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Why I’m Excited about the NEW Digital Cookie!! By Madison S. Cookie Season just started!! This year GSUSA created a new way to sell cookies…online. I’m so excited because now Girl Scouts like me, with help from GSUSA, can create a website and video to help us sell Girl Scout Cookies. And, even better, my family and friends can buy Girl Scout Cookies from me online! Digital Cookie is great for many reasons! First, increased cookie sales! I have a lot of family and friends that live far away, people who normally might not have purchased from me because the whole ordering and shipping process was too complicated. With the new online program, they can now order from me and pay online. When they order, the cookies will be shipped directly to their home. One of the biggest parts of the Girl Scout Cookie Programs is setting a goal. On my cookie website, I can post my goals for the cookie season for all of my customers to see and people can see how close I am to my sales goal. If someo

What’s your dream? You might dream of owning an animal shelter, being a musician, or even being a better friend.  What do you think you need to do to reach your dream? Share your dreams with us by January 16th to zippere@gsnc.org and you may see them somewhere special. Leaders - Looking for ways to help your girls achieve their dreams?  Here are a few tips: Think back to a time when you were your girls’ age and an adult made a choice for you.  Maybe it was what you had for lunch, what club or sport you should have joined, or what instrument you played.  Were you excited about that choice?  Probably not as much as if you had a role in making the decision.  The same goes for your girls.  If you let them have a role in choosing what dream to follow, they’ll be more successful and have a lot more fun.  Does your group need a little structure to help get their ideas flowing?  Here are a few ideas: Try giving them a few “feelings” words to think about – happy, safe, loved, healthy

With the kick-off of the new Digital Cookie program, GSNC’s Marketing team decided to share our favorite tips for Digital Marketing. But, before you can start marketing your product, it’s important to set your goals, make a plan, and discuss your goal and plan with your business support team (aka your family members who are there to help you). Just remember, when working online, be sure to have your parent’s permission, take GSUSA’s Internet Safety Pledge , and be aware of the Stop.Think.Connect Cybersecurity Campaign . Tips:  Get creative on your Cookie Site . Come up with a fun and catchy video that you can post on your Digital Order Card . Include your goals and what you will learn by taking part in the Girl Scout Cookie Program…. Videos and photos of you with Girl Scout Cookies are great for sharing on social media. Get Social . Are your parent’s social media users? Then let their social media friends know that you are selling Girl Scout Cookies and that if they w