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By: SARAH FRYAR, sfryar@murfreesboropost.com
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Posted: Sunday, February 13, 2011 5:51 am
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Girl Scout cookie sales fund many programs throughout Middle Tennessee, such as this troop horse lesson at Camp Sycamore Hills that Troop 1609 enjoyed last April.
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Whether you hear the doorbell ring, see a stand outside of the grocery store or come across the order form in the office, Girl Scout cookie sales are back in business for another year.
And as the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee nears its century mark, consider the opportunities buying just one box of cookies creates for young girls in our area.
“We can look back and see how the foundation of Girl Scouts is ever present in today’s Girl Scout experience. By providing relevant programming for today’s girls, we cultivate leadership through exciting activities that challenge girls to take on new journeys,” the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee website said.
Murfreesboro native and Girl Scout Troop Leader Jana Roe knew early on she wanted her daughter, Brenna, to give Girl Scouts a try because Roe missed her chance as a child.
“I have always believed that Girl Scouts was an organization with great values and traditions … I knew I wanted Brenna to have the chance and now I finally get to be a Girl Scout too,” Roe said.
Although hesitant at first, Brenna joined the troop and befriended fellow troop members Ashley Mallen and Alyssa Ross. The trio had similar reasons for giving Girl Scouts a try, but each had a specific interest.
“I first got involved in Girl Scouts because we get to do fun stuff, explore and learn,” Brenna said.
“A couple of my friends were Girl Scouts and I was tired of not being involved, so I told my mom and she got me in,” Ashley explained.
“My friends joined Girl Scouts, told me how much fun it was and how they made more friends,” Alyssa added.
In addition to making new friends, Girl Scouts provided opportunities for the girls they may have otherwise not had including horse back riding, rock climbing, summer camp and even a trip to Savannah, Ga. in June.
Roe even had the chance to master an activity with which she had absolutely no experience. It turned out to be one of her fondest memories as a troop leader and parent.
“One of my favorite activities we’ve done as a troop was canoeing. I don’t swim so this was so far out of my comfort zone. But it was good for me to see them being unafraid; as much as it was good for them to see me try something they knew I was afraid of doing. We definitely learn from each other,” Roe said.
Now in the sixth grade, the girls are seasoned Cadettes and advocates for new members. When it comes to the anxieties of joining Girl Scouts they’ve been there and done that.
“If you’re a friend of a Girl Scout and they tell you how much fun it is and that makes you afraid to go, you should go anyways,” Ashley suggested.
Brenna quickly added a perk.
“Here you get to call your best friend your sister.”
In the meantime, these “sisters” are strategizing how to market their products successfully. Brenna, a flutist, and Ashley, who plays the oboe, hope to start playing music at their cookie stands to lure customers.
Even a smart cookie couldn’t say no to that.
Murfreesboro Booth Locations
Girl Scout cookies will be on sale at these locations from Feb. 13-March 6.
Big Lots: NW Broad St.
CiCi’s Pizza: Memorial Blvd.
Hastings Bookstore: Memorial Blvd.
H&R Block Locations
K-Mart: NW Broad St.
Kroger: S Church St., Lascassas Pk., Memorial Blvd., Old Fort Pkwy, Northfield Blvd., Middle TN Blvd.
Love’s Truck Stop: I-24 & Epps Mill Road
Lowe’s: Old Fort Pkwy.
Old Time Pottery: River Rock Blvd.
JC Penney’s: Old Fort Pwky.
Sam’s Club: JR Rice Blvd.
Snappy Tomato Pizza: W Thompson Ln.
Wal-Mart - Old Fort Pkwy., S Rutherford Blvd.
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