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Contact:
Carrie Klamut
Chief Marketing & Advancement Officer
Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest
704.731.6554
cklamut@hngirlscouts.org
Charlotte, NC — January 11, 2026
The Charlotte Girl Scouts Cookie Rally 2026 kicked off on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Oasis Shriners, bringing together thousands of local Girl Scouts to celebrate entrepreneurship and community leadership.
The rally featured keynote speaker Trisha Stafford-Odom, the first head coach of the Charlotte Crown, a new women’s professional basketball team debuting in May 2026. Organizers said the Cookie Rally emphasized the impact of the cookie program, showcasing how participation goes beyond selling cookies by inspiring girls to be brave, fierce, and fun.
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About Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest:
Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest is dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Through programs like SheBiz, we inspire the next generation of female leaders and entrepreneurs.