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Celebrating Black History Month

February 3, 2014
One of the most powerful things about Girl Scouting is the connection that girls have to the rich history of women in Girl Scouting who came before them.  Black History Month is a great opportunity to celebrate African-American women as you help girls make a connection to the important role that African-American women have played in the history of our country and the Girl Scout Movement.  Here are some ideas of how to help make that connection: This is the perfect time to kick off the  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards, Family Experience, Volunteer Experience, Volunteers

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

January 20, 2014
Today marks the national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.  This is a great opportunity to tie the history lessons that girls have learned in school about Martin Luther King Jr. to their Girl Scout Leadership Experience.  When Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouting, she intended it to be for all girls.  Many girls today have heard the stories of Rev. King who headed the civil-rights movement fighting for equality for all people, but they don’t know that he too recognized that  ...

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Connecting Girls With Girl Scout Traditions

December 16, 2013
  When you become a Girl Scout member, you become a part of a lot of rich traditions. To help girls make the connection, do some things to make the traditions meaningful for them.  Here are a few Girl Scout traditions that are just around the corner that you may like to work into your discussion with girls. World Thinking Day, February 22nd, girls participate in activities and  projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in  other countries. World Thinking  ...

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