The Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program Activity brings to life the new leadership model developed by Girl Scouts of the USA. Goal-setting is a key component of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, which engages girls in discovering themselves, connecting with others and taking action to make the world a better place.

The proceeds from the cookie sale fund 85% of troop activities.  In addition the cookie sale provides for more than 50% of the council operating income.  The council provides all troop leaders with sets of resource books to use with girls in their troop.  The council proceeds from the cookie sale help provide support to volunteers, subsidize council program activities like summer resident camp by more than fifty-percent and provide financial assistance to girls and adults in need.  For instance as of September 1, 2009 more than $20,500 has been given to girls in need in financial assistance for summer camp, membership fees, uniform components and books.    In these difficult economic times more than $2,000 has been given in the month of October alone to girls in need for this year’s membership fees.  We anticipate additional requests for financial assistance will be received.