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From now through mid-March, community members are invited to indulge their sweet tooth – and to support local Girl Scouts as they participate in the United States’ leading entrepreneurial program for girls. During the past several months, girls have been learning about goal-setting, budgeting, and customer service. They have set individual goals, and will earn recognition items such as Girl Scout Cookie Credit, which they can use to help pay for Girl Scout summer camp, program events, uniform pieces, and more. Each Girl Scout troop also sets goals, and earns proceeds for learning activities, field trips, and service projects.
Since its inception Continue reading Girl Scout Cookie Program Kicks Off: Girls Learn Skills and Give Back
New Girl Scouts of the USA Cookie Program PSA:
The Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) released its latest study, Good Intentions:The Beliefs and Values of Teens and Tweens Today, on December 2 and the findings have appeared in more than 200 publications—from newspapers and magazines to Web sites and blogs. Some of the placements include Forbes.com and Yahoo News, as well as newspapers [...]
More choices, more reasons to volunteer!
Come to our Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland Facebook page! There are new things all the time…
including two new videos that show how you too can volunteer!
Volunteering with the Girl Scouts doesn’t have to be a full-time commitment. There are countless ways you can [...]
GSUSA is seeking applications from young women interested in representing GSUSA at the 2010 Young Women’s World Forum. The Forum, organized by Girlguiding UK in collaboration with WAGGGS, is the first of three events for girls and young women taking place throughout the centenary celebrations. The Young Women’s World Forum takes place between October [...]
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 [...]
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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