Tag Archives: National Girl Scout Cookie Day
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 and abroad. In … Continue reading
The Power of the Girl Scout Cookie Program
A Girl Scout recent study found that, through the cookie program, girls learn skills they can apply to everyday life. 85% increased their money management skills as they developed budgets, took cookie orders, and handled customers’ money. 83% developed business ethics, learning to … Continue reading
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
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 Uniform Wear … Continue reading
Bling Your Booth and One More Bite Contests
Bling Your Booth Contest Banish the boring! If you want to attract lots of customers, it’s time to “bling” your cookie booth. Anything fun, bright, colorful, energetic, and artistic will bring customers running to your booth. Be creative and “bling” … Continue reading
5 Skills and the Girl Scout Leadership Program
#1 Goal Setting I know I can do it! We’re all about trying new things and having fun, and selling Girl Scout cookies is about both. Girls work together to set team goals for the season—perhaps to donate to local … Continue reading
Girl Scout Cookie Program Builds a Lifetime of Skills
Did you know the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-run business in the world? The Girl Scout Cookie Program produces $790 million dollars in annual sales with 200 million cookie packages a year to more than 50 million … Continue reading
Girl Scout Cookies – Out of the Box
Eco-friendly packages preserve great taste! Wondering why our Lemonades™ Thanks-A-Lot®, and Cranberry Citrus Crisp packages look a bit different? They’re part of our eco-friendly packaging initiative! In 2010, ABC Cookies took the Thanks-A-Lot Girl Scout cookie “out of the box.” … 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
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