Girl Scouts recognize top seller in Highland

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ (GSSI) 2015 Nut, Candy & Magazine (NCM) Program was a tremendous success as 4,164 girls sold nearly $644,000 of the delicious nuts, candies and magazines. And, Megan Helm of Highland was the Top Seller for the Highland area.

Girls who participated in the NCM program benefit from “learning by earning” and developed five valuable life skills — goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. Proceeds for the NCM program help GSSI develop leadership programs for girls, recruit and train adult volunteers, improve and maintain camp properties and provide financial assistance so Girl Scouting is available to all girls.

“We are extremely happy with the wonderful job our girls did during this year’s Nut, Candy & Magazine Program,” said Kelly Jansen, GSSI Director of Product Program. “The parents and volunteers are also to be commended; their commitment and support are vital to the success of the NCM program.

“Proceeds from Girl Scout Product Programs provide numerous opportunities for girls to help them grow into leaders for America. Through their participation, girls also learn many valuable skills like goal setting, decision making and working together as a team,” Jansen added.

This story was originally published December 7, 2015 at 3:44 AM with the headline "Girl Scouts recognize top seller in Highland."