Tag Archives: Girl Scouting

Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 15 – 21!

Join us in thanking our fantastic Girl Scout volunteers who help girls experience Girl Scouts’ amazing programs! Girl Scouts of Central Illinois recognizes its volunteers as its most valuable asset. Volunteer Appreciation Week –  April 15 – 21 – is … Continue reading

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Why Girl Scouts Become Entrepreneurs

Because we are still in “the cookie season” we thought you may be interested to know that girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Activity more than likely will become entrepreneurs in their lifetime! Some 80 percent of women … Continue reading

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Community Service . . . the Heart of Girl Scouting

Community service is the ♥ of Girl Scouting! It has always been and will always be an important component of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and this time of year we like to share a few examples of the projects … Continue reading

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Making the World a Better Place

As the holidays are here and the year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to recognize one of the most important parts of the Girl Scout Mission Statement: Make the World A Better Place. “When you get … Continue reading

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Tough Cookies: Leadership Lessons from 100 Years of the Girl Scouts

“The best way to solve America’s leadership crisis is to put more women in top leadership roles. And the best way to grow tomorrow’s women leaders is to grow strong girl leaders today.” —Kathy Cloninger Tough Cookies is the story … Continue reading

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