GSHNC Cookie Pairing Event Request

We welcome partnerships with local businesses to help support Girl Scouts through the cookie program. A brewery/winery/distillery or restaurant can host pairing events that feature Girl Scout Cookies in accordance with the guidelines in this procedure.

This procedure is intended for businesses to feature Girl Scout Cookies in a pairing, and not for council-sponsored events or programs.

All requests for hosting Girl Scout Cookie pairing events are reviewed and approved by the Product Program department, following the guidelines in this procedure.

To request a pairing event, complete this online GSHNC Cookie Pairing Event Request form no less than 10 days prior to the proposed event.

The business can:

·        Purchase the cookies needed through a local Girl Scout troop using their Digital Cookie troop link. If they do not know a Girl Scout, product program department staff will connect them with a Girl Scout troop to make the purchase.

·        Promote the event without using Girl Scout logo, images, or brand names. Approved promotional copy: “Join us at Acme Brewery for a special beer pairing event featuring cookies provided by Girl Scout Troop #12345. Acme Brewery is a proud supporter of Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council.”

·        The day of the event, inside the establishment, specific cookies can be featured by brand name on a pairing/tasting card. Example: “Our Irish Stout paired with a refreshing Thin Mint” and consider including specifics about why this pairing is well suited. Please note, this information cannot be used for pre-event advertising purposes.

·        Promote the Cookie Finder to support local Girl Scouts on social media, inside the business, etc. The council can provide social media images and printable signs for you to use.

·        Coordinate a Girl Scout cookie booth sale at the business IF a minor is permitted to make a purchase without an adult present at the business.

·        If desired, donate proceeds from pairing event sales to Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council.

The business can’t:
·        Use any Girl Scout logos, images, or brand names in advance promotion of the event.

·        Sell Girl Scout Cookies.

·        Host a Girl Scout Cookie booth if minors are not permitted to make a purchase at the business without an adult present.