WINTER 2019
G.I.R.L.
CONNECTION
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE the Power of a G.I.R.L. It comes as no surprise to us that Girl Scout alums are making history! From the youngest woman ever elected to Congress to the first women of color to be elected congresswomen, Girl Scout alums are etching their names in our history books like the trailblazers they are. And this sends a strong message to the world: Never underestimate the power of a G.I.R.L. ! Being a Girl Scout means paying attention to the world around you, Members of New Orleans Troops 42614 and 40971 perform the flag identifying problems affecting your community, ceremony at the Juliette Low Leadership Luncheon. and taking action to solve them! Whether it’s on the local or national level, Girl Scouts have always been championing issues to help improve their communities and make the world a better place. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who was a Girl Scout growing up in California, encouraged girls during the B.I.G. event to take a risk and be willing to step outside of their comfort zone, while Councilmember At-Large Helena Moreno reflected on her competitive nature in earning badges during remarks made at our Juliette Low Leadership Luncheon. It seems like everywhere you turn it’s Go-getters, Innovators, and Risk-Takers, and Leaders like today’s Girl Scouts that are out there showing this world what they are capable of! What’s your story, because we want to hear it! Email marcomm@gsle.org today!
ls with business smarts Cookie Program prepares gir Join us January 11 as we kick-off the 2019 Cookie Season in southeast Louisiana! It’s the Girl Scout Cookie Program that prepares girls with the business smarts they need to take on the world, and powers amazing adventures for every G.I.R.L. Many alum tell us that their experience selling Girl Scout Cookies was a critical first step on a path to success in their life and career. In fact 53 percent of female entrepreneurs and business owners are Girl Scout alums! INSIDE THIS ISSUE of G.I.R.L. Connection is our annual Cookie Connection, which covers important dates, cookie recognitions, and other awesome program opportunities. We can’t wait to see just how the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program will encourage girls to Inspire, Imagine, Innovate!