Tania Chavez, an outstanding volunteer from Oceano, got her start in Girl Scouts as a Brownie with her own mom as the troop leader. Her experiences with Girl Scouts stuck with her and when her own daughter entered kindergarten, she wanted her to discover the same kind of special friendships and sisterhood. Since then, most … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Tania Chavez
One of Girl Scouts’ favorite ways to interact with community members, meet their goals, and sell with friends is to hold a cookie booth! Cookie booths are the perfect place for girls to leverage their cookie smarts, unleash their entrepreneurial spirit, and share what being a Girl Scout is all about. In order to make … Continue reading Booth Bosses: All about Cookie Boothing!
Nancy Cooper has had a long history with Girl Scouts. After her own experience as a Scout, she wanted the same for her daughter and happily volunteered with her troop. She became an assistant Troop Leader in 1994, a primary Troop Leader from 1995-2006, Service Unit manager for several years, Cookie Rally Coordinator for three … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Nancy Cooper
To kick off the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie Season, we reached out to a few of our top-selling Girl Scouts from the 2019 program. These girls all sold 1,500 or more boxes throughout last year’s cookie season, and were eager to share some of their favorite selling tips, goals for the new year, and more! … Continue reading The 2019 Super Sellers Q&A
It’s nearly here, everyone’s favorite time of year…Girl Scout Cookie Season! With the growing anticipation and excitement, it’s easy to gloss over a few of the basics. Make sure you’re prepared for this year’s Cookie Program by reviewing a few helpful items on our Cookie Kick-Off checklist! Goal-Setting With both your troop and individual Girl … Continue reading Cookie Kick-Off Checklist
Carissa Chapa, a current senior at Oaks Christian High School, sought to bring recognition to a few of our favorite unsung heroes: guide dogs. These furry friends are essential to the blind and visually impaired members of our communities, however many are not familiar with the correct way to interact with them. With the goals … Continue reading Lending a Helping Paw – Carissa Chapa
There is so much excitement surrounding cookie season, from setting goals with your troop to planning where your first booth with be! Whether you are chaperoning girls on walkabouts, taking them on cookie deliveries, or helping your girl navigate her online sales, as with everything in Girl Scouts, safety is our top priority. Here are … Continue reading Safety Tips for Cookie Season
Have you ever tried turning unwanted items into something that benefits others? That’s exactly what Sarah Donahue, a current senior at Santa Ynez Valley Union High, set out to do when she began her Gold Award project. By taking sweatshirt and pillow donations from her community, Sarah was able to transform gently used items into … Continue reading Beds for Furry Friends – Sarah Donahue
The long-awaited cookie season is upon us, and there are so many reasons to be proud of your Girl Scout! From stepping outside of her comfort zone by approaching new customers, to committing to a sales goal that will send her to camp this summer, the Girl Scout Cookie Program is designed to give girls … Continue reading 5 Ways to Support Your Girl Scout This Cookie Season
Lauren Sinopoli, a current senior at Westlake High School, was motivated to take her passion for soccer and translate it to meet a community need. She noticed that her local recreational programs did not offer sports-related activities for children with special needs, and immediately found the inspiration for her Gold Award project. Hoping to establish … Continue reading Sports Workshop for Children with Special Needs – Lauren Sinopoli
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