Girl Scout Cookie Season Brings Sweet Memories
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time! My favorite has always been the Caramel deLites (originally known as the Samoas). The runner-up is the Peanut Butter Sandwich (I remember as the Doe-Si-Dos). At the United Way office, the Trefoils are the favored cookie. My niece, Kathryn, loves the Thin Mints.
This past Sunday, Girl Scout Troop #9150 from Blessed Sacrament was selling cookies after every Mass. I believe they sold out! My son bought some cookies, and I made a donation. It was great to see the young girls in their uniforms trying to raise money for their troop. It made me reminisce on my days of selling cookies and being a Girl Scout Troop Leader. It was a lot of fun, but it was also a lot of work. I had a pack in South Laredo. We met on Saturday mornings at the old Girl Scout House behind the tennis courts on Market St.
It’s changed a lot since my days there. In fact, they completely redid the building and parking lot. It is a beautiful facility. Inside you can still see the history of Girl Scouts in our community with the memorabilia that is on display. They also have a nice kitchen and meeting area. There is even a section of the new floor that commemorates the original building. In the back of the building, they have an area for outdoor activities and campfires. Dorothy Neumann and Gloria Hastings were the Girl Scout trainers at the time I was volunteering. I was so impressed by their knowledge and skills.
You have to commend their volunteer leaders for their time and commitment to our youth. The “paycheck” they get is the smiles on the girls’ faces when they learn something new and earn their activity patch. I always felt that my motiva-
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time! My favorite has always been the Caramel deLites (originally known as the Samoas). The runner-up is the Peanut Butter Sandwich (I remember as the Doe-Si-Dos). At the United Way office, the Trefoils are the favored cookie. My niece, Kathryn, loves the Thin Mints.
This past Sunday, Girl Scout Troop #9150 from Blessed Sacrament was selling cookies after every Mass. I believe they sold out! My son bought some cookies, and I made a donation. It was great to see the young girls in their uniforms trying to raise money for their troop. It made me reminisce on my days of selling cookies and being a Girl Scout Troop Leader. It was a lot of fun, but it was also a lot of work. I had a pack in South Laredo. We met on Saturday mornings at the old Girl Scout House behind the tennis courts on Market St.
It’s changed a lot since my days there. In fact, they completely redid the building and parking lot. It is a beautiful facility. Inside you can still see the history of Girl Scouts in our community with the memorabilia that is on display. They also have a nice kitchen and meeting area. There is even a section of the new floor that commemorates the original building. In the back of the building, they have an area for outdoor activities and campfires. Dorothy Neumann and Gloria Hastings were the Girl Scout trainers at the time I was volunteering. I was so impressed by their knowledge and skills.
You have to commend their volunteer leaders for their time and commitment to our youth. The “paycheck” they get is the smiles on the girls’ faces when they learn something new and earn their activity patch. I always felt that my motivation was knowing that I was investing in the future leaders of our community.
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time! My favorite has always been the Caramel deLites (originally known as the Samoas). The runner-up is the Peanut Butter Sandwich (I remember as the Doe-Si-Dos). At the United Way office, the Trefoils are the favored cookie. My niece, Kathryn, loves the Thin Mints.
This past Sunday, Girl Scout Troop #9150 from Blessed Sacrament was selling cookies after every Mass. I believe they sold out! My son bought some cookies, and I made a donation. It was great to see the young girls in their uniforms trying to raise money for their troop. It made me reminisce on my days of selling cookies and being a Girl Scout Troop Leader. It was a lot of fun, but it was also a lot of work. I had a pack in South Laredo. We met on Saturday mornings at the old Girl Scout House behind the tennis courts on Market St.
It’s changed a lot since my days there. In fact, they completely redid the building and parking lot. It is a beautiful facility. Inside you can still see the history of Girl Scouts in our community with the memorabilia that is on display. They also have a nice kitchen and meeting area. There is even a section of the new floor that commemorates the original building. In the back of the building, they have an area for outdoor activities and campfires. Dorothy Neumann and Gloria Hastings were the Girl Scout trainers at the time I was volunteering. I was so impressed by their knowledge and skills.
You have to commend their volunteer leaders for their time and commitment to our youth. The “paycheck” they get is the smiles on the girls’ faces when they learn something new and earn their activity patch. I always felt that my motivation was knowing that I was investing in the future leaders of our community.
-tion was knowing that I was investing in the future leaders of our community.
Victoria Rosas, Fund Development Specialist for Girl Scouts in Laredo, shared at a recent meeting that, “The Girl Scout Cookie Program is more than just selling cookies. It equips girls with lifelong skills that prepare them for future success.” She explained that the program fosters five key life skills:
Goal setting – girls learn to set personal and team goals.
Decision making – from choosing sales strategies to handling challenges, girls develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Money management – by tracking sales, handling payments, and creating budgets, girls gain financial literacy and learn the value of money.
People skills – through customer interactions, teamwork, and leadership, girls build communication and relationship skills.
Business ethics – girls develop honesty, responsibility, and integrity—values that shape them into ethical leaders in their communities.
Victoria Rosas, Fund Development Specialist for Girl Scouts in Laredo, shared at a recent meeting that, “The Girl Scout Cookie Program is more than just selling cookies. It equips girls with lifelong skills that prepare them for future success.” She explained that the program fosters five key life skills:
Goal setting – girls learn to set personal and team goals.
Decision making – from choosing sales strategies to handling challenges, girls develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Money management – by tracking sales, handling payments, and creating budgets, girls gain financial literacy and learn the value of money.
People skills – through customer interactions, teamwork, and leadership, girls build communication and relationship skills.
Business ethics – girls develop honesty, responsibility, and integrity—values that shape them into ethical leaders in their communities.
Alicia Luevano, Chief Development Officer for Girl Scouts of the Greater South Texas Council, shared information for a special event they are planning for Laredo. “We are excited to share details about our 1st Annual Dessert Soiree that will be held on May 16th at the Laredo Girl Scout Service Center.” It is intended to be an elegant evening dedicated to celebrating the mission of Girl Scouts while indulging in exclusive desserts crafted by talented local chefs. This event will bring together community leaders, supporters, and advocates to support programs that empower girls. Guests will enjoy sweet treats, engaging entertainment, and opportunities to invest in the future of young girls in Laredo. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, ensuring that every girl can learn, grow, and lead.
