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Media Ambassadors Take the Spotlight

Our 2021-22 Media Ambassador program included Girl Scouts of all levels who brilliantly represented our council and mission. Through creative original video content, photo shoots, confident television interviews, written pieces, and social media content that reflected the power of Girl Scouts, Media Ambassadors showcased their talents to our Arizona communities. Our deepest appreciation goes to all the girls who participated in the program this past membership year – your passion for Girl Scouting helped us reach potential members and share the benefits of our organization.

Thank you to our Media Ambassadors who were consistently active in the program!

Kendra Arreaza

Isabella Baron

Hope Bellefeuille Jordyn Brandt Komrey Bucich Addison Cowan

Natalie Dominguez Savanna Ellis

Meleahna Etue

Gina Ferroni Adisyn Guilliani Savannah Guzman

Ella Hamer

Maya Hamer Allison Hunt

Kiana Jeskewtiz

Kiara Kuykendall Madeleine Lettieri

Kennedy Lettieri Abigail LoMato Izadora Palma

Olivia Palma

Penelope Ruiz Alyson Small Elyzabeth Small Daphne Thomas Aujenae Tyler Miracle Tyler

Become a Media Ambassador this 2022-23 Member Year

The application for our Media Ambassador program is now open! By participating in our program, girls of all levels are given media opportunities to represent GSACPC and share their perspective of the Girl Scout Experience. We are looking for girls who feel comfortable with speaking in front of a camera, writing original pieces, and creating social media content in English and/ or in Spanish. Most of all, we want to spread positive energy and create great moments together.

Interested candidates should complete our online application form by Nov. 4. Details on our Media Ambassador training will be shared with candidates upon review of their application. For more information, program requirements, get started by visiting the Media Ambassador section at girlscoutsaz.org/gsmedia.

Save the Date: Bring Home the Cookies 5K

The Bring Home the Cookies 5K is returning for its second year on Feb. 25, 2023, at Westgate Entertainment District!

Empowering Arizona’s entrepreneurs for a sweeter future, the 5K is hosted by GSACPC in partnership with State Forty Eight Foundation with support from State Forty Eight during the final weekend of our 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program. This event is a celebration of the incredible efforts of our local entrepreneurs and an effort to raise funds so our council and State Forty Eight Foundation can continue offering support and resources to those in our respective organizations.

Who are the entrepreneurs in GSACPC? Our Girl Scouts of course! Every year, girls exercise their entrepreneurial skills when setting sales goals, strategies, and practicing key messaging during our cookie season. Registered runners will receive a limited-edition State Forty Eight shirt, a medal, a timed race, and a package of Girl Scout Cookies!

Registration opens on Nov. 1 — we hope to see you there!

Virtual Volunteer Recognition and Awards Ceremony

Our volunteers are the heart of Girl Scouts – always giving guidance and passionately leading girls to success. To honor their dedication, we are hosting our annual Adult Recognition & Awards Ceremony on Oct. 22!

Being held virtually, our council will celebrate the accomplishments of our volunteers with awards while acknowledging their efforts from the past membership year. Do you know a volunteer who has been a positive contribution to the Girl Scout Mission? Share your appreciation by sending them a virtual high five, fist bump, or pat on the back! just visit the “volunteer” tab on girlscoutsaz.org.

A Sneak Peek Into the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program

Are you ready for the 2023 cookie season? Cookies will be here before you know it and both cookie entrepreneurs and cookie fans can look forward to sweet new adventures. As you know, the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world – full of opportunities for girls to learn important life and business skills.

Being an entrepreneur is about goal setting, managing money, marketing, and customer service – but these are just some of the skills and opportunities girls get in return. When a cookie sale transaction takes place, it’s helping fuel amazing experiences for individual girls and their troop. Cookie fans can feel confident knowing that 100 percent of cookie proceeds stay local to benefit girls in our council. We’ve seen first-hand girls being able to embark on adventures they’ve dreamed up, creating change in our communities with their proceeds, and reaching amazing goals they’ve set for themselves.

The 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season begins in January! Cookie bosses, get ready and look at some of the key program info for the next year.

2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program Key Dates:

Dec. 11 Troop initial orders are due (Girls’ Cookie Orders are due to Troop Leader(s) or IGM Coordinator)

Dec. 12 Access to the Digital Cookie website opens (Email invite will be sent to the girl/parent contact on file for set-up)

Jan. 6 Girl Scouts can start taking preorders via the Digital Order Card (DOC)

Jan. 7-8 Extended area cookie delivery

Jan. 14-15 Metro Phoenix area cookie delivery

Jan. 16 GSACPC Cookie Program begins

Jan. 21 Cookie CEO Fastpitch and Bring Home the Cookies 5K Block Party (More information will be released soon)

Feb. 25 Bring Home the Cookies 5K at Westgate Entertainment District

Feb. 26 GSACPC Cookie Program ends

May 2023 – Sept. 2023 Cookie rewards arrive and cookie reward events take place

How to Participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program

As a Troop Member

1. Attend a parent information meeting about cookies with your troop leader.

2. Sign the parent agreement form for financial responsibilities.

3.Submit your cookie order and review your personal and troop cookie goals.

4. Participate in the program and earn rewards!

As an Independent Girl Member (IGM)

1. Attend a parent information meeting about cookies with your IGM Coordinator

2. Sign the parent agreement form for financial responsibilities

3. Review/set your cookies goals

4. Participate in the program and earn rewards!

Ready, Set, Rally! Introducing the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Lineup

We’re excited to announce a new cookie for 2023, the Girl Scout Raspberry Rally! The new Raspberry Rally cookie will join the nationwide lineup as a limited cookie only available via Digital Cookie (not available to sell via in-person orders). The cookie will be an addition to the lineup and available to customers for $5 a box.

lemon-ups®

NATURALLY FLAVORED WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS

Crispy lemon cookies baked with inspiring messages to lift your spirits.

samoas®

Crisp cookies coated in caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut and striped with dark chocolaty coating.

do-si-dos®

Crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookies with creamy peanut butter filling.

trefoils®

Delicate-tasting shortbread that is delightfully simple and satisfying.

adventurefuls®

Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies with caramel flavored crème and a hint of sea salt.

girl scout s’mores®

Crunchy graham sandwich cookies with creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling.

NEW!

raspberry rally®

Thin, crispy cookies infused with raspberry flavor, dipped in a chocolatey coating.

tagalongs®

Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating.

thin mints®

Crisp wafers covered in chocolaty coating made with natural oil of peppermint.

toffee-tastic®

GLUTEN-FREE

Crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookies with creamy peanut butter filling.

The theme for this year’s program is Go Bright Ahead inspired by the Monk Seal! Interested in learning more about our adorable mascot?

Here are a few fun facts: • The average Hawaiian monk seal lives between 25-30 years. • They can remain under water for up to 20 minutes. • They love to sleep on beaches for days at a time. • They can dive more than 1800 feet deep, the length of five football fields, but prefer to swim in shallow waters of 200 feet or less.

2022 Fall Program Key Dates

The program runs from Oct. 1 – Nov. 27! Don’t fret, if you’d like to sign up after Oct. 1 you may do so online at any point during the program.

Oct. 1 Fall Product Program begins – online ordering opens, and girls may sell in-person

Oct. 23 Final day for in-person orders with the order card AND the deadline to enter the items sold into the online system

Nov. 27 Final day for online girldelivery orders

The weekend of Nov. 18 Nut and chocolate items will be delivered to Service Unit sites (distributed to sellers for delivery). Everyone knows we sell Girl Scout Cookies, but did you know we also sell nuts, candies, and magazines through our Fall Product Program?

The Fall Product Program combines educational activities with money earning opportunities for troops and Girl Scouts at the beginning of a new membership year. It’s the perfect way to enable troops to earn start-up money and practice entrepreneurial skills with friends and family. Plus, they get to use the funds they earn to enjoy new experiences, great adventures, and to support their community service projects right away!

The Fall Product Program builds on five key skills girls can use during the cookie program and throughout their lives. They are:

1. Goal Setting 2. Decision Making 3. Money Management 4. People Skills 5. Business Ethics With the help of a parent/caregiver, girls can sign up for the program online and create their order site and avatar, invite friends and family to place orders and/or shop online, then earn rewards for participating!

Selling options include:

• In-person using the nut order card and collecting payments • Online by inviting friends and family to place an order through a personalized and secure website

Scan the QR code to participate in the Fall Product Program!