1/13/24: Kristina Lachaga to Host & Perform at USA Girl Scouts Overseas' 2024 Cookie Rally!

Cookie Rally 2024 - Kristina Lachaga to Host & Perform!

Calling all Girl Scouts & Girl Guides! Can you believe it?! The 2024 Cookie Season is almost here!

I'm so honored to host and perform at USA Girl Scouts Overseas' 2024 Cookie Rally on Saturday, January 13th!

Her excitement is high and her dreams are big! This Girl Scout Cookie Season she's ready to own her magic and so are her Girl Scout champions.

We know Girl Scout Cookie entrepreneurs are true forces of nature - they're bold, curious, and bring a little bit of magic to everything they do no matter how big or how small.

Whether she's planning her own cookie stand, running a booth with her troop, or making the magic happen on her digital cookie page, USA Girl Scouts Overseas has the tools to help her reach her goals.

Grab your Individual Registration Tickets for Cookie Rally: PURCHASE COOKIE RALLY TICKETS & LET THE MAGIC BEGIN!

It's Time to Cookie Rally!

Cookie Rally 2024 will be packed with inspirational and informational activities designed to help each girl push past boundaries, explore the unknown, and realize she can do anything-especially with her Girl Scout sisters by her side. Let the magic begin!

The Girl Scout Cookie Program® is so much more than selling cookies. Through the experience, girls build 5 skills that will last a lifetime: goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics. USAGSO's Cookie Rally will provide girls with opportunities to think about each of these skills and how to put them into action as a team.

Through hands-on activities, special guest presenters, and even an exclusive concert from our host, pop singer/songwriter and Girl Scout Lifetime Member, Kristina Lachaga, girls will not only have a blast, but will also leave ready to rock the Cookie Season!

Kristina will be joined by Special Guests to help inspire our Girl Scouts to 'Own Their Magic!' this Cookie Season.

WATCH A SPECIAL 'COOKIE RALLY MESSAGE' FROM KRISTINA ON YOUTUBE!

Confirmed Special Guests include:

Kristina Lachaga - Pop Singer/Songwriter, USA Girl Scouts Overseas' Cookie Rally's Host & Musical Guest

Charlotte Alden - Designer and Owner of lottie nyc

Annabelle Chang - 17-year-old Founder of Annabelle's Book Club LA

Devon of Zip-A-Dee Tees - Two Cousins who design theme park apparel inspired by memories and magic!

Misty Lee - Female Magician, Illusionist, and Voice Actress

Natalia Trevino Amaro - CEO and Founder of the sustainable-fashion brand NTA

Amy von Diest - Co-Owner of Clothesline Boutique (in Cambodia!) and USA Girl Scouts Overseas' Council of Advisors

Cookie Rally Event Info - You're Invited!

This event is open to Girl Scouts (& Girl Guides!) of all program grade levels (Girl Scout Daisies through Ambassadors) and registered adult volunteers, no matter what Council/WAGGGS International Member Organization you're in! The program takes place from 3am - 6am EST / 9am - 12pm CET / 5pm - 8pm JST -- please be sure to check what time that is in your specific location!

Time Zone Conversions...so you don't miss our Cookie Rally wherever you are in the world!

Saturday, January 14th, 2023
12am Midnight PST (Los Angeles, USA)
3am EST (New York, USA)
8am GMT (London/Lisbon)
9am CET (Naples/Paris/Berlin)
5pm JST/KST (Tokyo/Seoul)

P.S. Can't attend Live? No worries! We'll record the Cookie Rally and send the playback to all registrants within 1 week of the program.

Cookie Rally Registration

Registration for Cookie Rally closes Friday, January 12th at 9am Central European Time. The cost of the program includes the 2023 Cookie Rally Patch!

Register for Cookie Rally on USA Girl Scouts Overseas' Eventbrite

Meet our Special Guests

Our Special Guests have been announced and we're SO excited to have these adventurous gals & total girl bosses join us to inspire you this Cookie Season! Meet our very Special Guests below!

Kristina Lachaga - Host & Musical Guest - USA Girl Scouts Overseas' Cookie Rally

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Rising pop singer/songwriter Kristina Lachaga, "The Girl With The Big Pink Heart™," has shared the stage with many artists on the scene, including Olivia Holt, Skylar Stecker, Bea Miller, Shawn Hook, and stars from Disney and Nickelodeon at concerts and events, including iHeartRadio & Girls' Life magazine's Shawn Mendes and One Direction Concert Pre-Parties. Having visited over 150 schools across the country spreading her #FollowYourHeartsDream™ and 'Sticks and Stones Anti-Bullying' messages, Kristina uses her voice to help give teens and tweens the confidence to explore their passions, work hard, and be themselves. She made her television performance debut on CBS/WBTV performing her single "R.S.V.P." -- inspired by Simon and Schuster/Aladdin MIX's book series You're Invited -- in Charlotte, NC's Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kristina, a former Girl Scout and Girl Scouts Lifetime Member, has loved headlining Girl Scout QuestFest 2018, 2019, & 2022 in Savannah, GA (and 2020 & 2021 virtually!) and USA Girl Scouts Overseas' Cookie Rallies & Girl Scout World Tour (2021, 2022, & 2023), as well as performing at G.I.R.L. 2017 (Girl Scouts of the USA's National Convention in Columbus, OH), Girl Scout Cookie Rallies and Expos. Kristina's covers and original songs have over 3 million views across Instagram. Kristina's original songs -- including her summer anthem, "Hot Summer" -- are available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, YouTube, Deezer, and more.

Become a #Heartbreaker and follow @KristinaLachaga on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, & TikTok. www.KristinaLachaga.com

SPECIAL GUESTS

Charlotte Alden - Designer and Owner of lottie nyc

Charlotte Alden

Meet Charlotte Elizabeth Alden, the Founder & Designer behind the New York-based Luxury Jewelry Brand...

Step into the world of lottie NYC, a distinguished luxury jewelry brand born amidst the challenges of 2020, founded by visionary artist and designer, Charlotte Elizabeth Alden. With a background rooted in Fine Art and the dynamic Art Market, Charlotte infuses lottie NYC with her wealth of experience and unique perspective.

Drawing inspiration from the captivating essence of New England Summers, the golden hour's enchanting glow, the briny embrace of ocean air, and the hues reminiscent of cotton candy skies, lottie NYC encapsulates that quintessential summertime moment.

At the heart of Charlotte's magnificent creations lies a diverse array of high-quality, natural freshwater pearls. Meticulously sourced and handpicked from around the globe, each pearl holds a story of its own. Every meticulously crafted piece is lovingly handmade by our dedicated team at our intimate studio in the vibrant Lower East Side of New York City. Guided by an unwavering devotion to the craft, lottie NYC naturally gravitates towards the uncultivated beauty and innate allure of natural freshwater pearls.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, functionality, sustainability, inclusivity, and impeccable taste, lottie NYC strives to achieve new heights through the harmonious interplay of pearls and visionary design. Each creation is an embodiment of our brand's core values, reflecting the pinnacle of quality and artistry.

lottie nyc's Website // Instagram // TikTok

Annabelle Chang - 17-year-old Founder of Annabelle's Book Club LA

Annabelle Chang

Annabelle's Book Club LA is a highly curated collection of books and gifts with a modern point of view. Founded by 17-year-old Annabelle Chang, this YA-focused bookstore aims to spark imagination, inspire connection, and bring joy to people of all ages.

Annabelle's Book Club LA's Website // Instagram // Facebook

Devon of Zip-A-Dee Tees - Two Cousins who design theme park apparel inspired by memories and magic!

Devon & Carrie of Zip-A-Dee Tees

Zip-A-Dee Tees' Website // Instagram // TikTok // Facebook // Pinterest

Misty Lee - Female Magician, Illusionist, and Voice Actress

Misty Lee

Magician, Séance Medium, Professional Voice Actress, and Writer - Misty Lee is renowned for her saucy brand of sorcery and sophisticated stage illusion.

Raised in Detroit near notorious 8-Mile-the world where Eminem's fictional movie was set-Misty credits her 'school of hard knocks' upbringing as inspiring her macabre sense of humor and interest in the so-called "dark arts." She began performing magic when she was just sixteen but was quickly disillusioned by the ever-shrinking costumes given to her by the local talent dispatch.

Misty moved from Detroit to Los Angeles in 2005. In the eight years since, Misty has become the go-to girl for all things magically freaky, demonstrating her spooky skills in stage performances, séances, hosting, and magical consulting.

The only magician ever admitted into the Institute of Analytic Interviewing, Misty Lee underwent training alongside CIA, ATF and Scotland Yard agents with 'Truth Wizard' J.J. Newbury. Her mastery of Cognitive Interview techniques and skill for reading both Microexpressions and Body Language has enhanced her ability to deceive on stage and inspired her nickname of 'Human Lie Detector.' "Some people say it makes me Sherlock-ian and scary," admits Lee with a grin. "I think it just renders me a bit annoying." Magic's 'Wicked Witch of the West Coast,' Misty is also a professional vocal actress with extensive training in theater and Improv. She can be heard in an array of cartoons and video games, including Witch Hazel on Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats and Aunt May on Disney XD's Ultimate Spider-Man.

Website // YouTube // Facebook // Instagram

Natalia Trevino Amaro - CEO and Founder of the sustainable-fashion brand NTA

Natalia Trevino Amaro

Hello! I'm Natalia :) I was born in Spain, lived in Mexico for a few years, and ended up in the US for the majority of my life (and yes, I do speak Spanish). I've always been an artsy kid. I grew up in the performing arts and have always found different ways to express my creativity. When my family moved to the US, it was the first time I attended a school that didn't require a uniform and little did I know, that would be life-changing. I became so excited to pick out my clothes every day of school and fell in love with expressing my personality through clothes. As an already shy kid, being dropped off at a school where you don't speak the language yet was intimidating, but fashion kept me excited nevertheless.

Fashion design was something I've always wanted to pursue, but didn't think of it as a "legit career" until I got to high school and learned to sew. From my freshman year onward, I created and created, eventually reaching senior year, where I applied to all the best fashion schools.

After endless months of waiting, in April of 2018, I was accepted to the Fashion Institute of Technology's international fashion design program. This meant I was going to be starting college at Polimoda in Florence, Italy and then heading back to New York to finish my degree.

During my time in both Italy and New York, I attended fashion week in both Paris and Milan - seeing a lot of the "behind-the-scenes" of the industry. I also got the opportunity to intern at Cucculelli Shaheen in New York which was an incredible experience. During my time at FIT, I was exposed to the conversation about sustainability in the industry. Growing up in the midwest, sustainability is not something I had really paid attention to. After hearing my classmate's thoughts, I started doing my own research and quickly shifted my mindset on fast fashion. At the end of my freshman year, I completely cut myself off from shopping fast fashion and have not looked back since.

I had always planned on doing a full 4-year bachelor's degree, but 2020 happened and my plans shifted. I decided to only pursue a 2-year AAS degree and ended up graduating in May of 2020 from my parent's living room in Indiana amidst the early stages of the pandemic.

I launched my brand in June of 2020, shortly after graduating. I had no clue what to expect, but it has been nothing short of a dream. I've met countless people who are equally passionate about building a better fashion industry and I continue to learn ways in which to progress. I'm thankful you're here and I hope you, too, will join me in building a better future.

Website // YouTube // Instagram

Amy von Diest - Co-Owner of Clothesline Boutique (in Cambodia!) and USA Girl Scouts Overseas' Council of Advisors

Amy von Diest

Hi! My name is Amy and I am a lifelong Girl Scout. Hard to believe but next year will mark my 40th year as a member! I am so happy join the Cookie Rally as I loved selling Girl Scout cookies as a girl and feel so special to be invited.
For the past 8 years I have built a small business in Phnom Penh, Cambodia called Clothesline Resale Boutique. If you asked me as a teen if I would be living in Cambodia in 20 years I may not have believed you but it actually makes perfect sense. I am a very brave and adventuresome person and love experiencing new things. I started Clothesline with my Cambodian partner Chenda, we actually first met at Sangam World Center as she's an active member of Girl Guides of Cambodia! We started our business because we both wanted to make a difference while working from our house to help support elderly family members. My skills as a traveler and also a business owner come from my wide and varied Girl Scout experience. Especially my practice in goal setting, decision making, speaking up, and also listening for understanding, all of these skills I learn and practice as a Girl Scout and they serve me on a daily basis.
Before moving to Asia I spent fifteen years working professionally for Girl Scouts of Alaska supporting Girl Scout programs happening in small, isolated western Alaska villages. I care about putting my energy and skills into communities where I can truly make a difference while learning everyday. In my freetime you will find me spending time exploring urban wildlife with my niece and nephews, drinking good coffee, and slowly working my way through all of the Newbery Award winning books!
My advice to girls is dont stop, find a way for Girl Scouting to stay part of your life because the older you get the wider the opportunities are for you within our global movement! I have gotten to learn and practice my leadership in so many special places and all of my global leadership opportunities have happened after my twenties! No matter if you are five or fifty-five Girl Scouting is as great as you want to make it and I am pretty lucky at what our Movement has given me. My current Girl Scout dreams are to travel to my fifth world Center Our Cabana to celebrate my four decades of Girl Scout awesomeness, be a contributing member of the USAGSO Advisory Board, and someday become a Girl Scout troop leader for my Cambodian niece.Perhaps our paths will cross again one of these days and certainly look us up when visiting Cambodia!
Excited to see you all at the Cookie Kickoff!

Clothesline Boutique's Instagram // Clothesline Boutique's Facebook

Here's what to expect after you sign up:

  • A list of supplies needed for each activity will be sent 1-2 weeks prior to the event to the email address provided during registration.
  • A confirmation email with Zoom connection details will be sent 1-2 days prior to the event to the email address provided during registration.
  • The cost of the program includes the 2024 Cookie Rally Patch. When possible, please provide a US (APO/FPO/DPO) address and register as a troop/group to streamline and expedite patch shipments.

Listen to our Girl Power Playlist!

Get ready to "Own Your Magic!" with our Girl Power Pop playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube! The playlist features different girl-power songs on each platform, so check out the playlist on each one!

LISTEN ON YOUTUBE:

P.S. Make sure you learn Kristina Lachaga's original song "Got That Magic" for Cookie Rally 2024 - Listen on YouTube!

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As a former (and forever!) Girl Scout and now Lifetime Member of Girl Scouts, I can't wait to be a part of this super special Cookie-kickoff event!

((P.S. Not a Girl Scout? Join here and then register for Cookie Rally!))

See you in 2024, Girl Scouts! Always #FollowYourHeartsDream™! xoxo

LYM! <3

Kristina Lachaga, "The Girl With The Big Pink Heart™"

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