Charlotte Area Girl Scouts Sing For Cookie Sales

CHARLOTTE, NC — Working in sales can be a tough gig. Some Charlotte-area Girl Scouts, however, have gotten creative when it comes to promoting their annual cookie sales for their local troop and are singing for sales.

“Our Girl Scouts are so creative!” the Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council said on its Facebook page. “What an awesome way to show their cookie spirit for National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend!”

One of the standout scouts is Kendall Ellis, 10, who said in her video she wanted to sell 1,000 boxes for her troop. According to WSOC, she wrote her song with the help of her vocal coach.

Here is Kendall Ellis’ cookie video:

Eight-year-old Brownie scout Karrigan was inspired by Bruno Mars for her song:

The Girl Scouts of America touted the benefits of the cookie program earlier this year, saying that girls use the money for themselves and their troop to finance travel, outdoor adventures and STEM programming.

"Many girls put the money toward impactful community projects right in their own backyards, from supporting animal shelters and food banks to working with local and state legislators to change laws," the organization said in a press release. The Girl Scouts also cited a study that found that two out of three girls who participate in the program learn five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

Want to know where you can find cookies in your neighborhood? Go to this link and find upcoming cookie booth locations with your zip code.

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