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Celebrate Black History Month with a New Patch Program

February 1, 2022

The History of Black History Month Black History Month was created to celebrate and remember important people, accomplishments, and heritage. It was first thought of by Carter G. Woodson in 1926. Originally, it was only celebrated for one week and the focus was to teach Black history in public schools. Woodson titled it “Negro History Week.” Woodson chose February to be the time of the celebration because Fredrick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were both born in February. These men played ...

Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards

Encouraging Civic-Minded Leadership

October 5, 2020

Every time an election comes around, we get really excited about the opportunities this presents for Girl Scouts. What better way to show the democratic process than when we actually get to participate in it? And while most Girl Scouts are not yet old enough to vote, there are tons of ways that they can observe and sometimes even get involved in the process! This year is especially exciting because it’s not only a presidential election year, it’s also the centennial of the ratification of ...

Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Volunteer Experience

Use Your Resources Wisely in 2020

September 28, 2020

This year seems to have brought us one challenge after another, forcing many of us to work and connect in ways we have not navigated before. However, as Girl Scouts we are go-getters, innovators, risk takers and leaders! We are resilient and capable, and if anyone can make it through the challenges of 2020 successfully, its Girl Scouts. Now, possibly more than ever, girls are looking to you for a consistent, reliable, and stable presence in their lives. So how do you do this in the virtual ...

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Celebrate Black History Month with a New Patch Program

Encouraging Civic-Minded Leadership

Use Your Resources Wisely in 2020

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