Elbert County Girl Scouts brighten winter with cookies
Despite Colorado’s fickle weather, Girl Scouts are out and about selling their signature cookies again. Troop 68184, the lone troop in the Elizabeth/Kiowa area, sold cookies at the Elizabeth Walmart on Feb. 22. Though their patch of sun slowly turned into shade, Shelby Ordal and Rhyan Richter were all smiles as they waved hello to shoppers.Sue Duncan, who has been involved with Girl Scouts for decades, started the troop in 2021.“We are currently the only troop in Elizabeth so we are a multi-level troop — Daisies, Brownies, and Junior Girl Scouts,” she said. The troop has 17 girls ranging in age from kindergarten through fifth Grade and includes girls from every area elementary school as well as the homeschool community.Duncan became Cookie Mom for her oldest daughter’s troop back in 1993. After that, she became Troop Leader for her youngest daughter’s troop from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. She ended up becoming a Service Unit Leader, Fall Product Manager and Cookie Manager. After her youngest daughter graduated she still volunteered because she believed in the program.When asked why she thinks Girl Scouts are beneficial to the community, she said, “There are not many, if any, organizations that work with only girls. I’ve been involved with Girl Scouts since 1993 and have seen many changes with the program. The organization definitely provides many opportunities for the girls from camping, business management, learning about the community, etc.”Troop 68184 members Shelby Ordal and Rhyan Richter posing with their favorite cookies, Tagalongs and S’mores, respectively. They were selling Girl Scout cookies outside the Elizabeth Walmart on a brisk winter day. Credit: PHOTO BY NICKY QUINBYThis year, Troop 68184 wants to sell 6,000 packages of cookies and is already well on their way. The girls have brainstormed what they might do with some of the funds raised. Possibilities include visiting a zoo or the Denver Mint, visiting a planetarium, rock climbing, horseback riding, swimming, skating, camping and going to a movie.Over the past year, the troop has participated in the Elizabeth Stampede Parade, camped at the Garden of the Gods and gone Christmas caroling. They’ve also participated in a Rain Gutter Regatta and a Duct Tape Derby, and they completed the Chip Ring Challenge.Local Recruitment Specialist Michelle Medrano, whose own daughter is in Girl Scouts, feels the organization has a lot to offer the community. “Girl Scouts empowers girls to discover their strengths, develop confidence, and become leaders who make the world a better place,” she said. “Through amazing experiences shared with friends and family, Girl Scouts create lifelong bonds and memories. From summer camp and community service projects to exploring technology and running their own businesses, Girl Scouts do it all!”Girl Scout Shelby Ordal poses with Troop 68184’s goal chart for cookie season on a chilly winter day outside the Elizabeth Walmart. The troop aims to sell 6,000 packages of cookies. Credit: PHOTO BY NICKY QUINBYCookie sales began on Feb. 2 this year and will run through March 16. Troop 68184 will be selling cookies at the Elizabeth Walmart from noon to 2 p.m. on March 1, 2, 8 and 9. The troop will also be available at Big R from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 15 and 16. To see which cookies might be available in your area, visit girlscouts.org/en/cookies/cookie-flavors.html.Medrano is organizing an upcoming event for girls beginning Girl Scouts — the Discover Daisies: Daisy Trail Adventure at Evans Park in Elizabeth. Girls will explore Evans Park Trail and get a free ice cream cone after the hike. The event will take place on May 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Evans Park in Elizabeth. Visit tinyurl.com/y82wr6da for more information.For more information about Girl Scouts of Colorado and to find a troop near you, visit www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org.The post Elbert County Girl Scouts brighten winter with cookies appeared first on Colorado Community Media.
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