Girl Scouts seek members
“To inspire girls to the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service so that they may become confident and contributing citizens,” is the mission statement of the Girl Scouts of America, an organization which has been providing this inspiration to America’s girls for close to a century.
Juliette Gordon Low founded the program in 1912, and it has grown from the original 18 members in Savannah, Ga., to almost 4 million members in the United States and in more than 80 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas.
Each year around this time, the organization seeks out new members, and the Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley’s annual recruitment drive in Warren County will take place this Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Magness Library, according to local Girl Scout representative Susan Grandey.
Local girls ages 5-17 are invited to come by the library and learn more about the many programs offered to today’s Girl Scouts, and sign up to become a member of one of longest running and most recognized organizations for young women.
Though Main Street is closed, the back parking lot of the library will be available for parking, and those attending the recruitment drive may enter the library through the back door.
Similar drives will be held at local library branches around the area and those interested should contact their local library branch for more information, or contact Grandey at 815-1066 or e-mail her at [email protected].