First Lady Michelle
Obama discusses the important role played by Girl Scout volunteers in a new video
released today by Girl Scouts of the USA, for which she serves as Honorary National
President. Every First Lady of the United States has served in this post since 1917,
when First Lady Edith B. Wilson became the first Honorary National President.
Mrs. Obama’s video coincides with the launch of the organization’s new national
campaign to increase recruitment of girl members and adult volunteers while
highlighting the fun, excitement, and anticipation that are part of the Girl
Scout experience.
The campaign captures
the fun of Girl Scouting with the theme “I can’t wait to…” and girl-friendly
grassroots promotions that will reach every community nationwide. With 3.2
million Girl Scouts and 112 Girl Scout councils across the country, parents,
caregivers, and volunteers are vital to the organization’s success.
“Girl Scout volunteers
can be moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or anyone else looking to help
girls in their community fulfill their boundless promise,” said First Lady
Michelle Obama. “As a Girl Scout volunteer, you can show girls that anything is
possible, and you can inspire them to dream bigger and go further than they
ever even imagined.”
Girl Scouts is
dedicating the week of September 30–October 7 to getting the word out to adults
who care about girls in their communities and want to make a difference. As
Girl Scout volunteers, they can help girls make friends, have new adventures,
and do great things.
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“This campaign brings
Girl Scouting to life by highlighting everything our Movement can offer girls,
and connecting our mission and values to their interests, energy, and
excitement in a way that both girls and adults find engaging and fun,” said
Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. “We are thrilled that our Honorary
National President and First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has leant
her remarkable voice and unique vision to this campaign, helping us reach and
recruit more girls and adult volunteers across the nation and around the world.
Her enthusiasm for our Movement is helping us shape the next generation of
female leaders.”
To view
the video, visit http://www.girlscouts.org/
. For information on “I can’t wait to…” or to find
out how to volunteer, visit girlscouts.org/volunteer.