It's that time of year once again when the Girl Scouts start to sell cookies.

CJ Henrichson, Director of Product Sales for the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, mentions that this is the an important year for the Scouts. When troupe members approach your door, they will acutally have the cookies with them this year. Henrichson says that they've delivered over 150,000 cases throughout Central Illinois at 85 different stops. The funds made from the cookie sales have only gotten better over the years and go to several areas.

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The Girl Scouts is very prominent in teaching ethics and life skills to young people. Henrichson says that the Cookie Program is one of the greatest ways that young women learn about setting goals and, most importantly, financial responsibilities.

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Another life skill that the Girl Scouts teach young women is giving back to their communities and world. Henrichson mentions a program entitled "Operation Cookie Share". Not only will customers be able to buy their own box of cookies, but they will also be able to donate to our service men and women.

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Cookie sales began on Friday. You can go to www.getyourgirlpower.org and find your cookie locater or you can contact your troop leader at 877-231-1446.