Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
It is with profound sadness that we share the following news with our Girl Scout community about the passing of two extraordinary leaders in our council. Bernie Horst passed away peacefully at age 98 on May 24 surrounded by her family in Westchester. Although not a Girl Scout in her youth, Bernie was her daughter’s
“Your project will continue to have a life of its own outside of you, and the legacy of what you’ve done will live on within others.”
Gold Award Girl Scouts are leading positive change in their communities and the world. Through Take Action projects, Gold Award Girl Scouts raise awareness of critical issues, empower vulnerable groups, and make their neighborhoods better and brighter for everyone. This year, we’re celebrating 291 GSGLA Girl Scouts who’ve earned Girl Scouting’s highest honor. Among them
“It seems to me that super volunteers keep helping because they get as much joy from it as the girls they are helping.”
“This experience was more than just camping—it gave girls the opportunity to unleash the G.I.R.L. within!”
“The girls need you and your experience and your voice to become the self-confident, thoughtful leaders we need for tomorrow.”
Have you ever wondered what it takes to start your own business? Which tools you would need, or the types of people who could help you? My name is Alexandria S., and I am a Senior Girl Scout and member of the Girl Advisory Bureau who attended this year’s Techstars Girl Scout Startup Weekend at
“Don’t be afraid to step up and volunteer outside of being a leader. Don’t forget that the girls can do more than you think and don’t be afraid to let them lead. Take a breath.”
“It is so important to be a part of a community and to know that when you need it, there is help and understanding.”
The cookie bosses of Ambassador Troop 12581 are selling Girl Scout Cookies for their 12th season. The girls reflected on the lessons the Girl Scout Cookie Program has taught them over the years, including how to be “S.M.A.R.T” in their everyday lives. As Daisies, we learned to keep things “Specific” during our first cookie season.
