Today is a
special day—a time to think about who we would like to be, let our imaginations
run wild, and turn those dreams into a reality. On this one day, we can truly transform
ourselves into something different—something bigger, bolder, and more daring
than we ever thought possible.
Of course,
for Girl Scouts across the country, today is also Founder’s Day—the 153rd
birthday of Juliette Gordon Low, who started the Girl Scout Movement in 1912.
It’s fitting that Juliette’s birthday coincides with the most creative,
imaginative, and fun day of the year. She was the original visionary: someone
who dreamed about what was possible and took action to bring her vision to
life.
Juliette
started the Girl Scout Movement at a time when the idea of a girls’ leadership
organization was as silly as the idea of seeing a ghost. Before women could
legally vote, and before many women were able to own property or even work outside
the home, Juliette envisioned a movement that would inspire girls to believe in
their abilities, develop leadership skills, and gain the courage, confidence,
and character to make their world a better place.
Check out the
video above to get a glimpse of Juliette’s world—the world Girl Scouting was
born into!
Today, Juliette’s
incredible vision lives on as the Girl Scout Movement, and her impact on the
world can be seen every day in the girls we help develop into tomorrow’s
leaders. Juliette would be so proud of today’s Girl Scouts and the innovative
ways we continue to reimagine our Movement.
So on this
special day, Girl Scouts everywhere say happy
birthday to this remarkable woman who created our Movement. We can honor
her memory and celebrate her birthday by imagining who we want to be, today and
in the future, and by working every day to turn our dreams into a reality.
Have a fun, safe,
and imaginative Halloween!