Shooting for the Starts and Beyond!

Rebecca Pratt will be shooting for the stars this summer in Huntsville, Alabama. Rebecca has been selected to attend the Girl Scout Destination: Space Academy this June! The Girl Scout Destination: Space Academy offers opportunities for Girl Scouts to get firsthand experience in possible careers in aerospace science. Space explorations, science experiments, and an out-of-this-world experience, Rebecca is extremely excited about this great opportunity, “This is going to be an awesome trip,” stated Rebecca, 13.  We can’t wait for Rebecca to blast into this new and exciting mission!

Very active in Girl Scouts and her community, Rebecca has been a Girl Scout since 2005 and is currently a member of Troop 2322 in El Dorado, AR. She has attended resident camp at Crossed Arrows the last three years and has earned both her Bronze Award and Silver Award. Rebecca is an 8^th grader at Barton Junior High School and has an ear for music and loves to volunteer. She plays the clarinet in the school band, as well as, the violin. She also helps out in the school’s café, “Bistro Café.” In her spare time she volunteers with numerous organizations such as “Parents’ Night Out” and “Upward Basketball”. Not only does she volunteer in her community, Rebecca also lends a helping hand with Children’s Church at First Baptist Church. Rebecca goes beyond the call of duty to help others in any way she can. She is definitely a shining example of Juliette Low’s mission for Girl Scouts!

Good Luck on your space mission Rebecca! We wish you safe travels and great opportunities! Are you interested in attending a Girl Scout Destination? Check out http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/travel/ for more information!

'Tis the Season for Girl Scout Cookies!

'Tis the season to buy Girl Scout Cookies! Have you bought your cookies yet? Afraid you may eat them all at once? Do you think Girl Scout Cookies will keep you from sticking to your New Year’s Resolution??? No worries, because we have come up with five ways for you to buy Girl Scout Cookies & Keep your New Year’s Resolution!

5. Cherish your cookies all year long! Freeze them now and eat them later! Don’t eat the seven boxes of cookies you ordered in one sitting while watching TV! Instead eat a few then freeze the rest! You can “Savannah Smile” all year long, because you have Girl Scout Cookies in the freezer!

4. Make a Girl Scout Cookie treat for someone special. Use your extra Girl Scout cookies to make a special treat for a friend, your next door neighbor, or your family member. Check out the Girl Scouts – Diamonds Pinterest to find great recipes using Girl Scout Cookies.

3. Donate the cookies to a daycare or food pantry. Everyone loves Girl Scout Cookies! Order a few extra Girl Scout Cookies and donate them to the local food pantry or a nearby daycare. I’m sure they will “Thank u Berry Much!”

2. Ship cookies to troops overseas. Create care packages for the troops. You can include items they may need like socks, toothbrushes, and most of all Girl Scout Cookies! You could also let them know that their service to our country has “Mint” so much to you by writing letters to our heroes!

1. Have a cookie party! Invite your troop over to have a cookie party! Eat the cookies the old fashion way or put your own spin on the Girl Scout Cookies! Make sure you invite a friend to “Tagalong” because at a party the more the merrier!

Happy New Year!! Happy Cookie Season!

Happy New Year!!! Many of you have already begun working toward your New Year’s resolutions, but with the beginning of a new year also comes the beginning of something else…COOKIE SEASON! The cookie order forms have been distributed, the girls are in cookie selling mode, and it is time to place your orders! Get Ready! Get Set! Buy Cookies!

While some of you are hoping 2014 brings about new and exciting adventures, we have managed to keep all the excitement, adventure, and flavor in the cookies you love. The Tagalongs are still covered with rich, delectable chocolate that melts in your mouth. The Samoas pack a triple punch with the crunch of coconut, the drizzle of chocolate, and the cascading of caramel. Thin Mints provide an explosive amount of freshness with the chocolate and mint duo. And last but certainly not least, the Trefoils always deliver with its sweetness and versatility. Whether you are eating them with a tall glass of milk or putting your own unique twist on these loveable cookies, you can’t go wrong ordering when ordering any of these delicious Girl Scout Cookies.

With a new year, we challenge you to add a twist to your Girl Scout cookies! Order an extra box of Thin Mints and try this PINtersting Mint Brownie Recipe!

Mint Brownies

Ingredients

~ ½ box of crushed Thin Mints Girl Scout Cookies

~ 1 box of brownie mix

~2 eggs (3 eggs for cake-like brownies)

~ ¼ cup of water

~ ½ cup of vegetable oil

Directions: Crush Thin Mints into medium size chunks. Mix all ingredients into mixing bowl. Do not use electric mixer—batter will be stiff. Spread batter evenly in greased baking pan (13x9x2 inch). Bake in center of oven at 350 degrees for 30 t0 35 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting.