Linda Dutra, Pres Alan and Ginger Lallo
The Girl Scout Mission - "builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place." Founder Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912 in Savannah, Georgia and in 1950 Girl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the US Congress. Its programs help 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." Girls Scouts are in 92 countries with over 100 local Girl Scout Councils. Through membership in the "World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of USA is part of a worldwide family of 10 million girls and adults in 146 countries."
In our part of the country there are two Girl Scout camps - Camp Hoffman in West Kingston (one of the oldest in the US) and Camp Rocky Farm located in the heart of Newport. The first Girl Scout troop in Rhode Island began in 1914 in Pawtucket and Girl Scouts of Rhode Island was chartered in 1919 by the national organization and incorporated.
And cookies are on sale!!!
If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to learn how they’re selling cookies. If you don’t know a Girl Scout, check with your local council or use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to find a booth and purchase cookies.
Beginning February 21, customers who do not already know a Girl Scout will also be able to purchase cookies to be shipped directly to their homes by entering their zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder. This link can also be used to find a local booth, purchase cookies, and/or to donate cookies for local community causes.
