By Eileen Miller, Program Director Our Council celebrated the anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award with a commemorative Centennial Celebration at the North Carolina Executive Mansion on June 1, 2016. The celebration, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, recognized the achievements of all recipients of this prestigious award, or its … Continue reading Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award
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Why A Girl Scout Goes for Gold
By Eileen Miller, Program Director There are countless reasons why Girl Scouts across the nation decide to #GoGold and earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. Perhaps a Girl Scout is inspired by a family member fighting an illness, or she learns members of her community are in need of clothing or academic support. She may … Continue reading Why A Girl Scout Goes for Gold
Tips for Going Gold: Working with the Girl Scout Gold Award Committee
By Eileen Miller, Program Director When a girl decides to #GoGold and earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, you can see the spark of change ignite within her. She’s ready to make an impact, big and small, and is dedicated to creating a sustainable project within her community. Since council unification in 2007, Girl Scouts … Continue reading Tips for Going Gold: Working with the Girl Scout Gold Award Committee
Happy Birthday to the Girl Scout Gold Award!
By Eileen Miller, Program Director This year marks the 100th anniverary of the Girl Scout Gold Award which is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. While it has gone through numerous changes over the years (Golden Eaglet of Merit, Golden Eaglet, First Class, Curved Bar, Gold Bar and Gold Award), the meaning of this … Continue reading Happy Birthday to the Girl Scout Gold Award!
Teens Take Action in Girl Leadership Programming
By Eileen Miller, Program Director Who helps teen girls develop important skills such as resourceful problem solving? What helps teen girls recognize what they can do well and become better team members? Where can teenagers find opportunities to make a lasting impact in their communities? How can girls engage in activities all year round to … Continue reading Teens Take Action in Girl Leadership Programming
On Daisy’s Birthday, Five Girl Scout Accomplishments to Make Her Proud
By Meridith Orr, Program Executive “There was nobody like her.” - Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book On the last day of October, 155 years ago, a girl was born who would change the world. Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon came into the world amid the turmoil and strife of the Civil War. And little … Continue reading On Daisy’s Birthday, Five Girl Scout Accomplishments to Make Her Proud