National Council of Girl Scouts
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| National Council of Girl Scouts | |
|---|---|
| Name | National Council of Girl Scouts |
| Headquarters | New York City |
| Location | United States |
| Region served | United States |
| Key people | Juliette Gordon Low, Anna B. Graham |
National Council of Girl Scouts. The organization was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia in 1912, with the help of Edith Johnston, Nina Anderson Pape, and Anna B. Graham. The National Council of Girl Scouts was established to oversee the growing number of Girl Scout troops across the United States, with the first national convention held in Washington, D.C. in 1913, attended by First Lady of the United States Helen Herron Taft. The organization has since become one of the largest and most influential youth organizations in the United States, with partnerships with organizations such as the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, UNICEF, and the United Nations.
● History
The National Council of Girl Scouts has a rich history, dating back to the early 20th century, when Juliette Gordon Low was inspired by the Boy Scouts of America and the Scouting movement founded by Robert Baden-Powell and his sister Agnes Baden-Powell. The first Girl Scout troop was established in Savannah, Georgia in 1912, with the help of Edith Johnston, Nina Anderson Pape, and Anna B. Graham. The organization quickly grew, with troops established in New York City, Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California, and the first national convention held in Washington, D.C. in 1913, attended by First Lady of the United States Helen Herron Taft. The organization has been supported by notable figures such as Theodore Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and has partnerships with organizations such as the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, UNICEF, and the United Nations.
● Organization
The National Council of Girl Scouts is headquartered in New York City and has a network of Girl Scout councils across the United States, including the Girl Scouts of the USA, Girl Scouts of Northern California, and Girl Scouts of Greater New York. The organization is led by a Board of Directors composed of Girl Scout leaders and experts in fields such as education, business, and non-profit management, including Sylvia Acevedo, Anna Maria Chávez, and Kathy Cloninger. The organization has partnerships with companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, and has received support from foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Ford Foundation, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
● Programs
The National Council of Girl Scouts offers a range of programs for girls, including the Daisy program for kindergarten-age girls, the Brownie program for girls in grades 2-3, and the Junior program for girls in grades 4-5, as well as programs for older girls such as the Cadette and Senior programs. The organization also offers programs in areas such as STEM education, outdoor education, and leadership development, with partnerships with organizations such as the National Science Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, and the Harvard Business School. The organization has also launched initiatives such as the Girl Scout Leadership Institute and the Girl Scout Gold Award, which recognize girls' achievements in areas such as community service and entrepreneurship.
● Membership
The National Council of Girl Scouts has a membership of over 2 million girls and 800,000 adult volunteers, with troops in all 50 states and several US territories. The organization has a diverse membership, with girls from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, including African American, Hispanic, Asian American, and Native American girls. The organization has also launched initiatives to increase diversity and inclusion, such as the Girl Scout Diversity and Inclusion Initiative and the Girl Scout Hispanic Initiative, with partnerships with organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the League of United Latin American Citizens.
● Governance
The National Council of Girl Scouts is governed by a Board of Directors composed of Girl Scout leaders and experts in fields such as education, business, and non-profit management, including Sylvia Acevedo, Anna Maria Chávez, and Kathy Cloninger. The organization is also advised by a National Board of Directors and a National Council, which include representatives from Girl Scout councils across the United States. The organization has a strong commitment to transparency and accountability, with regular audits and financial reports available to the public, and has received support from organizations such as the Better Business Bureau and the Charity Navigator.
● Activities
The National Council of Girl Scouts offers a range of activities for girls, including camping, hiking, and outdoor adventures, as well as community service projects and leadership development programs. The organization has also launched initiatives such as the Girl Scout Cookie Program, which teaches girls entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and the Girl Scout Gold Award, which recognizes girls' achievements in areas such as community service and leadership. The organization has partnerships with companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, and has received support from foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Ford Foundation, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The organization has also been recognized for its work, including receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.