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September 2017

Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards, Girls, News

It’s Your World — Change It: No Straw November

At Girl Scouts, we build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. This is true not only for girls in western Ohio, but for girls all across the country! Which is why we were so excited to learn that a Girl Scout working on her Gold Award project in San Juan Bautista, California was making waves in Ohio! For her project, Shelby O’Neil wanted to tackle ocean pollution and ocean education. Growing up in central California, she’s always been  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Girls

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.  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Family Experience, Parents

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 name makes clear, Girl Scouts was created specifically with and for girls. We’re  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Girls

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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