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Candy--it is Girl Scouts of the USA, not Girl Scou...

2011-06-26T23:11:46.697-05:00

Candy--it is Girl Scouts of the USA, not Girl Scouts of America--please get the name of the best leadership organization for girls in the world right when you are talking about it. I certainly hope that Mrs. Obama is able to take training and have a GS troop, I do believe that one of the past first ladies was a troop leader of a troop that met in the White House. It would be nice to see that again.

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2011-03-31T09:27:50.267-05:00

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As a Girl Scout in the mid 1960s & I made ever...

2010-08-19T22:58:23.070-05:00

As a Girl Scout in the mid 1960s & I made every badge requirement I possibly could. Knowing that Jackie Kennedy or Lady Bird Johnson was the National Honorary President of the GSA MIGHT have been important information for me - but I assure you I knew nothing about it.

God willin' & the river don't rise we'll see a new Honorary President who's greatly focused on the extraordinary challenges confronting girls in 21st century America - in 30 months.

2010-08-19T22:53:19.640-05:00

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Thanks J for your correction; it was made in the m...

2010-08-18T13:32:50.405-05:00

Thanks J for your correction; it was made in the most lady like manner to be sure; you are too kind. However, when my daughter was a member, the organization was Girls Scouts of America. Have a nice day! Candy

Kelly-Take a deep breath. It's ceremonial. T...

2010-03-11T16:20:30.069-05:00

Kelly-Take a deep breath. It's ceremonial. The First Couple want to enact vast changes to our country's established economic and social institutions, but I'm pretty sure they aren't going to mess with the Girl Scout program here. They extend the title to all First Ladies. Someone else will have the honorary title in 3 years anyway. Don't get bent over something so minor.

Anon, you said "For those who decide to leave, well, that is sad they can't live by the simplest of our values expressed in the Girl Scout Promise and Law...maybe a review could help ease your fears for changes you may not understand."

Making the First Lady Honorary President of GSUSA maintains the status quo, not a change.

Being a girl scout leader who takes the oath and law seriously in no way prevents you from not liking who is in the White House. A girl scout should be respectful to others, as well as respecting the opinions of others.

I know the girls in that photo and can tell you it...

2010-01-12T16:14:56.494-05:00

I know the girls in that photo and can tell you it is absolutely NOT staged. They are from a Cadette troop and the petite one in front is a 7th grader. I think its wonderful that the President and First lady continue the great tradition of supporting scouts.

Is the second picture staged? Several of the girl...

2010-01-03T12:51:18.813-05:00

Is the second picture staged? Several of the girls look too young to be Cadettes! The little one in the fron row looks to be Brownie age, but is wearing a Cadette Uniform with MANY IP patches on it! Whether I approve of The Frist Lady being the Honorary President or not the GSUSA should NEVER STAGE a photo and have girls depicted in UNEARNED uniforms!!!!!

Traditions are so very important, and I'm happ...

2009-11-16T23:51:55.903-05:00

Traditions are so very important, and I'm happy to see it being upheld with this First Lady and our organization. I agree w/ some other posts in seeing the kids get actively involved as well would be great to see.

For those who decide to leave, well, that is sad they can't live by the simplest of our values expressed in the Girl Scout Promise and Law...maybe a review could help ease your fears for changes you may not understand.

And I'm sure a quick look at past Honorary Presidents will show a similar perspective as First Lady Obama. Just a thought.

NJE - Yorktown, VA

I think it is wonderful that Mrs. Obama will be re...

2009-10-28T15:27:09.715-05:00

I think it is wonderful that Mrs. Obama will be receiving this title. And remeber, it is honorary, she is not actually leading. Don't take such a political view like she's taking over the world. Girl Scouts is what you make it. That's what I love best about this organization. You can have an all Muslim, Jewish, Christian, School, Grade etc troop, or like me an open troop who will take in any girl no matter the socioeconomic, religion practiced or school.
This is not socialist, simply a way to help girls lead and to work with other girls who they might not normally get together with. I have had the troop since they were in kindergarten and now have grades 6-11. I am proud of how far they have come and the paths they are going down. I can't wait to see the leaders they become in the very near future.
So, Kelly, don't stop an organization due to one thing that you disagree with. I would say there must be other things at heart that are bothering you, and this was the tipping point. If you can't find a way to work with something that you have several issues with, then sure, quit. But if it is just one thing, how are you teaching your girls to talk it out and find a compromise or middle ground? How can we teach them peace if we can't, as adults, learn to work together? Just some questions to think about, and I won't answer them, as we each have to answer them in our own ways.

Please move past your political agendas, ladies. B...

2009-10-26T19:58:56.513-05:00

Please move past your political agendas, ladies. By dismissing this woman as a potential threat to all you hold decent, do you discredit her education, experience and professional acumen? Aside from her husband, she is a role model for girls everywhere. I'm discouraged to see this level of discourse on a Girl Scout forum.

I have to agree with kelly. I sure won't be s...

2009-10-23T10:19:36.597-05:00

I have to agree with kelly. I sure won't be suporting the girlscouts anymore. I don't want to be ungreatfull, it should be an honor to have the first lady take a role like that. but it's hard to see it that way.

My high school daughter who is following in my foo...

2009-10-22T10:11:33.234-05:00

My high school daughter who is following in my footsteps of being a GS from K-12 will be thrilled with this news as I that the TRADITION continutes with the USA First Lady being the National Honorary President of GSUSA. Maybe we could suggest that her girls become Juliette Scouts due to the possible limitations of their lifestyle and commitment of the family to serve our country.

Kelly - You need to get your facts straight before...

2009-10-20T15:55:08.856-05:00

Kelly - You need to get your facts straight before you TRY to be unkind - which by GSUSA standards you are not adhereing to with such a statement.
My high school daughter who is following in my footsteps of being a GS from K-12 will be thrilled with this news as I that the TRADITION continutes with the USA First Lady being the National Honorary President of GSUSA. Maybe we could suggest that her girls become Juliette Scouts due to the possible limitations of their lifestyle and commitment of this country's First Family to serve our country.

Isn't this completely ceremonial? The first l...

2009-10-16T09:50:10.550-05:00

Isn't this completely ceremonial? The first lady is always tapped as the Nat'l Honorary President of GSUSA. She was never a GS and her girls have never been involved w/GSUSA either. I hope that would change although logistically, it may be very difficult for them to do so.

I can't believe that people can be negative ab...

2009-10-13T14:35:51.477-05:00

I can't believe that people can be negative about this wonderful moment in Girl Scouts and American History! I think that Michelle Obama and her daughters will be great spokeswomen for our organization, and that any way we can share our mission and commitment to girls with the country, is a great one.

This almost makes me want to quit Girl Scouts and ...

2009-10-12T16:51:37.572-05:00

This almost makes me want to quit Girl Scouts and pull my daughter out also. I DO NOT want to see a socialist in this organization teaching socialism to our future women leaders.

Candy--it is Girl Scouts of the USA, not Girl Scou...

2009-10-08T16:32:30.460-05:00

I at least hope that she will get her own daughter...

2009-10-08T14:17:39.616-05:00

I at least hope that she will get her own daughters into a troop. It will be difficult for her to hold this position if she has no experience with scouting.

What a wonderful honor bestowed upon a wonderful w...

2009-10-08T12:20:24.272-05:00

What a wonderful honor bestowed upon a wonderful woman. My daughter was a memeber of Girl Scouts of America and a recepient of the Gold Award. She is now a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in business and a Masters in Business Engineering. This December, 2009 she will receive another Masters from the University of Florida in World Business. I believe much of her leadership skills and strength was acquired as a Girl Scout. She learned much about our world and the individuals that make up our world. I might add that I, her mother, was also a Girl Scout, and her aunt, my sister also received the Gold Award. Girl Scouting is a marvelous organization. I am proud to be an American and thank our first lady for accepting this honor. Congratualations! Madame President! Candace Carlson-Bolin,
Andrea Lauren Zimbardi, and Linda Carlson-Reidy