Girl Scouts of Santiam Council has begun its annual Girl Scout Nut Sale. The Girl Scout Nut Sale teaches girls about goal setting, business practices, self-confidence, and teamwork. At the same time, the nut sale raises money for Girl Scout programs, allowing girls to experience the wide variety of art, career awareness, outdoor and service activities that only Girl Scouting can offer. All of the proceeds of the nut sale stay in the local community to provide program to girls and support to volunteers.

"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."

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. This is a great way to help local girls grow strong.

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.