, Walgreens, Magic House and GNC. Please note there are no product cupboards during the Treats & Reads program. All booth products must be ordered as extras with the troop’s order submission in October. Media Inquiries During the Girl Scout Treats & Reads Program, troops are occasionally approached by reporters from television, radio, newspapers and online media for interviews and photo opportunities. Be sure you understand what they are interested in covering before agreeing. If you are approached by the media in a crisis or uncertain situation (such as being solicited for your Girl Scout opinion on potentially controversial topics), please DO NOT make any statements to the media. Instead, contact the council communications team immediately at kdaleen@girlscoutsem.org . Points to Remember: You are never obligated to speak with members of the media. Do not issue any statements to the media regarding any controversial topics, issues, accidents or emergencies on behalf of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Taking Care of Your Product Chocolates must be stored under 72 degrees at all times. Chocolate will “bloom” and turn white if it is exposed to heat above 72 degrees or exposed to different temperatures quickly (moved from a warm car to a freezer). Please store nut/candy product in garage only if the outside temperatures are cool enough. Remove product from vehicles as soon as possible, as car temperatures are warmer than the outside temperature. Troops may also wish to host a virtual Treats & Reads Booth. Virtual booths are hosted on social media to give girls an innovative and creative way to reach their goals.

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