About Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the world's pre-eminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where, in accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, Girl Scouts cultivate their full individual potential. The qualities they develop in Girl Scouting - leadership, values, social conscience, and conviction about their own self-worth - serve them all their lives.
Today there are 3.8 million Girl Scouts – 2.9 million girl members and 986,000 adult members. Founder Juliette Gordon Low organized the first group of Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912, in Savanna, Georgia. Girl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the United States Congress on March 16, 1950. Through membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, GSUSA is part of a worldwide family of 8.5 million girls and adults in 144 countries.
Girl Scouts of Green Hills Council, Inc.
Girl Scouts of Green Hills Council serves Stephenson, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Lee, Whiteside, and Carroll Counties in Illinois and Lafayette and Grant Counties in Wisconsin.
The Girl Scout program serves girls ages 5-17 and provides them with a self-esteem building program where they learn about financial literacy, science & technology, travel, the environment, health & wellness, and community outreach.
Girls may participate in Girl Scouting by being a member of a troop, interest group, special program, or as an individual.
Anyone over the age of 18, including men, can be a volunteer.
Girl Scouts value diversity and inclusiveness and, therefore, do not discriminate on any basis.
Community Service is a key component of the Girl Scout program and is critical in earning the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards.
Green Hills Council serves 3,255 girls and 1,342 adults.
Board
of Directors
President
Jim Say |
1st Vice President
Carolyn Beyer |
2nd Vice President
Rebecca White |
Secretary
Agnes Hughes |
Treasurer
Andrew Garnhart
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mary Carroll |
Members-at-Large
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| Alice Kempel |
Michele Barnes |
Cyndi Reuter |
| Joanne McFadden |
Cassie Fry |
Michael Weaver |
| Steve Klieseth |
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History
Girl Scouts have a long and rich history. Since
the organization's beginning, Girl Scouts has evolved
to meet the needs of girls in an ever changing society.
It has and will continue to be a value-based organization
dedicated to empowering women.
1912- Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in
her
hometown of Savannah, Georgia with 18 members.
1919- Girl Scouting arrived in Wisconsin. Troop
#1 was
organized in Platteville by Miss Agnes Otis Bringham.
1928- Red Rose Troop (Freeport, IL) registered
with the National Office.
1936- First recorded profits from a cookie sale
were $124.
1953- Camp Far Horizons, Hanover, IL was purchased
to serve
as the established camp site.
1963- Jane Addams Council combined with councils
in Dixon,
Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison, Savanna, and troops
in
Grant & Lafayette Counties in Wisconsin to form
Green
Hills Council of Girl Scouts.
1963- Entire Girl Scout program was redesigned,
including new
handbooks & uniforms, and four new program levels.
2003- Green Hills Council celebrated 40 years.
2007 - Girl Scouts of the USA celebrate 95 years.
2008 - Girl Scouts of Green Hills Council
celebrates 45 years
Girl Scouts of Green Hills
Council, Inc.
5040 Business Rte. 20 West
Freeport, IL 61032
Telephone (815) 235-8777
Fax (815) 235-2468
E-mail:
info@gsgreenhills.org |
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Upcoming
Girl and Adult recruitment events 