Black History Month: Celebrating Josephine Baker, a model of Girl Scout Values

Black History Month: Celebrating Josephine Baker, a model of Girl Scout Values

To celebrate Black History month, we’d like to talk a little bit about Josephine Baker and her amazing life. Although she wasn’t a Girl Scout, Baker was an incredible woman who perfectly exemplified what it means to be a Girl Scout: honest, friendly, helpful, courageous, and being responsible for what one says or does.

Exclusive Highlights from GSNorCal’s Celebrating G.I.R.L.s Event with Sylvia Acevedo

Exclusive Highlights from GSNorCal’s Celebrating G.I.R.L.s Event with Sylvia Acevedo

On September 19, 2019, GSNorCal hosted a special reception in San Francisco called Celebrating G.I.R.L.s. to celebrate and recognize the very best of Girl Scouts. The event honored Girl Scout alums who have been recognized in tech, journalism, even the Olympics, who point to Girl Scouts as the turning point of their personal and professional successes. Even GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo gave a stirring keynote speech.

How to Choose a Girl Scout Gold Award Project

How to Choose a Girl Scout Gold Award Project

So you’re ready to start your Gold Award project plan—now what? More than a community service project, the Gold Award is based around a well-researched and sustainable Take Action Project. You’ll be taking an issue you’re passionate about and making a big difference on a local, national, or even global scale, and you’re in charge every step of the way. Where do you even begin?

5 Tips to Get Your Troop’s Story Covered in the Local Media

5 Tips to Get Your Troop’s Story Covered in the Local Media

Members and volunteers know that Girl Scouts is more about STEM and service, or camping and community than cookies and crafts (although we do that too), but how do we refute this myth in our communities? By sharing what you and your girls are doing all year with local media! But you don’t need to have a public relations background to help your troops shine—here are 5 tips to get you started.

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