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Council receives generous grant from the Walmart Foundation.

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 [...]

Girl Scout Commemorative Coin Act signed into law!

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 [...]

Girl Scouts and JUSTINE Magazine partner for R.E.A.L Girl contest

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, [...]

World Thinking Day 2010: February 22

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 Day is part of [...]

Computing Award Opportunity for High-School Girls

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 education. Complete [...]

Update on “Girl Scouts USA Commemorative Coin Act”

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 [...]

Michelle Obama Becomes National Honorary President of Girl Scouts of the USA

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 [...]