Carol Kocan

"If you're a Girl Scout, you're encouraged to follow your own faith," said Carol Kocan, communications director for Girl Scouts of South Cook County in Homewood.

A volunteer for more than 20 years, Karen Schillings is president of the council for the Girl Scouts of South Cook County, Girl Scouts communication director Carol Kocan said.

There are benefits beyond the small gold pin each girl receives, according to Carol Kocan of the South Cook County Council.

Top Girl Scout cookie sellers and their families were recently honored at a pizza party in Homewood, according to Carol Kocan, communications officer of the Scout Cook County Council of Girl Scouts.

Girl Scouts who sold at least 550 boxes had a choice of $100 applied towards two weeks at one of the council's summer programs or a $100 mall gift certificate.

Top Girl Scout cookie sellers and their families were recently honored at a pizza party in Homewood, according to Carol Kocan, communications officer of the Scout Cook County Council of Girl Scouts.

Girl Scouts who sold at least 550 boxes had a choice of $100 applied towards two weeks at one of the council's summer programs or a $100 mall gift certificate.

"The Smart Cookie Adventure is a great way to get support and encouragement from our members," said Carol Kocan, communications director for the South Cook County Council.

"It's more than a cookie sale.It's an educational opportunity."
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"Safety is always a concern with Girl Scouts activities," Kocan said.