Girl Scouts

Share the smile…
Celebrate Girl Scout Week!

During the second week of March, (3/9 – 3/15, 2009) you may have seen many women of various ages, professions, and ethnic backgrounds smiling more, participating in community events, and knowing the same bond that each women shares. The thread that binds each of these women for life was: Girl Scout Week.

Girl Scouts. A household name, an American Institution of the United States that was chartered by the U.S. Congress on March 16, 1950. Today, there are 3.7 million Girl Scouts—2.7 million girl members and 928,000 adult members working primarily as volunteers.

In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.

Women for over 90 years have been impacting our communities. Every day, Girl Scouts are creating positive change and inspiring others with their dedication and inventiveness. From writing and producing a documentary on eating disorders to creating a physical education curriculum for students with multi-disabilities, Girl Scouts are getting attention for their outstanding service.

More than 50 million American women enjoyed Girl Scouting during their childhood—and that number continues to grow as Girl Scouts of the USA continues to inspire, challenge, and empower girls everywhere. The Girl Scouts Alumnae Association seeks to register and reconnect an estimated 50 million women with the premier organization of girls and thus form one of the largest, most diverse and powerful networks of women in the country. The Alumnae have made an indelible imprint on the fabric of our society. Women are invited to share their powerful stories and to support girls who are developing their own leadership potential by visiting www.gsneny.org and sharing their experience of Girl Scouts with the next generation of future leaders.


Attend NEW on April 7th to find out how you can impact the future of young women.