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| Last updated on July 28, 2008 |
The Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Mission Statement
Girl Scouting builds girls of confidence, courage, and character, who make the world a better place.
Description:
Do you remember a time when an adult made a big difference in your life? Think back to the adults who were your role models. What characteristics did they possess that made them memorable? The adults who have a constructive impact on girls' lives are those whose behavior and example incorporate positive values.
In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewards, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.
History:
Girl Scouts of Great Iowa is comprised of 74 counties including 71 central and western Iowa, one county in Nebraska and one and half counties in South Dakota.
Over 16,000 girls in five program levels:
Daisy Girl Scouts, ages 5-6 (Kindergarten or grade 1)
Brownie Girl Scouts, ages 6-8 (Grades 1-2-3)
Junior Girl Scouts, ages 8-11 (Grades 3-4-5-6)
Cadette Girl Scouts, ages 11-14 (Grades 6-7-8-9)
Senior Girl Scouts, ages 14-17 (Grades 9-10-11-12)
Over 3,600 adult members (women and men), including volunteer leaders, consultants, board members, and staff specialists in such areas as child development, adult education, outdoor education, fund development, public relations, and administration. Employed executives account for less than one percent of total adult membership.
Girls at home and abroad participate in more than 236,000 troops and groups in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas, and local Girl Scout councils offer girls the opportunity for membership across the United States.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (641) 423-8387
Address:
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601 S Illinois Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
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Web Site: http://www.girlscoutsiowa.org
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