Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, Hickory Point Bank, and Central Illinois Media Group, and Byers & Co are helping give back at the annual Operation Cookie Share! On this day we show appreciation and care for our military, frontline responders, healthcare providers, and community through the comfort of Girl Scout cookies, with a goal to send them thousands of boxes of cookies as well as raise awareness and funds for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Listen to the podcasts now!
June 17, 2025 – Kelly Day of Girl Scouts of Central Illinois and Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to talk about Operation Cookie Share, its origin, and how the bank supports the annual event. Listen to the podcast now!
June 17, 2025 – Girl Scouts of Central Illinois board members Colleen Brinkoetter and Brett Swallow joined Byers & Co to talk about what compels them to volunteer for Girl Scouts and the ease of giving during Operation Cookie Share. Listen to the podcast now!
June 17, 2025 – Julie Keck of the Decatur Women’s Correctional Center and Nichelle King of the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about the Beyond Bars program that allows shared time and activities for children with incarcerated mothers. Listen to the podcast now!
June 17, 2025 – Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to talk about their support of the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois with Operation Cookie Share and the powerful impact being in the scouts had on her life and many other successful women. Listen to the podcast now!
