A Century of Discovery Girl Scouts Turn 100
The article marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts founded by Juliette Gordon Low with 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia. It outlines the age-based ranks from Daisies to Ambassadors, joining options, and international reach with over 2 million girls and nearly a million volunteers in 92 countries.
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The Girl Scouts Learn Leadership Through Badges
Girl Scouting teaches three leadership keys Discover Connect and Take Action. Juniors earn badges by completing projects such as creating a digital movie for art or using GPS in geocaching for an outdoor badge.
Juliette Gordon Low How a Savannah girl sparked Girl Scouts
Juliette Gordon Low born October 31 1860 in Savannah Georgia named Daisy loved drawing writing and sports. She promoted youth groups in Savannah meeting Baden-Powell and formed 18 girls as the first American Girl Guides later renamed Girl Scouts in 1913. She endured hearing loss yet welcomed girls with disabilities into the organization.
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New York City
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England
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Girl Scouts Through the Years and Global Reach
The history traces Girl Scouts from its start under Juliette Gordon Low through World War I and evolving global presence. It notes overseas troops in China Mexico Saudi Arabia and Syria and domestic starts in New York Onondaga Nation and Houston. Cookie sales began in 1934 aiding programs and skills.
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Mexico
Saudi Arabia
Syria
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New York
Houston
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