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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland receives $10,000 from the Walmart Foundation in recognition of Walmart associate volunteerism
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland received a $10,000 contribution from the Walmart Foundation in recognition of volunteer hours contributed by associates from Walmart/Sam’s Club facilities throughout its 68-county jurisdiction. The grant will support Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. It was awarded as the result of a Walmart Foundation initiative designed to encourage volunteerism during President Barack Obama’s “United We Serve” summer of service campaign.
At the end of the six-week challenge, Walmart associates had logged nearly 16,000 volunteer hours nationwide, and the company matched those hours with $200,000 in monetary donations to the 10 non-profit organizations that received the highest number of volunteer hours.
“At times like these, volunteerism becomes more critical and we are proud of the Walmart associates who donate their time and talents to deserving organizations across the country,” said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation. “Our associates stepped up during the ‘United We Serve’ campaign, but their service won’t end there. In fact, we anticipate that our U.S. associates will log 1.5 million volunteer hours this fiscal year.”
In Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, the Walmart volunteers took on short-term activity leadership roles, led troops and volunteered at day camps, allowing girls across Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma to have more leadership development opportunities this summer. “We are proud to be one of the organizations to which Walmart associates wanted to donate their time and talents,” states Jennifer M. Orban, CEO for Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland. “Grants such as these allow us to maintain our program properties, supplement the supply costs of our girl programs, recruit and support adult volunteers, and offer financial assistance to families in need.”
Continue reading Council receives generous grant from the Walmart Foundation.
President Obama Signs Girl Scouts Commemorative Coin Act! Girl Scouts Join President In Oval Office As He Signs Bill Into Law.
I am delighted to announce that President Barack Obama signed the Girl Scouts of USA Commemorative Coin Act today, October 29, 2009 at a ceremony held at the White House in the [...]
 Girl Scouts everywhere are encouraged to tell the world how they are Remarkable, Energetic, Aspirational Leaders by entering the Justine R.E.A.L. Girl contest where the prize is a feature in the national teen/tween lifestyle magazine, Justine.
This R.E.A.L. Girl Contest is open only to Girl Scouts between the ages of 13-19, who are working to make the world a better place in their local communities and beyond. The winner will be featured in an article telling all about her activities as the R.E.A.L. Girl, and she will win a trip to the Justine offices in Memphis, Tennessee, for a professional photo shoot, as well as other fun prizes and Justine subscriptions for her troop and her school library.
“As the publisher of Justine (and a former Girl Scout), I am thrilled that we are partnering with Girl Scouts of the USA to showcase amazing Girl Scouts through our R.E.A.L Girl Contest. Justine is proud to feature these girls and their many accomplishments in their schools and communities,” said Jana Kerr Pettey, Publisher/Editorial Director, Justine magazine.
Submissions will be accepted until mid-January 2010, and the finalists and winner will be selected in February. For more information and contest rules, check out: justinemagazine.com.
“Making the world a better place is a priority among Girl Scouts, and it is an exciting opportunity to have one of our girls featured in Justine, showcasing her extraordinary service,” said Laurel Richie, Chief Marketing Officer, GSUSA. “We hope that our girls enter the R.E.A.L. Girl contest and tell the world about the great things Girl Scouts are accomplishing through their leadership.
Continue reading Girl Scouts and JUSTINE Magazine partner for R.E.A.L Girl contest
World Thinking Day 2010: February 22
Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities, games and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries.
The theme for World Thinking Day 2010 is girls worldwide say “together we can end extreme poverty and hunger.”
World Thinking [...]
Encourage the girls in your council with computing-related achievements and interests to apply for the National Center for Women & Information Technology’s NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing, sponsored by Bank of America. Awardees will be selected for demonstrated aptitude and interest in information technology/computing; leadership ability; academic history; and plans for post-secondary [...]
The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have passed the Girl Scouts USA Commemorative Coin Act. The bill now goes to President Obama for his signature, and will possibly become law by the end of October. This victory would not have been possible without the efforts of thousands of Girl Scout supporters—girls, alumnae, [...]
 First Lady Michelle Obama accepting her role as Girl Scouts Honorary National President, with President Barack Obama, Connie L. Lindsey, National President, Girl Scouts of the USA, Kathy Cloninger, CEO, and Girl Scout members from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital. NEW YORK, NY—Girl Scouts of the USA is pleased to announce that First Lady
Michelle Obama has agreed to serve as its Honorary National President.
“It is my great pleasure to serve as Honorary National President of Girl Scouts,” said
Mrs. Obama. “With their innovative new programming, ground-breaking research, and
emphasis on service and leadership, Girl Scouts is preparing the women of tomorrow to
be a positive force for change – in their own lives, their communities, and across the
globe.”
In accepting the position, Mrs. Obama takes her place in a tradition stretching back to
1929, when Lou Henry Hoover became the first Honorary National President of the Girl
Scouting movement. Since then, each successive First Lady has served in this post.
Girl Scouts plan to work with the First Lady on areas of mutual concern, such as healthy
living, public service and leadership.
“From bullying to obesity to concern over the economy, our nation’s girls are facing
significant challenges,” said Kathy Cloninger, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of the
USA. “Girl Scouts is excited to work with the First Lady’s office to ensure that all girls can
overcome the challenges they face, and that they have the skills, resources and
opportunities they need to become strong, independent young leaders.”
“Girl Scouts can help girls from every background develop their self-confidence and
leadership ability, and encourage them to make a difference in the world,” said Connie L.
Lindsey, Girl Scouts of the USA National Board Chair. “The First Lady is a passionate,
brilliant and inspirational woman – a fantastic role model for girls across the country. We
look forward to an active and mutually rewarding partnership on issues important to girls’
lives.” Continue reading Michelle Obama Becomes National Honorary President of Girl Scouts of the USA
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