By Valerie S. Johnson
It’s that time again – when everyone in your office is pushing you to buy their daughter’s Girl Scout Cookies. Yes, it’s the season of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Do-Si-Dos.
Sales last year totaled $700 million nationwide.
This year’s big change? No trans fats in the cookies.
You may have questions that your salesperson can’t answer, such as:
* Why do the Girl Scouts sell cookies?
* Where does the money go?
* And why should you never buy the cookies online?
According to the Girl Scouts' official website:
"The activity of selling cookies is directly related to our purpose of helping all girls realize their full potential and become strong, confident, and resourceful citizens.
* Girl Scouts practice life skills like goal setting, money management, and teamwork—and they have fun!
* Customers get a great product and get to support girls in their own community.
* All of the proceeds support Girl Scouting in the local community."
Cookie revenue helps the local Girl Scout councils to:
* "Recruit and train volunteer leaders for each troop/group.
* Provide the financial assistance needed to make Girl Scouting available for all girls.
* Improve and maintain camp and other activity sites.
* Keep event/camp fees for all members to a minimum.
* Sponsor special events and projects."
Prices may vary, because each council sets its own prices based on its goals and the local market.
However, to protect the safety and security of the young sales representatives, Girl Scout Cookies are not available for purchase online.
See the official website at
www.girlscoutcookies.org: for more details about this 80-year tradition.