San Diego Winter Restaurant Week 20... Nov 30, 2008
For the 2009 winter edition, a new twist has been added in that select restaurant menus will benefit the Girl Scouts by including their famous cookies as an ingredient in certain dishes. What Restaurants Are Participating. (Suite101.com)
Christmas trees are big business in Oregon Nov 30, 2008
-- The Grinch will not be visiting Guam this year: The young vendors of Guam Girl Scouts Inc. should receive their annual shipment of Oregon-grown Christmas trees any day now ... Not that Girl Scouts were drinking in that Port Townsend roadhouse near where Low used to moor his sailboat, but a guy at the bar had a friend in the insurance business in Guam, and ... "Long story short, the insurance agency is long gone, but we still ship trees to the Girl Scouts," Low said. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Library still going strong Nov 29, 2008
"The local Junior Girl Scouts are offering a Mitten Story Time and craft for Kindergarteners and first graders on Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. to Noon." During school break, families are welcome to attend the Book to Movie series beginning with "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" on Dec. 29 and "Prince Caspian" the next day. Movies run from Noon to 2:30 p.m. Call the library at 283-4339. (Thomaston Express, CT)
Paul Williams Prepares for Verno Ph... Nov 29, 2008
"We may have to go to 168 because of all these girl scouts that are afraid to fight Paul." For the record, the "girl scouts" Peterson refers to are Antonio Margarito (the one they really want), Shane Mosley, Oscar de la Hoya, and Miguel Cotto. Andre Berto gets an honorable mention. (Suite101.com)
Lions raise money for people in need Nov 29, 2008
"There are so many opportunities to provide and donate," he said, noting that his three daughters are each members of the local Girl Scouts, a group that annually makes contributions to the food pantry. Ms. Richard said that the food pantry is currently well stocked but noted that it often becomes depleted following the holiday season. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
More Than Just Cookies: Rethinking the Girl Scouts Nov 29, 2008
The horse program, an activity of the local Girl Scouts council, is shutting down as the organization suffers declining membership and dwindling resources ... Nearly 100 years later, Girl Scouts are fighting to stay relevant and hip ... Shuttering camps is a difficult and emotional side effect of an ambitious plan to streamline Girl Scouts and roll out a whole new "leadership" program to revive interest in the 2. (Time.com)
United Way reaches $62,000 Nov 28, 2008
Services include prevention of domestic abuse, food and shelter for the hungry and homeless, local disaster relief for house fires and other catastrophes, and youth programs for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire USA.. Your one United Way donation helps in a lot of different ways locally. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Dashing through the street Nov 27, 2008
Local groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts get to go out and march together, and people get to use their imagination when they create their floats, she said. It's about bringing people together, having fun, Tallcot said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Members honored: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 held a celebration this month to honor longstanding members. Pictured from left, Pat Wilharm Kenyon, 38 years, Barbara Adric 50 years and Virginia Padia 54 years, not pictured Jeanne Wattles 54 years, Jean Pope 14 years and Kay Eismon 13 years. Wilharm Kenyon has held every office in the auxiliary, Padia has been president and is currently treasurer. Wattles has held every positon and Pope has been chaplain. (Submitted photo.) Nov 27, 2008
Adult leaders for Girls Scouts are sought to accommodate girls in Benson and surrounding areas who want to become Girl Scouts ... Girls can join as young as kindergarten as Daisy Girl Scouts and remain through their senior year in school. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Everyone wins with Mariners Care Nov 27, 2008
Beneficiaries included youth-based organizations such as the Girl Scouts, Hope Kids, Homeward Bound, Boys Clubs and Foundation for Blind Children, as well as local schools, summer camps, food banks and the American Cancer Society. Thanks to donations, a generous match by Wizards of the Coast and coins collected in the Wishing Well on the Main Concourse in center field at Safeco Field, $26,000 was donated to Seattle Children's Hospital to benefit Pacific Northwest patients and families. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Christmas parade lineup announced Nov 27, 2008
Marching unit, Watertown Girl Scouts sponsored by ZBM Inc.. 24. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Community Notes Nov 27, 2008
Helping the Lions during the parade will be Scouts from Troop 1068, co-sponsored by the Princeton Lions Club, and, weather permitting, local Girl Scouts and Brownies. Comments - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Anthem outlets open at 11 p.m. Thursday Nov 27, 2008
Local girl scouts will wrap gifts for free in the food court. A donation is requested. (AZCentral -- News)
With interest crumbling, Girl Guides cut the trans fat in cookies Nov 27, 2008
The move comes nearly two years after the Girl Scouts in the United States announced they would get rid of most of the trans fat in their cookies. The Canadian Girl Guide cookie originated in Regina in 1927, and now, all the varieties raise about $11-million annually for the organization. (Globe and Mail)
Woman accused of embezzling from Scouts Nov 27, 2008
Woman accused of embezzling from Girl Scouts ... SAN DIEGO A Rancho Santa Fe woman accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from several North County Girl Scouts troops was arrested over the weekend, officials with the Sheriff's Department said Wednesday. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SPOT ON media Wins Gold and Silver Publishing Awards Nov 26, 2008
NEW YORK, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- SPOT ON media, an innovator in print and digital custom content, received a gold award for the Girl Scouts Leader magazine for 'Most Improved' publication and a silver award for "360", a publication forMerrill Lynch, for 'Best Overall Editorial ... "We are particularly proud to be able to contribute to the Girl Scouts' transformation into the best leadership program for young girls in the world today. We are thrilled that the new format of their 60-year old... (PR Newswire)
United Way drive plans kickoff Nov 26, 2008
The United Way provides supplemental funding - sometimes more than can be called supplemental - to local organizations like Brookhaven Outreach Ministries, the Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln County, the Widows and Orphans Center of Mississippi Inc., and Boy and Girl Scouts. The organization also shores up youth-based government functions like the Brookhaven Recreation Department. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Reading Reindeer continues serving local children in need Nov 26, 2008
Girl Scouts at Ocoee High School. Bill and Carol Cox, Winter Garden. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Woman Accused Of Stealing Money From Girl Scouts Nov 26, 2008
Last week, volunteer coordinators for the Girl Scouts discovered $9,000 missing from their coffers after Daily announced that she was leaving the organization and moving out of state, according to Varnau. The suspect oversaw the bank accounts of 44 of the youth agency's troops in Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe for seven years, the sergeant said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Chefs, students to give more than just thanks Nov 26, 2008
"We get people from throughout the community volunteering. All ages, all family members, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, parents bring the kids.". Some Aggies and community members spend their holiday serving at Twin City Mission's Thanksgiving feast. (The Battalion, TX)
Girl Scouts start Christmas donation drive Nov 26, 2008
My girl scouts and I decided we wanted to do a Christmas community project this year ... So my girl scouts, my co-leader, and I did some heartfelt brainstorming on how we could help ... I am trying to teach my Girl Scouts that one person can make a difference and the courage they have will take them to heights in life some have seemed to forget. (Forest Republican, WI)
Lewistons Geri Hewitt Hospice Volunteer of the Year Nov 26, 2008
She is also a member of the Lewiston Garden Club and a past Girl Scout leader for 17 years involved with Girl Scouts through teaching others for 20 years. She works a couple days per week at the American Legion Post 198 in Lewiston. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Brownie Outrage: Scouts Toss Autistic Girl Nov 26, 2008
ABC News: Girl Scouts Reject Girl With Autism ... Girl Scouts Reject Girl With Autism ... For two years, Magi Klages, despite having autism, thrived in the Girl Scouts -- an organization that pledges to "help people at all times" and to be "honest and fair, considerate and caring.". (ABC News)
Church columnists: November 26, 2008 Nov 25, 2008
Thursday the Girl Scouts are packaging Christ Chapel Mission Thanksgiving Boxes in the Family Center. Friday is Word of Life team meeting in the Family Center at 7 p.m. Saturday at 9 a.m. is Angel Food Distribution. (Catoosa County News, GA)
11/25-30: Thanksgiving Day events Nov 25, 2008
A procession of 50 state flags by area Boy and Girl Scouts is followed by the raising of a large American flag at the church's altar. Food is taken to the area hungry and a free-will offering takes place. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
MEMO launches Christmas weekend Dec. 5, 6 Nov 25, 2008
That is long enough for many of the little Brownie Girl Scouts costumed for the occasion. MEMO thanks all its member volunteers who help make this special weekend happen. (Medfield Press, MA)
Debbie Reynolds Nov 25, 2008
A life-long supporter of the Girl Scouts, she is also the founder-president of the Thalians, a charitable organization which has raised millions for emotionally disturbed children. Since the late 1960s she has been actively involved in the collection and preservation of memorabilia from Hollywood s first half-century, gathering thousands of costumes, props and mementos of the studios and their greatest stars. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Obituaries for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 Nov 25, 2008
He volunteered for the Girl Scouts, Salvation Army, Children s Museum of La Crosse and many other organizations and projects. John s volunteerism, combined with his love of gardening and his construction expertise, led him to become actively involved with many park development projects throughout the area, including Man-Lay Garden, Kid s Coulee and Kistler Park. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Arlene (Sauerbier) Federighi (2) Nov 24, 2008
Over the years she was active with St. Joseph Public Schools, her church and the Girl Scouts. She enjoyed bowling at Kelly's and the Elks Club. (The Herald-Palladium)
Prestigious Gold Award earned by local Girl Scout Nov 24, 2008
SIERRA VISTA Allison Taylor has been in Girl Scouts since she was in kindergarten. And over the summer, the 17-year-old earned the highest award she could as a Girl Scout, the Gold Award, making her the first person in Senior/Ambassador Troop 785 from the Fort Huachuca Service Unit to the best of the current troop leaders knowledge to receive it. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF: All of us can effect positive change Nov 23, 2008
"We can't imagine what the Chinese were doing when they bound girls' feet, but now we're doing it to our children's spirits."The Girl Scouts organization has also led the way in embracing social entrepreneurship, training girls how to start their own movements. It's a step toward a "you-figure-out-how-to-get-it-done" model of citizen participation in the 21st century. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Business Briefs: PeachMac opens store in Augusta area Nov 23, 2008
The luncheon will honor this year s Athena nominees: Doris Aldrich, Women to the World; Clothilda Barnett, Hancock Community Development Corp.; Diane Bell, A-Flair for Hair; Margaret Wagner Dahl, the University of Georgia; Deborah Dietzler, UGA; Penn Dodson, Timmons, Warnes & Anderson LLP; Stephanie Field, The Field Agency; Amber Jaynes, AT&T; Gena Knox, Fire & Flavor Grilling Co.; Cheryl K. Legette, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia; Janice Mathis, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Marne Matthews, Athens... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Local charities still have needs for Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2008
This year donations given to local Girl Scouts and Cox Communications are also being brought to the St. Vincent DePaul food bank. Nearby, the Salvation Army, at 156 E. Wilcox Drive, also has seen an increased need for food and other services, said Capt. Bob Schmig. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Arts and crafts, home tour, free coats highlight busy weekend Nov 22, 2008
The Girl Scouts of Casper are holding a book drive to bring comfort to the children at the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City. Please help by donating new and gently used books for all ages. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Seven Chi-Hi students honored for excelling in science Nov 21, 2008
She has also been involved with Girl Scouts. Alicia attended Halmstad Elementary. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas Nov 21, 2008
Alva Girl Scouts will serve refreshments. The downtown party will end at 5 p.m. so that those wanting to participate in the community choir may report to the First Christian Church at 5:30 p.m. for rehearsal. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
• Feeding the meter Nov 21, 2008
Anderson said local Girl Scouts might place and remove the bags. Jared S. Hopkins may be reached at 208-735-3204 or. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
NB woman spreads comfort with cards Nov 21, 2008
She also has two sons, Ralph and Cliff Hampton) has been in Girl Scouts every since she was old enough, and she's always asking Mama can you help with this. Hampton said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Girl Scouts creating room at museum Nov 20, 2008
Alva s Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 799 with Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma is working on their Bronze Award project. The Bronze Award is the highest honor earned as a Junior Girl Scout. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Girl Scouts urge city to 'go green' Nov 20, 2008
Girl Scouts urge city to 'go green. By: THERESE APEL, DAILY LEADER Staff Writer. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Brownies hold used book sale Nov 20, 2008
The Girl Scouts of Chetek Brownie Troop 3224 will hold a used book sale at the Chetek United Methodist Church Friday. The sale will take place from 4:30-7:30 p.m. There will be free coffee, cider and cookies available, along with free drawings. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Elementary goes to the D.O.G.S. Nov 20, 2008
I usually support my daughter in anything she does, Girl Scouts, school. I try to help wherever Im needed. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Sewage plant foundation almost completed Nov 20, 2008
Three Girl Scouts arranged for the installation of the Clivis Multrum composting toilet unit in the Town Park as their Gold Star community service project. The units include the outside building, are odor free and are said to require less maintenance than a Porta-Potty. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Dental Hygienist students Theresa Barbiaux and Sallie Mayer demonstrated to the Girl Scouts how to properly take care of ones teeth. Nov 19, 2008
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Dental Hygienist students Theresa Barbiaux and Sallie Mayer demonstrated to the Girl Scouts how to properly take care of ones teeth ... Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 4:24 PM CST A bit of Hawaiian island flavor came to Grayson County last Friday when Girl Scouts hosted a Hawaiian Luau fundraiser ... When it gets closer to Christmas, the Girl Scouts will deliver the presents to the senior citizens, and sing Christmas carols to them. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Girl Scouts hold 70s lunch Nov 19, 2008
Girl Scouts hold 70s lunch ... The 1970s came alive at the Girl Scouts Mother-Daughter Lunch, as mini-skirts, white boots, headbands and psychedelic colors were in style again for a few hours ... Z Club member Regina Soto, left, assists Girl Scouts with their crafts. (Nogales International, AZ)
Area marrow drive seeks donors Nov 18, 2008
According to Goldwater, over the past 20 years, the group has raised over $1 million to support charities such as the Special Olympic Committee, Ronald McDonald House, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Girl Scouts of America, Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, Ambler Rest Center and St. Christopher's Hospital Emergency Fund. For those who cannot attend the drives or are unable to donate marrow, Goldwater suggests making a donation to help fund the kits necessary for the tests. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Camp Adahi protected under $1 million easement purchase Nov 18, 2008
A partnering of local, state and private agencies helped to put under conservation more than 730 acres of land atop Lookout Mountain known by thousands of current and former Girl Scouts as Camp Adahi ... Along with the county, the Lookout Mountain Conservancy, the Girl Scouts of Moccasin Bend Council, the Georgia Land Conservation program and the Open Space Institute were responsible for the purchase announced last Thursday ... Heiskell said the mostly-forested Lookout Mountain property, where... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Community gives heart-warming welcome Nov 18, 2008
The Boy Scouts sold popcorn, and the Girl Scouts sold bottled water. Delavan's fire and ambulance departments were in charge of the pork dinner, with the fire department cooking and the ambulance volunteers serving. (Pekin Times, IL)
Ringers needed for United Way campaign Nov 18, 2008
Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, the city of Farmington, St. Francois County Health Center and even the Gold Wing Motorcycle Association are among the ringers. Whenever I call, they say yes, said Bockenkamp, who is herself a ringer at 4 p.m. Dec. 5. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Amenia veterans memorial honors those who served Nov 18, 2008
Lauren Barto, 8, spoke on behalf of the Girl Scouts, saying, "Everyone should give thanks for what they're doing.". Sara Costigan, who sang the National Anthem to begin the memorial, agreed, "Everyone should say 'thank you' to a veteran.". (Henrietta Post, NY)
Logan student lends warm hand to area kids Nov 18, 2008
The project s completion earned Riley her Girl Scout Gold Award, which she will receive Jan. 25 at the Girl Scouts Gold and Silver Banquet ... 4 percent of eligible Girl Scouts in grades 10 through 12. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Scouts and friends stuff stockings for troops overseas Nov 18, 2008
ROANOKE RAPIDS Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, hundreds in all, showed up at Becker Village Mall on Saturday to help stuff stockings for our servicemen and women in Iraq and Afghanistan. The organization known as Boatsie s Boxes evolved from a son s call for help. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Local Scouts Win Gold Awards Nov 18, 2008
The ambitions of two local Girl Scouts not only earned them the organization s high honor, but had a positive effect on the community. Even more impressive, by earning their Girl Scout Gold Awards, Crystal Hardy of Dublin and Megan Green of Rentz became the first Laurens County scouts to achieve the award in six years. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Area agencies need volunteers to help Nov 17, 2008
- Girl Scouts of Penn Lakes Council needs volunteers with leadership experience to lead troops. Call Jan Leonardi at 734-3793 or send e-mail to ">. - Mother-to-Mother needs volunteers to mentor struggling single mothers. Call Paula Hayes at 866-4566. - Saint Mary's Home of Erie needs volunteers at its east campus gift shop or in other areas at both campuses. Call Diane Lutz at 451-1333 to volunteer at Saint Mary's East; call Dionna Durr at 836-5358 to volunteer at Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge. -... (Erie Times-News, PA)
VIRGINIA H. DAVIS, 93, Nov 16, 2008
Virginia was a Girl Scout leader and was honored for her service by the Girl Scouts of America. She was a member of the La Junta Methodist Church, Tuesday Literary Club, Hospital Auxiliary, and enjoyed 54 years as a P. E.O. Sister in Chapter W in La Junta and Chapter DI in Green Valley. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Old is new again Nov 15, 2008
Girl Scouts served as greeters, and Grant's Septic provided a portable restroom. Creating a community hall is strictly a charitable endeavor on the part of the four owners. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Local Briefs Nov 15, 2008
A grant from the Motoro-la Foundation is allowing North-ern Illinois University and the Girl Scouts of America to offer a program for girls interested in becoming engineers. The 50,000 grant to NIU s College of Engineering and Engineering Technology supports the Enhancing Engineering Pathways program, according to a news release from NIU. As part of that program, the college has established relationships with the Girl Scouts Sybaquay Council and the Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Council... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Community plans benefit for one of its own Nov 15, 2008
Delavan's Boy Scouts will be selling popcorn, and the Girl Scouts, bottled water. T-shirts designed for Merla's benefit will be available. (Pekin Times, IL)
Marines boost Toys for Tots goal Nov 15, 2008
"If we collect enough toys, we would like to give each child two toys," she said after she presented a program recently to Girl Scouts at the Desmond Hotel in Colonie. The scouts are participants in a Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York leadership program, with a focus on the hospitality industry, conducted by Dianna Rios, Desmond marketing director. (Albany Times Union)
Shame on You! Nov 15, 2008
It's also CSR when your local business supports your church with a donation for its walk to life fundraising event, or lets girl scouts sell cookies in front of it. Articles like this always seem to me to have a scent of idiot-objectivist hysteria. (Townhall.com)
Give the gift of reading to W.O. County children Nov 15, 2008
A local author has agreed to do a book signing to benefit Reading Reindeer, and Girl Scouts have offered their talents to expand the program. A Winter Garden resident was so thrilled last year when her grandchildren received books from Reading Reindeer she has offered to label books for this year's drive. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Girl Scouts Making a Difference Nov 15, 2008
The Westerly/ Pawcatuck Girl Scouts collected personal care items at Westerlys Wal- Mart as part of ' Make a Difference Day' on Oct. 31. WESTERLY Recently some very enthusiastic young ladies stood in front of Wal- Mart trying to catch the attention of whoever walked by. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Plano: Scout Day comes back to Heritage Museum Nov 15, 2008
"We're expecting more than 500 Boy and Girl scouts and at least 150 parents and leaders." ... Scout Day is a field trip for Boy and Girl scouts in Plano to the Heritage Farmstead Museum, where they spend the day experiencing life in the 1800s. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Habitat House becomes a home Nov 14, 2008
Several months ago, Peternell decided to go for her silver award in Girl Scouts. A silver award encourages Girl Scouts to use their leadership and organization skills in a community service project ... Peternell said putting the project together required a lot of work, before she could start work the project had to be approved by Girl Scouts and Habitat for Humanity. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Town retires tattered flags Nov 14, 2008
Girl Scouts salute as the American fag is raised on the new flag pole in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, where Concord held its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony ... Veterans, 4-H fife and drummers, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and others formed three lines and handed folded flags to three airmen from Hanscom Air Force Base, who, in turn passed the flags on to three Concord firefighters, who dropped the star-spangled banners into fire-filled silver canisters ... Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Co-Chairman... (Concord Journal, MA)
