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On March 12, 1912, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low assembled 18 girls from Savannah, Georgia, for the first Girl Scout meeting. She believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. With the goal of bringing girls out of isolated home environments and into community service and the open air, Girl Scouts hiked, played basketball, went on camping trips, learned how to tell time by the stars, and studied first aid. Within a few years, Daisy's dream for a girl-centered organization was realized.
Today, Girl Scouts of the USA has a membership of over 3.4 million girls and adults -- a significant growth from its modest beginnings nearly a century ago. In fact, more than 50 million women in the U.S. today are Girl Scout alumnae.
In 2012 Girl Scouts of the USA will mark 100 years of inspiring girls and young women with the ideals of courage, confidence and character. This milestone provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the tremendous contributions the organization has made over the past century, and to also rally support for the next hundred years of Girl Scouting.
Millions of active Girl Scouts, volunteers and alumnae will come together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting. Will you be one of them?
Register for the Annual Meeting & 100th Anniversary Events
Join Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland in celebrating 100 trailblazing years!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
in Springfield, MO.
Our celebration will include:
- Believe in Girls 5K
- GSMH Annual Meeting
- Believe in Girls Expo
- Girl Scouts Forever Alumnae Gathering
- One Hundred Fun Hundred Party
- 100 Years of Dreams Party
Look inside the PDF brochure for details
and
mail-in registration form!
You can also register online for the meeting,
the 5K, and any of the exciting events using
your credit/debit card or PayPal account.
See the list of local lodging options!
This is a great opportunity for your business
to have an exhibition booth at
the Believe in Girls Expo.
More information and registration form is available.
Girl Scouts Forever Green
Girl Scouts Forever Green (GSFG), the Girl Scouts’ 100th Anniversary Take Action Project, is a national effort of girls leading their families, schools, and communities in improving the environment and protecting natural resources. Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland will be participating in the Earth Hour portion of Forever Green. Below is some information from the GSUSA website.
Earth Hour Project
In March, Girl Scouts, their families, friends, and community affiliates will replace incandescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified, or other energy-efficient light bulbs, and will also participate in Earth Hour by turning lights out from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm the last Saturday of March 2012.
GOAL: To encourage sustainable behavior change, lower CO2 footprints, and save energy and money.
WHEN: The month of March 2012.
HOW: Participants will install ENERGY STAR qualified, or equivalent, light bulbs and participate in Earth Hour.
Register and learn about how to do the project at http://www.girlscouts.org/gsforevergreen. On that site, click on the "Earth Hour" trefoil.
100th Anniversary Celebrations
Save the Date
Girls and adults - join your sister Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland in celebrations of a lifetime. Girl Scouting is turning 100 years old and we want you to be there!
March 31, 2012
100th Anniversary Council Celebration Event
University Expo Center
Springfield, MOSeptember 2012
100th Anniversary Council Regional Camporees
Central Region (location TBD)
Southeast Region (location TBD)
Southwest Region (location TBD)
The fun begins with Spirit Week, which runs from March 11 – 17. Girls will have the opportunity to show their Scout pride all week long. Help spread the word to every GSMH Girl Scout you know!
- See Girl Scout Spirit Week below for information on daily activities!.
Next, you and your troop can plan, and participate in, a local level 100th Anniversary celebration sometime in March, then head to Springfield on March 31st for some fun and celebration with sister Girl Scouts across Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. During the day, there will be entertainment, cake contest, food, activities, live animals, booths, exhibits and much more! In the evening, there will be a dance party for older Girl Scouts and a special program for younger Girl Scouts! It's sure to be big! Join us for a day full of celebrating Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary! Check out the registration form for more information.
If a girl earns her Girl Scout Gold Award during the 2011-2012 year, she’ll be invited to a special Young Women of Distinction Event held at the Missouri State Capital in Jefferson City. It’s sure to be a day to remember!
In June or July, girls are going to want to go to resident camp. There will be special 100th Anniversary sessions that launch her into the next century and may even take her back in time!
As if we haven’t celebrated enough, we’ll end our year of celebration at a fun-filled overnight Camporee September 22, 2012. There will be three locations from which to choose. Plans are to pitch tents, have sing-a-longs, participate in outdoor activities and just have a good ole’ fashioned Camporee experience!
Come on out and celebrate this once in a lifetime opportunity! See you there!
We look forward to a fun-filled year!
Girl Scout Cake Off
Join the Believe in Girls Expo, hosted by one of the most time-tested and iconic brands for girls.
This event will encourage girls to explore leadership and give families and community members a chance to show that they believe in girls and support girls' growth and learning.
No celebration is complete without cake, and we're celebrating big time! Bakers from our 68-county jurisdiction are invited to create a cake or cupcakes to commemorate 100 years of Girl Scouting! Expo participants will vote on their favorites, and winners will be announced live from our mainstage before event attendees are invited to dig in and enjoy!
why participate?
- Associate your brand with the advancement of girls and girl leadership.
- Promote your business to thousands of youth and families.
- Be a part of history - commemorate 100 years of Girl Scouting.
Hurry! Registrations are due
February 29, 2012!
To register, contact Alyx at 877-312-4764 x1420 or
achevalier@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
See here for more information on times, supplies and requirements, and recognitions.
100th Anniversary Quilt Project
The squares on in and the quilting has begun! Join us at the March 31 "Believe in Girls" Expo for the unveiling of your 100th Anniversary Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland Quilt. Thank you to everyone who participated. See you in March!
100th Anniversary Patch Contest
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland officially has a patch design! The winning design has been chosen and the participant will be notified very soon. The patch will be debuted at the March 31 celebration. So, join your sister Girl Scouts at the "Believe in Girls" Expo to be one of the first to purchase the patch!
Spirit Week
- Sunday, March 11: Girl Scout Sunday – visit the church of your choice or go enjoy nature
- Monday, March 12: Girl Scout Birthday – wear your Girl Scout Uniform, Girl Scout t-shirt, sash/vest or Girl Scout pin to school. Show your Girl Scout pride!
- Tuesday, March 13: Tell a friend day – tell a non Girl Scout Friend that it's the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting and tell them about all the fun things you do as a Girl Scout
- Wednesday, March 14: Collect at least 100 pennies to donate to the Juliette Gordon Low World Friendship Fund to help the mission of Girl Scouting all over the world
- Thursday, March 15: Girl Scout History Day – See what interesting facts you can discover about Girl Scouting over the last 100 years.
- Friday, March 16: S'more Day- get together with your Girl Scout friends or family and enjoy one of Girl Scouts favorite traditions –making s'mores!
- Saturday, March 17: Girl Scout Community Service Day- Get together with your troop or family and do some good in your community.
