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November 2015

Volunteer Experience, Volunteers

AWESOME Doesn’t Happen By Accident. Nominate an Awesome Volunteer Today!

In our busy and hectic world, time is a precious gift. And it’s a gift that you, our awesome volunteers, give in abundance to support girls… because you believe in them! In the spark that each giggle, each project, and even each chore ignites as they grow and become our future. Girls are doing great things because of the time and effort our volunteers pour into them. And that’s awesome! We know you don’t do it for praise or awards, but each of you deserves to be  ...

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Girls, Volunteer Experience

The Six Girls You’ll Meet In Every Troop!

This Thanksgiving we’re thankful for girls! Be they confident or shy, contrary or cooperative, your girls are all wonderful and unique. They each bring something special to your troop and, most days, you wouldn’t trade them for another girl in the whole world. With all of their differences, girls share some common roles in our troops that don’t make it onto the kaper chart but do add to the amazing crazy quilt of personalities that is a Girl Scout troop. In celebration of  ...

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Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards, News

Our Gold Shines Bright: Hadiya’s Story

We’re honored to celebrate the accomplishments of our second National Young Woman of Distinction, Hadiya Harrigan. Hadiya was selected by Girl Scouts of the USA to receive this very special honor in Girl Scouting, for her Gold Award project “Computer Programming Handbook & Modules”. Her project exceeded the Girl Scout Gold Award’s high standards of excellence: addressing a national issue, having measureable and sustainable impact, and showcasing Hadiya’s  ...

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Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards, News

Girl Scout Traditions: Highest Awards

Gold. Silver. Bronze. No, it’s not an Olympic event, it’s the Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards! These awards represent the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn for her age level and are enjoying their centennial in 2016. That’s 100 years of amazing girls, ambitious projects, and communities impacted. All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while making a difference for a good cause. Whether you want to organize a “friends of the park” club and  ...

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