Originally Posted by Jean in Ohio13452

Sure is Different than when I was in Girl scouts way back in the late 60's when most of the Money stayed right in the Local Troop.. Now each Troop doesn't even get $1.00 from each box sold... that's a shame. Same way with Boy Scouts and Popcorn Sales.. We made more money having a Fish fry with only a 1 night event than we did selling Popcorn.. and we used the money right in our troop for camping fees etc..

Originally Posted by institches33

I agree that the troops don't make but a few cents on a box of cookies, but what I think is worse is the way some schools handle the sales.

I received an email from one of the students with a pdf catalog and her number (so she would get credit). I ordered, paid shipping, and the items were delivered to the house. The items were very high priced, high shipping and poor quality. I'll do it again because I know the girl, but I really appreciate when the parents cover the sales!

Originally Posted by Boston1954

When I was growing up, we did not have one fund raiser the entire 12 years I was in school.

Originally Posted by CanoePam

Before I was a Girl Scout leader, I had no idea how many things the girls learned from the cookie sales. First we planned what activities we wanted to do and how much it would cost. We identified opportunities to make the money (cookie sales were part of the solution but not everything). The girls would estimate how many boxes it would take to cover what they wanted to do, and the developed a plan for accomplishing the task. They took orders, calculated costs, sorted orders, collected money, learned to make change, learned to handle the public (mean ones and nice ones). I was totally amazed at how some of the shy reserved girls would blossom!

As as to changes in cookies, there have been two bakeries for year and years. The recipes are slightly different, so Samoas aren't exactly the same as Carmel D'Lites (for example). Which one is sold in your area depends in which bakery is closest. The cookies are made without preservatives and of the highest quality ingredients so they definitely cost more than regular grocery store cookies. My personal favorite is Samoas/Carmel D'Lites. Ummmmm!

Originally Posted by coopah

The girls and their mothers at our grocery stores are very cheerful and polite. I was a GS and went door to door a long time ago. The cookies are a tradition, if you will. We have lost so much that is truly American, it is refreshing to me when I see the GScouts with their cookies. We bought 4 boxes of Thin Mints and have enjoyed every one! The whole point is earning money to support activities.

Originally Posted by Geri B

Yes, that's my point exactly! I would buy if I thought the majority of the money went directly to the troop selling, but like so many other "charities" admin gets most....rest get a pittance! I would loveto see a financial report on this project.......how much does the baking company get from this? Wonder if this falls under "freedom of information" act.