Girl Scout Cookie Boxes Take the Runway at Roosevelt Field

More than 40 Girl Scouts of Nassau County are ready to strut down the runway at Roosevelt Field during their first ever “Cookie Creations Cookie Box Fashion Show” on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Over 100 girls worked independently or in groups, turning Thin Mints, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Samoas, Tagalongs, Savannah Smiles, Rah-Rah Raisin and Toffee-tastic boxes into wearable upcycled, fashion-forward apparel and accessories.

“This is our council’s first time holding this event and we are so impressed by the ensembles and accessories we’ve seen,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director/CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “This experience will not only show our girls what they are capable of but also, participating in the fashion show will further build their confidence.”

All Nassau County Girl Scouts between the ages of 5 to 18 years old were invited to submit an entry of their one of a kind creation, using between 5 to 20 cookie boxes on their works of art.

The event coincides with the Girl Scout cookie season, which launched Friday, December 18, 2015 and will run until April 4, 2016. Cookie season teaches girls the five skills needed in both life and business: goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics, and people skills. This is the second season of Digital Cookie, the first national digital platform that allows girls to sell cookies and learn 21st-century business skills, in addition to the continued tradition of taking paper orders.

“The ‘Cookie Creations Cookie Box Fashion Show’ is sure to be a great entertainment experience for our guests,” said Nancy Gilbert, Director of Mall Marketing for Roosevelt Field. “We’re excited to collaborate with Girl Scouts of Nassau County and host an event that encourages young girls to express their creativity and have fun.”

We’re the Girl Scouts of Nassau County: We’re 27, 000 strong – 27, 000 girls and adults who believe every girl from Nassau County can change the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. Today, we continue her vision of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place by helping them discover their inner strength, passion and talents. And with programs in Nassau County, across Long Island and throughout the United States, there’s a chance for every girl to do something amazing. We’re the Girl Scouts. To volunteer, reconnect, donate or join, visit www.gsnc.org or contact Donna Rivera-Downey at 516 741-2550.

About Roosevelt Field

An expansive retail destination for fashion, discovery and community, Roosevelt Field is managed by Simon, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. It completed an expansion and renovation in 2015 that introduced a Dining District, two-level expansion wing and will soon welcome Long Island’s first Neiman Marcus, coming February 19, 2016. The center is anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, JCPenney, Bloomingdale’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods and has more than 270 specialty stores. It also features restaurants offering an eclectic mix of cuisine, including Le Pain Quotidien, Havana Central, The Capital Grille, Grand Lux Café and Seasons 52 and is conveniently located at the intersection of Old Country Road and Meadowbrook Parkway in Garden City. Roosevelt Field launched a new incentive program, Simon Rewards, which gives shoppers the chance to win daily prizes, earn points and receive perks for visiting the mall, including access to new Reserved Parking spaces. Guests will find unparalleled customer service with amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi; indoor device charging stations; valet parking; complimentary wheelchairs; strollers; comfortable soft seating areas and a post office. For more information, please go to simon.com. Visit simon.com/mall/roosevelt-field for the latest mall events and retailer updates; on Facebook facebook.com/RooseveltField; or Twitter @RooseveltField.