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Since I was the cookie mom for my daughter's troop this year, I can answer a few questions (yes, I am the person who can't say no... it's that part of the AGD Purpose that says "To contribute to the world's work in the community where I am placed because of the joy of service thereby bestowed and the talent of leadership multiplied").
1) There are numerous bakers around the country who produce Girl Scout cookies. In fact, different councils within the same state even use different bakers and sometimes offer different varieties. There are also price differences between councils because of this. (Also because different councils divvy up profits differently)
2) The shortbread ones from our baker this year are as good as ever.
3) The girls first take orders and put those orders in called "The Initial Order". The troops then apply for "cookie booths" to sell additional cookies in the grocery stores, banks, etc. to reach those who didn't get a chance to order any. The troop decides how many to try to sell and how many cases to order for that. It's risky, because you can get stuck with product. Girls who help sell those also get incentives for the ones they sell during cookie booths. So, cookie sales end up lasting from order taking in December to when the final money is due (mid-March for our area).
Dee
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