The humble cookie can build confidence, teach leadership and help girls around the world.
- The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois are kicking off the 2018 Cookie Season with the annual Cookie Rally on Saturday, January 13, at 1 p.m. at the Shirk Center in Bloomington.
- A box of Girl Scout cookies costs $5, but the investment in the future of the girls selling the cookies is immeasurable.
- This year's cookie sale theme is geared towards the cookie entrepreneur, with a focus on educating young girls in a variety of business skills, plus confidence and leadership in their journey to earn their MCBA (Master's of Cookie Business Awesomeness). All for the price of a box of Thin Mints!
- The Girl Scouts focus on five key skills, including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.
- The Scouts still sell door-to-door, plus at Eastland Mall. The funds they raise allow them to take educational trips.
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