Girl Scouts Tap Mobile Technology
Girls Scouts in South Carolina will see mobile technology weaved throughout this year's cookie sales program more than ever. The new technology promises to help girls manage sales volume, inventory and provide excellent customer service.
Both the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands council, which serves girls in the central and western parts of the state, and the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina council, which serves girls in the eastern half of the state, are encouraging girls to download the COCOMobile App. The free app tracks each girl's sales, progress toward goals, orders and delivery status and informs girls when they near a sales incentive.
Both organizations recently began incorporating more technology into their daily operations, outfitting staff with Verizon smartphones and mobile hotspots to manage their large service areas. The cookie sale is one way in which the Girl Scouts will put the technology to great use, as communication and training can now be done from almost anywhere over the Verizon network.
"The Girl Scout Cookie Program has always been about girls learning financial literacy skills, which include setting goals and practicing effective people skills. These are lifelong invaluable attributes that will serve them well now and into the future," says Kim Hutzell, president/CEO, Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands.
"Mobile technology enables girls to use connected devices they otherwise associate with gaming and social media to increase the success of their personal cookie sale," says Loretta Graham, president/CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina.
Door-to-door sales begin Jan. 10 and extend through March 21. Direct sales at local retail stores like Bi-Lo and Walmart will be on weekends from Feb. 21 until March 17. At that time, for customers looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, they can use a mobile app called Girl Scout Cookie Finder. Customers enter their zip code and the app will give them the closest location cookies are sold.
"The introduction of Verizon technology into our Girl Scout Cookie Program is a logical next step as we continue to take advantage of technologies that help us build efficiencies and provide a better program experience for our members," says Sharon Hewitt, director, Product Sales, Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands.
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Both the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands council, which serves girls in the central and western parts of the state, and the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina council, which serves girls in the eastern half of the state, are encouraging girls to download the COCOMobile App. The free app tracks each girl's sales, progress toward goals, orders and delivery status and informs girls when they near a sales incentive.
Both organizations recently began incorporating more technology into their daily operations, outfitting staff with Verizon smartphones and mobile hotspots to manage their large service areas. The cookie sale is one way in which the Girl Scouts will put the technology to great use, as communication and training can now be done from almost anywhere over the Verizon network.
"The Girl Scout Cookie Program has always been about girls learning financial literacy skills, which include setting goals and practicing effective people skills. These are lifelong invaluable attributes that will serve them well now and into the future," says Kim Hutzell, president/CEO, Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands.
"Mobile technology enables girls to use connected devices they otherwise associate with gaming and social media to increase the success of their personal cookie sale," says Loretta Graham, president/CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina.
Door-to-door sales begin Jan. 10 and extend through March 21. Direct sales at local retail stores like Bi-Lo and Walmart will be on weekends from Feb. 21 until March 17. At that time, for customers looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, they can use a mobile app called Girl Scout Cookie Finder. Customers enter their zip code and the app will give them the closest location cookies are sold.
"The introduction of Verizon technology into our Girl Scout Cookie Program is a logical next step as we continue to take advantage of technologies that help us build efficiencies and provide a better program experience for our members," says Sharon Hewitt, director, Product Sales, Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands.
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