Video by GirlScoutsUSA
Who can resist the cute little face of a Girl Scout asking if you want to buy cookies as you walk into the grocery store? It is officially that time of year again when Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs are available to buy at your every turn.
The Girl Scouts of America is a 100-year old organization who believes girls can change the world. The organization teaches young girls about leadership, opportunity, confidence and much more.
The cookie sale is a fundraiser for the troop that funds their trips and materials. Local troop 4126 recently visited Cabrini’s campus to sell cookies in Founder’s Hall Lobby.
“My favorite thing about girl scouts is hanging out with my friends and selling cookies,” troop member Calliee Degler said. “I like going to different places to sell them. Selling them at Cabrini sells at lot more than at other places.”
Cabrini students flocked to the lobby as soon as the girls opened their stand and happily bought their favorite boxes. The girls were friendly and attentive as they handled the money and counted out the change to give back.
“It is really fun being a girl scout and selling cookies,” troop member Kayla said. “You get to deal with the money, make up lesson plans and teach them.”
Selling cookies teaches young girls how to run a business and how to deal with money. Troop 4126 ran the table completely on their own confidently asking students as they walked by if they wanted to buy any cookies.
Girls Scouts are not all cookies though. Each troop goes on different trips and does many activities too.
“I like being a girl scout because you get to do fun things with your friends,” troop member Avery Malone said. “You get to do different activities like going camping and a lot of other fun stuff.”
In addition to the cookies and trips, the girls will earn badges for every new skill or task accomplished. The badges are proudly worn on a sash that the girl’s wear across their bodies.
“My favorite thing about being a girl scout is earning badges and selling cookies,” troop member Elizabeth Dougherty said. “The sports activities when we go camping is my favorite.”
There is more than just a tasty treat when you open a box of Girl Scout Cookies. Girls all across the country work hard to sell these cookies to create a brighter future for themselves so go head buy a box or four!
