We're 2.5 million strong—more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world. Since 1912, we’ve built girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
A special message from Anna Maria Chávez, CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA
As we prepare to
commemorate the founding of Girl Scouts of the USA, I want to wish everyone a
joyous and meaningful Girl Scout Week. The week begins with Girl Scout Sunday
on March 10 and will run through Girl Scout Sabbath on March 16. And, of
course, March 12 will be our 101st birthday. Juliette Gordon Low’s vision was
to establish an organization in which any American girl could expand her
horizons by having fun, exploring new interests, and contributing to society.
The core of that vision was girl leadership and I am immensely proud to note
that it continues to be at the center of our mission today.
In fact, as we
enter our second century of service to girls, our focus on girl leadership is more
intense than ever. Girl Scouts offers the premier leadership program for girls,
and just two weeks ago I had the privilege of joining some truly amazing Gold
Award recipients at a leadership breakfast in Washington, D.C. These young
women have already accomplished so much as Girl Scouts and as citizens of their
communities and their country. Seeing the passion on their faces and hearing
their incredible stories, I was reminded yet again of the importance of our
mission, and the vital role we play in developing girls who are making our
world a better place.
Girl Scout Week
2012 was spectacular, as we united across the country and around the world to
celebrate 100 remarkable years. This year will be just as special, as we honor
our proud legacy while looking to the future and all that it holds for Girl
Scouting. I know Daisy Low would be proud of all that the movement she founded
has accomplished, and I am convinced that the best is yet to come.
So
I wish you a very happy Girl Scout Week! And thank you for all you do in
building girls of courage, confidence and character.
As we prepare to commemorate the founding of Girl Scouts of the USA, I want to wish everyone a joyous and meaningful Girl Scout Week. The week begins with Girl Scout Sunday on March 10 and will run through Girl Scout Sabbath on March 16. And, of course, March 12 will be our 101st birthday. Juliette Gordon Low’s vision was to establish an organization in which any American girl could expand her horizons by having fun, exploring new interests, and contributing to society. The core of that vision was girl leadership and I am immensely proud to note that it continues to be at the center of our mission today.
