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PEMCO Mutual Insurance and Girl Scouts of Western and Eastern Washington Raise Awareness About Cybersecurity

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Family, Professional services, Education, Consumer, Insurance, Children, Girl Scouts of the USA, The Scout Association, Scouting, Girl Guides, Scouts, Youth organizations, Youth movements, Organizations

b"PEMCO Mutual Insurance and Girl Scouts of Western and Eastern Washington recently partnered to share the importance of cybersecurity with nearly 100 Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts across Washington.

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  • b"PEMCO Mutual Insurance and Girl Scouts of Western and Eastern Washington recently partnered to share the importance of cybersecurity with nearly 100 Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts across Washington.
  • Girls Scouts who completed the events earned Cybersecurity Investigator badges to signify their commitment to being cybersecurity savvy.\n\xe2\x80\x9cToday, more and more of our daily lives are happening online.
  • Events and activities that typically would be held in person were moved online,\xe2\x80\x9d said CEO of Girl Scouts of Western Washington Megan Ferland.
  • Our Mutual Good programs raise the achievement levels for youth in education; build stronger, greener environments; and increase safety at home, on the road and at play.

Darigold and Seven Girl Scout Councils Announce New Fundraising Partnership for 2021 Cookie Season

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Philanthropy, Retail, Consumer, Teens, Children, Fund Raising, Food, Beverage, Darigold, Food and drink, Girl Scouts of the USA, Girl Scout Cookies, Scouts, Organizations

Darigold and Girl Scout councils across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington have announced a community-building fundraising partnership as part of this years Girl Scout Cookie season.

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  • Darigold and Girl Scout councils across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington have announced a community-building fundraising partnership as part of this years Girl Scout Cookie season.
  • The partnership expands the existing relationship between Darigold and Girl Scouts of Western Washington into four new states, earmarking funds specifically for financial assistance for Girl Scouts who otherwise wouldn't have the means to participate, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the partnering Girl Scout councils.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    From February 22 to March 31, 2021, Darigold will donate a portion of sales from every carton or bottle of Darigold extended shelf-life milk sold at participating retailers to the partnering Girl Scout councils.
  • We hope this strategic partnership helps to strengthen the existing positive impact of Girl Scout programs in our backyard and beyond.

Scholarship Available to Gold Award Girl Scouts

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Girl Scouts of the USA, Gold Award, Scouts, Scouting, Central Region, Youth organizations

"Girl Scouts opens the door to great opportunities, including college scholarships," said Joy Wheeler, CEO, Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri.

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  • "Girl Scouts opens the door to great opportunities, including college scholarships," said Joy Wheeler, CEO, Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri.
  • "We are thrilled that Baker will offer this scholarship for all Gold Award Girl Scouts who attend their university."
  • To learn more about this scholarship, Gold Award Girl Scouts should contact the Office of Admissions at 785.594.8325 or [email protected] .
  • Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri serves 20,000 Girl Scouts (K 12th grades) in its 47-county region.

Arena.io sends Girl Scout cookie care packages to healthcare workers across the country

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Food and drink, Articles, Cookie, Desserts, HTTP cookie, Scouts, Girl Scout Cookies

While investigating food options, Arena heard about the cancellation of all Girl Scout public cookie sales .

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  • While investigating food options, Arena heard about the cancellation of all Girl Scout public cookie sales .
  • Putting the two together, the company decided to support both the Girl Scout troops and the healthcare workers.
  • Arena contacted regional Girl Scout offices, but they all closed on March 13.
  • Only one office - the Heart of the South in Memphis, TN - was able to take a large cookie order.

Educational Tours Agency, Fantastic Tours, Shares 5 Benefits of Girl Scout Troop Travel

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Monday, January 20, 2020
Girl Scouts of the USA, Scout troop, Scouting, Scouts BSA, Scouts, Organizations, Youth organizations, Youth movements

Educational tours agency, Fantastic Tours, shares five benefits of Girl Scout troop travel.

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  • Educational tours agency, Fantastic Tours, shares five benefits of Girl Scout troop travel.
  • Travel is a great way to get Girl Scouts to gain more self-confidence and become better leaders.
  • If your Girl Scout troop is interested in a trip, be sure to enlist the help of a travel agency that specializes in school and Girl Scout trips.
  • Founded in 1984, a WBE certified agency, the Fantastic Tours team is experienced, passionate, and proud of their unique approach to educational travel.

Balfour Launches New Gold Award Girl Scout Jewelry Collection

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Girl Scouts of the USA, Gold Award, Scouting, Scouts, Motor vehicles, International Harvester Scout, Cars

A Gold Award Girl Scout commits to a cause beyond herself, leading the charge to tackle significant issues in her community.

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  • A Gold Award Girl Scout commits to a cause beyond herself, leading the charge to tackle significant issues in her community.
  • The Girl Scout Gold Award jewelry collection was designed with unique personalization options, giving each girl the ability to customize her pieces based on fashion preference and personality.
  • Jewelry for Gold Award Girl Scout alums will also be added as the collection expands.
  • ABOUT THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD: Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world.

Perspecta President and CEO, Mac Curtis, Receives Technology Good Scout Award from Boy Scouts of America

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Boy Scouts of America, Scouts BSA, Scouts, Organizations, Outdoor recreation, Youth organizations

CHANTILLY, Va., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mac Curtis received the Technology Good Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council at the organization's Annual TechnologyGood Scout Award Luncheon on May 8, 2019.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mac Curtis received the Technology Good Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council at the organization's Annual TechnologyGood Scout Award Luncheon on May 8, 2019.
  • The Technology Good Scout Award recognizes and honors outstanding leaders in the technology industry from the Greater Washington, DC area who exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Law in their daily life.
  • "I am honored to join the long list of Technology Good Scouts that came before me," said Mac Curtis, president and CEO, Perspecta.
  • "Thank you to the Boy Scouts of America for this award and for all that you do in building the exceptional leaders of tomorrow."

Thirty New Girl Scout Badges Now Available to Power Girl Leadership in Key 21st Century Issues

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Girl Scouts of the USA, Scouting, Scouts

The new programming for girls in grades 612 includes:

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  • The new programming for girls in grades 612 includes:
    Environmental Stewardship badges, GSUSA's first-ever badge series focused on environmental advocacy.
  • The College Knowledge badge for Girl Scouts in grades 11 and 12, the first badge completely dedicated to college exploration.
  • We believe in the power of all girls, and we invite them to strengthen their unique abilities by joining Girl Scouts."
  • Combined with Girl Scouts' expertise in girl leadership, these organizations and specialists advise and inform on content to provide the most cutting-edge programming available to girls.

Girl Scout Alums Katie Couric, Queen Latifah, Melinda Gates, Dolores Huerta, Karlie Kloss, and Others Remind the World That Girl Scouts Grows Female Leaders Who Drive Powerful Change

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Monday, May 14, 2018
Baden-Powell Scouts' Association, Girl Scouts of the USA, Scouts, Scouting

From philanthropist Melinda Gates and athlete Venus Williams, to supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss, Girl Scout alums highlighted in the PSA have inspired people worldwide.

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  • From philanthropist Melinda Gates and athlete Venus Williams, to supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss, Girl Scout alums highlighted in the PSA have inspired people worldwide.
  • "Lifetime of Leadership" brings to life what recent studies have shown: Girl Scouts have better life outcomes than their nonGirl Scout peers.
  • The PSA also shows how civic engagement is a core part of the Girl Scout DNAwhich is why it premiered today at G.I.R.L.
  • The new Girl Scout PSA was created and written by Girl Scout alum, Rachel Howald, founder and CCO, Invisible Man.