Tag Archives: Girl Scouting
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend – February 27 – March 1, 2015
Girl Scouts of the USA has declared February 27- March 1, 2015, National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend! This special weekend is a great opportunity for Girl Scouts and Girl Scout supporters to share with the community the importance of the … Continue reading
Operation Cookie Share
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois kicked off Operation Cookie Share in 2010. Since that time over 190,000 boxes – worth more than $825,000 – of delectable Girl Scout cookies have been shipped to our service women and men at home … Continue reading
Bling Your Cookie Booth
Banish the boring! If you want to attract lots and lots of customers, it’s time to “bling” your cookie booth. Anything fun, bright, colorful, energetic, and creative will bring customers running. What kind of bling is your thing? These ideas are … Continue reading
Girl Scout Cookie Selling Safety
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is lots of fun! Just be sure to stay safe when you’re selling cookies. Please use these simple rules for a safe and successful cookie activity: Show you’re a Girl Scout. Wear the Girl Scout membership pin … Continue reading
Be a Smart Cookie
Crunch Time Know your cookies! Get familiar with the names, flavors, and ingredients of the different types of cookies. Many people have food allergies so it’s good to know which cookies do not contain nuts, gluten, or dairy. Wear the … Continue reading
How to Support Your Girl Scout in the Cookie Program
Family support is the key to success. Girls have greater success in the Girl Scout Cookie Program when family adults are informed and involved. These tips will help you turn “cookie time” into “family time” and provide important ways you can … Continue reading
The 5 Skills and Girl Scout Leadership Outcomes
Why do they matter? Because when your Girl Scout has learned these skills, she’ll be poised for success in her career. Think about it: When employers interview job candidates, they all look for the same things. This is true whether the … Continue reading
Cravin’ the Cookie!
‘Tis the season for Thin Mints, Carmel deLites, and Lemonades as Girl Scouts in Central Illinois prepare the largest girl-led business enterprise in the world! Celebrate the cookie craze with these fellow cookie fans! Share your silliest, wackiest, funniest, and … Continue reading
Bee Your Best You With Goal Setting and Skills
The Fall Product Program is a fun and easy way for Girl Scouts to learn and develop five essential life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. These skills not only assist girls in meeting … Continue reading
How to Buy Girl Scout Cookies
You know just how great Girl Scout cookies are! However you may not know how important the experience of selling them is for girls. Selling Girl Scout cookies allows girls to gain 5 learning skills: goal setting, decision making, money … Continue reading
