let's celebrate Girl Scouting's 100th anniversary!
On March 12, 1912, a small group of girls gathered in Savannah, Georgia, at the urging of Juliette Gordon Low to learn about a new opportunity for girls. Now, nearly 100 years later, millions of girls and adults across the country have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate the Girl Scout Movement's milestone anniversary!
Locally, the members of our council's 100th Anniversary Committee and subcommittees have been putting into motion lots of opportunities for girls, volunteers, parents and the community to celebrate this historic anniversary, including local activities, events, historic exhibits and community service opportunities that showcase Girl Scouting, and position us for the innovations, adventures and memories yet to come in the next 100 years.
Be sure to click on the various sidebar links to see full details of the following: council-wide events and celebrations, historical displays and service opportunities. Stay tuned as additional details are posted.
100th Anniversary T-shirt and other merchandise
How many people can say they designed a T-shirt that is being worn by thousands of people in both Illinois and Indiana? Not many! Our own Kali L. of Woodridge, IL, submitted the winning design for our 100th Anniversary T-shirt. Kali, a 12-year-old Cadette who has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten, created the artwork for the shirts. “My favorite thing to do while camping is making s’mores, so I included marshmallows in the design.”
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Kali L. of Woodridge, IL |
Her 100th Anniversary T-Shirt Design |
Kali is elated to be part of such a momentous occasion. “I’m really excited that my design won. This is part of history. I love being a Girl Scout. I’ve learned so much since becoming one. Setting goals, helping others and going new places are just some of the cool things that I get to do. ” Congratulations Kali! Your love for Girl Scouting is an inspiration to us all.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary with the specially designed T-shirt that features a design by a local Girl Scout. You can purchase the T-shirt online or purchase in person at any of the Girl Scout Shops. Be sure to check out all the other great anniversary merchandise available online and in the shops. Click here.
Download the Merchandise Consignment Form for Service Units
The Green Ribbon Campaign – Connecting with Girl Scout Alumni
In late February and early March 2012, each girl and adult member will have the opportunity to seek out a former Girl Scout and present her with a Girl Scout green ribbon. The ribbon will be accompanied by a card that will include information on how to connect with the GCNWI Alumnae Association.
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary, these former Girl Scouts will be asked to wear the green ribbons over their heart during Girl Scout Week.
Ribbons will be distributed to all members via the service unit meetings and will also be available for distribution by council committees, task groups, and individual members through each gathering place.
This is a great way for all members to connect with a former Girl Scout, for adults to connect with old friends, and for everyone to share the pride in celebrating our 100th anniversary.
Telling Our Story: Girl Scouts in the Community
This is your opportunity to showcase today’s Girl Scouts!
Service units, troops and groups can make arrangements with local businesses or community venues like libraries, schools or municipal buildings to place a display of current information in their windows, lobbies, and display cases.
During the month of March 2012, Girl Scouts across our council will be telling their stories in their home communities. You can display your troop scrapbook, uniforms or badge sashes and vests, create a display of trips you’ve taken, service or take action projects you have done, or awards you have earned.
Templates for community signs:
Click on the following interactive PDF templates to customize a sign for your community. Click on the white space and insert your local message.
Ideas for displays include:
- Troop scrapbook
- Badges
- Patches
- Uniforms/troop shirts
- Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and journey books
- Camp items
- Banners
- Girl Scout flags
- Girl Scout pins
- Girl Scout Cookie and fall product items
- Girl Scout catalogs
- Poster board displays showing troop trips, service projects, and activities
After you’ve created your community display, we encourage you to take a digital photo and store it on www.shutterfly.com so other Girl Scout troops in our council can view it.
Make sure that each girl pictured has received parental permission via her registration form to have her photo taken. Girls whose parents have checked the “do not publish/share photos of my daughter” section of their registration forms, may not appear in any photos. Girls should not be identified by name to ensure the images are shared safely.
The council historians would also appreciate receiving actual photos c/o the Lisle Girl Scout Gathering Place, 2400 Ogden Avenue, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532.
100th Anniversary Council Cookbook
The council cookbook will consist of about recipes and some wonderful memories. We anticipate delivery around the end of March 2012.
- Cookbook Order Form (deadline EXTENDED to Feb. 22, 2012)
- Wishes for Our Future (cookbook sponsorship opportunities, deadline extended to Feb. 22)
Watch for fliers at your service unit meeting or for information sent via e-mail from your service unit team.
100th Anniversary Media and Promotions Kit for Volunteers
A special media and publicity kit with templates and downloads is now available! Click here to link to the resources.
To share information about other 100th anniversary-related activities and events in your area, or to ask questions, please send an e-mail to 100years@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
