Girl Scouts develop character by selling cookies

From The Publisher

Samoas versus Thin Mints is the debate at my house right now.

Yes, one of the most wonderful times of the year is upon us.

The Girl Scouts are knocking on Madison doors right now for our orders.

It’s a no brainer for most of us; we have been raised on delicious Girl Scout cookies.

The only decisions to be made are what brand(s), how many boxes and can you hide any of these tasty treats from your family and not get caught?

A Girl Scout sales superstar, Emily Creekmore of Troop 341, recently approached The Madison Record staff. Her troop leader and mother, Ashley Creekmore, was also braving the elements to deliver the most desirable cookies in town.

Emily had already sold more than 500 boxes when she reached our office. I offered her a sales job immediately, but she quickly turned me down to continue being a kid.

These fundraising efforts are more than just selling cookies and making new friends.

A percentage of the revenue generated helps pay for the local troops’ activities and service projects.

Emily’s hard work will help her and her fellow Girl Scouts build character, skills and memories, which will last a lifetime.

I recently read Gregg Parker’s story of Girl Scout Troop 700 of Madison selling cookies to pursue the most caring service projects.

Troop 700 chose to benefit homeless pets of Madison Animal Rescue Foundation (MARF) in past efforts. MARF helped the girls learn how to protect and serve animals and they inspired the Troop to publish a recent book named, “Love Your Pets.”

Troop 700 then donated copies to the libraries of each school where the girls attend.

This is tremendous example of how Girl Scouts are improving our community.

To learn more about how to get involved in the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama go to girlscoutsnca.org.

Please continue to support our local Girl Scout Troops by purchasing cookies.

My vote is for Samoas.

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