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September 27, 2017 ·

Guest Editorial: Girl Scout Megan Kenner

It’s just another “get to know you game” where everyone takes turns going around the room. “Make sure you say your name and a fun fact about you!” As I stand in the room filled with unfamiliar and bored-looking faces, I think about what tidbit I could possibly tell everyone that would represent me as an entire person. I don’t have any pets to draw in the animal lovers. I could say that I sing in a choir, but then they may ask me to sing something, and I don’t want to come across as a diva. Well, I guess I’ll just use my go-to “fun fact.”

“Hi. My name is Megan, and I am still a Girl Scout.”

After stating this, I receive strange glances with a few small expressions of confusion. They are probably wondering why my defining characteristic is that I sell cookies outside ...
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September 25, 2017 ·

The Case for Girl Scouts

Since our organization’s founding in 1912, the world has undergone some amazing changes. From advancements in technology to new laws and policies (like the 19th amendment), the opportunities for women to take the lead and make an impact have grown exponentially. So why, with all these changes and new opportunities for women, do we still need Girl Scouts?

The Case for Single-Gender Clubs

As our ...
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September 18, 2017 ·

Guest Editorial: Girl Scout Whitney Weiss

My name is Whitney Weiss. I am a senior at Mariemont High School, and I’ve been a Girl Scout for 12 years. I joined Girl Scouts when I was in first grade; I was moving to the United States from India and my mom thought it would be a good way for me to make friends and for her to meet people in our community. When I was in first grade I  had no idea that Girl Scouts was more than having fun and selling cookies, but now, 12 years later, I can honestly say Girl Scouts has shaped me into the ...
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September 15, 2017 ·

Helping Others: Girl Scouts and Natural Disaster Recovery

When disasters happen, Girl Scouts take action! We’re an organization of compassionate helpers who want to lead by doing. But we sometimes get bogged down deciding what exactly to do. Sometimes the need can seem so great that anything we could do just seems like a drop in a giant bucket.

But it takes every drop to fill a bucket (and meet needs), so don’t let that stop you from helping! The world needs large plops and small drops.

So what can you and ...
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September 11, 2017 ·

Girl Scouts and the Faith Connection

Girl Scouts has been partnering with faith-based organizations for decades. There’s a reason we include “to serve God” in the Girl Scout Promise and it’s that we recognize that faith is a motivating force for many girls and we want to support our girls as they explore the tenets of their faith and connect it with their Girl Scout experience.

How does Girl Scouts support ...
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Filed Under: Parents, Volunteers

August 28, 2017 ·

Raising Awesome Girls: practical advice for parents

Raising girls can be a daunting process. You want to help her grow into a courageous woman, equipped with the confidence and skills she’ll need to make her own decisions and persevere through all that life will throw at her. But how do you do that? Is there a manual or formula somewhere that you missed?

While there’s no perfect formula that we’ve found (seriously, if you have one, please share), Girl Scouts of the USA has shared some awesome advice that will help ...
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August 21, 2017 ·

New STEM and Outdoor Journeys and Badges

Extra, extra, read all about the new Journeys and badges for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors rolling out across our nation this fall. And your troop can join in the fun!

What are they?

Outdoor Journey

Anchored by the Troop Camping badge, our new Outdoor Journey will strengthen girls’ outdoor skills and ignite their interest in environmental stewardship. Girls will also complete a ...
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August 7, 2017 ·

It’s a Solar Eclipse!

Did you know that Monday August 21, 2017 is a very special date?

According to NASA, on that day, “anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse. This path, where the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun’s tenuous atmosphere — the corona — can be seen, will stretch from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Observers outside this path will ...
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July 31, 2017 ·

Bridging to the Future on the Purple People Bridge

When I was in first grade, I remember being so jealous of all of the girls in my class who were Daisies. They wore blue smocks, they earned awesome petals, and I wanted to be included so badly.

So you better believe that I had my mom sign me up for Girl Scouts the following year. And so began my lifelong love of Girl Scouts.

I participated as a girl member from second grade through eighth grade, as a Brownie, Junior, and Cadette. And throughout those seven ...
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Filed Under: Girls, Parents, Volunteers

July 24, 2017 ·

Group Management: It Doesn’t Have to Be Like Herding Cats!

Managing youth behavior in a group setting is a daunting task, even for experienced educators, youth workers, and Girl Scout volunteers. There are so many different needs, wants, and attention spans all in one place—it’s like herding cats!

How do you keep it all from devolving into chaos? To help you out, we’ve collected some of our best tips for managing your group of awesome (but frequently rambunctious) youth.

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