NEW LEADER’S GUIDE TO SUCCESS Important Dates Founder’s Day Celebrated each year on October 31 in honor of Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday Girl Scout’s Birthday Celebrated on March 12, this day commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia. Girl Scout Leader’s Day Celebrated April 22, this day honors all the volunteers who work as leaders and mentors in partnership with girls. On this day, girls, their families, and communities find special ways to thank their adult Girl Scout volunteers. Girl Scout Sunday and Girl Scout Sabbath The Sunday before March 12th, and the Saturday after March 12th, is usually when these are celebrated.
On Time Renewal The membership renewal period running from the end of Early Bird until the end of the membership year, September 30. Spring Renewal Members of Girl Scouts re-register for the upcoming new membership year before a designated date set each year by the Council. World Thinking Day Celebrated annually on February 22. Official Girl Scout day where girls traditionally learn about the cultures and traditions of WAGGGS member countries. This day also commemorates the birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell the founders of the Scouting Movement worldwide.
Girl Scout Week Celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday, and it always includes Girl Scouts’ birthday, March 12.
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