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Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Cookie Power Sale-Athon Kicks Off Friday

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Put the diets on hold because the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas are kicking off their annual cookie-thon. Starting Friday, January 12, the GSNETX Cookie Sale will have Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-Si-Does, Lemonades, Savannah Smiles, Thanks-A-Lot, Toffee-tastics, Trios and Girl Scouts S’Mores available online thanks to the Digital Cookie mobile app made possible … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Cookie Power Sale-Athon Kicks Off Friday

MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas

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According to Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Committee For Community Engagement Co-Chair Gail Chandler,“Every girl deserves the chance to be successful. “Everyone benefits when we help girls take an active part in charting their futures. “The future of our communities and society depends on our ability to break down gender barriers that inhibit girls’ … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas

Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Soared With Awards And Former Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison At Women Of Distinction Luncheon

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Just days before the Boy Scouts opened their campfires to include girls. That shot over the Girl Scouts’ heads may have shuddered the higher ups, but the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas hardly took notice. They were marching ahead with their Women of Distinction Luncheon and future plans for their organization.Led by Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas CEO Jennifer Barkowski, … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Soared With Awards And Former Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison At Women Of Distinction Luncheon

Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Celebrates National S’mores Day With News Of Last Year’s Winning Cookie Return And Online Purchasing

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The Girl Scouts scored a new big hit last year, and they ain’t gonna let it be a one-time wonder. It was the debut of Girl Scout S’mores Cookie. Not only was it a hit, but it was “the most popular flavor to launch in the 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies.”  And the Girl Scouts are smart cookies themselves, so  they’ve taken advantage of today being National … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Celebrates National S’mores Day With News Of Last Year’s Winning Cookie Return And Online Purchasing

MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas

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According to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas CEO Jennifer K. Bartkowski,Back when I went off to Girl Scout camp decades ago, my mother was looking for an extended break and I was too - that time spent away gave me independence and both of us the rest we needed during my teenage years. But today, time is tight and kids are super busy so if they're going to head to a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas

2016 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Celebrated Receiving Checks For More Than $5.5M

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The skies were blue and the temperatures gave no sign of drizzle, let alone snow. Still, on Tuesday, April 4, it was Christmas time with 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Christie Carter and her committee members handing out six-figure checks totaling $5.6M.Hosted by Westwood Trust at Communities Foundation of Texas, the 2016 beneficiaries were downright giddy. Some, like … [Read more...] about 2016 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Celebrated Receiving Checks For More Than $5.5M

JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Announces Sara Martineau And Nina Vaca Women Of Distinction And Todd Williams Man Enough

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For those emerging from Samoa and Thin Mints rehab and in need of a Girl Scout fix, there’s great news. The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas have just announced plans for their annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. It’s already been announced that Dr. Mae Jemison will be the keynote speaker, thanks to Luncheon Co-Chairs Laura Downing and Susan Glassmoyer.But now comes word … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Announces Sara Martineau And Nina Vaca Women Of Distinction And Todd Williams Man Enough

As Cookie Sales Wind Down, Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Announce Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison To Keynote Women Of Distinction Luncheon

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There is absolutely no truth to the rumors that the Girl Scouts are running low on cookies. Not only are there plenty of stashes of Samoas, Thin Mints, Tagalongs and other cookies still available, but there is additional news.Inside word has just arrived that Women of Distinction Luncheon Co-chairs Laura Downing and Susan Glassmoyer have arranged for Dr. Mae Jemison (aka … [Read more...] about As Cookie Sales Wind Down, Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Announce Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison To Keynote Women Of Distinction Luncheon

The Great Girl Scout Cookie Debate Nearly Results In An Elf Brawl

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The debates have not ended! The MySweetCharity espresso barroom was the scene of a near brawl this afternoon. With her eminence Queenie sitting on her throne as judge, she listened to two teams of elves argue, complain and decry the lack of knowledge of the other group. At one point it got so ugly that one debater stuck his purple tongue out.The subject? Which Girl … [Read more...] about The Great Girl Scout Cookie Debate Nearly Results In An Elf Brawl

MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas

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According to Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas CEO Jennifer Bartkowski,"The holidays always evoke a spirit of gratitude for the simple things in life with which we’ve been blessed. I am fortunate to have been given the opportunity to join extra-curricular activities that helped me explore the world around me at a young age. I was able to go to college and pursue a career. Many … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas

Women Of Distinction Speaker Lauren Bush Lauren Provided “Food” For Thought In The Spirit Of The Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas

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While the East Coast was crammed thanks to Hurricane Matthew on Friday, October 7, the Omni Dallas Hotel’s parking garage created a merry-go-round for Girls Scouts of Northeast Texas’ Women of Distinction Luncheon guests. Despite the parked-to-the-max situation thanks to the Momentous Institute’s Change For Good, arriving Texas-OU fans and Girl Scout supporters, Texas-sized … [Read more...] about Women Of Distinction Speaker Lauren Bush Lauren Provided “Food” For Thought In The Spirit Of The Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas