The Girl Scouts’ birthday on March 12 commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18 members in Savannah, Georgia.
Today, Girl Scout Week is a birthday celebration for the organization that begins with Girl Scout Sunday on March 10 and ends with Girl Scout Sabbath on Saturday, March 16. Girl Scouts Celebrate Faith events give Girl Scouts an opportunity to be recognized at their places of worship on Girl Scout Sunday (March 10) and during Girl Scout Week.
In the Quad Cities region, the organization is represented by Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
For 112 years, Girl Scouts have found a way to dream big and do good. At a time when women in the United States couldn’t yet vote and were expected to stick to strict social norms, encouraging girls to embrace their unique strengths and create their own opportunities was game-changing.
Over the past century, that small circle of girls has grown to include millions of Girl Scout alumni. Today’s Girl Scouts are still focused on empowering their futures. From tackling mental health challenges faced by youth to encouraging screen-free outdoor education to preparing girls for career fields underrepresented by women, Girl Scouts as a movement continues to evolve.
Supporters of Girl Scouts are invited to celebrate Girl Scouts’ Birthday, however, there is no need to make a cake. Girl Scout Cookies are still available for purchase through Sunday, March 17.
To join Girl Scouts, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit www.GirlScoutsToday.org.
