Join the GirlGuiding NZ Biscuit Army
Wednesday 3 February 2010, 2:18PM
By Girl Guides
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Join former Girl Guides Allyson Gofton, Bernice Mene and fashion designer Sera Lilly as they get behind GirlGuiding NZ’s biscuit-selling army to fundraise during Guide biscuit month in March.
To join the Girl Guide ‘army’, all you have to do is put an order form up at your work, club or local noticeboard and collect orders for New Zealand’s favourite biscuits. In return, you’ll earn a special keepsake badge designed by the three celebrity Guides.
“Our celebrity former Guides have all gone on to lead fulfilling lives in food writing, sport and fashion and we’re thrilled to have their passion for GirlGuiding NZ to support this year’s campaign,” says Ruth Teasdale, Chief Executive, GirlGuiding NZ.
“When I was a Guide I remember selling the biscuits, the recipe is unchanged and still as loved now as it was back then,” says Allyson Gofton of the popular biscuits made in New Zealand by Griffin’s foods for more than 50 years.
The biscuits are a huge part of the Girl Guide brand and selling them each year provides a large part of the Girl Guide’s revenue,” says Teasdale. “Look out for them to buy or become a Girl Guide army member and earn a special badge – all while helping our young Kiwi women fulfil their potential.”
“Because they’re not available all year round, Girl Guides biscuits always create special memories,” says Lilly. “Selling the biscuits brings the girls together to work with each other towards achieving a mutual goal, something that is a valuable life lesson.”
The highly anticipated Girl Guide biscuit month happens in March each year and people have been known to stockpile theirs to last the winter! The Australian Guide’s even ship our biscuits over for their own fundraising efforts.
“GirlGuiding NZ gave me hands-on opportunities for learning, leadership and confidence building to go on and achieve my netball career,” says Mene. “By being part of this campaign I hope I can help the organisation to inspire other Kiwi girls.”
The iconic biscuit comes in three varieties: plain, ‘choc’ and mini choc. Register your interest at www.girlguidearmy.co.nz and join the Girl Guide Army today.