girl scouts of the colonial coast
Attendees were treated to a
special, high-energy, after-hours night of activities that featured several
different learning stations. The kickoff is an annual event designed to equip
Girl Scouts with the latest knowledge of the cookie program in order to achieve
both individual and troop goals.
Girl Scouts from all over the Council came to rehearse
their sales pitches, learn how to manage their money and set achievable goals
to ensure success this upcoming season. The event wouldn’t have been complete
without a tasting booth and our Girl Scouts sure did love trying this year’s
cookie varieties: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Savannah
Smiles, Girl Scout S’mores and Toffee-tastic (gluten free).
Cookie captains—teen Girl Scouts who are experienced cookie
sellers—were on hand to guide their younger cookie entrepreneurs through the
ins and outs of the cookie program at the different stations set up throughout
the museum. By the end of the evening, the girls learned just what it takes to
become a CEO—Cookie Entrepreneur Officer.
Our troops are staying ahead of the game and preparing now!
Troop 1404 will be hosting a Cookie Booth University so that the new CEOs can
get comfortable being behind the booth and selling the delicious cookies! Last
year, the troop worked a total of 25 hours at the booth. We know their hard
work and dedication will result in a victory as sweet as the Thin Mint!
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is
the nation’s largest girl-led business and the leading financial literacy
program for girls. Proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Program allow girls to
do amazing things!
Troop 1087 used last year’s
cookie proceeds to complete the challenge course at Go Ape.
“It turned out to be a great
team and confidence building activity for the girls,” Troop 1087 Leader Melissa
Reeves said.
The
Girl Scout Cookie Program in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina
starts on January 5, 2019, when girls will begin taking cookie orders. Cookie
booth sales begin February 17.
Thank
you to TowneBank for sponsoring this year’s kickoff event.
We
cannot wait to hear about all of the things the upcoming cookie season has in
store for our Girl Scouts! Click here to share your story with us.
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