FORT WAYNE – The Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana held a kickoff event to prepare for the upcoming 2024 Girl Scout cookie season.
During the event, Girl Scouts learned how to set sales goals, create marketing strategies and were given tips on digital safety, according to a news release from Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana.
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana announced the annual Girl Scout cookie program launched Jan. 12. Girl Scouts will have a complete lineup of favorites on hand for direct sales, including Thin Mints, Trefoils (formerly Shortbread), Caramel deLites, Adventefuls, Lemonades, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwich and Caramel Chocolate Chip (gluten-free).
The cost of cookies in the GSNI-M council is $6 per package, including gluten-free. The sale continues through March 11. Customers may purchase cookies
• In-person at a Girl Scout cookie booth. Go to www.gsnim.org, click “Cookies+,” and enter your ZIP code in the “Find Cookies!” tool. You will see dates and locations for Girl Scout cookie sales in your area.
• Online with the Digital Cookie platform. If you know a Girl Scout, tell her you want to buy cookies from her online, and she’ll take it from there!
• If you are not acquainted with a Girl Scout, email [email protected].
A purchase of Girl Scout cookies helps young entrepreneurs develop five life skills:
• Goal setting: Girl Scouts learn how to set goals and creat a plan to reach them.
• Decision making: Girl Scouts learn to make decisions on their own and as a team.
• Money management: Girl Scouts learn to expand their money smarts while running their own cookie business.
• People skills: Girl Scouts find their voice and build confidence through customer interactions.
• Business ethics: Girl Scouts learn to act ethically, laying a foundation for a lifetime of leadership and success.
To learn more about Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana, visit, www.gsnim.org.