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Biofriendly Hosts a Day of Service Planting Trees at Energy Summit

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

PASADENA, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biofriendly, a green solutions company, recently attended the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) 2022 Energy Summit in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to contribute to the critical discussions affecting the future of our energy sector. During their visit, Biofriendly also arranged a tree planting ceremony in celebration of Earth Day.

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  • During their visit, Biofriendly also arranged a tree planting ceremony in celebration of Earth Day.
  • "We at Biofriendly wanted to take things a step further for our planet and contribute a 'Day of Service' at the Energy Summit in collaboration with the Boy Scouts of America, where I serve on the National Executive Committee."
  • In attendance and support of the Energy Summit were New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor, Tim Kelly, and the Arizona Commissioner, Lea Marquez Peterson.
  • "For us it was important to do more than just attend the conference, we wanted this service element as well."

Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi and Amerigroup Unveil New Badge, Healthy Living Program and Summer Camp Scholarships

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b"The Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi and Amerigroup, a nationwide coordinator of Medicaid and Medicare healthcare insurance benefits, have joined forces to develop and launch new healthy living programs and opportunities for both current Mississippi Girl Scouts as well as statewide youth who are interested in joining a Girl Scout troop.\nWith the support of Amerigroup funding, Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi has developed a new badge program that promotes healthy behaviors for youth aged 5 to 18.

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  • b"The Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi and Amerigroup, a nationwide coordinator of Medicaid and Medicare healthcare insurance benefits, have joined forces to develop and launch new healthy living programs and opportunities for both current Mississippi Girl Scouts as well as statewide youth who are interested in joining a Girl Scout troop.\nWith the support of Amerigroup funding, Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi has developed a new badge program that promotes healthy behaviors for youth aged 5 to 18.
  • The program focuses on healthy mind, healthy body and healthy eating initiatives that Girl Scouts can learn about and complete to earn a newly unveiled health badge.
  • This summer camp will be held between June 6 and 9, at Camp Ita Kana, which is eight miles north of Wiggins, Miss.
  • Amerigroup\xe2\x80\x99s scholarships also include transportation to the Camp.\n\xe2\x80\x9cAmerigroup\xe2\x80\x99s collaboration with Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi is creating opportunities to bring healthy solutions to Mississippi that address the needs of vulnerable communities and ensure better future outcomes for children,\xe2\x80\x9d said Tara Clark, who leads Amerigroup Mississippi.

CircleAround Powered By Girl Scouts™ Officially Launches

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Girl Scouts of the USA, CircleAroundis rooted in Girl Scout values and supports the Girl Scouts mission of developing girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

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  • As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Girl Scouts of the USA, CircleAroundis rooted in Girl Scout values and supports the Girl Scouts mission of developing girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
  • About Girl Scouts of the USA:
    Girl Scouts is 2.5 million strongmore than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L.
  • On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year since, Girl Scouts honors her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
  • And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.

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

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Monday, January 20, 2020

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.

Troop Zero and Bitsbox Inspire Kids to Express their Individuality

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Set in rural 1977 Georgia, in Troop Zero a free-spirited young girl dreams of making contact with outer space.

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  • Set in rural 1977 Georgia, in Troop Zero a free-spirited young girl dreams of making contact with outer space.
  • Almost half (48 percent) of active Bitsbox users are girls, so the connection to Troop Zero is a natural one.
  • To spread the spirit of Troop Zero, Bitsbox will:
    Include a FREE Troop Zero app project in every box delivered for the next month.
  • Watch Troop Zero starting January 17 on Prime Video, and shop the Bitsbox Amazon Deal of the Day on January 19!

Church of Scientology’s Troop 313 Earning Stripes at Merit Badge Academy

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday September 7th, the Boy Scout Troop 313 chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization held their merit badge classes in the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday September 7th, the Boy Scout Troop 313 chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization held their merit badge classes in the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center.
  • It was the first of a series of classes leading up to the Merit Badge Academy that will welcome troops from across the Tampa Bay area on September 28th.
  • At the Electronics Class, the Scouts learned how to do soldering and created their very own mechanical circuit in compliance with the Electronics merit badge requirements.
  • Jill Lumsden, the secretary of the Boy Scout Troop 313 said, The Merit Badge Academy makes it possible for professionals and community leaders to meet and consult with many Scouts at the same time.

Church of Scientology’s Troop 313 to Present Merit Badge Academy

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 28th, Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, will host a Merit Badge Academy for Tampa Bay Scouts.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 28th, Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, will host a Merit Badge Academy for Tampa Bay Scouts.
  • The Academy also includes, the Personal Management and Citizenship merit classes which are requisites for Eagle Scout ranking.
  • Troop 313 has many skilled badge councilors who want to share their knowledge with other troops.
  • To register for the Merit Badge Academy, please contact Michael at the CCV Center at (727) 316-5309 or email [email protected] .

Los Angeles Area Girls Prepare For Launch Of Scouts BSA

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Girls from across Los Angeles are gearing up to join the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in its most iconic program this February.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Girls from across Los Angeles are gearing up to join the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in its most iconic program this February.
  • Alexis and countless other girls will join local troops next month thanks to the BSA's historic decision to open the Boy Scout program, which will be called Scouts BSA, to both boys and girls ages 11-17.
  • Numerous Troops have already formed in anticipation for the launch of Scouts BSA, from Beverly Hills and Culver City, to the San Fernando Valley, and Lancaster.
  • Some of the girls who plan to join Troop 2019 are coming from the BSA's Cub Scout program, which opened to girls age 5-10 in 2018.

Girl Scout Cookie Season Kicks Off for 2019, Celebrating the Country's Largest Financial Investment in Girls Annually

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today launched the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season, celebrating the largest financial investment in girls annually in the United States and a powerful entrepreneurship incubator for the next generation of female leaders.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today launched the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season, celebrating the largest financial investment in girls annually in the United States and a powerful entrepreneurship incubator for the next generation of female leaders.
  • "Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, cookie customers help fund life-changing Girl Scout experiences while building the next generation of female entrepreneurs," said GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo.
  • "And because all Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay local to power year-round troop projects and activities, when you buy Girl Scout Cookies you are making an investment in girls and in your local community.
  • The Girl Scout Cookie Program helps girls build the essential skills they need to become our future business leaders."