Tag Archives: Girl Scout Cookie Program

Power of Cookie: Learning life skills

Submitted by Tricia Pearson

Metro Denver

Arvada

Some of the girls from Troop 66517 were able to go to the bank and make deposits all on their own. They counted their own money, filled out their deposit slips, and turned it into the tellers. We talked about how important it is to write neat and clear. They were very nervous at first going up to the tellers, and very proud of themselves after.

This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too.

Highlands Ranch Girl Scouts donate cookies to Douglas County Search and Rescue

Highlands Ranch Girl Scouts (and sisters) Reagan and Camryn P. donated 24 packages of Girl Scout Cookies to Douglas County Search and Rescue as a thank you for all they do for the community. A representative from Douglas County Search and Rescue visited the girls at their cookie booth at King Soopers on Sunday, February 24, 2019 to collect the cookies.

Customers purchased these cookies from Reagan and Camryn’s troop as part of Girl Scouts’ Hometown Heroes program. Making the world a better place is central to the Girl Scout mission. During the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts honor the non-profit organizations, food banks, military, and uniformed personnel who are so important to the community. Through Hometown Heroes/Gift of Caring program, customers have the opportunity to purchase a package of cookies to donate to Girl Scouts’ heroes – a perfect solution for those who choose to resist the tempting treats! Girls learn about the invaluable work of their recipients by taking tours, learning about careers in public service, and helping with service projects. All Hometown Heroes/Gift of Caring purchases may be eligible for a tax deduction. 

A special thanks to CBS4/KCNC-TV and Fox31/KDVR-TV for joining Girl Scouts for the event and sharing the sisters’ story with their viewers.

Uniform to Uniform: Fun visit with Colorado State Patrol

Colorado State Patrol stopped by Girl Scout Troop 65441’s cookie booth on Saturday, February 23, 2019 as part of Uniform to Uniform! CSP recapped the visit with some fun photos.

Invite uniformed personnel, such as law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, etc., to visit you at your cookie booth as part of Uniform to Uniform! Learn all about this new patch program on the GSCO Blog: https://bit.ly/2VaYX1a

Uniform to Uniform: Snowed in

Submitted by Penny Edwards

Metro Denver

Commerce City

Well, we were almost snowed in! We were at a King Soopers doing a cookie booth in Brighton, when we invited an Adams County Sheriff’s officer to take a picture with us!

Invite uniformed personnel, such as law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, etc., to visit you at your cookie booth as part of Uniform to Uniform! The first 100 Colorado Girl Scouts to earn the “Uniform to Uniform” patch before the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program ends on March 10 will receive this FREE patch. Learn how on the GSCO Blog: https://bit.ly/2VaYX1a

Uniform to Uniform: Uniforms united

Submitted by Beth Haggerty

Metro Denver

Aurora

Since we live in Aurora, a great military town, we run into our brave service members all the time. This booth was no exception. Several walked in and out past us, but this one gentleman stopped, took a picture with our girls, and got some amazing S’mores. Such a fantastic service member that our girls were honored to run into!

Invite uniformed personnel, such as law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, etc., to visit you at your cookie booth as part of Uniform to Uniform! The first 100 Colorado Girl Scouts to earn the “Uniform to Uniform” patch before the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program ends on March 10 will receive this FREE patch. Learn how on the GSCO Blog: https://bit.ly/2VaYX1a

2019 Best Cookie Video contest: The winners are…

Thank you to all the Girl Scouts who entered this year’s contest for Best Cookie Video. We received nearly two dozen entries from across Colorado and are so impressed by your creativity and enthusiasm.

Third Place- $50 in Cookie Credits

Girl Scout Ashla is selling Girl Scout Cookies, so she can go Girl Scout Camp.

Second Place- $100 in Cookie Credits

Girl Scout Junior Vivienne of Colorado Springs is working to sell 2,000 packages of Girl Scout Cookies, so she can go to space camp in Alabama.

First Place- $200 in Cookie Credits

Girl Scout Daisy Maible Grace is a member of Troop 77904 in Longmont. She loves Girl Scouts because, “We do it all, from crafts, robotics, and tea parties to day hikes and weekend campouts.” Maible and her troop plan to use their cookie money for new adventures, including more campouts and an overnight at the Denver Zoo!

Earn the “Uniform to Uniform” patch

Update: As of Wednesday, February 27, all Uniform to Uniform patches available for giveaway during the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program have been claimed. Girl Scouts can purchase a Uniform to Uniform patch at the GSCO Retail Shop for $1.50/each.

Uniform to Uniform is a new patch program for the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program. Colorado Girl Scouts are encouraged to invite uniformed personnel, such as law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, etc., to visit them at their cookie booths. This is an opportunity for Girl Scouts and the public to learn more about the work these amazing women and men do for our communities.

Colorado Girl Scouts can earn the “Uniform to Uniform” patch by doing the following:

  • Invite local uniformed personnel, such as law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, etc., to visit them during their My Sale or council booth sale. What a great opportunity to spread the word about your Hometown Hero or the Gift of Caring program!
  • Take a group photo.
  • Upload your photo(s) and story using the Share Your Stories form on the GSCO Blog: gscoblog.org/share. The best photos and stories will be shared on the GSCO Blog and social media networks.

Once Girl Scouts of Colorado receives your photo(s) and story via the Share Your Stories form, we will contact you to find out the number of patches needed and where to mail them. The first 200 Girl Scouts to earn the “Uniform to Uniform” patch before the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program ends on March 10 will receive a FREE patch. After that, Girl Scouts can purchase the “Uniform to Uniform” patch at the GSCO Retail Shop.

Questions? Email Public Relations Director AnneMarie Harper at annemarie.harper@gscolorado.org or the GSCO Retail Shop at retail@gscolorado.org.

 

Voting begins in #BlingYourBooth Challenge 2019

Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s #BlingYourBooth Challenge! We received dozens of entries and are so impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm of all of these cookie-bosses. Now, it is time to rally your friends and family to vote!

All of the entries have been uploaded to the Girl Scouts of Colorado Facebook page and are part of the album: #BlingYourBooth Challenge 2019. Tell your friends and family to vote for your entry by simply clicking “like” or reacting to it. The photo that receives the most likes and reactions by February 28 at 9 a.m. wins!

First Prize: $200 in Cookie Credits

Second Prize: $100 in Cookie Credits

Third Prize: $50 in Cookie Credits

If you have questions, please email Girl Scouts of Colorado Public Relations Director AnneMarie Harper.

Vote NOW in the 2019 Best Cookie Video contest

Thank you to everyone who entered our contest for “Best Cookie Video.” We are so impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm of all of these cookie-bosses. Now, it is time to rally your friends and family to vote!

All of the entries have been uploaded to our YouTube Channel and are part of the playlist: Best Cookie Video Contest 2019. If you like a video, simply click the “thumbs up” icon beneath it. The video that receives the most “thumbs up” by February 21 at 9 a.m. wins!

First Prize: $200 in Cookie Credits

Second Prize: $100 in Cookie Credits

Third Prize: $50 in Cookie Credits

2019 Best Cookie Video contest: Genevieve’s cookie video

My Name is Genevieve and I am a Girl Scout Brownie. This is my second year selling cookies and my goal is 1,000 packages of cookies so I can go to Mermaid Camp. I am working really hard doing booth sales and going door-to-door, so I can earn enough Cookie Credits so that I don’t have to mow lawns to help pay for camp!

Watch my video here: https://youtu.be/cq9ysodK2cw

To enter this year’s “Best Cookie Video Contest,” just email your video, along with a brief story and your cookie goal, to Public Relations Director AnneMarie Harper at annemarie.harper@gscolorado.org.