Georgia Girl Scouts Announce Merger Plans

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Click here to find out about exciting changes to GSUSA policies starting in October of 2008!

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Dear Girl Scouts, CSRC Membership,

In May of 2008, Girl Scouts, Central Savannah River Council, Girl Scouts of Northeast Georgia, Girl Scouts of Middle Georgia Council, Girl Scouts of Concharty Council, Girl Scouts of Southwest Georgia Council and Girl Scouts of Savannah will become Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. This council realignment will create greater resources for the girls and volunteers in the form of more program opportunities, choices of properties, and more ways to be involved in Girl Scouts.

We are excited to hear more about the Girl Scout Leadership Development Program. This program is the new design for what girls do in Girl Scouting and how adult support can strengthen their experience. It is the road map for determining what a girl will learn and how she will be impacted. The model defines and displays all the elements that must be in place to positively impact girls’ lives.

Through the Girl Scout Leadership Development Program, girls will discover their personal best and prepare for a positive future, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to solve problems and improve their communities. Girls have told us that these opportunities matter very much to girls—both in their daily lives and as they prepare for their futures. And, with our unique focus on a By Girls, for Girls approach and cooperative and experiential learning, girls will continue to have fun, friendship, and exciting adventures.

We look forward to what lies ahead. Watch this space for more information and get to know our partners in the new council by visiting their current websites: Northeast www.girlscoutsnegeorgia.org, Middle GA www.gsmginc.org, Concharty www.girlscoutsconcharty.org, Southwest GA www.gsswga.org, and Savannah www.girlscouting.org. Be sure to visit the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia website too! www.gshg.org .

Sincerely,

Rick Herring
Chair, Board of Directors

Jean B. Carr
Interim CEO

 

Policy Changes!

The news is out about realignment! Girl Scouts of the USA has officially announced some new and exciting changes for both our council and the whole GSUSA movement. GSUSA is taking aggressive action to deal with Girl Scouts declining membership numbers and outdated traditions.

The following decisions will affect the entire GSUSA movement as a whole. These changes will not take affect until October 1, 2008 in order to allow for adjustment time.

The following age levels and names will become effective October 1, 2008.

Grades	Names
K-1	Girl Scout Daisy
2-3	Girl Scout Brownie
4-5	Girl Scout Junior
6-8	Girl Scout Cadette
9-10	Girl Scout Senior
11-12	Girl Scout Ambassador

Daisies will be allowed to sell cookies once these changes take affect.

Also effective October 2008, the following changes will be implemented regarding the Girl Scout uniform.

• Girl Scouts at each level will have one official uniform item (e.g. tunic, vest, sash) for the display of official pins and awards. This uniform item will be required when girls participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl Scout Movement.
• The official dress code will unite girls as Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts will wear solid white shirts and khaki pants or skirts with their official uniform item, which will be required when they participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl Scout movement.
• The adult uniforms will be a scarf worn with the membership pins for women and a tie for men. The scarf/tie and membership pins will be worn with navy blue business attire.

The following elements are available:

• Girl Scouts at the Daisy and Brownie levels will continue to have a full uniform ensemble available.
• Girl Scouts in high school will also have a scarf, uniting them in the WAGGS tradition.
  Girl Scouts of the USA will continue to develop and offer a range of appealing casual wear for girls and adults.

For more information, please visit www.girlscouts.org/strategy/

Girl Scouts, Central Savannah River Council
1325 Greene Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Phone: 706-774-0505 or 800-997-2472
Fax: 706-774-0045
OnMyHonor@girlscoutscsra.org
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