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“I am thinking of you today and in spirit I am with you…”

Juliette Gordon Low, Founder, Girl Scouts, excerpt from “Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday Message”, The American Girl, October 1924

For this month’s History 101 lesson, we will explore events that took place during the month of October and during the 2000′s.   Girl Scout History information is collected from the Girl Scout website (check it out for more history!).

Girl Scout History – October: In 1915 Girl Scout membership dues were .25 cents a year. In 1917, the first honorary President of Girl Scouts was Edith Wilson. The Mariner Program was launched in 1934. By the end of the year there were 12 registered “ships” (troops). In 1978, the new logo is introduced.

2000 – 2009: Studio 2B is introduced. New badges were introduced: Global Awareness, Stress Less, Adventure Sports, and Environmental Health.

Next month, 2010′s!

Yours in Scouting,

“Girl Scouts have real fun.”

Juliette Gordon Low, Founder, Girl Scouts, excerpt from an undated speech.

For this month’s History 101 lesson, we will explore events that took place during the month of September and during the 1990′s.   Girl Scout History information is collected from the Girl Scout website (check it out for more history!) and  Gulf Pines Council History  website. They continue to help me with my Girl Scout History lessons!

Girl Scout History – September: In 1940, the Irving Berlin Foundation announced that the royalties of the song, “God Bless America” will go toward the Girl Scout and Boy Scout organizations.  The first Senior Girl Scout handbook is published in 1945. The first time that 4 new handbooks (for the four levels – Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior) were designed, written,  and edited simultaneously was in 1963. In 2001, Girl Scouts respond to the terrorists attacks by performing community services, holding remembrance ceremonies, and writing thank you letters to first responders.

1990 – 1999: Pax Lodge replaced Olave House in London. The 60th Anniversary of the Cookie Sale was celebrated in 1996. The first Girl Scout internet website was introduced in 1996. The first National Sing-along at the Mall in Washington DC was held in 1997.

Next month, 2000′s!

Yours in Scouting,

“Now I know the secret of making the best persons. It is to grow in the open air, and to eat and sleep with the earth.”

Elizabeth K. Hayner, Girl Scout Leader and active participant in the Girl Scout Movement, personal notebook, date unknown

Sorry this month’s history is late! It’s been a busy summer! For this month’s History 101 lesson, we will explore events that took place during the month of August and during the 1980′s.   Girl Scout History information from Girl Scout website (check it out for more history!) and  Gulf Pines Council History  website continues to help me with my Girl Scout History lesson!

Girl Scout History – August: The first Juliette Low Session was held in 1932 at Our Chalet. The Wing Scout program received 3 Piper Airplanes for their program from William T. Piper, president of Piper Aircraft. In 1962, Girl Scout membership reached 3.5 million members.

1980 – 1989: New badges during this period included – Computer Fun, Aerospace, and Business-Wise. A new level is added to the Girl Scout Movement – Daisies. The Daisies did not earn badges or petals, they wore the Girl Scout pin and the World Association pin on their uniform. The Edith Macy Conference Center is opened. In 1980, the Gold Award and Silver Award are the two highest awards available to Girl Scouts. The Sign of the Rainbow, Sign of the Star, Sign of the Satellite was introduced to the Junior Girl Scout program. In 1982, the first Leader Appreciation Day is held. The membership fee in 1984 was $4.00.

Next month we will look at the 1990′s!

Yours in Scouting!