The 2011 program has begun and will continue until March 6. Credit: Photos provided by Girl Scouts of the USA
- The 2011 program has begun and will continue until March 6.
- Starting in 1917, Girl Scouts have been selling cookies in a variety of ways. They now have two nationwide cookie bakers and many cookie varieties to sell.
- Cookie sales began as a mere bake sale in which girls would sell and distribute homemade cookies to friends and family.
- Despite shortages from the war, girls in the 40s still sold cookies along with calendars to help fund their troops.
- Along with the evolution of the timeless fundraiser, packaging has changed remarkably throughout the years as well.
- Starting in 1917, Girl Scouts have been selling cookies in a variety of ways. They now have two nationwide cookie bakers and many cookie varieties to sell.
- Girls and troops use money earned from cookie sales to help fund all aspects of their troop.
- This is a brochure from the 70s. Inside, you would find a list of offered cookies and information for the girls to fill in about each customer's order.
- Booth sales have been popular from the beginnings of cookie sales.
- Thin Mints are the most popular variety of cookie for Girl Scouts, coming in at a 25% popularity rate.
- Cookie sales today help give girls confidence among other skills.
- Inside this brochure, you would find a list of offered cookies and information for the girls to fill in about each customer's order.
- If you're interested in purchasing Girl Scout cookies, call 1-800-YUM-YUM-2 or check out your local councils Web site for more information.
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