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 Operation Cookie Share, which started in 2010, is an effort held
in conjunction with the local Girl Scout Cookie Program that allows
customers to purchase cookies for members of our armed forces. Since
the program’s inception, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois has
provided over $1,000,000 worth of Girl Scout cookies to our military
men and women. In fact, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois have been so
successful with this endeavor that the achievement is entered in the
Illinois Congressional Records.
“We are thrilled to provide this opportunity to support the military
and Girl Scouts at the same time,” said GSCI Chief Operating
Officer, Kelly Day. “Operation Cookie Share is a great way to show
your support to those who are charged with defending our country. We
get letters all the time from troops in faraway countries, and they
are grateful for a little taste of home. We partner with the
military affinity group at State Farm, who ensure that cookies are
packed and shipped to servicewomen and men across the U.S. and
abroad.”
 Customers can elect to have their cookie purchase directed to
Operation Cookie Share via any Girl Scout participating in the
annual sale. There are no additional shipping fees associated with
the Operation Cookie Share Program; cookies are $4.00 per box.
Additionally, customers can visit OperationCookieShare.org to
make a direct donation to the effort.
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About the Girl Scout Cookie Program
The GSCI Cookie Program runs February 13 – March 23.bThis
program has grown into a leading business and economic literacy
program that is run by and for girls and provides an important
ingredient for leadership by helping girls develop five key
skills including: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money
Management, People Skills, and Business Ethics. The financial
literacy skills taught through Girl Scouts have proven to be a
key factor in shaping the financial and personal success for
alumnae. About Girl Scouts
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent
leadership development organization for girls with 8.2 million girl
and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage,
confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl
Scouts of Central Illinois serves 21,000 girls and 5,000 adult
members annually in 38 counties throughout central Illinois. For
more information, visit
www.GetYour GirlPower.org or call your local Girl Scout
Service Center at 877-231-1446.
[Molly Wilson] |
