October 31st holds a very special place for Girl Scouts, and not because it's Halloween! Our amazing founder and the original G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader), Juliette Gordon Low (affectionately known as Daisy) was born on October 31, 1860... before it was Halloween! And we celebrate Founder's Day each year to commemorate her and all that … Continue reading Celebrating Girl Scout Founder’s Day
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Why Your Kindergartner Should Join Girl Scouts
I believe in the power of G.I.RL. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. That means, I believe in the strength of the largest Girl-led movement in the world and the impact this leadership program has on young women! Here’s why you should consider encouraging your daughter to become a G.I.R.L.: I want her to be a Go-getter … Continue reading Why Your Kindergartner Should Join Girl Scouts
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
I Can’t Wait to Invite a Friend
By Christy Philemon, Recruitment Director Here are the top ten reasons to invite a friend to volunteer with Girl Scouts TODAY… 1. You only have one month take advantage of the Volunteer Invite-a-Friend offer. The countdown has begun. 30, 29, 28….. 2. We’re trying to set a new record for onboarding volunteers in a … Continue reading I Can’t Wait to Invite a Friend