Starting Saturday February 1st, you may notice a little Girl Scout knocking on your door asking you if you’d like to buy Girl Scout cookies.
Girl Scout cookies are not only tasty, but they help support a great cause. Did you know that after the bakery is paid, all money stays within council?
Each troop receives money from the cookies they sell. Regardless of how each troop chooses to spend this money, it goes towards creating fun, safe, educational and adventurous experiences for our girls and, of course, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Don’t be afraid to ask a Girl Scout what their troop will be doing with cookie proceeds…in fact, most girls will be proud to tell you about their wonderful plans.
Over the past few years, our area has seen an increase in Girl Scouts. This is something that we adult volunteers are very proud of. This means that you’ll likely be asked to buy cookies from multiple Girl Scouts. While their adorableness and good manners are likely to reel you in, it is completely understandable that you don’t need 100 boxes of cookies! I feel for all the teachers who will probably be asked by no fewer than 10 Girl Scouts.
But, please keep in mind, these girls have worked very hard to set goals and are excited to contribute to their troop and local community (did you know Girl Scouts love to volunteer)? So if you aren’t interested in buying cookies, don’t be afraid to say “no,” but please remember that you are dealing with a child.
Be polite, but be honest with them. I know if you told any of my girls that you already purchased cookies, their reply would be “Thank You for Supporting Girl Scouts.” And, trust me….we all thank you!!!
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