Ding dong! It is that time of year again when your doorbell rings and there stands a Girl Scout, sporting her sash and patches, ready to take your order for Girl Scout Cookies. Not only is this an opportunity to order your favorites like Samoas and Thin Mints, but it gives girls the opportunity to gain valuable entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
But are the cookies safe?
Yes. The Girl Scouts are happy to report that Girl Scout Cookies are safe to eat and have not been affected by the recent Salmonella outbreak. Peanut Corporation of America is the focus of the FDA investigation and does not supply peanut butter for any variety of Girl Scout cookies.
Why should you purchase Girl Scout Cookies? Other than being delicious, and only being sold for a couple months of the year, the most compelling reason to buy Girl Scout Cookies is what it can do for the cutie on your doorstep. For every box of cookies sold it is an opportunity for a Girl Scout to earn money for camp, attend workshops, go on destination travel experiences, or help others in her community. The Gift of Caring service project allows girls the opportunity to donate boxes of cookies to benefit other community non-profits, or service men and women overseas. By selling cookies girls learn communication skills, customer service, planning, goal setting, money management, and leadership.
Maybe the question to ask is, “Why wouldn’t you buy Girl Scout Cookies?”
“What I love about the cookie program is it allows girls of all ages to set age-appropriate goals, work together as a team, and feel a sense of accomplishment,” said Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council CEO, Shelli Rambo Roberson.
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If you don't have a Girl Scout in your neighborhood visit http://www.girlscoutcookies.org/ to get in touch with a Council near you. You may also http://cookielocator.littlebrownie.com/ to find a a booth near you.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
GSSSC Girl Scout Cookie Recipe Contest!
Recipe Contest Official Rules
What: Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to enter their best Girl Scout Cookie recipe to be judged by Molly Moo, the Dairy Council
Mascot and Maxwell the Moose, the St. Luke’s Children’s Mascot. The recipe contest winner will be featured in a short story in the Idaho Press Tribune. The article’s focus will be on how girls are using their cookie bonuses and/or if they are participating in the Gift of Caring.
Who: All Girl Scouts may enter (individual or troops are allowed).
When: Written recipes need to be turned into the Council by Friday, February 27th. Entries may be mailed to: Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council, 1410 Etheridge Lane, Boise, ID 83704. Submissions may also be faxed to (208) 377-0504 or emailed to Melissa Opland at mopland@girlscouts-ssc.org.
Where: The top 10 recipe winners will be notified and asked to bring their prepared desserts to Council headquarters by 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2009. The recipes will be judged and winners will be announced the very next day. The winning Girl Scout Cookie Recipe finalist will be notified by phone.
Rules: Each recipe is required to include one or more varieties of Girl Scout Cookies in it. Recipes will be judged on taste, presentation, and how well the Girl Scout Cookie is incorporated into the recipe. Each recipe entry needs to be submitted to Melissa Opland by February 27th. The Teen Advisory Committee will then choose the top 10 recipes to be prepared and brought to Council for judging. What are you waiting for? Get cookie’n!
Download a copy of the poster here.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Got Cookies? Find a booth near you!
Visit http://cookielocator.littlebrownie.com/ and find a Girl Scout Cookie booth near you!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Girl Scout Cookies Not Affected By Peanut Butter Warning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 19, 2009
Girl Scouts of the USA
Michelle Tompkins
212-852-5074
mtompkins@girlscouts.org
NEW YORK, NY—Neither licensed baker affiliated with Girl Scout® Cookies ABC Interbake and Little Brownie Bakers source their peanut butter from the supplier involved in the current peanut butter warning.
FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA does not supply peanut butter used in any variety of Girl Scout® cookies.
Food safety and quality are of the utmost importance to us. The Girl Scout® Cookie Program is the nation’s premier entrepreneurship and educational program for girls and we appreciate your support in your local communities.
For more information on where to get Girl Scout cookies, go to www.girlscoutcookies.org.
About Girl Scouts:
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.6 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls' healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girls Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to Girl Scouts, call (800) GSUSA 4 U (800-478-7248) or visit www.girlscouts.org.
January 19, 2009
Girl Scouts of the USA
Michelle Tompkins
212-852-5074
mtompkins@girlscouts.org
NEW YORK, NY—Neither licensed baker affiliated with Girl Scout® Cookies ABC Interbake and Little Brownie Bakers source their peanut butter from the supplier involved in the current peanut butter warning.
FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA does not supply peanut butter used in any variety of Girl Scout® cookies.
Food safety and quality are of the utmost importance to us. The Girl Scout® Cookie Program is the nation’s premier entrepreneurship and educational program for girls and we appreciate your support in your local communities.
For more information on where to get Girl Scout cookies, go to www.girlscoutcookies.org.
About Girl Scouts:
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.6 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls' healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girls Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to Girl Scouts, call (800) GSUSA 4 U (800-478-7248) or visit www.girlscouts.org.
The Impact of the Presidential Election on Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council--Employees Tune Into Inauguration Speech
GIRLS INSPIRED BY THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
According to a new survey of 3,284 youth (2,309 girls, 975 boys) ages 13-17:
• Most girls (59%) say the election has increased their confidence in being able to achieve their goals in the future.
• Most girls (55%) say the election has increased their comfort level in speaking up and expressing their opinions on issues that matter to them.
• Most girls (51%) say the election has boosted their confidence in their ability to change things in the country.
• Half of girls (50%) report increased interest in politics as a result of the election.
• More than four in 10 girls (46%) think more highly of women’s ability to lead than they did before the election.
• More than four in 10 girls (46%) report increased interest in social and political activism as a result of the election.
• More than four in 10 girls (44%) report increased interest in community service or volunteer activity as a result of the election.
• More than four in 10 girls (41%) say that the election has had a positive impact on their desire to be a leader.
• Nearly two in three girls (65%) expect President-elect Obama to bring positive change to the country.
• Girl Scouts are more likely than other girls to think they have a high chance of becoming President (55% of Girl Scouts versus 35% of non-Girl Scouts).
The survey was commissioned by the Girl Scout Research Institute and conducted from Nov. 11 – Dec. 2, 2008 by the market research firm Fluent. The survey consisted of online interviews with 3,284 young people between the ages of 13 and 17, and steps were taken to ensure that those surveyed were representative of the general population of young people in the United States.
GIRLS INSPIRED BY THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
According to a new survey of 3,284 youth (2,309 girls, 975 boys) ages 13-17:
• Most girls (59%) say the election has increased their confidence in being able to achieve their goals in the future.
• Most girls (55%) say the election has increased their comfort level in speaking up and expressing their opinions on issues that matter to them.
• Most girls (51%) say the election has boosted their confidence in their ability to change things in the country.
• Half of girls (50%) report increased interest in politics as a result of the election.
• More than four in 10 girls (46%) think more highly of women’s ability to lead than they did before the election.
• More than four in 10 girls (46%) report increased interest in social and political activism as a result of the election.
• More than four in 10 girls (44%) report increased interest in community service or volunteer activity as a result of the election.
• More than four in 10 girls (41%) say that the election has had a positive impact on their desire to be a leader.
• Nearly two in three girls (65%) expect President-elect Obama to bring positive change to the country.
• Girl Scouts are more likely than other girls to think they have a high chance of becoming President (55% of Girl Scouts versus 35% of non-Girl Scouts).
The survey was commissioned by the Girl Scout Research Institute and conducted from Nov. 11 – Dec. 2, 2008 by the market research firm Fluent. The survey consisted of online interviews with 3,284 young people between the ages of 13 and 17, and steps were taken to ensure that those surveyed were representative of the general population of young people in the United States.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Girl Scout Cookies are Available for Pre-Order!
Get Your Samoas, Tagalongs, and Thin Mints Now!
Girl Scout Cookies are available for pre-order January 9 to 25, 2009! Click here or go to http://girlscoutcookies.org/ to find the council nearest you to order your cookies today!
Questions? Contact us.
Boise (208)377-2011
Twin Falls (208) 733-9623
Pocatello (208) 234-9076
Idaho Falls (208) 524-4649
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
World Thinking Day 2009: February 22
World Thinking Day 2009: February 22
Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities, games and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries.
The theme for World Thinking Day 2009 is girls worldwide say "we can stop the spread of AIDS, malaria and other diseases."
World Thinking Day is part of the WAGGGS Global Action Theme (GAT) based on the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which aim to improve the lives of the world's poorest people.
This year, girls voted and selected Costa Rica, Fiji, Ireland, Jordan and Kenya to represent the five regions of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)—Western Hemisphere, Asia/Pacific, Europe, the Arab region and Africa. World Thinking Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international friendships, but it is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of nearly 150 countries with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Visit: http://www.girlscouts.org/world_thinking_day/
Information provided by Girl Scouts Online Council Network
Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities, games and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries.
The theme for World Thinking Day 2009 is girls worldwide say "we can stop the spread of AIDS, malaria and other diseases."
World Thinking Day is part of the WAGGGS Global Action Theme (GAT) based on the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which aim to improve the lives of the world's poorest people.
This year, girls voted and selected Costa Rica, Fiji, Ireland, Jordan and Kenya to represent the five regions of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)—Western Hemisphere, Asia/Pacific, Europe, the Arab region and Africa. World Thinking Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international friendships, but it is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of nearly 150 countries with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Visit: http://www.girlscouts.org/world_thinking_day/
Information provided by Girl Scouts Online Council Network
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