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October 16, 2017 ·

Girl Scout Traditions: Founder’s Day!

Are you ready to celebrate our founder this October 31?

The dynamic and visionary founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low, was born on October 31, 1860 in Savannah, Georgia. Daisy, as she was called by family and friends, was an engaging and determined woman who loved the outdoors, the creative arts, and who poured her mind, spirit, and financial resources into creating Girl Scouts of the USA.

In the 15 years between her first meeting in 1912 to her death from breast cancer in 1927, Daisy watched the organization she loved grow from 18 girls to over 168,000 ...
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