Read More. The book includes coloring pages and writing prompts that are designed to be therapeutic. The center, in Georgia's Cobb County, offers services for children who are victims of trauma. The books will allow children to "read an inspirational message each day that will help them move past their abuse, past victimization, and thrive," Jinger Robins, executive director of the center, told CNN affiliate WSB.
Troop wants to print 1, copies of the book so that every child at the center receives one, but cookie sales won't cover it all. The girls have set up a GoFundMe page to help reach their goal. With final publishing expected in February, McAbee says their next step is to have the book available for purchase on Amazon so more children can be inspired and healed.
Charlotte Caffey, of the Go-Go's , the original groundbreaking all-female rock band, was at the event to offer her support and said, "This year will mark the 30th anniversary of Beauty and the Beat. As a female musician and songwriter and mother of a year-old daughter myself, I love that the Girl Scouts and Roland have partnered to bring girls across the country access to making music. Paper Cranes and Cookie Cash to Japan. This fund will be used for families affected by the earthquake and tsunami.
It's so easy for all of us to get caught up in our own day-to-day troubles. Yet none of them are as significant as the troubles disaster victims are facing right now in Japan," Elizabeth Locke-Thomas, vice president of retail and product sales, said in a statement to the council's troops. In the wake of the Sept. American Girl Scouts now invite their friends and neighbors to buy cookies or make a paper heart or crane to bring hope to families in Japan who may have none.
Do you have any examples to share about how Girl Scouts are contributing to relief efforts in Japan? Labels: Education , News , Religion. Laurel Richie in the Top Laurel J. Under Richie's leadership, the multi-cultural and Hispanic campaign roll-out continues. Print executions recently appeared in Oprah and Time magazines, and the campaigns have expanded into airport, mall, highway and transit out-of-home locations across the country. The Network Journal is a monthly print and online business publication for black professionals and small business owners.
In March , The Network Journal launched the 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards honoring women whose professional achievements have significantly impacted an industry, a profession or community. Labels: Awesome , News , On the List. The story begins with an Oregon Girl Scout troop that organized a bake sale.
The article details how Girl Scouts built their booming business thanks to decades of smart organizational choices, good products and an unbeatable brand image. This incredible growth story is a model for non-profit and for-profit companies. The next step in The girl Scout Cookie Program's evolution, reported by an abundance of outlets over the past few days, is being played out in the digital arena.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Girl Scouts nationwide are increasingly selling their famous cookies with a technological assistance. We think this change will resonate really well with the public to let them know we are where they are. People searching for cookies go online to girlscoutcookies. In January alone, that site topped 1 million visits — leading to countless sales for Scouts nationwide.
A quote from an article in The Washington Post resonates the most with me. And when they tell us that they are on Facebook, then we go on Facebook. Weekend Run-Down. Powerless, so it seems, is my family. When the cookies arrived on Sunday, it was like chum in the water. The feeding frenzy was so vicious I had to wrestle the boxes out of their hands and hide them in an old suitcase in the basement.
The Herald-Mail reports that a group of Girl Scouts transformed a library into a 'heavenly' space. Ohio's Chronicle-Telegram has a column devoted to interviewing a fifteen year old Girl Scout. Andrews United Methodist Church in Parkersburg. The participants construct their Rope Runners from a kit and then decorate them according to their own design. Labels: News , Weekend Run-Down. The women they meet took the lead in their own lives and then became leaders in the office, in the kitchen, and in government!
Girls also think about the roles they currently play in life and the roles of the women and girls around them. Girls find out about the roles women play in real life and in media, they find out about the limitless possibilities available to them, and also learn about stereotypes.
Juniors learn to bust stereotypes and try on even more roles! Juniors will delight as they find out how fun sharing stories through different methods like dance, music or drama can be. There is also a world of possibilities when considering the link this theme has to theater.
Stories teach girls about themselves and the world in a fun, interactive way. It's Your Story-Tell It! It has quizzes and games , video examples and templates plus a whole lot more!
I've actually taken some of the quizzes and learned quite a bit. Cookie App is a Hit. Your next box of Thin Mints is just a touch away! All listings are sorted by date, radius, or you can view them all on a map. The app includes the most comprehensive information available and contains cookie sale data from around the country, including the start and end of local cookie sales. Sheehan states that "The Girl Scouts see this as just another way for them to connect with the community Oh, and Jason, thanks for the blog shout out.
The Tech Herald and socialtech. Much more to come The women of Kappa Delta helped the Brownies learn about sewing, weaving, and mask making. Other activities included face painting, making friendship bracelets and decorating T-shirts.
Kappa Delta sisters shared stories about their travels abroad and taught the Girl Scouts international games. All of this fun helped the Brownies earn three badges and their Thinking Day patch. The sorority creates a one-of-a-kind partnership with Girl Scouts in which Kappa Delta sisters are able to influence the lives of girls across the country in a positive way. Although their main focus is to promote confidence in girls of all ages, they also show girls that women can develop many skills, travel to many places, and can become whatever they dream.
Labels: Awesome , Kappa Delta , News. The troop picked up the train in Sanford and was on its way to Savannah, but the train stopped in the middle of a forest in Jesup. The 8-mile-long brush fire was burning near the tracks , authorities said. The train was able to get moving again and the girls arrived in Savannah safely overnight.
Amtrak officials said they stopped the train to inspect the track and get information on the fire. Glad everything worked out! Labels: News , Oh Noes. Billboard reports that Jake Owen wants to high-five the creator of Thin Mints! I would like to as well, and add an extra high-five to the person who discovered freezing Thin Mints!! This album produced three singles, all of which reached Top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Make sure you join in the conversation and follow us on Twitter girlscouts!
The Women of Distinction personify the courage, confidence, and character that Girl Scouting instills in girls and young women today. Their community leadership and advocacy, both personally and professionally, set leading examples for Girl Scouts of all ages. The keynote speaker at the event was Jenna Hager. Jenna Welch Bush Hager is the younger of the fraternal twin daughters of the 43rd U. President George W.
President George H. In , Hager began marketing a book proposal with the assistance of Robert B. Barnett, a Washington attorney. Labels: Awesome , News , Women of Distinction. As part of the project, the members of Troop went through their bookshelves and donated more than books for children in Tanzania, which will help them learn to speak English.
The primary language spoken in Tanzania is Swahili. However, the country's largest revenue stream is tourism, where English is spoken.
In order for the people of Tanzania to work in the tourist industry in their country, they need to be able to speak English. Donating used children's books helps them learn the language. Labels: Good Deeds , News. The increased exposure to a variety of social media can put teenage girls at greater risk for online or text message bullying, commonly known today as cyberbullying.
Beane developed the curriculum for a program that is used in schools throughout the United States and in over 12 countries. Cyber-bullying is "the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others". As it has become more common in society, particularly among young people, legislation and awareness campaigns have arisen to combat it.
The National Crime Prevention Council reports cyber-bullying is a problem that affects almost half of all American teens. Labels: Action , Cyberbullying , News. Girl Scouts Go Broadway. Labels: Awesome , Fun , News. All search results are easy to sort and view.
The app can also be used on social networking sites, allowing you to post cookie sale locations to Twitter, Facebook, or send your friends an email.
There is an interactive voting feature as well that encourages you to vote for your favorite cookie and share it on Facebook and Twitter. Every Girl Scout Cookie has a mission: To help girls do great things. Start with our app, and get your cookies now! Saving a Library With Bronze Award. It serves township residents young and old, and is a vibrant, inviting community center. Children, teens, parents, seniors, scouts and other community groups rely on the library and its resources.
If the library must close, thousands of residents like me will be affected. Labels: Bronze Award , News. The video was made as a school project. A Journey of 1,, Pennies to Japan. The author, a second year Girl Scout named Elisabeth, is learning lessons in charity, empathy and math. She has decided to start on a journey to try to collect one million pennies, by her birthday in April, to be donated to the Girl Scouts of Japan to aid in their relief efforts after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
While a million pennies may seem an unreachable goal, half the fun is the journey! Currently, Elisabeth has collected 12, pennies! Help her on her way here: penniesforjapangs yahoo. Labels: Awesome , Fund Raising , News. The girls had a brief one-on-one meeting with Governor Nikki Haley , who issued a proclamation establishing March , , as Girl Scout Week. Nikki Haley is the first non-white and the first woman to serve as Governor of South Carolina, and the second Indian-American governor in the country, after Bobby Jindal of Louisiana.
At the age of 39, she also displaced Jindal as the youngest current governor in the U. Labels: Awesome , Governance , News. Tuesday, March 22, Justine R. Five days and counting! One lucky Girl Scout will live her dream and appear on the cover of national teen magazine Justine this summer.
Other Girl Scouts will be designated as finalists and semi-finalists.
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