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Linden Jordan's avatar

My local girl scout told her mom that this is the first time that she has felt like being trans was something good about her, and one place she would be honored for being trans.

Erin Meek's avatar

I hope she knows everything about her is good and so many people love and support trans people!

Kym Hoffman's avatar

This is amazing! Wish we could get rid of all the duplicate scouts on the list. Gabby has been on the list for 4 years first year she isn’t getting much love.

Erin Reed's avatar

Its such a big list this year, so I've tried to organize the socuts by cookies sold. That changes fast though.

Julie's avatar

Just sent Gabby some love :)

Allison Martinson's avatar

Erin - last year Troop 8187 of Madison, WI sold 1,436 boxes of cookies via the list on your substack! We hope to be on your list this year but haven't seen it updated in awhile. GS cookie sales run from Dec to April depending on the council (ours starts in February), so I expect to see the numbers from your sale boost even higher!

https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop8187c467?fpkp=1

Troop 8187 is a multi-level STEM-loving trans and nonbinary troop.

Erin Reed's avatar

Heya! I update roughly every 2 weeks. It's a bit of a process. I plan on doing another update sometime this next week.

Allison Martinson's avatar

Thanks for the reply! We so appreciate you and the work you do!

Doreen Frances's avatar

With all the cr*p that is going on, this brought some happy tears. I plan on buying even more boxes next year.

Joanne's avatar

This is a wonderful outpouring of support. Think about it. That's $1,980,000 that the Girl Scouts of America wouldn't have received if they had taken the same line of exclusion foisted on the Boy Scouts. Admittedly, in Pete Hegseth's mind that's pocket change, but I suspect it's a more significant number for those girls who are now able to do something they wouldn't otherwise be allowed to do.

Allison Martinson's avatar

Girl Scouts of the USA doesn't actually earn any money from the cookie sale. All the money from cookie sales stays local - supporting troops, the local council, camps, programs, and staff. As a troop leader for 10 awesome kids who love being in a gender-inclusive troop, we appreciate every single box sold because it means we can continue to meet, learn, and make memories in a safe and comfortable environment. Thank you!

Joanne's avatar

Allison, Thank you for clearing that up for me. It's even better that all the money stays with the local girls. I'm just betting that the $1.9M will be well spent by those same girls. Oh, and if it irritates Petey boy even a little, then all the better.

Beth's avatar

I was thrilled to find out that the scout I chose to support is in my home region of my home state (though not where I live now). This is such a great project.

Tommy Lamont's avatar

This is amazing!!!

Thanks, Erin, for helping make it possible.

KT Friend's avatar

Tears of joy…..I’m sure this is a huge lift for you to do each year. Can I be proud with you? You did such a great thing!

Don Jackson's avatar

Hooray!! And I've got a couple extra pounds to show for it! Yummy -- can't wait till next year! Thanks, Erin!

j k's avatar

This list was greatly helpful in getting cookies and we got to support some cool kids!

lisa klein's avatar

Ok, so I bought a "few" boxes. So proud to be able to support these bold trans Girl Scouts. Continue to be seen, heard, and loved by your community. Carry on. Your queer elders have your backs.

Kojo Amoah's avatar

Yay! This is wonderful. I'm still working through my haul!

Liz  Wilcox's avatar

This made my day!! The positivity generated by the community surrounding these girls with love is immeasurable!

Stef's avatar

I just got around to putting in my order for this year, thanks for the reminder post.

Paula W's avatar

I was a little late in ordering. I ordered on Monday and got my shipping confirmation this morning. I NEED Girl Scout cookies. I am so happy to see that they support the girls like this.

Anne's avatar

Love it. I wish I could eat them still.