Cookies for a Better World

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One woman’s love for baking helped not only Saskatchewan but also the entire nation. In 1927, Dutch immigrant Christina Riepsamen whipped up a delicious batch of cookies She would, unintentionally, create a nationally recognized symbol that sells four million boxes every year. That symbol? Girl Guide Cookies.

Christina arrived in Regina from Holland in 1915 with her husband and daughter. But it wasn’t until twelve years later that her idea, born of need, ingenuity, and a love for making sweet treats, wafted through the neighborhoods in Regina, the province, and finally the whole of Canada.

For information on buying cookies in your area you can call 1-877-694-0383 (toll free) or email the Saskatchewan Counsil of Girl Guides www.girlguides.sk.ca

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Girl Guide Cookie Article: "Cookies for A better World"

Great Cookie article. Hope this generates cookies sales thru'out Saskatchewan, as many are not aware that the national fundraiser of Girl Guide Cookies originated in Saskatchewan. It would be awesome to have many of our Saskatchewan businesses/corporations to purchase our Girl Guide Cookies - an original Saskatchewan idea started in 1927 that is now a national recognized cookie that sells millions of boxes every year. Let's have Saskatchewan Girl Guides be the TOP SELLERS thru' out Canada, It's amazing what we - Girl Guides put into a box of cookies besides the cookies & that is "Fun", "Friendship" "Teamwork" & "Sharing". GIRL GUIDE COOKIES - the fuel that makes Guiding GO! They are also a delicous treat ! Saturday, October 12, Sears Canada has once again invited GGC Units from across the country to set up a cookie-selling table and display at participating Sears stores for the public to purchase their chocolatey mint cookies for our Fall Campaign.
Why not join Girl Guides of Canada as a Member-volunteer - it is about more than helping girls achieve greatness. It is also an opportunity to take advantage of personal and professional development opportunities for yourself. Check out www.girlguides of canada.ca.

Guider Alice 262 days ago

Cookies for a Better World

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Girl Guide Cookie Article: "Cookies for A better World"

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