THE 2020 GIRL SCOUT
cookie PROGRAM The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the world’s leading business and financial literacy program by and for girls. Are you ready for the fun? Read on to get the basics on how to participate and how to make this the best Girl Scout Cookie season ever!
5 things to know about the cookie program
1917
January 26 to March 8
In 1917, the first-known cookie sale by Girl Scouts took place as a way to earn money to support girl-led community service projects and other activities. Girl Scouts have been entrepreneurs for more than 100 years.
The 2020 GSGLA Cookie Program runs Jan. 26-March 8. All registered Girl Scouts can participate. The cookie program only happens once a year!
800m Nationally, the Girl Scout Cookie Program grosses more than $800 million in sales.
5 Girls
Skills for
Girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program learn and practice five valuable skills (goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics) that will help them now and in the future. (See 5 Skills for Girls on page 5-6).
100% All of the proceeds generated from the cookie program stay within the local council to support Girl Scout programs right here in our community!
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