Over the Mountain Girls Earn Girl Scout Gold Awards
Abigail | Encounter Your Faith Retreat
The goal of Abigail’s project was to help the middle school youth at her church parish encounter and increase their Catholic faith. Abigail worked diligently to put together a program she thought the youth would benefit from and that would focus on trust, faith and friendship. She planned many activities including skits, games, reflections and a guest speaker. To keep costs low, Abigail found reasonably priced meals, T-shirts and notebooks for the day’s event. Abigail’s parish lacks youth involvement, and she hopes that as a result of her project that the youth leaders will be able to plan future events that are fun and educational. Abigail reveals, “I learned that the younger youth look up to me, and therefore it is important that I lead by example and be a good Catholic Christian.”
Abigail is a tenth grader at Spain Park High School.
De Ora | Eye Can See
De Ora chose her project when she realized that children living at the Lovelady Center did not receive comprehensive eye and vision exams. The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry (UABSO) already provided exams for mothers, but because the exams took place during school hours, the children missed out on the opportunity. De Ora recognized that healthy vision is vital to development and success in school, and took it upon herself to work closely with UABSO and the Lovelady Center to incorporate yearly eye exams into the children’s summer programs. Now at each visit, second and third year optometry students can examine 30 children at a time.
“I learned that leadership requires courage, character and responsibility,” said De Ora, “It requires working with others to accomplish a goal and compromising when needed.”
De Ora is a sophomore at Briarwood Christian School.
Myrah | Saving Trees, Let’s RecycleMyrah used her Gold Award project to establish a recycling program at her high school. To spread the word about her project, Myrah published an article in her school’s spring newspaper discussing the benefits of recycling and announcing that bins would be placed in each classroom in the fall semester. She also delivered flyers around her community encouraging people to add curbside recycling to their waste management services. To ensure that her program continues once she graduates, Myrah established an E-Club for school administrators and staff. Since completing her project in September, Myrah continues to share recycling statistics once a month in the school broadcast and e-news to ensure that the program stays at the forefront of student issues.
Myrah is a sophomore at Oak Mountain High School.
About the Gold Award
The Gold Award is highest level of Girl Scout achievement. This award recognizes the Senior & Ambassador Girl Scout’s commitment to herself, her community, and her future. The girl who goes for the Gold embraces challenges, achieves excellence, and works diligently to make the world a better place, in her own unique way. Her leadership, vision, and boundless energy is an inspiration to all Girl Scouts. Each girl earning her Gold Award demonstrates excellence through a leadership project totaling more than 65 hours. Girls who earn their Gold Award are also recognized by the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Armed Services, state legislatures, colleges and universities for admission and scholarship opportunities, and the American Legion.
Madison County Girls Earn Girl Scout Gold Award
Jessica | Drop into ROTC
Jessica earned her Girl Scout Gold Award for her project Drop into ROTC. When the Hazel Green Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) relocated to Hazel Green High School, Jessica stepped up to the plate to help improve the organization’s new space and increase recruiting numbers. When it was time for the high school’s orientation, the new room was ready for students and parents to learn more about the NJROTC program. According to Jessica, “Students entering the NJROTC program will have more opportunities for post-secondary education and employment. It will also teach them critical job skills, improve their organizational habits and increase their self-confidence.”
Jessica is a senior at Hazel Green High School in Madison County.
Jana | Driving Safety and Awareness Jana wanted to educate teenagers on driving safety with her Gold Award project. To create awareness, Jana set up a Safe Driving website and Facebook page, created a Safe Driving Trivia quiz and gave a “Safe Driving” presentation to young drivers. Jana also created a video and a pledge for young drivers to sign. Jana says that through her project she was able to improve her public speaking skills.
Jana is a Huntsville native and currently a freshman at Mississippi State University.
Katie | Needy Infant Care Essentials (NICE) Katie wanted to help mothers and newborns with her Gold Award project. She worked with the Manna House in Huntsville to create an infant center filled with necessary baby items. Katie painted a mural on one of the walls and added shelving to hold supplies. Katie sent out letters asking schools, churches and other members of the community to donate items such as burp cloths, bottles, clothes and diapers. She received enough donations to fill the shelves and a separate storage room. “The response to my project was awesome,” said Katie, “from the community that donated supplies, to the staff and mothers at the Manna House.”
Katie is a senior at Madison Academy.
Maura | Promoting Literacy at Home and Abroad The goal of Maura's project was two-fold. She wanted to raise awareness about the challenges of literacy in developing countries, and she wanted to help facilitate the development of a library in a rural community in south Alabama. For the first part of her project, Maura worked with the Huntsville Public Library to develop a one-hour summer reading presentation. Maura wrote a skit for pre-school to middle school children based on the book Listen to the Wind, the story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea, and the groups would participate by acting out some of the parts. Since the book is about Dr. Greg’s journey to Pakistan to establish schools, Maura also included a small geography lesson in her presentation.
Maura’s project also included a book drive for Saint Joseph’s drop-in center in Vredenburgh. With the help of some friends, Maura was able to deliver 1,000 books. But she wanted to do more than just deliver the books and give her presentation. Maura and her friends spend two days with the children in Vredenburgh, and at the end of each day the children picked out a book to take home. Maura says the most successful aspect of her project was the book drive, “I exceeded my goal, and I was able to share my love of reading with others in a meaningful way.”
Maura is a senior at Grissom High School.
Megan | Basic Computer Skills Needed to Succeed in School and Beyond For Megan's Gold Award project, she teamed up with Girls, Inc. to present a weekly computer workshop to upcoming fourth and fifth graders. Through several fun projects, the girls learned how to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. To encourage the girls to learn and be enthusiastic about the workshops, they played games and were asked trivia questions. Megan also created a binder with her lesson plans and a list of resources for Girls, Inc. to use for future workshops. “I wanted to give the girls the knowledge and basic computer skills they will need to succeed in school and be competitive in the workforce,” says Megan.
Megan is a Huntsville native and currently a freshman at Mississippi State University.
Terita | A Diabetic Affair Terita wanted to educate people about diabetes. Terita organized “A Diabetes Affair” seminar and invited guest speakers to share their experiences with the disease. Through her project, Terita was able to provide the participants with information about how to prevent and manage diabetes, the warning signs and symptoms, and the long term effects of the disease. Each attendee participated in a risk factor quiz to better assess their chances of developing the disease and walked away with an informational handout.
Terita is a senior at Sparkman High School.
About the Gold Award
The Gold Award is highest level of Girl Scout achievement. This award recognizes the Senior & Ambassador Girl Scout’s commitment to herself, her community, and her future. The girl who goes for the Gold embraces challenges, achieves excellence, and works diligently to make the world a better place, in her own unique way. Her leadership, vision, and boundless energy is an inspiration to all Girl Scouts. Each girl earning her Gold Award demonstrates excellence through a leadership project totaling more than 65 hours. Girls who earn their Gold Award are also recognized by the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Armed Services, state legislatures, colleges and universities for admission and scholarship opportunities, and the American Legion.
Jessica earned her Girl Scout Gold Award for her project Drop into ROTC. When the Hazel Green Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) relocated to Hazel Green High School, Jessica stepped up to the plate to help improve the organization’s new space and increase recruiting numbers. When it was time for the high school’s orientation, the new room was ready for students and parents to learn more about the NJROTC program. According to Jessica, “Students entering the NJROTC program will have more opportunities for post-secondary education and employment. It will also teach them critical job skills, improve their organizational habits and increase their self-confidence.”
Jessica is a senior at Hazel Green High School in Madison County.
Jana | Driving Safety and Awareness Jana wanted to educate teenagers on driving safety with her Gold Award project. To create awareness, Jana set up a Safe Driving website and Facebook page, created a Safe Driving Trivia quiz and gave a “Safe Driving” presentation to young drivers. Jana also created a video and a pledge for young drivers to sign. Jana says that through her project she was able to improve her public speaking skills.
Jana is a Huntsville native and currently a freshman at Mississippi State University.
Katie | Needy Infant Care Essentials (NICE) Katie wanted to help mothers and newborns with her Gold Award project. She worked with the Manna House in Huntsville to create an infant center filled with necessary baby items. Katie painted a mural on one of the walls and added shelving to hold supplies. Katie sent out letters asking schools, churches and other members of the community to donate items such as burp cloths, bottles, clothes and diapers. She received enough donations to fill the shelves and a separate storage room. “The response to my project was awesome,” said Katie, “from the community that donated supplies, to the staff and mothers at the Manna House.”
Katie is a senior at Madison Academy.
Maura | Promoting Literacy at Home and Abroad The goal of Maura's project was two-fold. She wanted to raise awareness about the challenges of literacy in developing countries, and she wanted to help facilitate the development of a library in a rural community in south Alabama. For the first part of her project, Maura worked with the Huntsville Public Library to develop a one-hour summer reading presentation. Maura wrote a skit for pre-school to middle school children based on the book Listen to the Wind, the story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea, and the groups would participate by acting out some of the parts. Since the book is about Dr. Greg’s journey to Pakistan to establish schools, Maura also included a small geography lesson in her presentation.
Maura’s project also included a book drive for Saint Joseph’s drop-in center in Vredenburgh. With the help of some friends, Maura was able to deliver 1,000 books. But she wanted to do more than just deliver the books and give her presentation. Maura and her friends spend two days with the children in Vredenburgh, and at the end of each day the children picked out a book to take home. Maura says the most successful aspect of her project was the book drive, “I exceeded my goal, and I was able to share my love of reading with others in a meaningful way.”
Maura is a senior at Grissom High School.
Megan | Basic Computer Skills Needed to Succeed in School and Beyond For Megan's Gold Award project, she teamed up with Girls, Inc. to present a weekly computer workshop to upcoming fourth and fifth graders. Through several fun projects, the girls learned how to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. To encourage the girls to learn and be enthusiastic about the workshops, they played games and were asked trivia questions. Megan also created a binder with her lesson plans and a list of resources for Girls, Inc. to use for future workshops. “I wanted to give the girls the knowledge and basic computer skills they will need to succeed in school and be competitive in the workforce,” says Megan.
Megan is a Huntsville native and currently a freshman at Mississippi State University.
Terita | A Diabetic Affair Terita wanted to educate people about diabetes. Terita organized “A Diabetes Affair” seminar and invited guest speakers to share their experiences with the disease. Through her project, Terita was able to provide the participants with information about how to prevent and manage diabetes, the warning signs and symptoms, and the long term effects of the disease. Each attendee participated in a risk factor quiz to better assess their chances of developing the disease and walked away with an informational handout.
Terita is a senior at Sparkman High School.
About the Gold Award
The Gold Award is highest level of Girl Scout achievement. This award recognizes the Senior & Ambassador Girl Scout’s commitment to herself, her community, and her future. The girl who goes for the Gold embraces challenges, achieves excellence, and works diligently to make the world a better place, in her own unique way. Her leadership, vision, and boundless energy is an inspiration to all Girl Scouts. Each girl earning her Gold Award demonstrates excellence through a leadership project totaling more than 65 hours. Girls who earn their Gold Award are also recognized by the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Armed Services, state legislatures, colleges and universities for admission and scholarship opportunities, and the American Legion.
Taps in Cullman Earns Gold Award
Erin used her Gold Award project to establish Taps in Cullman, anorganization of volunteer trumpet players that play at special ceremonies orfunerals of servicemen and women. To gather a list of names, and as a way tocommunicate with interested people, Erin created a Facebook group and website(tapsincullman.com). “I wanted to honor those servicemen and women with a livemusician,” said Erin, “Too many times they will only have a recording.” Erin’swebsite and Facebook group is available to anyone looking to volunteer orlooking for a volunteer to play an event.
Erin is the daughter of Brian and Pam. She is a 2011 graduate ofCullman High School and is currently a freshman at the University of Alabama atBirmingham.
About the Gold Award
The Gold Award is highest level of Girl Scout achievement. This awardrecognizes the Senior & Ambassador Girl Scout’s commitment to herself, hercommunity, and her future. The girl who goes for the Gold embraces challenges,achieves excellence, and works diligently to make the world a better place, inher own unique way. Her leadership, vision, and boundless energy is aninspiration to all Girl Scouts. Each girl earning her Gold Award demonstratesexcellence through a leadership project totaling more than 65 hours. Girls whoearn their Gold Award are also recognized by the President of the UnitedStates, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Armed Services, state legislatures,colleges and universities for admission and scholarship opportunities, and theAmerican Legion.
Call for 2012 North Alabama Women of Distinction Nominations
Former NASA Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, Special Guest
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama (GSNCA) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 North Alabama Women of Distinction Awards Dinner. Nominations are open to all women in Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties who have made a special contribution to their community through civic, academic or professional efforts.
Nominations may be submitted by any individual, employer, civic organization or agency in north Alabama. Selection of awardees will be in May by a group of community leaders from across our Council.
Decatur native Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American female astronaut and the founder and president of two medical technology companies, is our special guest that evening. A private reception for sponsors to meet Jemison will take place prior to the event.
Women chosen for this award will be recognized at the annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner at the Davidson Center in Huntsville on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. GSNCA will also present the Christine Richard Lifetime Achievement Award which honors the memory of a beloved community leader whose contributions had far-reaching impact for the north Alabama area. Prior affiliation with Girl Scouts is not required.
Nomination and sponsorship forms are available online at www.girlscoutsnca.org/wodnorth. The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2012. The Women of Distinction Awards Program is the premier fundraising event for GSNCA. All proceeds from the event directly support the Girl Scouts’ mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
For more information, please contact Leah Beth Downs at 800-734-4541 x1030 or ldowns@girlscoutsnca.org.
About Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama
For 100 years Girl Scouting has given every girl access to life-changing experiences that inspire her to do something BIG! For more information about how you can get involved, visit our 100th anniversary link at www.girlscoutsnca.org/100. Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is a United Way community partner and serves more than 15,000 girls ages 5-17, and 5,000 volunteers in programs across 36 counties. For more information, call 800-734-4541 or log on to www.girlscoutsnca.org.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama (GSNCA) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 North Alabama Women of Distinction Awards Dinner. Nominations are open to all women in Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties who have made a special contribution to their community through civic, academic or professional efforts.
Nominations may be submitted by any individual, employer, civic organization or agency in north Alabama. Selection of awardees will be in May by a group of community leaders from across our Council.
Decatur native Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American female astronaut and the founder and president of two medical technology companies, is our special guest that evening. A private reception for sponsors to meet Jemison will take place prior to the event.
Women chosen for this award will be recognized at the annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner at the Davidson Center in Huntsville on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. GSNCA will also present the Christine Richard Lifetime Achievement Award which honors the memory of a beloved community leader whose contributions had far-reaching impact for the north Alabama area. Prior affiliation with Girl Scouts is not required.
Nomination and sponsorship forms are available online at www.girlscoutsnca.org/wodnorth. The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2012. The Women of Distinction Awards Program is the premier fundraising event for GSNCA. All proceeds from the event directly support the Girl Scouts’ mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
For more information, please contact Leah Beth Downs at 800-734-4541 x1030 or ldowns@girlscoutsnca.org.
About Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama
For 100 years Girl Scouting has given every girl access to life-changing experiences that inspire her to do something BIG! For more information about how you can get involved, visit our 100th anniversary link at www.girlscoutsnca.org/100. Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is a United Way community partner and serves more than 15,000 girls ages 5-17, and 5,000 volunteers in programs across 36 counties. For more information, call 800-734-4541 or log on to www.girlscoutsnca.org.
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Girl Scouts Declares 2012 as the Year of the Girl
Girl Scouts to Transform Leadership During 100th Anniversary
In a move designed to focus national attention on girls and the issues they face, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has declared 2012 the Year of the Girl: a celebration of girls, recognition of their leadership potential, and a commitment to creating a coalition of like-minded organizations and individuals in support of balanced leadership in the workplace and in communities across the country.
“The Year of the Girl is only a beginning,” said GSNCA Chief Executive Officer Trish Coghlan. “We will transform awareness about the increased need for a leadership organization like Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts offers girls experiences that inspire her to do something big. Our girls have many leadership opportunities, travel adventures and the ability to attend many science and technology programs. The Year of the Girl declares that when girls succeed, so does society. We know that together, we can get her there.”
This declaration serves as the foundation for Girl Scouts’ broader, multiyear, multipronged effort to break down societal barriers that hinder girls from leading and achieving success in everything from technology and science to business and industry.
During the Year of the Girl, the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will hold multiple celebrations of the organization’s 100 years as the premier leadership experience for girls with efforts to bring awareness about girls’ issues, especially girls’ involvement in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math). Council celebrations will take place on the following dates (for full list of events visit www.girlscoutsnca.org/100):
East-Central Women of Distinction with 100th Anniversary Reception | Friday, March 9, 2012
Harbert Center, Birmingham www.girlscoutsnca.org/wodeastcentral
Women Who Serve West Alabama Event | Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Regions Taylorville Branch, Tuscaloosa www.girlscoutsnca.org/womenwhoserve
North Alabama Women of Distinction Awards Dinner | Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Davidson Center, Huntsville www.girlscoutsnca.org/wodnorth
In a move designed to focus national attention on girls and the issues they face, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has declared 2012 the Year of the Girl: a celebration of girls, recognition of their leadership potential, and a commitment to creating a coalition of like-minded organizations and individuals in support of balanced leadership in the workplace and in communities across the country.
“The Year of the Girl is only a beginning,” said GSNCA Chief Executive Officer Trish Coghlan. “We will transform awareness about the increased need for a leadership organization like Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts offers girls experiences that inspire her to do something big. Our girls have many leadership opportunities, travel adventures and the ability to attend many science and technology programs. The Year of the Girl declares that when girls succeed, so does society. We know that together, we can get her there.”
This declaration serves as the foundation for Girl Scouts’ broader, multiyear, multipronged effort to break down societal barriers that hinder girls from leading and achieving success in everything from technology and science to business and industry.
During the Year of the Girl, the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will hold multiple celebrations of the organization’s 100 years as the premier leadership experience for girls with efforts to bring awareness about girls’ issues, especially girls’ involvement in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math). Council celebrations will take place on the following dates (for full list of events visit www.girlscoutsnca.org/100):
East-Central Women of Distinction with 100th Anniversary Reception | Friday, March 9, 2012
Harbert Center, Birmingham www.girlscoutsnca.org/wodeastcentral
Women Who Serve West Alabama Event | Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Regions Taylorville Branch, Tuscaloosa www.girlscoutsnca.org/womenwhoserve
North Alabama Women of Distinction Awards Dinner | Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Davidson Center, Huntsville www.girlscoutsnca.org/wodnorth
Anna Maria Chavez To Be Honored by US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Business reports that The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce today announced it would honor Anna Maria Chávez with its 2012 Chairman's Award at an event titled "A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurship in America" during the Chamber's Legislative Summit gala. The Summit will take place in Washington, D.C., on March 21-23, 2012.
The annual gala honors and recognizes the affect that Hispanic businesswomen have in America.
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Nina Vaca said: "The annual Chairman's Award is presented to an individual who stands out as a leading advocate of Hispanic entrepreneurship in America. Through her work with the Girl Scouts, the nation's largest organization for girls, Anna Maria Chávez is a true inspiration for young women in America and continues to help shape tomorrow's leaders through innovative and supportive programs."
Chávez said that she is "deeply honored to accept the The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Chairman's Award."
"I am especially honored because entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills are essential components of the Girl Scout experience," she added. "The Girl Scout Cookie Program alone is the largest girl-led business in the country providing immeasurable benefits to girls and their communities. We reach girls from every sector of society and empower them to realize their full potential as leaders—as young women who have the courage and confidence to make our world a better place. I look forward to a future in which our young girls will be standing in my place for their remarkable and meaningful achievements."
The Girl Scout Cookie Program generates more than $750 million in sales. It aims to teach the Girl Scouts five essential business skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. The Girl Scouts organization says that it has nearly 325,000 Hispanic Girl Scouts and adult volunteers, an increase of more than 50% in the past decade.
The annual gala honors and recognizes the affect that Hispanic businesswomen have in America.
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Nina Vaca said: "The annual Chairman's Award is presented to an individual who stands out as a leading advocate of Hispanic entrepreneurship in America. Through her work with the Girl Scouts, the nation's largest organization for girls, Anna Maria Chávez is a true inspiration for young women in America and continues to help shape tomorrow's leaders through innovative and supportive programs."
Chávez said that she is "deeply honored to accept the The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Chairman's Award."
"I am especially honored because entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills are essential components of the Girl Scout experience," she added. "The Girl Scout Cookie Program alone is the largest girl-led business in the country providing immeasurable benefits to girls and their communities. We reach girls from every sector of society and empower them to realize their full potential as leaders—as young women who have the courage and confidence to make our world a better place. I look forward to a future in which our young girls will be standing in my place for their remarkable and meaningful achievements."
The Girl Scout Cookie Program generates more than $750 million in sales. It aims to teach the Girl Scouts five essential business skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. The Girl Scouts organization says that it has nearly 325,000 Hispanic Girl Scouts and adult volunteers, an increase of more than 50% in the past decade.
Girl Scouts Introduce New Cookie for 100th Anniversary
In honor of Girl Scouting’s 100th anniversary, customers can expect to see an old favorite, with a new name: Savannah Smiles. These lemon-flavored cookies, along with seven other varieties, will be on sale December 30 through March 3.
Cookies offered include all-time favorites: Thin Mints, Samoas, Trefoils, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Savannah Smiles (100th anniversary cookie), Dulce de Leche and Thank U Berry Munch. Each box sells for $3.50. All eight varieties of Girl Scout Cookies contain zero grams of trans fat. Girl Scout cookies are a low-sodium treat, and some varieties weigh in at only 28 (Savannah Smiles) and 40 (Thin Mints) calories per cookie!
Through the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program, an integral part of Girl Scouting’s Financial Literacy initiative for girls ages 5 to 17, girls manage inventory, set goals, learn money management, and develop their own personal leadership style. Essentially, the girls run their own business. The entire troop sets a goal and creates an action plan leading toward that goal. Girl Scout troops use funds from the cookie activity to fund a service project or to plan an exciting trip. Cookie funds are also used for council programs.
“Girl Scouts teach the importance of health and wellness every day,” says Trish Coghlan, CEO of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama (GSNCA). “Even if you are participating in a weight loss plan, you can still participate in this important program by purchasing cookies as part of our Cookies for Troops campaign, and have your cookies sent overseas to brighten a soldier’s day.”
Girls will take pre-orders for cookies beginning December 30, with deliveries after February 3. Booth sales at many local stores and supermarkets will start February 10. If eager customers have trouble finding cookies near them, they can visit www.girlscoutsnca.org and use the Cookie Locator button or call 800-734-4541. Customers may also download the free Girl Scout Cookie Locator App for iPhone or Android. The app tells customers when and where sales will take place in their area, and map them to the location.
Girls in Lamar, Fayette, Marion, DeKalb, Lauderdale, Colbert, Marengo, Green and Sumter counties will take place in the Direct Sales Pilot Program this year. Instead of taking pre-orders, Girl Scouts in the above counties will have their cookies at the beginning of January to sell immediately. Booth sales at many local stores and supermarkets will start February 10.
Important Safety Notice: Girl Scout Cookies should be purchased only from someone affiliated with the Girl Scout organization to ensure safety and freshness.
About the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program
Since 1917, the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program has become a famous annual event that has helped girls develop important leadership skills they will use throughout their lives. Whether they are dreaming of becoming a doctor, teacher, businesswoman, CEO of a Fortune 500 company or an engineer, the Girl Scout Cookie Program helps to build the self-esteem they need to reach for the stars.
About Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama
For 100 years Girl Scouting has given every girl access to life-changing experiences that inspire her to do something BIG! For more information about how you can get involved, visit our 100th anniversary link at www.girlscoutsnca.org/100.Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is a United Way community partner and serves more than 15,000 girls ages 5-17, and 5,000 volunteers in programs across 36 counties. For more information, call 800-734-4541 or log on to www.girlscoutsnca.org.
Town Hall Property Assessment Meetings
If you did not have a chance to participate in the Property Assessment survey, there will be other opportunities to provide feedback. In January, we will hold town hall meetings through the Council area. Everyone is invited to attend.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 | 6 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Room 203
900 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 | 6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
109 Gayle Avenue SW
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Thursday, January 12, 2012 | 6 p.m.
Bluff Park United Methodist Church
733 Valley Street
Birmingham, AL 35226
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 | 6 p.m.
Huntsville Service Center
1515 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
Thursday, February 2, 2012 | 6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church (small Fellowship Hall)
415 N. Seminary
Florence, AL 35630
Please plan to attend and let your voice be heard!
Thursday, January 5, 2012 | 6 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Room 203
900 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 | 6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
109 Gayle Avenue SW
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Thursday, January 12, 2012 | 6 p.m.
Bluff Park United Methodist Church
733 Valley Street
Birmingham, AL 35226
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 | 6 p.m.
Huntsville Service Center
1515 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816
Thursday, February 2, 2012 | 6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church (small Fellowship Hall)
415 N. Seminary
Florence, AL 35630
Please plan to attend and let your voice be heard!
Ashlyn Earns P.R.A.Y Four-Star Award
GSNCA would like to recognize Ashlyn, a member of Girl Scout Troop 10737 and a 10th grader at Bob Jones High School, who was recently awarded the Four-Star Award from the Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.) To be a Four-Star recipient in the P.R.A.Y. Program of Religious Emblems, a person must complete every program of the P.R.A.Y. series from God and Me through God and Life. Ashlyn and her family are members of Messiah Lutheran Church in Madison.
For more information about the P.R.A.Y. Program, please visit www.praypub.org.
About P.R.A.Y. P.R.A.Y. is best known for religious awards programs. The P.R.A.Y. program helps young people to develop a deeper relationship with God and to understand how God is active in their lives and in the world around them. It is a Christian Education resource that uses Bible lessons paired with service projects to help young people not only to grow in Christian faith but to also express their faith by reaching out in love and in service to others. P.R.A.Y. encourages families, youth agencies, and Protestant congregations to use the P.R.A.Y. series to foster spiritual growth in children, youth and families.
For more information about the P.R.A.Y. Program, please visit www.praypub.org.
About P.R.A.Y. P.R.A.Y. is best known for religious awards programs. The P.R.A.Y. program helps young people to develop a deeper relationship with God and to understand how God is active in their lives and in the world around them. It is a Christian Education resource that uses Bible lessons paired with service projects to help young people not only to grow in Christian faith but to also express their faith by reaching out in love and in service to others. P.R.A.Y. encourages families, youth agencies, and Protestant congregations to use the P.R.A.Y. series to foster spiritual growth in children, youth and families.
Girl Scouts Give Lovelady an Extreme Room Makeover
Pictured: Kensie, Mackenzie, Olivia
and MaizieGirl Scout Troop 2610 members Kensie, Mackenzie, Anna Lee, Maizie, Katie, Anna and Olivia, recently earned their Silver Awards after bringing their version of Extreme Home Makeover to the Lovelady Center. To complete the project girls sent letters asking people for donations. Through those contributions, the girls were able to paint the walls and bedframes, caulk the bathroom, hang new blinds and curtains, and purchase new bedding. The troop said they wanted to give the women and children a pretty space to rebuild their lives. This project was completed while the girls were in the eighth grade at Homewood Middle School and Altamont.
and MaizieGirl Scout Troop 2610 members Kensie, Mackenzie, Anna Lee, Maizie, Katie, Anna and Olivia, recently earned their Silver Awards after bringing their version of Extreme Home Makeover to the Lovelady Center. To complete the project girls sent letters asking people for donations. Through those contributions, the girls were able to paint the walls and bedframes, caulk the bathroom, hang new blinds and curtains, and purchase new bedding. The troop said they wanted to give the women and children a pretty space to rebuild their lives. This project was completed while the girls were in the eighth grade at Homewood Middle School and Altamont.
Girl Scouts Challenge 100 Girls to Earn Religious Awards for 100th Anniversary
The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama encourages Girl Scouts to pursue religious awards to help them explore their faith. These religious scouting awards are offered to all girls and include God and Me, I Live My Faith Award, God and Life and Mary, the First Disciple Award – each badge offering age-appropriate material and activities. There are also awards for adults.
“Girl Scouting encourages girls to grow strong in faith,” says Trish Coghlan, chief executive officer of GSNCA and member at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. “We hold up three fingers when we make the Girl Scout Promise because there are three parts to the promise. The first part of the promise is to ‘serve God.’ One way a Girl Scout can ‘serve God’ is to earn the religious award of her faith and to wear the award on her uniform.”
Additionally, GSNCA would like to challenge 100 girls to earn their religious awards in honor of our 100th anniversary. There is a kindergarten through 5th grade workshop planned for the morning of January 7, 2012 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Shelby County. Additional workshops will be scheduled upon request of Girl Scout leaders and parishes. This may be done as a troop or as individuals. There are virtual opportunities available for older girls as well.
For information on the workshop, or if you are interested in older girl opportunities, contact Mary Jo Cree at maryjo@me.com.
For a listing of PRAY awards, please visit our website at www.girlscoutsnca.org/volunteers/forms-and-resources/patch-programs and click on PRAY Awards or www.praypub.org to view all of the awards available for different denominations. There are also awards available from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministries at www.nfcym.org/gscf/recognitions.htm.
“Girl Scouting encourages girls to grow strong in faith,” says Trish Coghlan, chief executive officer of GSNCA and member at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. “We hold up three fingers when we make the Girl Scout Promise because there are three parts to the promise. The first part of the promise is to ‘serve God.’ One way a Girl Scout can ‘serve God’ is to earn the religious award of her faith and to wear the award on her uniform.”
Additionally, GSNCA would like to challenge 100 girls to earn their religious awards in honor of our 100th anniversary. There is a kindergarten through 5th grade workshop planned for the morning of January 7, 2012 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Shelby County. Additional workshops will be scheduled upon request of Girl Scout leaders and parishes. This may be done as a troop or as individuals. There are virtual opportunities available for older girls as well.
For information on the workshop, or if you are interested in older girl opportunities, contact Mary Jo Cree at maryjo@me.com.
For a listing of PRAY awards, please visit our website at www.girlscoutsnca.org/volunteers/forms-and-resources/patch-programs and click on PRAY Awards or www.praypub.org to view all of the awards available for different denominations. There are also awards available from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministries at www.nfcym.org/gscf/recognitions.htm.
Girl Scouts Paint Pumpkins with Kappa Delta Sorority
Pictured: A Kappa Delta sorority sister and Girl Scout Ashton AnthonyBy: Brittney Knox Volunteer WriterIndians, cows, power rangers and many other characters ran down Sorority Row at the University of Alabama late Monday evening on October 24 during the annual Sorority Row Trick or Treat.
Girl Scouts attended the festivities and painted pumpkins with members of Kappa Delta Sorority.
“We were excited the sorority members prepared this for the girls,” said Lori Walters, Troop 12 leader.
Girls in Troop 12 painted faces on pumpkins, while other participants painted pumpkins different colors.
Margaret Prester, president of Kappa Delta, said their community service chair helped to coordinate the event with the Girl Scouts, one of Kappa Delta's philanthropy partners.
“We wanted to have fun with the girls and be sure they had a good time,” she said.
Even though Walters has a full-time job and her daughter is older now, she still enjoys her time with the Girl Scouts and remains devoted to her troop.
“I hope the girls have fun with the event and enjoy themselves,” Walters said.
Local Girl Scouts and AT&T Unite to Advance Underserved High School Girls in Science and Engineering
Pictured: Margaret Ritchie, GSNCA VP of ResourceDevelopment; Terri Gualano AT&T Alabama; and Trish Coghlan, CEO of GSNCA.BIRMINGHAM--As minority students and women are gravitating away from science and engineering toward other professions, and employment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields are increasing at a faster pace than in non-STEM fields, educational experts say the U.S. must increase proficiency and interest in these areas to compete in the global economy. Today, the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama (GSNCA) and AT&T announced a new program to help 500 Birmingham and Huntsville high school girls gain interest in STEM classes and future careers.
The local initiative, called “IMAGINE Yourself, Alabama,” is funded through an AT&T Aspire contribution designed to expose young women to a variety of career options in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will receive a $45,000 grant to conduct the program from November 2011 through summer 2012 and is one of 18 councils, selected through a national competitive grant process, to participate.
“We have some of the most promising young women eager to learn and make a positive impact in both their personal lives and future careers, said Trish Coghlan, chief executive officer of GSNCA. “AT&T’s contribution enables us to expand our focus to help them explore educational and workforce options.”
“IMAGINE Yourself, Alabama” program offers opportunities for high school girls to team up with AT&T employees and other volunteers to participate in interactive activities and visual experiments, such as extracting DNA from a banana. These activities are designed to help students imagine a future STEM career and spark interest in taking additional STEM courses in high school and college, while opening doors to new career options.
Experts say the country’s need for a world-leading STEM workforce will continue to grow. Recent research from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce predicts 2.8 million STEM job openings by 2018, including 1.2 million new jobs and an additional 1.6 million replacement openings.
“The STEM disciplines are at the heart our business and we understand how essential they are becoming to every business and the growth of our economy,” Terri Gualano, Regional Director of Legislative and External Affairs for AT&T Alabama. “We are committed to helping teens succeed and are excited that Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama has been selected to participate in this program and will help these young women develop more skills to enjoy productive and rewarding careers.”
The contribution was made through AT&T Aspire, a $100 million commitment with the goal of helping students achieve their best possible futures. Launched in 2008, AT&T Aspire is one of the largest-ever corporate commitments to address high school success leading to college and career readiness.
As an additional contribution, AT&T will match employee gifts to the Girl Scouts up to $500,000 until December 31, 2011.
The local initiative, called “IMAGINE Yourself, Alabama,” is funded through an AT&T Aspire contribution designed to expose young women to a variety of career options in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will receive a $45,000 grant to conduct the program from November 2011 through summer 2012 and is one of 18 councils, selected through a national competitive grant process, to participate.
“We have some of the most promising young women eager to learn and make a positive impact in both their personal lives and future careers, said Trish Coghlan, chief executive officer of GSNCA. “AT&T’s contribution enables us to expand our focus to help them explore educational and workforce options.”
“IMAGINE Yourself, Alabama” program offers opportunities for high school girls to team up with AT&T employees and other volunteers to participate in interactive activities and visual experiments, such as extracting DNA from a banana. These activities are designed to help students imagine a future STEM career and spark interest in taking additional STEM courses in high school and college, while opening doors to new career options.
Experts say the country’s need for a world-leading STEM workforce will continue to grow. Recent research from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce predicts 2.8 million STEM job openings by 2018, including 1.2 million new jobs and an additional 1.6 million replacement openings.
“The STEM disciplines are at the heart our business and we understand how essential they are becoming to every business and the growth of our economy,” Terri Gualano, Regional Director of Legislative and External Affairs for AT&T Alabama. “We are committed to helping teens succeed and are excited that Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama has been selected to participate in this program and will help these young women develop more skills to enjoy productive and rewarding careers.”
The contribution was made through AT&T Aspire, a $100 million commitment with the goal of helping students achieve their best possible futures. Launched in 2008, AT&T Aspire is one of the largest-ever corporate commitments to address high school success leading to college and career readiness.
As an additional contribution, AT&T will match employee gifts to the Girl Scouts up to $500,000 until December 31, 2011.
Girl Scouts Meet America Ferrera
Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors met America Ferrera a few weeks ago after hearing her lecture at a UAB Latin Heritage Month event. Ferrera is best known for her roles in "Ugly Betty" and "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." Ferrera also served as a spokesperson for the Girl Scouts/Dove self-esteem program, uniquely ME!.
To read more about Ferrera's lecture click here.
To read more about Ferrera's lecture click here.
Girl Scouts Celebrate Founder's Birthday
Allison, a Brownie, and Kalli, a Daisy after
participating in the "cupcake smash."By: Brittney Knox
Volunteer, writer
Girl Scouts from around Tuscaloosa filled First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 15 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts by having a birthday party for founder Juliette Low.
“The girls had a chance to interact with other Girl Scouts and have a day of fun,” said Cortnie Morrow, program/camp specialist for the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama.
The day included activities such as learning “Happy Birthday” in sign language, singing songs and activity stations.
“I think the girls really enjoyed the activities and participated in them very well,” said Meredith McDonald, volunteer for the program, and elementary education major at the University of Alabama.
Cadette Hannah Foster said she enjoyed the activities and furthered her Girl Scout knowledge.
“I learned more about Juliette Low and more about being nice to people,” she said.
Tammy Foster, parent, said she attended with her two daughters to help celebrate the birthday of the founder.
“My girls have learned so much about working in teams and increased their leadership skills,” she said. “They have had the opportunity to go so many places with Girl Scouts such as Ruby Falls and Lookout Mountain.”
participating in the "cupcake smash."By: Brittney Knox
Volunteer, writer
Girl Scouts from around Tuscaloosa filled First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 15 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts by having a birthday party for founder Juliette Low.
“The girls had a chance to interact with other Girl Scouts and have a day of fun,” said Cortnie Morrow, program/camp specialist for the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama.
The day included activities such as learning “Happy Birthday” in sign language, singing songs and activity stations.
“I think the girls really enjoyed the activities and participated in them very well,” said Meredith McDonald, volunteer for the program, and elementary education major at the University of Alabama.
Cadette Hannah Foster said she enjoyed the activities and furthered her Girl Scout knowledge.
“I learned more about Juliette Low and more about being nice to people,” she said.
Tammy Foster, parent, said she attended with her two daughters to help celebrate the birthday of the founder.
“My girls have learned so much about working in teams and increased their leadership skills,” she said. “They have had the opportunity to go so many places with Girl Scouts such as Ruby Falls and Lookout Mountain.”
Call for 2012 Women Who Serve West Alabama
Event Part of Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary
The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama (GSNCA) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Women Who Serve West Alabama. Nominations are open to all women in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Hamilton, Lamar, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter or Tuscaloosa counties who have made significant contributions in the aftermath of the April 2011 tornadoes. We are honoring women who served in the relief efforts and made a difference in the lives of the survivors and well-being of the community.
Nominations may be submitted by any individual, employer, civic organization or agency in West Alabama. Selection of awardees will be in December by a group of community leaders from across our Council.
Women chosen for this award will be recognized at the Women Who Serve West Alabama event in May. GSNCA will also present the Karen LaMoreaux Bryan Lifetime Achievement Award to a woman who has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to making the world a better place through service to her community. Prior affiliation with Girl Scouts is not required.
Application forms are available online at www.girlscoutsnca.org/womenwhoserve. The deadline for nominations is November 21, 2011. Girl Scouts has a history of honoring women who make the world a better place and hope you will join us as we recognize Women Who Serve.
For more information, please contact Leah Beth Downs at 800-734-4541 x1030 or ldowns@girlscoutsnca.org.
About Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama
For 100 years Girl Scouting has given every girl access to life-changing experiences that inspire her to do something BIG! For more information about how you can get involved, visit our 100th anniversary link at www.girlscoutsnca.org/100. Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is a United Way community partner and serves more than 15,000 girls ages 5-17, and 5,000 volunteers in programs across 36 counties. For more information, call 800-734-4541 or log on to www.girlscoutsnca.org.
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The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama (GSNCA) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Women Who Serve West Alabama. Nominations are open to all women in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Hamilton, Lamar, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter or Tuscaloosa counties who have made significant contributions in the aftermath of the April 2011 tornadoes. We are honoring women who served in the relief efforts and made a difference in the lives of the survivors and well-being of the community.
Nominations may be submitted by any individual, employer, civic organization or agency in West Alabama. Selection of awardees will be in December by a group of community leaders from across our Council.
Women chosen for this award will be recognized at the Women Who Serve West Alabama event in May. GSNCA will also present the Karen LaMoreaux Bryan Lifetime Achievement Award to a woman who has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to making the world a better place through service to her community. Prior affiliation with Girl Scouts is not required.
Application forms are available online at www.girlscoutsnca.org/womenwhoserve. The deadline for nominations is November 21, 2011. Girl Scouts has a history of honoring women who make the world a better place and hope you will join us as we recognize Women Who Serve.
For more information, please contact Leah Beth Downs at 800-734-4541 x1030 or ldowns@girlscoutsnca.org.
About Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama
For 100 years Girl Scouting has given every girl access to life-changing experiences that inspire her to do something BIG! For more information about how you can get involved, visit our 100th anniversary link at www.girlscoutsnca.org/100. Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is a United Way community partner and serves more than 15,000 girls ages 5-17, and 5,000 volunteers in programs across 36 counties. For more information, call 800-734-4541 or log on to www.girlscoutsnca.org.
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City of Birmingham Recycles Day, October 26 at Linn Park
The City of Birmingham Recycles Day Committee will host an event to allow citizens to recycle their Electronic Waste (including televisions) and Yellow Pages, taking place Wednesday October 26 from 6 a.m.–2 p.m. at Linn Park.
Accepted Items for Recycles Day:
Yellow Pages, Personal Computers, Televisions, Monitors, LCD TVs, Flat Screen Monitors, VCRs, Radios, Stereos, DVD players, Microwaves, Power Supplies, Rechargeable Batteries, Vacuums, Banking Equipment, Telephones, Pagers, Networking Equipment, Laptops, Keyboards, Mice, Power Cables, Non-Hazardous Medical Equipment, Printers, Copy Machines, Servers, Hubs, Ink Cartridges, Toner Cartridges, Remotes, Modems, Projectors, Cameras
Unaccepted Items for Recycles Day:
Refrigerators, Washers, Clothes Dryers, Dish Washers, Mercury Containing Devices (Thermometers, Fire Alarms), Hazardous Chemicals/Materials, Light Bulbs, Florescent Bulbs, Bio Waste
A drive-thru for recycling e-waste, Yellow Pages telephone books and cellular telephones will be available.
Linn Park is located at 710 20th Street North in Downtown Birmingham.
Do you know of opportunities like this happening in your community? Let us know, and we'll post the information here!
Republished from www.mygreenbirmingham.com/my-city.
Accepted Items for Recycles Day:
Yellow Pages, Personal Computers, Televisions, Monitors, LCD TVs, Flat Screen Monitors, VCRs, Radios, Stereos, DVD players, Microwaves, Power Supplies, Rechargeable Batteries, Vacuums, Banking Equipment, Telephones, Pagers, Networking Equipment, Laptops, Keyboards, Mice, Power Cables, Non-Hazardous Medical Equipment, Printers, Copy Machines, Servers, Hubs, Ink Cartridges, Toner Cartridges, Remotes, Modems, Projectors, Cameras
Unaccepted Items for Recycles Day:
Refrigerators, Washers, Clothes Dryers, Dish Washers, Mercury Containing Devices (Thermometers, Fire Alarms), Hazardous Chemicals/Materials, Light Bulbs, Florescent Bulbs, Bio Waste
A drive-thru for recycling e-waste, Yellow Pages telephone books and cellular telephones will be available.
Linn Park is located at 710 20th Street North in Downtown Birmingham.
Do you know of opportunities like this happening in your community? Let us know, and we'll post the information here!
Republished from www.mygreenbirmingham.com/my-city.
Laura Earns Silver Award
Troop 177 member Laura earned her Silver Award after establishing a eighth grade volunteer team to help out with school registration at Brocks Gap Elementary School (BGES). Laura was responsible for coordinating volunteers, registration day set-up, and communicating with the principals and the PTO. Through this project Laura improved her communication and public speaking skills.
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Cadette Girl Scout can earn. This award symbolizes a Cadette Girl Scout's accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she matures and works to better her life and the lives of others.
How 18 Girls Became 50 Million Women
The Girl Scouts organization has shaped the lives of more than 50 million alumnae alive today, among them many of our nation’s female leaders. A national poll of American women, in fact, found that two-thirds of women of professional achievement, and more than three-fourths of those who were deemed “women of distinction” had been Girl Scouts in their youth. The same poll found that more than four out of five successful professional women who had been Girl Scouts rated their Girl Scout involvement as helping them achieve later success.
In other words, the Girl Scouts stand for much more than cookies, camping and crafts. There is no other organization remotely comparable in size, experience and resources devoted to developing the leadership in girls. Kathy Cloninger, former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, tells her story in the new book Tough Cookies: Leadership Lessons from 100 Years of the Girl Scouts.
Tough Cookies addresses one of our nation’s most underused resources: girls, and the women they ultimately can become. Kathy Cloninger makes a convincing case for the enormous untapped potential of America’s girls and issues a ringing call to action to girls, boys, parents, the business community and public to help females make a better, stronger and more prosperous future for all.
The Tough Cookies story is not only a celebration of leadership, citizenship, service, confidence and character, but a testament to a movement that continues to transform lives and multiply across the globe. The proceeds from Tough Cookies go to Girl Scouts of the USA. By buying your copy today you are helping us support our nation’s girls and our nation’s future. For more information, visit www.girlscouts.org/toughcookies.
In other words, the Girl Scouts stand for much more than cookies, camping and crafts. There is no other organization remotely comparable in size, experience and resources devoted to developing the leadership in girls. Kathy Cloninger, former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, tells her story in the new book Tough Cookies: Leadership Lessons from 100 Years of the Girl Scouts.
Tough Cookies addresses one of our nation’s most underused resources: girls, and the women they ultimately can become. Kathy Cloninger makes a convincing case for the enormous untapped potential of America’s girls and issues a ringing call to action to girls, boys, parents, the business community and public to help females make a better, stronger and more prosperous future for all.
The Tough Cookies story is not only a celebration of leadership, citizenship, service, confidence and character, but a testament to a movement that continues to transform lives and multiply across the globe. The proceeds from Tough Cookies go to Girl Scouts of the USA. By buying your copy today you are helping us support our nation’s girls and our nation’s future. For more information, visit www.girlscouts.org/toughcookies.