Have all the
girls give their ideas on what trips and activities the group could
do with the cookie sale proceeds and set a GROUP GOAL.
Visualize the Group's
Goals. Cut out photos to place on the Group's Goal Poster so
girls can clearly see what they are working towards. In addition,
customers will notice the group's goal if girls write them in the
space provided at the top of the order card.
Be sure to have the girls refer
back to their cookie order card from last year if they participated
in the cookie sale.
Everyone loves Girl Scout
Cookies and they will buy more if the girls can describe the group's
goals before asking for the order.
2. Set and Share Personal Goals!
The group goal will not be
successful if EACH girl does not set a personal goal.
Encourage girls to set personal
goals, first and foremost to feel a sense of personal satisfaction
and achievement and to practice teamwork. Whether they are package
goals, developmental goals, personal goals put the girl in charge!
They reflect what the girls believes in, what she wants to see
happen, and what she is willing to work hard to achieve.
Need ideas? Suggestions? Ask
Geneva, contact the Volunteer Resource
Center for ideas and
suggestions to help motivate girls in your group.
3. Hold
a Family Meeting!
Have the girls invite their
families to a special cookie sale meeting.
The girls could "star"
in their own skits about the cookie sale and their cookie sale
goals.
Parents will appreciate knowing
all the group activities cookie sale proceeds support.
Be sure to educate the parents
regarding the award items the girls earn for participation in the
cookie sale.
Stress the importance of family
interaction and participation with their daughter to help her SWING
INTO ACTION and meet her personal and group goals. The
most successful Girl Scouts are those who overcome their fear of
asking people they do not know to buy cookies. Family interaction is
a perfect opportunity to practice selling techniques.
4. Sell
Beyond Family and Friends!
Selling to friends and family members is a great
start for girls, however it is not the only option. Brainstorm with
girls on ideas to reach customers in your community.
Some great opportunities exist throughout the
central Maryland region, whether door to door sales in your
neighborhood or booth sales at the local shopping center, video
store or grocery store.
Door to door sales is a great way to promote the
cookie sale while building sales and relationships in the community.
Be sure to check out the DOOR HANGER and use this valuable marketing
tool when selling door to door!
5. Check
Your Progress!
Monitor progress throughout the
sale to see how close the girls are to achieving the group and their
individual goals.
Have the girls share their ideas
of what is working best for them
Follow
these 5 proven steps and your group will.........
SWING
INTO ACTION!
