http://www.huntercontracting.com.php5-14.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/index.php en ljohnson@girlscoutsaz.org Copyright 2013 2013-06-14T23:30:31+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/annual_meeting_2013 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/annual_meeting_2013#When:23:33:57Z   2013-06-14T23:33:57+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/annual_meeting_20131 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/annual_meeting_20131#When:23:30:31Z 2013-06-14T23:30:31+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/camp_for_every_girl_join_in https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/camp_for_every_girl_join_in#When:17:45:46Z Girl Scouts Day Camp is packing up, going on the road and bringing the magic of camp to YOU 2013-04-29T17:45:46+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/its_volunteer_appreciation_week https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/its_volunteer_appreciation_week#When:17:02:15Z  Volunteer Appreciation Week is set aside especially for our many, wonderful volunteers - 10,000 and counting in the GSACP Council!!! Girl Scouts pay tribute to the volunteers who help girls make the world a better place. 2013-04-22T17:02:15+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_hosts_event_to_honor_legacies_of_civil_rights_activists https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_hosts_event_to_honor_legacies_of_civil_rights_activists#When:19:38:15Z On Saturday, May 4th, 2013, to honor the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez, our council will host, “Lights, Camera, Action… Celebrating and documenting life-long journeys of service inspired by the legacies of Dr. King and Cesar Chavez”. This event is designed to teach girls about the importance of civic engagement through service and will provide opportunities for girls to learn about the civil rights movement in Arizona and how civic engagement made a difference in this movement. Learn more about the event or register today! (Registration closes May 2.)           2013-04-19T19:38:15+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/latest_research_released_having_it_all_girls_and_financial_literacy https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/latest_research_released_having_it_all_girls_and_financial_literacy#When:18:23:03Z The Girl Scouts Research Institute has officially released "Having It All" Financial Literacy study! The findings illustrate that girls feel empowered to live the life they want. They want to be able to own a home, provide for their families, AND give back to their community--truly have it all! Check out the full study for more insight. 2013-04-15T18:23:03+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/calling_all_nominations_for_the_2013_women_and_young_women_of_distinction_a https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/calling_all_nominations_for_the_2013_women_and_young_women_of_distinction_a#When:18:35:56Z A proud tradition since 1994, the Women & Young Women of Distinction Awards recognizes Arizona women who experienced Girl Scouting in their youth and current Girl Scouts that have demonstrated leadership to ultimately make a real, positive difference in the world.  Everyone is invited to nominate a qualifying candidate - get your votes in now! 2013-04-01T18:35:56+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/have_you_seen_the_latest_issue_of_the_listening_post https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/have_you_seen_the_latest_issue_of_the_listening_post#When:18:41:55Z Click below to read the lastest issue. 2013-03-26T18:41:55+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/aps_foundation_backs_girl_scouts_s.t.e.m._initiative https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/aps_foundation_backs_girl_scouts_s.t.e.m._initiative#When:21:54:39Z Girl Scouts granted $100,000 towards unprecedented educational program for girls across Arizona. 2013-03-19T21:54:39+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/Cookie_Program_Extended_to_March_30 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/Cookie_Program_Extended_to_March_30#When:17:44:53Z THIS JUST IN: The Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is providing Troops with an additional opportunity to continue this year’s cookie program.  2013-03-14T17:44:53+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/happy_101st_birthday_girl_scouts https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/happy_101st_birthday_girl_scouts#When:18:03:16Z See how local Girl Scouts celebrated through serving the St. Vincent de Paul community.   2013-03-12T18:03:16+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/second_annual_thin_mint_sprint_a_success https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/second_annual_thin_mint_sprint_a_success#When:17:57:30Z A blast was had for all at the Thin Mint Sprint on March 9! Enjoy some pictures on our Facebook page. 2013-03-11T17:57:30+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_a_girls_world_is_different_conference_to_cover_bullying_human_trafficki https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_a_girls_world_is_different_conference_to_cover_bullying_human_trafficki#When:23:37:25Z Don’t miss out on the expertise and wisdom of our keynotes and workshop presenters. Their discussions on bullying and relational aggression, human trafficking and education will strengthen your understanding of these issues and build the skills needed to make a positive difference in the lives of girls. 2013-02-05T23:37:25+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_get_out_the_vote https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_get_out_the_vote#When:16:33:09Z Girl Scouts from our council have been busy gearing up for the November 6th election!  Committee members from the My Voice, My Future (MVMF) program recently held a voter registration drive at Desert Mission Food Bank where Girl Scouts urged visitors to the food bank to register to vote and spoke about the importance of being civically engaged.  For those who were already registered, Girl Scouts asked them to sign their petition “I Promise a Girl Scout I will Vote on November 6th.” See the video below, shot by "Know99," about these Girl Scouts' efforts! 2012-10-11T16:33:09+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/have_you_seen_the_latest_issue_of_listening_post https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/have_you_seen_the_latest_issue_of_listening_post#When:20:50:32Z Check it out below. Open publication  |  Download Publication General, 2012-09-06T20:50:32+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/make_new_friends_keep_the_old https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/make_new_friends_keep_the_old#When:19:26:56Z Last week, Girl Scouts from Troop 2813 in Scottsdale visited a group of women who have a long history with the Girl Scouts organization. Several of the residents of the Vi at Grayhawk retirement community were Girl Scouts during World War II, and had amazing stories to share. One woman recalls collecting scrap metal for the war effort, while another woman remembers how, using Morse code, she was able to get freed from a faulty elevator. Click on the link below for more! If you’re interested in gathering a group of alumnae to reminisce about their years in Girl Scouting, contact Nancy Knoche at 602.452.7093 or nknoche@girlscoutsaz.org.   2012-07-30T19:26:56+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/campers_and_camp_families_an_update_for_you1 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/campers_and_camp_families_an_update_for_you1#When:17:41:31Z If you are driving to Shadow Rim Ranch in Payson, please note the previous closures of Tonto National Forest surrounding Shadow Rim Ranch have been lifted. There are still no open fires allowed. For more information, please contact David Rivera at davidrivera@girlscoutsaz.org or 602.452.7110 2012-07-18T17:41:31+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_sewing_bees_featured_on_3tv https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_sewing_bees_featured_on_3tv#When:16:17:12Z The "Sewing Bees" and members of our Historical Society were featured on 3TV for their work restoring vintage Girl Scout uniforms for the council. Click on the video below to see the story. A special thank you to these amazing Girl Scouts for their years of dedication to the Girl Scout movement! Video, 2012-07-16T16:17:12+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/phoenix-mercury-donates-game-tickets-and-more-to-girl-scouts https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/phoenix-mercury-donates-game-tickets-and-more-to-girl-scouts#When:21:42:13Z Who loves basketball? Girl Scouts! Because of the generous donation made by the Phoenix Mercury, some Girl Scouts were able to enjoy a game for free! The Phoenix Mercury donated 34 tickets and 28 hot dog and soda vouchers for the game on June 23. These tickets were distributed to girls who otherwise would not have the opportunity to participate in the Phoenix Mercury game experience. We are most appreciative of our ongoing partnership with the Phoenix Mercury and our joint partner, Valley of the Sun United Way. We give our hearfelt thanks to the Phoenix Mercury! Because of your donation, Girl Scouts and their families from across the Phoenix area were able to enjoy a wonderful experience. 2012-07-02T21:42:13+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/more_from_rock_the_mall https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/more_from_rock_the_mall#When:15:39:30Z Holly Snopko, Leader of Troop 1265 took some amazing photos on the troop trip to Rock the Mall in Washington DC! The Girl Scouts spent five days learning everything they could about DC-from the White House, to many museums, to Rock the Mall, to the monuments, to Arlington cemetary. Holly reports, "it truly was a trip of a lifetime!" Thanks for the pictures, Holly! Click below for more pictures. 2012-06-26T15:39:30+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/twilight_camp_fun https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/twilight_camp_fun#When:20:53:38Z About 200 Girl Scouts from the Mountain Rose and Squash Blossom enjoyed a week of Twilight Camp at Camp Sombrero last week! The theme this year—100 years of Girl Scouting! Each night was dedicated to a different decade of Girl Scouting, and the girls were able to see the uniforms and other Girl Scout artifacts from that era, and learn what it might have been like to be a Girl Scout during that time period. And of course, there was swimming, games, crafts, and Girl Scout songs! On the last night, girls in 4th grade and older got a special treat! They were able to stay overnight and have a traditional Girl Scout Camp experience. Click below to see more pictures! To register for other Day Camp and Resident Camp options, [click here.] 2012-06-14T20:53:38+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_girl_scouts_rock_the_mall_in_washington_d.c https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_girl_scouts_rock_the_mall_in_washington_d.c#When:16:22:54Z On Saturday, June 9th, six Girl Scouts from our council joined 300,000 Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and alumnae from around the world for the world’s largest sing-a-long, called “Rock the Mall”  to celebrate the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary. Girl Scouts from each state in the United States were present. Click below the image for more about this amazing event! 2012-06-12T16:22:54+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/camp_maripai_update https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/camp_maripai_update#When:19:05:22Z There was a broken electrical line issue on June 5th at Camp Maripai, causing a very small fire. Camp staff reported the incident to a local fire department. Response was quick, and the situation was quickly resolved. No camp buildings were threatened, as the situation was a considerable distance from any occupied buildings. All camp employees are safe and fire officials have determined there is no reason to postpone any camp activities.   Camp activities are not scheduled near the affected area.  For any further questions, please contact Lindsay Johnson-Hintze: 602.452.7096 ljohnsonhintze@girlscoutsaz.org 2012-06-05T19:05:22+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/campers_and_camp_families_an_update_for_you https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/campers_and_camp_families_an_update_for_you#When:14:44:30Z Driving to camp: If you are driving to Prescott: There is some construction along SR 69 Near I-17 that may cause some slight delays If you are driving to Maripai: Senator Highway/Mt Vernon Rd into Maripai will have ongoing construction throughout the summer.  In addition to equipment, road crews and barricades, the road may be reduced to one way travel at various parts of the day.  Be prepared for possible delays on the traditional route if you are traveling to Maripai as you may be diverted to another route. For the latest on State wide travel please check with ADOT at http://www.az511.com/adot/files/traffic/ or call 1-888-411-ROAD (7623) or 602-523-0244 Prescott Utility Project Hotline for Senator highway: 928-541-7825 (updated weekly) If you have additional questions for council staff, please contact David Rivera at 602-452-7110 or davidrivera@girlscoutsaz.org An update on the Wilfires up north: Over the recent past, wildfires have been both a man-made and  natural event that we must deal with.  As always, your campers safety is our number one concern. Please be assured that we are in regular communication with the National Forest and respective County Emergency Management divisions. Unfortunately, this year’s fire season has started early, but as always, we will continue to monitor all fires throughout the state. As of June 6th, the Gladiator Fire is 85% contained and still does not pose an immediate threat. The Sunflower fire is out.  Unless the situations drastically change, there will be no further updates on these two fires.   You can follow the latest on all fire news at http://www.nifc.gov/fireInfo/fireInfo_main.html or http://www.azfireinfo.az.gov/ 2012-05-24T14:44:30+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/ten_arizona_girl_scouts_win_tickets_to_disney_on_ice_for_their_100_acts_of https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/ten_arizona_girl_scouts_win_tickets_to_disney_on_ice_for_their_100_acts_of#When:18:19:07Z These ten Girl Scouts won a family pack of tickets to Disney on Ice after competing in the “100 Acts of Kindness” project! Girls had to keep track and submit a record of their 100 acts of kindness—and the first 10 received free tickets. The contest was in recognition of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States Arizona Councilwoman Thelda Williams prepared a certificate of recognition for the Girl Scouts who participated in the 100 Acts of Kindness project, and honored them just before the show began. The certificate is hanging at our council administrative offices. Great work, Girl Scouts!  Click the link below the image for a list of the girls' names and acts of kindness. 2012-05-15T18:19:07+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_100th_anniversary_news_clip_by_arizona_capitol_times https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_100th_anniversary_news_clip_by_arizona_capitol_times#When:21:23:34Z Check out this news clip from Arizona Capitol Television! They recently did a piece on the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary, and the work done at the Arizona State Capitol to honor this milestone. 2012-05-03T21:23:34+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_receive_10_trees_in_honor_of_100th_anniversary https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_receive_10_trees_in_honor_of_100th_anniversary#When:23:19:02Z On Friday, April 27th, Girl Scouts from Troop 2143 participated in an Arbor Day tree planting ceremony at the Arizona State Capitol! They helped plant a tree with Secretary of State Ken Bennett, and Bennett read an Arbor Day proclamation written by Governor Jan Brewer. The Girl Scouts organization received 10 trees, one for each of decade of Girl Scout history in the United States. Click below to read about this awesome event and to see more pictures! Powered by Alcoa 2012-05-01T23:19:02+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_cookies_and_milk_donated_to_st._marys_food_bank https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_cookies_and_milk_donated_to_st._marys_food_bank#When:22:17:21Z During this year's Cookie Program, Girl Scouts across our council asked customers if they would like to purchase a box of cookies to donate to various organizations through our council's Gift of Caring Program, including St. Mary's Food Bank. After it was all said and done, 15,000 packages of cookies were collected for St. Mary's.   The cookies were delivered to the food bank on Monday, April 23rd.  A partnership for 12 years, Shamrock Farms matched our donation, giving 10,000 boxes of milk to St. Mary's as well. Media was there to capture the special day. Click below for a clip from Channel 3!  Awesome work, Girl Scouts! 2012-04-25T22:17:21+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/500_girl_scouts_celebrate_their_its_in_the_bag_accomplishments https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/500_girl_scouts_celebrate_their_its_in_the_bag_accomplishments#When:00:04:46Z On Saturday, 500+ Girl Scouts joined together at the Zoo to celebrate the conclusion of the "It's in the Bag" project-which challenged Girl Scouts to go into their communities and collect plastic bags, then properly recycle them by donating them to local grocery stores.  More than 7,000 Girl Scouts participated. The Girl Scouts had a lot to celebrate on Saturday! Through their efforts, more than 6 million plastic bags were prevented from entering our landfills! At the celebration, Girl Scouts were able to get to know their sister scouts, hear about their efforts, eat lunch, and participate in the Earth Day activities held at the Zoo.   The highlight of the day: Pop band "Savvy" performed for the Girl Scouts! Great job, Girl Scouts! And don't stop your "green" efforts! Because of you, our world is a greener, better place! Click on the link below the image for more pictures from the day.  Powered by Alcoa 2012-04-24T00:04:46+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/we_believe_in_girls_program_at_girl_scouts_receives_grant_from_the_season_f https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/we_believe_in_girls_program_at_girl_scouts_receives_grant_from_the_season_f#When:19:31:55Z We want to send a special thank you out to the supporters at the Arizona Republic/Channel 12 Season for Sharing campaign for their generous $20,000 grant! Your gift will allow us to support and strengthen our "We Believe in Girls" (WBIG) program here at the Girl Scouts--Arizona Cactus-Pine Council!  WBIG offers no-cost Girl Scouting to girls who may not otherwise have a chance to experience it.  For more information on this program, [click here.] Thanks again to the Arizona Republic/Channel 12 Season for Sharing campaign! What a great partnership! Tamara J. Woodbury, CEO of GSACPC (left) and Lin Sue Cooney, Channel 12 News Anchor (right) 2012-04-19T19:31:55+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_fish_hike_and_climb_to_celebrate_100_years https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_fish_hike_and_climb_to_celebrate_100_years#When:19:50:21Z 1400 Girls attended “Jamboree” In Mayer, AZ this weekend (13th thru 15th)! This year, at the Girl Scouts “Turn Back the Clock: Centennial Jamboree 2012,” 1400 Girl Scouts from across Arizona participated in all the traditional camp activities—archery, hiking, dancing and more—and also enjoyed historic activities in honor of the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary. Held in Mayer, Arizona, the activities were similar to those that would have been enjoyed in “1912”—the year the Girl Scouts organization was founded. Click below the image for more details and photos from the weekend! 2012-04-17T19:50:21+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gilbert_girl_scouts_presented_with_check_at_baskin_robbins_reopening https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gilbert_girl_scouts_presented_with_check_at_baskin_robbins_reopening#When:15:24:44Z On Saturday, April 14th, Girl Scouts from Gilbert attended the Grand Reopening of the Baskin Robbins at Gilbert Road and Chandler Blvd. They had their faces painted, got balloon animals and even enjoyed free ice cream! The store then presented our council with a $250 check to go toward supporting Gilbert-area Girl Scout Troops. Thank you, Baskin Robbins, for the support! Click below the image for more pictures! 2012-04-17T15:24:44+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/ahwatukee_girl_scouts_get_a_special_thank_you_from_soldiers_in_afghanistan https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/ahwatukee_girl_scouts_get_a_special_thank_you_from_soldiers_in_afghanistan#When:22:08:35Z Check out this awesome thank you note that Ahwatukee Troop 612 received from soldiers in Afghanistan! Equipped with pictures and a fun message, these soldiers shared just how thankful they were for the cookies donated through the Gift of Caring program.  [Click here] to see it! Thank you to the Girl Scouts of Troop 612, and all others who participated in the Gift of Caring program. What a wonderful gesture of support for our US Army Troops! 2012-04-09T22:08:35+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/secretary_of_state_hilary_clinton_congratulates_the_girl_scouts_on_100th_an https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/secretary_of_state_hilary_clinton_congratulates_the_girl_scouts_on_100th_an#When:23:56:12Z Check it out! Clinton took a moment to congratulate the Girl Scouts for 100 years of building girls of courage, confidence and character! 2012-04-06T23:56:12+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/congratulations_to_our_2012_gold_and_silver_awardees https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/congratulations_to_our_2012_gold_and_silver_awardees#When:12:00:01Z On Saturday, March 31, 2012, twenty three Girl Scouts received a Gold Award at the 2012 Gold and Silver Award Celebration! 136 girls were also recognized for earning the Silver Award. The day was full of inspiration, as the girls shared how their projects are making the world a better place. Great work, Girl Scouts!  Click on the link below the image for a recap of the day and a list of awardees! 2012-04-05T12:00:01+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/anna_maria_chavez_ceo_of_girl_scouts_receives_arizona_latina_trailblazer_aw https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/anna_maria_chavez_ceo_of_girl_scouts_receives_arizona_latina_trailblazer_aw#When:17:28:16Z On March 28, 2012, four women were honored at the fourth Annual 2012 Arizona Latina Trailblazers Award event at the Phoenix Art Museum. One of these women was our own CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), Anna Maria Chávez. Chávez was selected as a woman who has dedicated her professional and personal life to the betterment of her community, and who has achieved professional excellence—blazing a trail for others to follow, which she has done well. Anna Maria Chávez is the first person of color to become CEO of GSUSA. A native of Eloy, Arizona, her career started with an undergraduate degree from Yale followed by earning a law degree from the University of Arizona. She’s held high level positions in federal government for the Department of Transportation and Small Business Administration. She returned to Arizona in 2000 to work in state government and went on to serve on the staff of former Arizona  Governor Janet Napolitano, where she rose to become Deputy Chief of Staff. After Governor Napolitano resigned to become Chief of Homeland Security, Chávez sought out a new opportunity as the Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, which eventually led to her current role. The Trailblazer award was presented by the Phoenix College Raul H. Castro Institute and Latino Perspectives Magazine. Chávez was presented her Award by an Ambassador-level Girl Scout Miriam Salazer from Phoenix. The other awardees included public health advocate and former state legislator Amanda Aguirre, Elizabeth Archuleta, a Coconino County Board of Supervisor, and Terri Cruz, community advocate and longtime social services provider at Chicanos Por La Causa. Anna Maria, thank you for visiting Arizona to accept this well-deserved award! You inspire us all! 2012-04-04T17:28:16+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_camps_listed_among_the_best https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_camps_listed_among_the_best#When:15:05:19Z We all know how great our Girl Scout summer camps are, and now, the world does too! (or at least anyone who reads "the examiner!") Girl Scout summer camps were listed among the "best summer camps in Phoenix." Here is what they had to say: "Now that spring has sprung and the desert begins to heat up a parent’s thoughts may turn to summer camp. Here in the Valley of the Sun there are many to choose from. Here’s a sampling of the best summer camps for kids in Phoenix. Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council has many different camps for all types of girls. There are both day camps and overnight camps available in both Phoenix and Prescott. There are camps for learning ceramics, horseback riding, chemistry and more. Camps are for girls in grades 1-12 whether they are a Girl Scout or not and sessions begin June 4." [Click here] to read the article. [Click here] to register for camp! 2012-04-02T15:05:19+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/history_of_the_gold_award https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/history_of_the_gold_award#When:15:00:10Z In 1916, The Golden Eaglet of Merit– the highest award a Girl Scout could achieve – was created. To receive this award, a girl had to earn a required number of proficiency badges and be judged by the National Standards Committee on her service and character. The Golden Eaglet (or Golden Eagle) remained until 1938, when the award name was changed to “First Class.” Even though some of the details have changed over the years, the tradition of leadership awards in Girl Scouting has remained an important aspect of the Girl Scout experience.  Currently, Girl Scouts can earn Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards. On Saturday, March 31st, twenty three girls received their Gold Awards and 136 were honored with their Silver Awards. These girls are actively making a difference in the world around them—doing exactly what the Girl Scout Promise and Law challenges them to do. As we feel a sense of pride for what today’s girls are accomplishing, let’s take a look back at some of our earliest Girl Scout Award winners.... Click on the link below the image to read about our own Golden Eaglets: Mary Thomas and Joanne Safarian. 2012-03-29T15:00:10+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/womens_history_month_and_taste_of_camp_carnival_was_fun_for_everyone https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/womens_history_month_and_taste_of_camp_carnival_was_fun_for_everyone#When:16:48:22Z On Saturday, March 24th, Girl Scouts from across our council came together to celebrate Women's History Month, and kick off the upcoming camp season at the Women's History Month and Taste of Camp Carnival! Held at our own Camp Sombrero in Phoenix, Girl Scouts and their families enjoyed a variety of camp activities (face painting, making s'mores, singing and astrology) and activities in honor of women's history month. They learned how to made corn husk dolls and butter by hand--the way women would have in frontier days, and some even participated in a fashion show of vintage Girl Scout uniforms! Click below the image for more pictures from the day! 2012-03-28T16:48:22+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_on_channel_12_news_to_promote_rock_the_mall_video_submission https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_on_channel_12_news_to_promote_rock_the_mall_video_submission#When:20:37:11Z Earlier this year, Kate Nelson from Troop 438 submitted a video for the K12- I Want to Rock the Mall YouTube contest, where Girl Scouts can create and perform an original song with the hope of being selected for the top prize: a trip to "Rock the Mall" in Washington D.C.! The winner will perform her song in front of the 200,000+ Girl Scouts at the "Rock the Mall" celebration! Kate's video, along with several others were first featured on the NBC Today Show on the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts, March 12th!  Then, our local Channel 12 News had to speak to our star themselves!  On Monday, March 19th, Kate was on EVB Live with Kim Covington. She talked about the video contest, her dream of going to Rock the Mall, and even got to perform her song with help from Kim, and GSACPC staff Sam Sanchez-Perez. Amazing job, Kate! You're fun and inspiring song has been in our heads ever since we first heard it! [Click here] to see her youtube video! Click on the link below the image for more photos from the Channel 12 studios! Want to submit your own video? [Click here!] 2012-03-23T20:37:11+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/news_release_anna_maria_chavez_ceo_of_girl_scouts_is_coming_to_town https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/news_release_anna_maria_chavez_ceo_of_girl_scouts_is_coming_to_town#When:15:34:55Z ADVISORY “EAGLE 1” to Land in Arizona! Anna Maria Chávez, first Latina to Lead Girl Scouts National Organization, Returns to Her Roots in Arizona Anna Maria Chávez, the new national CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, will visit her home state of Arizona for the first time since taking over the world’s largest leadership organization for girls.  Chávez, who goes by the Twitter handle “Eagle 1,” (@GirlScoutEagle1) is the first Latina to lead the Girl Scouts national organization.   One of the highlights of Chávez visit will be a tour of the grounds of Camp Sombrero, a long-standing Girl Scout Camp located at the base of South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. Members of the media are invited to join Chávez as she views the camp and hears about renovation plans that will create a place for Arizona’s girls to call their own in the heart of the city. WHAT:   Girl Scout CEO visits Girl Scout Camp Sombrero DATE:   Thursday, March 29, 2012 TIME:   1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. LOCATION:  Camp Sombrero, 1611 East Dobbins Road, Phoenix Following the Sombrero tour, Chávez will head to her hometown of Eloy, Arizona, where the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona will host a gathering at Main Street Park.  Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.  To find more information about Girl Scouts, to join, or to become a volunteer at Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, please visit www.girlscoutsaz.org.  2012-03-23T15:34:55+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/ahwatukee_sailor_says_thank_you_to_girl_scouts_of_troop_612 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/ahwatukee_sailor_says_thank_you_to_girl_scouts_of_troop_612#When:15:15:20Z The Girl Scouts of Ahwatukee Troop 612 were featured on "Hero Central" on Channel 12 News this week! Moses Sanchez, who serves in the military in Afghanistan, thanked the Girl Scouts for the many boxes of  Girl Scout cookies they donated to him and his task group. As part of the Gift of Caring program at the Girl Scouts, Troop 612 asked cookie customers to buy cookies for the troops overseas, and during the 2012 Cookie Program, they sold 2,000 boxes to be donated to military troops. Amazing work, Troop 612! Thank you for bringing joy to the men and women who serve our country. And thank you to ALL of our Girl Scouts who participated in the Gift of Caring this year. 2012-03-21T15:15:20+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/daisy_scouts_win_radio_competition https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/daisy_scouts_win_radio_competition#When:22:12:59Z Girl Scouts from Daisy Troop 2636 visited 98.7 the Peak yesterday after winning the annual “Girl Scouts Cookie Buyout” contest. Chris and Monica from “Chris and Monica in the morning” put a call out to all Girl Scouts listening to their program in February to submit their best Cookie Selling pitch! After all the submissions from Girl Scouts across Arizona, Troop 2636 was voted as having the best pitch of all. They were able to visit the station and were interviewed live on the air! [Click here] to listen to their interview, and for more pictures of their visit to the station, click the link below the image. Great work, Girl Scouts!! 2012-03-19T22:12:59+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_celebrate_100th_anniversary_at_the_arizona_state_captiol https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_celebrate_100th_anniversary_at_the_arizona_state_captiol#When:00:56:54Z On the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States, March 12, 2012, Girl Scouts from across Arizona welcomed Governor Jan Brewer and state Legislators as members of the newly-created Girl Scout Troop 1920 during a “pinning” ceremony at the State Capitol. Troop 1920 – named in honor of the year in which women in the United States gained the right to vote – is an honorary troop with the special mission to continue as a strong voice for girls and women at the state level.  More than 200 attendees watched as Executive staff and Board members from our council and our sister council, the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, spoke of the 100th anniversary of Scouting, and the important role Girl Scouts and the State legislature can play in making the future brighter for the girls in Arizona. Our own Governor, Jan Brewer, also spoke about her time as a Girl Scout, and read a proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts. After the ceremony, the Governor signed House Bill 2498 into law, which establishes March 12th each year as “Girl Scouts of the USA Day” in Arizona. Girl Scout cookies and milk from Shamrock farms was available in the senate lawn following the ceremony. Thank you to all who attended and took part in the ceremony--particularly the Girl Scouts. You are the reason why we are celebrating! Happy 100th anniversary, Girl Scouts! To see more pictures from the day, click below the image. 2012-03-14T00:56:54+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_thin_mint_sprint_was_a_hit https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_thin_mint_sprint_was_a_hit#When:23:36:53Z This past Saturday, 600+ Girl Scouts, families and other community members came together to celebrate the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary, and participate in the 100th Anniversary 5K Thin Mint Sprint. Girl Scouts were decked out in Scouts attire, and came out in droves to run in the 5k Thin Mint Sprint, and walk in the 1 Mile Samoa Stroll. We even had two girls wearing a Thin Mint and Samoa costume! After the race, Girl Scouts enjoyed the awards ceremony, a vendor fair, and, of course, pizza! Click below the image for more pictures from the day! 2012-03-12T23:36:53+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_plant_tree_to_celebrate_100_years_of_scouting https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_plant_tree_to_celebrate_100_years_of_scouting#When:17:30:28Z At the Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) offices in Phoenix on Saturday, March 3, Girl Scouts from Troop 1393 in Avondale and Elizabeth Vicoryosmanson, an Independent Girl Member (IGM) from Chino Valley, participated in a ceremonial tree planting to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting. The event also kicked off a program in which 100 trees will be planted across Arizona through a partnership with the Arizona Community Tree Council (ACTC). The Girl Scouts even had a surprise visit from Miss Rio Nuevo! Click below the image to learn more about the event, and to see more pictures! 2012-03-07T17:30:28+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_night_at_the_coyotes_game_was_a_hit https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_night_at_the_coyotes_game_was_a_hit#When:14:57:04Z The Girl Scouts Night at the Coyotes was held Saturday, March 3! What a fun we had! A total of 356 Girl Scouts and their families watched the Coyotes play the Columbus Blue Jackets. All girls received beautiful pink Coyotes patches, saw their troop numbers in lights on the scoreboard, and watched our own Camp Commercial at the game. We held a booth to distribute Girl Scouts materials, including summer camp guides and Women's History Month literature. Thanks, Girl Scouts families, for coming out! 2012-03-07T14:57:04+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_1252_gets_a_hands_on_history_lesson_to_celebrate_arizonas_birthday https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_1252_gets_a_hands_on_history_lesson_to_celebrate_arizonas_birthday#When:15:59:17Z Daisy Troop 1252 sure felt lucky to have the rare opportunity to get to spend the 100th Birthday of Arizona in a classroom set back to 1912! There could not have been a better setting for these 1st Graders to learn about the differences between now and then.  Even better, they were featured in “The Peoria Historian” for their involvement that day! Looks like fun, Ladies! Click on the link below the image for more pictures! 2012-03-06T15:59:17+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_celebrate_100_years_of_scouting_and_international_friendships https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_celebrate_100_years_of_scouting_and_international_friendships#When:18:58:08Z On Saturday, February 25, Girl Scouts experienced activities, food from around the world Every year at the Girl Scouts’ World Thinking Day, Scouts celebrate that they are part of a global community, one of the nearly 150 countries with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. Girl Scout troops host booths representing various countries, and share food, crafts, activities and the culture of the country with other Girl Scouts and community members to enjoy. At this year’s event on Saturday, February 25 at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix, there was no shortage of fun: With food, dancing, music, homemade jewelry and games from countries stretching around the globe—the girls were eager to share what they had learned. Click below the image to read more and see pictures from the day! 2012-03-01T18:58:08+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_631_help_police_investigate_a_robbery https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_631_help_police_investigate_a_robbery#When:23:36:14Z During their cookie booth on Saturday evening, Girl Scouts from Troop 631 were at the right place at the right time, and used their courage, confidence and character to help the police after a robbery. Click below the image to read about their heroic efforts, and [click here] to see Channel 15's report of the incident! 2012-02-27T23:36:14+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_390s_green_efforts_are_making_a_big_difference https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_390s_green_efforts_are_making_a_big_difference#When:22:03:59Z By Leigh Farr For two years, Girl Scouts from Troop 390 at Rover Elementary School have worked on a service project to stamp out Styrofoam lunch trays in their school district. Having presented their research and recommendations to school administrators, district officials and even the Mayor of Tempe, the girls in Troop 390 are excited to learn that the Tempe Elementary School District has selected Rover to test a new environmentally friendly lunch tray. The trays, which now are being used by Rover students, are made in the United States from 100% sustainable and renewable resources. If the trays are a success, they could be used district-wide as early as next year! Amazing work, girls! Your advocacy skills and determination are inspiring. 2012-02-23T22:03:59+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_2402_donates_cookies_to_food_drive https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_2402_donates_cookies_to_food_drive#When:15:35:54Z Check out the Girl Scouts of Troop 2402 in this clip from ABC 15! On Tuesday, they donated Girl Scout Cookies to the "100-ton Food Drive" at the Fry's Food Store at 40th St. and Thunderbird to help hungry Arizona families.  Thank you, Troop 2402, for making the world a better place! 2012-02-23T15:35:54+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_mother_of_the_modern_day_civil_rights_movement https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_mother_of_the_modern_day_civil_rights_movement#When:14:53:44Z This month, we are celebrating Black History Month at the Girl Scouts, and are reminded of the many influential women who have made a difference in our community, and who have blazed a trail for equality and human rights across our country.  It is these women who we look to for inspiration as we bridge into the next 100 years of Girl Scouting. Rosa Parks is one such woman.  Click below Rosa's picture to read about her contribution to our country, and her visit to our own Camp Sombrero in 1992. 2012-02-16T14:53:44+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/celebrating_arizonas_100th_birthday1 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/celebrating_arizonas_100th_birthday1#When:22:57:03Z Girl Scouts from Troops 266 and 995 represented First Lego League and Junior Lego League at the Arizona Best Fest this past weekend! The Arizona Best Fest, held at the Arizona State Capitol was a dynamic festival to celebrate Arizona’s 100th year of statehood. Thanks, Girl Scouts, for attending and celebrating our state’s birthday!  2012-02-13T22:57:03+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/celebrating_arizonas_100th_birthday https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/celebrating_arizonas_100th_birthday#When:20:52:35Z Did you know that 2012 is not only the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts, but it is also Arizona's 100th anniversary of Statehood? That's right, Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912! Click the "Read This Entry" link below to see how our Girl Scouts community is getting involved in celebrating our state's centennial!      2012-02-09T20:52:35+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_statement_regarding_reproductive_issues https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_statement_regarding_reproductive_issues#When:17:25:42Z For those who may need it, [click here] to read the official statement from GSACPC regarding reproductive issues.   For any questions, please contact Jeanine L'Ecuyer at jlecuyer@girlscoutsaz.org or 602.452.7077. 2012-02-09T17:25:42+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/fun_times_delivering_cookies https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/fun_times_delivering_cookies#When:20:37:22Z Girl Scout Cookie Delivery started Saturday, February 4th, and we spent some time at the Dircks Moving Services Warehouse in Phoenix capturing the fun! Click the link below for more photos.     2012-02-08T20:37:22+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_cookie_sale_draws_media_attention https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_cookie_sale_draws_media_attention#When:15:47:12Z On February 3rd, we invited the media to come to the Dircks Moving Services Warehouse in Phoenix, and boy did they show up! Channels 12, 3, 10 and the Arizona Republic came out to interview and spend time with the Girl Scouts of Troop 2292 from Ahwatukee. The girls had a blast meeting a lot of great TV personalities, and enjoyed an in-depth interview by a reporter from the Arizona Republic. Below is a photo of Troop 2292 with Fox 10 Arizona anchor, Kristin Anderson.  Click on the link below the image to see more pictures from the day! 2012-02-07T15:47:12+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_featured_on_abc_15s_good_morning_america https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_featured_on_abc_15s_good_morning_america#When:23:43:00Z On January 31st, ABC's Katie Couric (a Girl Scout Alum!) discussed the future of the Girl Scouts on Good Morning America. This touching piece reminds us why we love this organization!  2012-02-06T23:43:00+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/dont_buy_cookies_from_a_rooster https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/dont_buy_cookies_from_a_rooster#When:19:52:56Z No matter how old they are, this series of vintage Girl Scouts Cookie Sale commercials will always bring a smile! Click on the rooster below to see them!  2012-02-03T19:52:56+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/600_girl_scouts_attend_11th_annual_mmmmilk_cookies_event https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/600_girl_scouts_attend_11th_annual_mmmmilk_cookies_event#When:22:07:10Z On Saturday, Jan. 28th, 600 Girl Scouts toured St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance to learn more about the need for emergency food boxes in our community at the 11th Annual Mmmmilk & Cookies event, co-hosted by Shamrock Farms. The event celebrated our Cookie Sale and more specifically, the Gift of Caring program, which invites members of the community to purchase additional cookies to donate to St. Mary’s Food Bank for families and individuals in need. At the end of the sale, Shamrock Farms will donate 10,000 school-sized cartons of milk for the first 10,000 packages of Girl Scouts cookies donated to St. Mary’s through this program. Thanks to all the Girl Scouts who came out for this awesome event! 2012-02-01T22:07:10+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scouts-participate-in-local-martin-luther-king-jr.-day-events https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scouts-participate-in-local-martin-luther-king-jr.-day-events#When:23:20:16Z On January 16th, local Girl Scouts from across our council celebrated MLK Jr. Day by celebrating his life, and giving back to their community. Troop 436 attended the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day March in Phoenix, and the ASU MLK Day of Service. At the MLK Day of Service, the girls spent time at Tiger Mountain Foundation's Garden of Tomorrow in South Phoenix. They cleaned the area, pulled weeds and planted flowers.   (Troop 436 with newly inaugurated Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. From left to right: Makayla H., Susan O., Zayn W., Michelle B., Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Sommer W., Monica B., Jasmine G.)   (Troop 436 at the ASU MLK Day Day of Service. Front row, from left to right: Alexus E., Zayn W., Destiny C., Sofiya G. Back row, from left to right:  Jasmine G., Susan O., Jada D., Joi F.) 2012-01-31T23:20:16+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_beyond_bars_follow_up_story_on_channel_3_news https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_beyond_bars_follow_up_story_on_channel_3_news#When:17:09:18Z In December, our Girl Scouts Beyond Bars program was featured on Channel 3's evening news. Yesterday, they aired a second story, following up with a mother and daughter who have now been reunited after the mother's release from prison. They thank the Girl Scouts for the monthly visits they shared. [Click here] to see this amazing story. Thanks to the GSBB team for all you do to keep the bond strong between the mothers and daughters in this program! 2012-01-26T17:09:18+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_testify_at_the_arizona_legislature_in_honor_of_the_100th_annive https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_testify_at_the_arizona_legislature_in_honor_of_the_100th_annive#When:23:10:10Z On Tuesday, January 25, Girl Scouts from Phoenix and Tucson testified before a committee of the state House of Representatives about the importance of Girl Scouting and our success in building girls of courage, confidence and character.   Click on the link below the image to hear about the success we had! 2012-01-25T23:10:10+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_2451_donates_life_saving_aed_units_to_gsacpc_camps https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_2451_donates_life_saving_aed_units_to_gsacpc_camps#When:22:48:59Z At the GSACPC Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, January 18th, Girl Scouts from Cadette Troop 2451 presented our council with five Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units to be distributed at each of our camp properties.  AED units can save lives in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, which is the nation's leading cause of death, killing over 300,000 Americans each year.  These units represent a donation valued at over $10,000. Click on the link below the image to learn more about this wonderful Silver Award project! 2012-01-24T22:48:59+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_joy_of_girl_scouting https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_joy_of_girl_scouting#When:16:57:25Z When Girl Scouts in Arizona prepared to load the bus for camp in the 1950s and 1960s, they were likely to have seen Dorothy Canfield Foster. Why? Well, she was hard to miss! With her big smile and even bigger, colorful umbrella, Dorothy could be spotted from a mile away. Click on the link below the image to learn more about Dorothy Canfield Foster. 2012-01-23T16:57:25+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/what_is_your_vision_for_the_next_100_years_of_girl_scouting https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/what_is_your_vision_for_the_next_100_years_of_girl_scouting#When:23:16:55Z Calling all Girl Scouts! We want to hear from YOU as we write our 100th anniversary edition of the Listening Post! We will be discussing the future of Girl Scouting, and want your input. What is your dream for the next 100 years of Girl Scouting? What do you hope girls can accomplish in the next 100 years? How can Girl Scouting help you reach your goals, and the goals of future Girl Scouts? Tell us your story! Email your responses to ljohnsonhintze@girlscoutsaz.org by January 25th.  Who knows…your words might appear in the Listening Post! 2012-01-20T23:16:55+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_390_presents_service_project_to_the_mayor_of_tempe https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/troop_390_presents_service_project_to_the_mayor_of_tempe#When:22:57:50Z When Girl Scouts at Rover Elementary learned that their school was using non-recyclable lunch trays made of Styrofoam, they decided to launch a service project to help their school district go green. Styrofoam, they discovered, is a non-sustainable resource that is difficult to recycle and is manufactured with styrene, a chemical that has been shown to cause negative health effects. Click on the link below the image to read about what this troop did to go green! (Article written by GSACPC volunteer, Leigh Farr.) 2012-01-13T22:57:50+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_girl_scouts_led_fiesta_bowl_parade https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_girl_scouts_led_fiesta_bowl_parade#When:17:00:01Z A total of 34 Girl Scouts and adult volunteers from the Desert Flower and Cactus Trails Service Units proudly led the Fiesta Bowl parade on December 30th! [Click here] to view the coverage of the parade by ABC 15. Girl Scouts can be seen about 4 minutes into the footage! Thank you to the Girl Scouts who participated!  2012-01-07T17:00:01+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/our_just_us_social_justice_programs_received_a_grant_from_arizona_foundatio https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/our_just_us_social_justice_programs_received_a_grant_from_arizona_foundatio#When:17:31:03Z The Arizona Foundation for Women has selected our Just-Us Social Justice programs (Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, Adelante Jovencitas and Baby Camp) to receive a $15,000 grant! The funding will provide 500 girls with education and prevention regarding child sex trafficking through the Child Sex Trafficking Education Program (C-STEP). Congratulations to our Just-Us programs! For information about these programs, [click here.] 2012-01-06T17:31:03+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_girl_scouts_cookie_sale_how_it_all_began https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_girl_scouts_cookie_sale_how_it_all_began#When:15:20:17Z In 1917 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, a troop baked and sold cookies at their local high school—the first record of girls using cookie sale proceeds toward troop activities. In 1922 in an article from the American Girl Magazine, a cookie recipe was given, with the suggestion that girls utilize cookie sales as a means for raising money.  They estimated a box of Girl Scout cookies could be sold for .25 to .35 cents.  Since then, the cookie sale has become the largest girl-led business in the world, and a leadership program unlike any other. Click on the link below the image for a timeline of Cookie Sale History (in Arizona and across the country), with pictures and fun facts!  2012-01-05T15:20:17+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_volunteer_at_phoenix_mayoral_inauguration https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_volunteer_at_phoenix_mayoral_inauguration#When:23:07:38Z This morning, four Girl Scouts volunteered their time at the 2012 Phoenix Mayoral and City Council Inauguration.  After watching the ceremony, the girls cheerfully welcomed attendees to the reception and passed out inspirational quotes. Click on the link below the image for more information and photos from the event! 2012-01-03T23:07:38+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/alumni_highlight_jane_maienschein https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/alumni_highlight_jane_maienschein#When:15:44:13Z Not only is Jane Maienschein a Girl Scouts alumni, she is a Regents’ professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. Last year, she was named the 2010 Arizona Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. [Click here] for an article about her recent accomplishments. Amazing work, Jane! 2011-12-21T15:44:13+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/check-out-a-story-about-our-girl-scouting-beyond-bars-program-and-how-its-c https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/check-out-a-story-about-our-girl-scouting-beyond-bars-program-and-how-its-c#When:21:52:41Z Video courtesy of azfamily.com 2011-12-19T21:52:41+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_wins_local_essay_contest https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_wins_local_essay_contest#When:16:12:48Z Congratulations to 10 year old Ariana Sokolov from Troop 275! After entering an essay contest hosted by the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence, her essay was selected from more than 1,000 essays to be among the 100 published in the “Voices of Afterschool” publication. Her essay discussed why young people are important to the future of Arizona. Ariana was then selected to read her essay at the 2011 Spotlight on Afterschool: Awards of Excellence Luncheon on November 9th. Awesome job, Ariana! Ariana Sokolov reading her essay at the November 9th "Awards of Excellence"  Luncheon For more information about the “Voices of Arizona” book, [click here.]  For a PDF of the publication, [click here.] 2011-12-16T16:12:48+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/lu_gaetje_a_proud_girl_scout https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/lu_gaetje_a_proud_girl_scout#When:15:37:58Z Lu Gaetje used to proclaim that she shook Juliette Low’s hand (the founder of the Girl Scouts) in 1925, shortly after beginning her Girl Scouts journey. For years to come, after meeting someone new, she would inform them that they had just “shook the hand that shook the hand of Juliette Gordon Low.” Lu Gaetje was a proud Girl Scout, dedicating over 75 years as a Girl member, a leader, and staff member.   Click on the link below the photo to learn more about Lu. 2011-12-15T15:37:58+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/tis_the_season https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/tis_the_season#When:21:28:13Z 'Tis the season to reflect, to laugh and to give back. To our Girl Scout families, friends and supporters: As 2011 comes to a close, and the year of our 100th anniversary begins, consider supporting the Girl Scouts organization.  Your gift will ensure we continue to build girls of courage, confidence, and character right here in Arizona for another 100 years. [Click here] to learn more about donating to the Girl Scouts. May the spirit of the season and the timeless values of Girl Scouting live within our hearts this holiday season.  Happy holidays! 2011-12-14T21:28:13+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_win_presentation_award_in_lego_robotics_competition https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_win_presentation_award_in_lego_robotics_competition#When:15:33:46Z This past Saturday, six Girl Scouts from troop 995 in Gilbert competed in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State-level Competition and received first place in the “Presentation” category! Click on the link below the picture for more information. 2011-12-13T15:33:46+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_artwork_featured_in_traveling_art_show https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_artwork_featured_in_traveling_art_show#When:16:49:19Z Local Girl Scouts’ artwork was recently displayed in the Children’s Museum of Phoenix as part of the “Dream Rocket” project, which features artwork from around the world in a traveling art show. Click on the link below the image to read more! 2011-12-07T16:49:19+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/recap_2011_women_and_young_women_of_distinction_world_awards_ceremony https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/recap_2011_women_and_young_women_of_distinction_world_awards_ceremony#When:23:50:48Z This past Saturday, the Girl Scouts family came together to celebrate six extraordinary women and young women who are making the world a better place. We also honored three members of the community whose work epitomizes the values of Girl Scouting. Also, through our inaugural "Fill the Bus" portion of the program, attendees were asked to give a girl the gift of camp. We are proud to announce that funds were raised to send 86 girls to camp this next summer! We thank everyone in attendance, particularly the honorees, for making this day so memorable! Visit the World Awards webpage for more details and photos. 2011-12-06T23:50:48+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011-young-woman-of-distinction-featured-on-channel-12 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011-young-woman-of-distinction-featured-on-channel-12#When:17:29:04Z Check out one of our 2011 Young Woman of Distinction, Hayleigh Daugherty, in an interview on Channel 12 where she discusses what keeps her motivated, what inspires her and how Girl Scouts fits in the mix. 2011-12-05T17:29:04+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/anna-maria-chavez-and-rep.-ed-pastor-share-a-moment-together-in-washington https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/anna-maria-chavez-and-rep.-ed-pastor-share-a-moment-together-in-washington#When:23:18:38Z Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Anna Maria Chavez made a visit to the Captiol Hill office in Washington, D.C. to visit long time friend Rep. Ed Pastor of Arizona. 2011-12-02T23:18:38+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_lady_with_the_funny_bone https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_lady_with_the_funny_bone#When:16:59:44Z Take one look at a photo of Ethel Dephane “Daffy” Tabor and you will understand why the Chicago Tribune dubbed her “the lady with the funny bone.”  Daffy was outgoing, dynamic and had a certain spark that was simply contagious—a spark that showed up in every photo we have in our archives here at GSACPC.  From a small town in Texas to New York City and finally Phoenix, Arizona, Daffy’s dedication to the Girl Scouts movement certainly made its mark. Click on the link below the picture for more on Daffy! Daffy Tabor (1976) 2011-12-01T16:59:44+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_leaders_teach_troops_how_to_manage_their_money https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_leaders_teach_troops_how_to_manage_their_money#When:22:39:18Z Check out the great piece from the Cronkite Newswatch highlighting one of our Girl Scout troops and the importance of financial literacy. 2011-11-30T22:39:18+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/thank_you_laura_gilliland1 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/thank_you_laura_gilliland1#When:20:16:17Z Because of Laura Gilliland’s ongoing dedication to the Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC), $1,000 will be donated to our organization in her honor. Click on the link below the image to read more! Laura Gilliland (left) presents GSACPC fund development staff, Nancy Knoche (right) with the $1,000 check from Wells Fargo 2011-11-21T20:16:17+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/blog-praises-our-ceo-tamara-woodbury-and-girl-scout-alexis-la-benz https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/blog-praises-our-ceo-tamara-woodbury-and-girl-scout-alexis-la-benz#When:19:44:43Z Linda Herold, author of photo blog Linda Land, chronicles Valley life, sharing photos and thoughts about events, people, activities and organizations. Her recent blog post highlights presentations made by Tamara Woodbury, Barbara Barrett and Alexis La Benz at the Charter 100 luncheon. Click here to learn what they shared and enjoy some photos from the event! 2011-11-18T19:44:43+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/its_in_the_bag_project_featured_in_the_arizona_food_industry_journal https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/its_in_the_bag_project_featured_in_the_arizona_food_industry_journal#When:15:41:54Z GSACPC's 100th Anniversary project, "It's in the Bag" was featured in the Arizona Food Industry Journal!  The article titled "Paper, Plastic or Re-Useables" hails the project a success story for our community.  [Click here] to see the article. A special thank you to all participating Girl Scouts! You have collected 866,000 bags so far, and the number keeps climbing. Keep it up! Want to join the project? [Click here] to learn more. 2011-11-18T15:41:54+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/maxie_dunning_a_small_town_leader https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/maxie_dunning_a_small_town_leader#When:21:14:13Z In 1916, the small town of Prescott was the first to host Girl Scouting in Arizona—an impressive feat, considering its population was only 5,000 at the time (half the population of Phoenix), not to mention that Arizona had only been a state for four years.  Somehow, however, the news about Girl Scouting traveled the 2,000 miles from Savannah, Georgia to this little mining town, and reached Maxie Dunning, who knew exactly what to do with it…      Click on the link below the image to learn more about this small town leader. Maxie and her husband, Charles, in front of their home in Prescott (1912) 2011-11-17T21:14:13+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scouts-pay-tribute-to-veterans https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scouts-pay-tribute-to-veterans#When:21:44:33Z About 74 Girl Scouts and Girl Scout volunteers from the Page-Lake Powell neighborhood received an honorable mention in the Towns Veteran Parade. 2011-11-16T21:44:33+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/arizona-girl-scout-receives-national-recognition https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/arizona-girl-scout-receives-national-recognition#When:18:36:57Z For her fight against human trafficking in Arizona, Chandler Girl Scout Alexis La Benz has been named “Young Woman of Distinction” by Girl Scouts of the USA. Follow the link to read more about her! 2011-11-16T18:36:57+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/volunteer-for-the-breast-cancer-3-day-and-host-a-cheer-station https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/volunteer-for-the-breast-cancer-3-day-and-host-a-cheer-station#When:22:14:06Z We are looking for volunteers and troops to participate in this year's Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day on November 11th-13th. From making encouraging cards and posters to being a cheerleader at the event, there are many ways to get involved! Click here for details about how to participate, and let's help make this event a success! For a list of cheer station locations, click here. 2011-11-08T22:14:06+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scout-troop-1561-makes-birthday-bags-for-those-in-need https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scout-troop-1561-makes-birthday-bags-for-those-in-need#When:21:01:26Z Girl Scout  troop1561 made a very unique and special donation recently to St. Mary's Food Bank. With one in four children in Arizona not knowing where their next meal is coming from, celebrating a birthday is also a difficult if not impossible experience without the resources for a cake and decorations. The fifth-graders of Troop 1561 took it upon themselves to create and deliver 30 “Birthday Bags” to the food banks Surprise location last week. Each bag contains all the items needed to decorate a birthday cake – candles, sprinkles, etc – along with packages for crepe paper, balloons, party plates, napkins and other assorted party favors. 2011-11-04T21:01:26+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_swaps_the_tradition_of_friendship https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_swaps_the_tradition_of_friendship#When:18:39:14Z By Lindsay Johnson So, what is a SWAP? Well, it’s a Special Whatchamacallit Affectionately Pinned Somewhere. Still wondering what a SWAP is? Keep reading… In 1956, at the first National Senior Roundup, the tradition of SWAPS began. Girls were instructed prior to attending to make charms, trinkets or other objects that represent themselves or their home state. The idea—Girls would “swap” their homemade objects with girls they meet at the Roundup, and pin them to their Roundup hat to symbolize the many friends they met.  At the end of the Roundup, each girl had a hat full of swaps from her sister scouts from across the country.   Click on the "read this entry" button to learn more about this tradition. Girl Scouts at the 1956 Senior Roundup, proudly wearing their SWAP hats 2011-11-02T18:39:14+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_awards_honoree_interviewed_by_channel_15 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_awards_honoree_interviewed_by_channel_15#When:19:31:59Z World Award Honoree Katie Dimpfel was on ABC 15 last week to talk about her Gold Award! Katie will be honored with the Visionary Award at the GSACPC Women and Young Women of Distinction: World Awards Ceremony on December 3.   [Click here] for more information about the ceremony. 2011-10-27T19:31:59+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/were_sad_to_see_you_go_a_thank_you_to_cassidy_carlisle https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/were_sad_to_see_you_go_a_thank_you_to_cassidy_carlisle#When:23:33:03Z We value all our staff here at GSACPC, and when they leave our organization, it is always hard to say goodbye. This is particularly true as we wish Cassidy Carlisle the best of luck as she leaves her position as Membership Program Specialist.  Her commitment to going above and beyond and her excitement about bringing Scouting to underprivileged girls has been inspiring to all of us at GSACPC.  Click the link below to learn more about Cassidy's contribution to Girl Scouting.   2011-10-26T23:33:03+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/its_in_the_bag_article_in_fountain_hills_times https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/its_in_the_bag_article_in_fountain_hills_times#When:15:48:20Z [Click here] to read about how our Girl Scouts in Fountain Hills are making the earth greener by participating in the "it's in the Bag" project. Great work, girls! To learn more about It's in the Bag [click here]. 2011-10-26T15:48:20+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/volunteer_with_the_susan_g._komen_3_day https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/volunteer_with_the_susan_g._komen_3_day#When:16:19:14Z We are looking for volunteers and troops to participate in this year's Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day on November 11th-13th. From making encouraging cards and posters to being a cheerleader at the event, there are many ways to get involved! Click here for details about how to participate, and let's help make this event a success! 2011-10-21T16:19:14+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/juliette_low_a_birthday_tribute https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/juliette_low_a_birthday_tribute#When:15:12:26Z By: Lindsay Johnson “Looking back, it seems to me now that she was always either roaring with laughter, often self-directed, or foaming with indignation about some injustice to man or beast.”    Arthur Gordan, Juliette’s nephew (1956) In the many black and white photos, biographical sketches and timelines that document Juliette Low’s life and her founding of the Girl Scouts, the full story about this quirky, hilarious, bull-headed and thoughtful woman often goes untold.  This was what prompted Low’s nephew, Arthur Gordon, to write an article for the Reader’s Digest in 1956. His hope was that her name would be remembered not only as an icon of the Girl Scouts organization, but for her spirit and joy that the organization was born of.  The above quote from Arthur is a peek inside the personality of our founder—a personality that created a legacy in many ways. In honor of Low’s upcoming 151st birthday, take a moment to learn about the woman behind the Girl Scouts organization! Click on the link below the image to learn more. Juliette Low with two Golden Eaglet Scouts in Georgia (1925) 2011-10-20T15:12:26+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scouts-add-tech-savvy-badges https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scouts-add-tech-savvy-badges#When:17:39:19Z ABC Reports on the new Girl Scouts badges and program portfolio, which includes new, exciting and culturally relevant badges. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Video Courtesy of ABC 15 News 2011-10-12T17:39:19+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/arizonas_first_golden_eaglet https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/arizonas_first_golden_eaglet#When:15:01:34Z By Lindsay Johnson Jean Maddock Clark began her Scouting journey in 1922 as one of the first Girl Scouts in the first troop in the Phoenix Area.  With Alice Marshall as her troop leader, 13-year-old Jean’s natural leadership abilities were quickly recognized.  Her diaries document the responsibilities she was given as a young Scout: between leading hikes with younger girls and assisting Marshall with Troop activities, she realized early on her passion and skill for leading and teaching girls.  She also realized the important role Scouting can play in a girl’s life, and stayed active as a girl member through her formative years.  By 1928, Jean was a Troop leader, and had her sights set on receiving the Golden Eaglet, the highest honor a Scout could receive at the time.  In 1930, the day after graduating with honors from Phoenix Junior College, Jean became the first Golden Eaglet recipient in Arizona. She then studied at Stanford University (while leading a Girl Scouts troop, of course!) and after graduating in 1932, returned to Arizona to teach elementary education and continue leading troops.   Click on the link below the image to read the full story of Jean Clark's journey as a lifelong Girl Scout.                   Jean Clark (far right) and friends at camp (year unknown) 2011-10-06T15:01:34+00:00