Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida recently set sail for a lunch cruise through the inter-coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico aboard the Marina Jack II on Sunday, April 14. This special cruise, hosting the GSGCF CEO Luncheon, served as a reward for Girl Scouts who distributed 2,024+ packages of Cookies during the 2024 Cookie Program.

Girl Scouts and their families dined and delighted in maritime views during the event. A total of 45 girls attended the cruise, along with their family members and enjoyed a spread of chicken marsala, salmon, rice, salad, cake, and key lime pie. They had the opportunity to meet and speak with the CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Mary Anne Servian.

“It was a joy to connect with these young leaders and witness their passion for making a positive impact in our communities,” Servian said. “This special luncheon exemplifies our commitment to recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our Girl Scouts. Together, we sail towards a future filled with boundless opportunities for growth, empowerment, and girl leadership.”

Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, girls acquire invaluable skills in goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, business ethics, and more. Girls who participate in the Cookie Program can opt in to earn rewards, like the CEO Luncheon, based on both personal and troop successes. The rewards program incentives aid girls in goal-setting and decision-making. 

Girls who met their goals to distribute 1,000 boxes or more during the 2024 Cookie Program will be honored at the Girl Scout’s Young Women of Distinction Ceremony at Charlotte Harbor Convention Center in May.