My Mom told me someone is rablerousing against the Girl Scouts - Telling others to boycott Girl Scout Cookies because....1) they aren't healthy, 2) they are too expense. She speaks the truth, but who cares? Last I knew no one was obligated to buy cookies.
It is like that lady who complained that McDonalds had given her daughter a happy meal certificate in recognition for her good grades, and she thinks 1)happy meals are unhealthy, so the Mom got a consumer organization involved and I think the school board has stopped the free coupon program. Wouldn't it have been easier for her to just tell her daughter she thinks they are unhealthy, or give the coupon away to a "will work for food" person?
I'd like to boycott these people.
Lovemy4 is a discussion leader for North Central Phoenix, tired mother of 4 great kids and wife to one great husband.
There is a lot of work that
There is a lot of work that goes into selling Girl Scout Cookies. This is about the only fun-raiser that troops are able to do. The girls learn many valuable lessons during cookie time. Part of that $4 is going to the organization to pay for things like camps. And part of it goes directly to the troop. Remember Girls Scouts is non-profit. I don't see anyone protesting Keebler or Nabisco or any of the other cookie makers-and they are keeping all of their profits. Some people need to grow up.
If someone is concerned that the cookies are unhealthy, they could always donate $ directly to the troop or to the organization. I don't see any of the winers doing that.
Everyone has choices in life
Everyone has choices in life and if you think the occasional cookie or the occasional trip to McDonalds is unhealthy - then don't buy the cookies or eat at McDonalds - it's a simple as that.
Hopefully - when these boycotters are walking out of the store and asked if they would like to buy a box of Girl Scout cookies, they politely say no thank you and continue on their way.
There is no need to orchestrate a boycott - No one is forcing them buy cookies or eat at McDonalds.
Should we boycott all of the grocery stores for selling cookies too? Or do these same individuals just avoid the cookie aisle in the grocery store?
just~me
I look forward to this time
I look forward to this time of year so I can munch on my favorite cookies!
I think some people just
I think some people just need a cause of the moment to get behind, and they also want to push their beliefs on everyone else. Maybe they are bored and want to be heard.
If people don't want girl scout cookies, then they shouldn't buy them. Case closed. I, for one, happen to love them....as an infrequent indulgence, not a diet staple.....and I think this is how most people see them - an occasional treat!
Same with Mickey d's......I am a healthy eater for the most part......but every now and then I get a craving for the little hamburgers and fries......I have a Happy Meal about once every two months. I see no harm in that, everything in moderation. If other people feel this is unhealthy, no one is putting a gun to their head and forcing them to the golden arches!
That is right, no one is
That is right, no one is obligated.. so why all the hype and complaining about ppl who so say no thank to the girls when they come to the door? or about ppl who smoke and you have to walk pass them? find another route, or ppl who want to teach abstinance? just say no to your kids sitting in on the schools sex ed programs, we chose no on the slip for next week so my kid will sit out, and I will teach and take the responsiblity to teach my kid morality and abstinance..
this post can be for alot of things,, so just remember when you dont agree with something, unless is real harmful or your being forced, just walk away.. to each it's own..
girl scout cookies are unhealthy, just dont by a whole bunch or just eat a little at a time.. I didnt buy any this year, I think they are way to expensive, and yes i know that it is the main fundraiser cause both my girls were in scouts, but the cost is to high and there are other ways for the girls to make money for there troop..
" just my Opinion"
I personally love Girl Scout
I personally love Girl Scout cookies and will continue to buy regardless if they are "bad for me." All GOOD things in life are! However, I have a 7 year old that will never belong to the organization because I tried for 2 months to get her signed up, and never got return calls, emails or troops in our area…talk about un-organized and ouch on my ego! I think “those” people are bored and need something to complain about lol…
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Oh, no! I am very sorry to
Oh, no! I am very sorry to hear you had such bad luck connecting with a troop. I'm actually the leader of two separate troops (in addition to working full time), and I know that sometimes it takes a little time to get back to someone. I also know that many neighborhoods have long waiting lists of girls who want to get into troops - unfortunately there is not always room. Even though we hate to see the waiting lists, leaders can't always take more girls. I was once a co-leader with a troop of over 16 girls with little to no parental help. It would have been next to impossible to accept more girls with that troop. The troops I have now, though, have more parent participation, so taking more girls would be much more doable.
If you ever change your mind and want to give scouting another chance, please post so we can give you contact information for the neighborhood manager in your area.
And, as far as cookies go, I helped girls hold eight hours of booths on Saturday, and did it all over again on Sunday. The cookies sales are a great chance for girls to blossom. Shy girls get encouraged by their friends to talk to customers and to step outside their comfort zone. Girls learn how to count money and change, answer unexpected questions, handle rejection (when that customer says no), and how to budget their money (deciding what activities the troop has money to pay for or how many more boxes they need to sell in order to afford to do the activity). Most customers are polite when telling the girls no, but every once in a while you get a rude person. That's a good learning experience, too! :)
Okay, stepping off my soapbox now . . .
I agree with everyone. Its
I agree with everyone. Its not just about the cookies, its teaching the girls how to deal with people. I remember selling girl scout cookies, I think it helped me with my sales career. It helps to create a sense of pride and also how to deal with rejection. Its terrible that one bad apple always tries to ruin the whole bunch for everyone.
"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we react to what happens; not by what life brings us, but by the attitude we bring to life."-unknown source
Aww, come on! I don't care
Aww, come on! I don't care for the taste of the cookies but I still buy a box or two each year--who can say no to a cute little girl selling cookies? Especially when I recall my own experiences as an 8-year-old trying to hawk those things on a Saturday morning!
I would pay $1,000 for a box
I would pay $1,000 for a box of thin mints! I hope nobody boycotts them and they stop making them.......
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My daughter works really
My daughter works really hard at selling cookies every year. This year she is older and not as motivated but for last 5 years we would sit out at the cookie booths from 8 AM to 8 Pm both weekend days and from 4 to 8 PM on Fridays. This teaches a good work ethic as well as showing hard work pays off. People do anything to cause problems!
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divaballerina I have a box
divaballerina I have a box of Thin Mints if you would like to purchase them. LOL
ANDREAKAY
dont worry i bought 2 boxes
dont worry i bought 2 boxes already ...
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Jeez. How big an adult does
Jeez. How big an adult does it take to pick on a bunch of kids in uniforms who pledge to "do my duty to God and my country, and to help other people in every way, especially those at home"? Maybe the pledge has changed, but the fact that I remember it after 35 years probably means that it meant something to me.
I've always found it ironic that Girl Scout cookie sales always happen during Lent. There are probably a bunch of us who remember having to store them in the freezer until after Easter.
Every time I hear someone kvetch that it costs more to buy fundraiser products than it is to buy the same product at Walmart, I wonder what part of fund-raising s/he doesn't get. It's a donation. The annual GSA cookie sale delivers a heckuva lot more product (and sweat equity from the girls who participate) than any other youth fundraising effort. As a young teenager, I got to go to camp and on skiing trips because of the number of cookies I sold. Those experiences meant more to me because I earned them; my parents didn't just whip out a checkbook and give them to me.
Cookies aren't good for you? Gee, that might be why Moms, over the generatons, have rationed them. Why not boycott Toll House, Keebler, and Nabisco? After all, they're promoting the consumption of these dangerous disks of refined sugar, processed white flour, cocoa, and fat. While we're at it, let's petition PBS to kill off the Cookie Monster, Santa to refuse the milk and cookies children leave for him (and stop putting sweets in stockings), and the Easter bunny to start hiding dental hygeine products in the back lawn.
I've got the perfect solution for people who don't want to be bothered with fundraisers. Sponsor a ballot initiative to raise your taxes to fund schools and youth activities. Use your free tax credit to donate to your neighborhood school. As someone wise once said, "It will be a great day when schools have all the money they need, and the Department of Defense has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomb".
if you noticed on a
if you noticed on a different post awhile back, some of these very same moms are glad that cookie monster isnt a big deal, cause it was teaching kids to eat and want cookies all the time.. I love cookie monster and all that the puppet stood for.. Instead they want him to eat carrots. It's all so funny to see them be wishy washy and say one thing one time and another thing another time, it's no wonder kids now days can't stand firm on anything,, they get it from their wishy washy parents.
" just my Opinion"
Ditto to all. Girl Scout
Ditto to all. Girl Scout cookies are about as American as apple pie. How could someone honestly pick on this group? It's just amazing to me that with all of the issues in the world today that need a voice and support, people out there choose something like this. Buying a product IS a choice and as parents we're supposed to monitor our children's diet. I personally believe that removing all sweets and "junk" food and not giving kids info to make healthy choices encourages big problems with food in the long run.
Just my 2 cents.
I get really tired of the
I get really tired of the squeeky wheel getting oiled. It seems the wackos out there want to tell everyone what to do. Just do your own thing and the public will figure out what they want. Leave our cookies alone! Yes, I think (ok I know) they are not healthy and have the bad fats in them. I still bought some :)
KarilouMomof2 is a discussion leader for arizonamoms.com living in Tempe. Her daughters are 9 and 6.
I love my Girl Scout!!!! Yes
I love my Girl Scout!!!!
Yes the Girl Scout Pledge is:
On my honor I will try to serve God and my Country, to help people at all times and live by the Girl Scout Law.
The Girl scout Law:
I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Girl Scout Mission :
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
ANDREAKAY