"For Girl Scout troops, the sale provides funds to support troop activities such as field trips, camping, and service projects," said Kelly Ronning, Director of Program Services. "For the Girl Scouts themselves, the girls learn responsibility and teamwork, and how to handle money, relate to the public, learn to set goals and achieve those goals, as well as how to budget for the year's events while having fun."

Girl Scouts of Santiam Council will be selling seven different varieties of nuts: Whole Cashews, Honey Peanuts sold in a gift/ collectors tin, Butter Toffee Peanuts, Hot Cajun Crunch, Peanut Squares, Chocolate Covered Raisins, and Chocolate Covered Peanuts . The Cashews and Gift Tin filled with Trail Mix will sell for $6.00 a can, the remainder will sell for $4.00 a can.

Be on the lookout for your favorite Girl Scout to come knocking on your door or be at your local grocery stores. If you don't know a Girl Scout, call Girl Scouts of Santiam Council at 503-581-2451 or 1-800-875-2451 to be put in touch with the Girl Scout selling nuts nearest you.

Girl Scouts of Santiam Council serves 4,266 members in Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s leading organization dedicated solely to girls – all girls – where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skill for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, Girl Scouts cultivate their full individual potential. The qualities they develop in Girl Scouting – leadership, values, social conscience, and conviction about their own self-worth – serve them all their lives.