It's a red letter day for the Girl Scouts of America. On March 12, 1912, exactly 100 years ago, came the creation of the first Girl Scout group on March 12, 1912.
Juliette Gordon Low started the first Girl Scout group in Savannah, Ga., with 18 girls. A century later, the Girl Scouts of America is a national organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. It boasts millions of members across the country and numerous troops right here in Parsippany.
How best to honor an organization that builds strong, resourceful women? Buy cookies.
It is also Girl Scout cookie season and there are more than a few options for purchasing your Tagalongs and Thin Mints in and around the township:
- One date is confirmed: Girl Scout cookies will be sold at the Boonton Walmart April 6 from 1-4 p.m.
- Visit the Girl Scout website and enter your zip code in the “Find Cookies!” browser for the nearest Girl Scout Council to buy from in your community.
- Call your local Girl Scout council and find their information here.
- Download the free Cookie Finder app on your smartphone for sales in your neighborhood.
Also, if you need to be reacquainted with your old favorites and newcomers, here is a list of available Girl Scout cookies for purchase:
- Thin Mints
- Samoas
- Tagalongs
- Trefoils
- Do-si-dos
- Lemonades
- Savannah Smiles
- Thanks-A-Lot
- Dulce de Leche
- Mango Cremes
- Thank U Berry Munch
If you see a Girl Scout, wish her a happy 100th anniversary. And buy cookies.
