Latest Girl Scouts of the USA Stories
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The White House announced today that President Obama is posthumously awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States, recognizes individuals who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public...
NEW YORK, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Although women and girls continue to be significantly underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, new Girl Scout research shows that it's not for lack of interest. According to the Girl Scout Research Institute study Generation STEM: What Girls Say About Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, 74 percent of teen girls are interested in STEM. Among other Generation STEM findings is the...
LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, on behalf of the Healthy MEdia: Commission for Positive Images of Women and Girls, commission co-chairs Geena Davis, Academy Award-winning Actor and Founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and Deborah Taylor Tate, former FCC Commissioner, will release the commission's first report. The Elements of Healthy Media will help define what comprises positive and healthy media - from onscreen images, to increased...
All Proceeds Benefit ToGetHer There, the largest, boldest advocacy and fundraising cause dedicated to girls' leadership in the nation's history NEW YORK, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA has shaped the lives of more than 59 million alumnae alive today, among them many of our nation's female leaders. There is no other organization remotely comparable in size, experience, and resources devoted to developing leadership in girls. Kathy Cloninger, CEO...
Partnership encourages environmental education, conservation NEW YORK, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts around the world are learning about saving energy this month through Girl Scouts Forever Green. This "100th Anniversary Take Action Project" was created after Girl Scout research found that an overwhelming number of girls consider protecting the environment a top priority. Girls taking part in Girl Scouts Forever Green--Earth Hour are replacing incandescent...
PHILADELPHIA, March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) is celebrating the 100th Anniversary milestone of Girl Scouts of the USA this year with the help of Host Sophia Bush, who starred on the hit television series One Tree Hill. Bush is not only a talented actress, but also an avid ambassador for causes such as the green movement, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Crowdrise and Art of Elysium. The "Century of the Girl" Expo, to be held April 21-22...
NEW YORK, March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Growing up in today's world can be extremely challenging for many girls, including young Latinas. In support of Hispanic communities, Girl Scouts of the USA announces a three-year, $900,000 contribution from MetLife Foundation to establish the MetLife Foundation Hispanic Leadership Fund. The three-year initiative is designed to help 30 local Councils provide low-income middle-school Hispanic girls with the Girl Scout Leadership...
LAS VEGAS, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, March 12, 2012, the Bureau of Reclamation displayed the Girl Scout logo against a sea of green light on the Hoover Dam. Girl Scouts from surrounding states gathered on the Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge to celebrate. At 7:12 p.m. (1912 military time), Girl Scouts sang happy birthday and then began the countdown to light the dam. The Hoover Dam...
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) MONDAY MARCH 12: GIRL SCOUTS AT 100 Profile America -- Monday, March 12th, noting Women's History Month. On this date 100 years ago, Juliet Gordon Low gathered together 18 young girls in Savannah, Georgia for the first meeting of what would become the Girl Scouts of the USA. Low...
Hoover Dam Honors Girl Scouts with Logo and Green Light Display on Dam, March 12, 2012. LAS VEGAS, March 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 1,000 Girl Scouts rocked the Hoover Dam Saturday in a bridging ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Girls traded decade inspired Girl Scout S.W.A.P.S. (Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere), ate pancakes, walked the green carpet, and participated in a sing-a-long that included a...
