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Robotics team programs a bright future for Girl Scouts in STEM

Getting girls and women involved in science, technology, math, and engineering (STEM) is a timely issue. But Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles has a 10-year record of promoting girls in STEM. The Javabots, an all-girl FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team, has 12 Girl Scout members in grades 8-12. Of the 30 GSGLA-sponsored robotics

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“I Am Thankful for Girl Scouts Because….”

Thanksgiving affords all of us in the Girl Scout Movement an opportunity to reflect on the many ways our organization enriches our lives. From exciting programs to one-of-a-kind events, cookie season to summer camp, our girls benefit from the many offerings that make Girl Scouts the world’s largest and best girl leadership development program. We’re

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G.I.R.L. 2017 Memories

The National Council Session and Convention in Columbus, Ohio were epic, bringing together hundreds of council delegates plus thousands more Girl Scouts and supporters. Among those who spoke at the Convention—G.I.R.L. 2017—were Barbara Bush and Chelsea Clinton, who co-presented with the 2017 National Young Women of Distinction (including GSGLA alumna Yue “Cherry” Ying!). Our girl

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National Council Session

Our GSGLA girl delegates have been hard at work in Columbus, participating in the National Council Session and debating initiatives related to our Girl Scout Movement. The girls detail this important part of the governance process in their latest blog post.  We started Thursday with another early morning and headed to the Convention Center while

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Delegate Dispatch from Columbus

Our girl delegates’ adventures continue in Columbus, where the National Council Session is underway. Read on to learn about their first full day in Ohio as representatives of GSGLA. Our day started with some slight bumps. But we made up for it with other plans, and headed to the North Market for lunch. While there,

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G.I.R.L. Jet Setters

Our girl delegates are in Columbus, Ohio this week, representing GSGLA at the National Council Session and Convention. (From left to right in the above picture: Hanalei Emnace, Genetha Cleveland, Hana Meroth, Julia Medina). They’re sharing their experiences with us, starting with an overview of yesterday’s activities, traveling to Columbus. An early morning for all

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