http://www.huntercontracting.com.php5-14.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/index.php en ljohnson@girlscoutsaz.org Copyright 2012 2012-02-16T15:53:33+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:18:25:01Z 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. 2012-02-09T18:25:01+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:15:53:33Z 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. 2012-02-16T15:53:33+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:21:52:50Z 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!      2012-02-09T21:52:50+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:00:20:07Z 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.) 2012-02-01T00:20:07+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:00:10:18Z 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! 2012-01-26T00:10:18+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:23:57:35Z 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.) 2012-01-13T23:57:35+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:00:18:22Z 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. 2011-12-03T00:18:22+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:23:39:55Z Check out the great piece from the Cronkite Newswatch highlighting one of our Girl Scout troops and the importance of financial literacy. 2011-11-30T23:39:55+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:22:44:42Z About 74 Girl Scouts and Girl Scout volunteers from the Page-Lake Powell neighborhood received an honorable mention in the Towns Veteran Parade. 2011-11-16T22:44:42+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:19:32:44Z 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. 2011-10-27T19:32:44+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:15:12:37Z 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) 2011-10-20T15:12:37+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:15:01:18Z 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) 2011-10-06T15:01:18+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc-girl-scouts-perform-flag-ceremony https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc-girl-scouts-perform-flag-ceremony#When:01:08:44Z GSACPC Girl Scouts perform a flag ceremony at the Mesa United Way luncheon that recognized the work of organizations, like the Girl Scouts, in the community. 2011-10-04T01:08:44+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/litchfield_scouts_form_club_to_teach_peers_about_service_animals https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/litchfield_scouts_form_club_to_teach_peers_about_service_animals#When:15:50:18Z Click here to read an article from the West Valley View about an awesome club that Scouts in Litchfield Park started! 2011-10-03T15:50:18+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_fall_sale_kickoff_event_inventions_today_for_a_better_tomorrow_was_a_bi https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_fall_sale_kickoff_event_inventions_today_for_a_better_tomorrow_was_a_bi#When:17:42:41Z The event was held on September 10 at the Arizona Science Center, and a total of 31 innovative and creative projects were presented. Thanks to all that participated and attended.  Click [here] or a few photos from the event, including photos of Amanda’s “Pizza Layer Maker” and Troop 39’s Recycleable Rake! More pictures will be made loaded to our Facebook page when available.  2011-09-23T17:42:41+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/alice_marshall_our_pioneer https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/alice_marshall_our_pioneer#When:15:24:03Z Intrigue for the “wild west” and a love of horses… These are the things that brought 23-year-old Alice Lord Marshall from her home in East Orange, New Jersey to Phoenix in 1919. A “Pioneer,” as she once called herself, she was never one to shy away from new experiences, and handled her arrival with fearlessness. She immediately steeped herself into the community, and became involved in a local Episcopalian church—Trinity Cathedral—located on Roosevelt and Central.   It was here, in a rather ordinary encounter that one of the most significant moments of Arizona Girl Scouts history occurred.  Click on the link below the image to learn more about Alice Marshall. Registration form for Troop #2 (1923) 2011-09-22T15:24:03+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/special-opportunity-for-participants-of-the-its-in-the-bag-project https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/special-opportunity-for-participants-of-the-its-in-the-bag-project#When:23:55:40Z Join us for the City of Phoenix Recycle-Palooza! The City of Phoenix has invited Girl Scouts and Girl Scout troops to participate in the city's Recycle-Palooza this Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Girl Scouts are invited to appear with city representatives as they do live shots during the morning television programs and to talk about the It’s in the Bag project! For more information about this event, click here. If interested in this opportunity please contact Sam Sanchez at ssanchez@girlscoutsaz.org for further details. Click here for more information on the It's in the Bag project. 2011-09-19T23:55:40+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_journey_to_arizona_how_girl_scouting_made_it_to_the_grand_canyon_state https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_journey_to_arizona_how_girl_scouting_made_it_to_the_grand_canyon_state#When:14:57:13Z “The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers.” -- Juliette Gordon Low As we enter the 100th year anniversary of Girl Scouting, these words, spoken by the founder of the Girl Scouts, carry great significance.  Without the vision and determination of history-makers like Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouting may never have made it to Arizona. So, how did Girl Scouting reach the Grand Canyon State?  Click the link below the picture to find out! Troop #1 in Phoenix, Arizona (1925) 2011-09-08T14:57:13+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/our_local_just_us_girl_scouts_send_a_message_of_hope_to_their_fellow_girl_s https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/our_local_just_us_girl_scouts_send_a_message_of_hope_to_their_fellow_girl_s#When:15:22:43Z After the towers fell in New York on September 11th, 2001, our nation was wrought with grief, and overcome by the loss of life, and what felt like a loss of freedom.  In the wake of this tragedy, Girl Scouts of Japan reached out through a profound Japanese tradition:  In the months that followed the attacks, thousands of hand-folded origami cranes arrived at schools, fire stations and police stations in New York. The Girl Scouts folded these cranes, one-by-one, as an expression of support and healing—a tradition that originated after WW II.   Nearly 10 years later, this thoughtful gesture has been returned. 1,000 origami cranes, folded by GSACPC Girl Scouts and ready to be sent to Japan. 2011-08-25T15:22:43+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scout-volunteers-helping-to-create-girls-of-courage-confidence-and-cha https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scout-volunteers-helping-to-create-girls-of-courage-confidence-and-cha#When:00:00:09Z Check out the article that recently appeared in The Arizona Informant, profiling one of our volunteers. 2011-08-20T00:00:09+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/take-the-volunteer-challenge https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/take-the-volunteer-challenge#When:21:37:56Z 2011-08-09T21:37:56+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/a-hero-among-us https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/a-hero-among-us#When:16:55:50Z Eleven year old Gillian Perdue understands what it means to be a young woman of courage, confidence and character. On May 7, 2011, at a friend’s home in Scottsdale, Gillian used the skills she acquired as a Junior Girl Scout to save a life. Check out the video below and to read more about her amazing story, follow the link! 2011-08-08T16:55:50+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/community_thanks_girl_scouts_adopt_safe_child_center1 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/community_thanks_girl_scouts_adopt_safe_child_center1#When:20:33:45Z To the editor: The staff of Safe Child Center at Flagstaff Medical Center would like to thank the members and leaders of Girl Scout Troop 132 for their generosity and efforts during the past school year. Safe Child Center, a child advocacy center serving Flagstaff and Northern Arizona, was adopted by this compassionate and hard-working group. Click below to read more of this letter to the editor from the azdailysun.com. Great work, Troop 132! 2011-07-26T20:33:45+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scouts-beyond-bars-program-receives-grantexciting-changes-are-coming https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl-scouts-beyond-bars-program-receives-grantexciting-changes-are-coming#When:17:51:32Z 2011-07-15T17:51:32+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/check-out-what-is-on-the-horizon-the-girls-guide-to-girl-scouting https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/check-out-what-is-on-the-horizon-the-girls-guide-to-girl-scouting#When:21:20:16Z This fall, GSUSA is introducing a great new resource for Girl Scouts: The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting! Watch the video below, and then click here for more information!   2011-07-01T21:20:16+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/hands_and_hearts_hopes_and_dreams https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/hands_and_hearts_hopes_and_dreams#When:23:38:40Z In a low income community in Phoenix, Girl Scouts were having fun, making friends, and dreaming big at Twilight Camp.   2011-06-24T23:38:40+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/heroes-of-the-week https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/heroes-of-the-week#When:17:08:25Z Andrea Marcanti / Arizona Silver Belt Girl Scouts from Globe and Miami have gone above and beyond this year to make sure our troops overseas get a batch of cookies. The Girl Scouts set up cookie sales at local grocery stores and placed a special sign up telling cookie lovers that they can donate their box to the SOS for future care packages. They collected over 800 boxes to send to our troops. Click below to read more... General, 2011-06-23T17:08:25+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc-girl-scouts-unite-with-troop-in-afghanistan https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc-girl-scouts-unite-with-troop-in-afghanistan#When:00:14:17Z Check out this video highlighting the Sisterhood Across the Desert Project, a digital pen-pal program that connects GSACPC Girl Scouts with Girl Scouts in Afghanistan. Video courtesy of Channel 5 KPHO. Video, 2011-06-23T00:14:17+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/rosa_parks_once_visited_camp_sombrero https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/rosa_parks_once_visited_camp_sombrero#When:15:49:24Z Did you know that Rosa Parks once visited Camp Sombrero? General, 2011-06-20T15:49:24+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/thank-you-girl-scout-dads https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/thank-you-girl-scout-dads#When:00:08:51Z As a tribute to Father's Day and all of our Girl Scout dads, we want to thank you for all you do! The stories of Girl Scout dads Terry Deguisne and Patrick Edwards show first-hand the value that dads add to their daughters’ journey in and beyond the Girl Scouts program.  2011-06-16T00:08:51+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/100th_anniversary_promo_video https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/100th_anniversary_promo_video#When:17:23:41Z Check out the Girl Scouts of the USA’s 100th anniversary promotional video! 2011-06-13T17:23:41+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/great_article_in_prescott_womans_magazine_about_gsacpc https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/great_article_in_prescott_womans_magazine_about_gsacpc#When:23:03:00Z 2011-06-09T23:03:00+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/no_current_fire_threat_to_any_gsacpc_camps https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/no_current_fire_threat_to_any_gsacpc_camps#When:22:39:02Z None of the large fires currently burning in Arizona are threatening any of the camp properties owned and operated by the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC). 2011-06-07T22:39:02+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_girl_scout_saves_drowning_2_year_old https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/gsacpc_girl_scout_saves_drowning_2_year_old#When:21:13:26Z Gillian Perdue, a Junior Girl Scout, credits Girl Scouts with her heroic effort. She said she had just earned her water safety badge, and the tools she learned helped her save a child's life. Great job Gillian! Check out the full video interview here. Video courtesy of KPHO.com 2011-06-01T21:13:26+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/council_updates_from_gsacpc https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/council_updates_from_gsacpc#When:23:57:37Z For the latest Council Updates from Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine [click here]. General, 2011-05-12T23:57:37+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientelaine_rhoades https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientelaine_rhoades#When:00:45:55Z The Desert Vista High School Band has a lot of pride and a good hairstyle, thanks to Elaine Rhoades of Phoenix.  Rhoades is a Girl Scout and will be awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for her community service project to help the band. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:45:55+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientkendall_carpenter https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientkendall_carpenter#When:00:43:41Z Kendall Carpenter is an avid reader and knows how a good book can change your life. She is also a Girl Scout and will be awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for her service project to bringing reading materials to Canyon State Academy, a boarding school for troubled boys. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:43:41+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientmelia_coury https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientmelia_coury#When:00:41:19Z When patients step into the waiting room at Arizona Child Studies Center, they have Melia Coury to thank for what they see.  Melia is the creator of Project Comfort which painted murals for the non-profit behavioral health clinic. Coury is also a Girl Scout and will be awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for her community service project. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:41:19+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientsamantha_weller https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientsamantha_weller#When:00:39:57Z Samantha Weller learned at an early age how important horses can be in helping people.  Her brother, who has special needs, used horses to help him with coordination and confidence. Weller is also a Girl Scout and will be awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for her community service at Horses Help, a therapeutic riding agency that helps handicapped people by using horses as therapy. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:39:57+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientsara_ellenberger https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientsara_ellenberger#When:00:36:14Z Sara Ellenberger of Phoenix begin studying the harp at nine years old. She is also a Girl Scout and will be awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for her service project to bring harp music to people all over the Valley. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:36:14+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientalexis_la_benz https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientalexis_la_benz#When:00:33:38Z Alexis La Benz of Chandler is the creator of teensontrafficking.com a website that provides information on human trafficking from a teen perspective. She is also a Girl Scout and will be awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for developing the website as part of her service project. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:33:38+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientallison_rydberg https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientallison_rydberg#When:00:26:04Z Allison Rydberg of Pinetop is the founder of Mama T’s Ministries, a community project inspired by Mother Teresa. She is also a Girl Scout and will be awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for her service project that recruits volunteers for other community organizations. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:26:04+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientalyssa_rollando https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientalyssa_rollando#When:00:25:21Z Alyssa Rollando’s perspective has been changed by Crohn’s Disease, and now she’s out to change yours.  The Awatukee native is also a Girl Scout.  On March 26, Rollando will receive the Girl Scout Gold Award for her efforts to educate people all over the Valley about the misunderstood disease. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:25:21+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientashley_gund https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientashley_gund#When:00:21:25Z Ashley Gund, of Phoenix, loves biology and has found way to put her interest to work with autistic children. She is also a Girl Scout and will be awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for her community service project that uses basic biology to help special needs kids have fun and learn new skills. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:21:25+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientcatherine_radachi https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/2011_gold_award_recipientcatherine_radachi#When:00:14:14Z Catherine Radachi of Scottsdale knows what it means to have a caring, nurturing place to call home. She is also a Girl Scout and will be awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award for her service project to refurbish a fire-damaged room at Maggie’s Place, a home for expectant mothers. Gold Awards, 2011-04-16T00:14:14+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/fbi_award_recognizes_the_adelante_jovencitas_program https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/fbi_award_recognizes_the_adelante_jovencitas_program#When:22:36:01Z On March 25, 2011, representatives of the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC)were in Washington, D.C. to receive the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award. The award recognizes the continuing work of the Adelante Jovencitas program, which brings the leadership experience of Girl Scouting to girls aged 13 - 17 2011-03-28T22:36:01+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/watch_what_you_watch https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/watch_what_you_watch#When:08:12:52Z Courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA. Video, 2011-03-24T08:12:52+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/fbi_award_recognizes_the_work_of_girl_scoutsarizona_cactus_pine_council https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/fbi_award_recognizes_the_work_of_girl_scoutsarizona_cactus_pine_council#When:19:22:56Z Representatives of the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) will be in Washington, D.C. to receive the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award. The award recognizes the continuing work of the Adelante Jovencitas program, which brings the leadership experience of Girl Scouting to girls aged 13 - 17 who are in the juvenile justice system or are at risk of delinquency. 2011-03-21T19:22:56+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/justine_magazine_girl_scout_contest_has_been_extended https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/justine_magazine_girl_scout_contest_has_been_extended#When:19:23:28Z Do you want to be on the cover of a well-know teen magazine? Enter the Justine Magazine R.E.A.L. Girl contest! 2011-03-17T19:23:28+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/be_a_part_of_mi_vida_mi_futuro https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/be_a_part_of_mi_vida_mi_futuro#When:16:23:25Z Are you a girl in grades 6 through 12?  Join us for a day of inspiring speakers, fun workshops, and food! General, 2011-01-21T16:23:25+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_2011_cookie_season_is_upon_us https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/the_2011_cookie_season_is_upon_us#When:16:20:04Z Starting tomorrow, Saturday, January 15, 2011, Girl Scouts will start collecting your pre-orders for all of your favorite Girl Scout cookies. Pre-orders continue through January 29th, with delivery starting in mid-February. General, 2011-01-14T16:20:04+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/justine_magazine_is_looking_for_r.e.a.l_girls https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/justine_magazine_is_looking_for_r.e.a.l_girls#When:14:13:37Z Justine Magazine , the national lifestyle magazine for teen and tween girls, are looking for girls who make the world a better place and are leaders in their community. General, 2010-12-20T14:13:37+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_elise_prosnier_activity_photos https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_elise_prosnier_activity_photos#When:14:10:05Z General, 2010-11-10T14:10:05+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_krisztina_kreidl_activity_photos https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_krisztina_kreidl_activity_photos#When:23:55:49Z General, 2010-11-09T23:55:49+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_alexis_la_benz_activity_photos https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_alexis_la_benz_activity_photos#When:23:47:36Z General, 2010-11-09T23:47:36+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_rachel_darland_activity_photos https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_rachel_darland_activity_photos#When:23:46:33Z General, 2010-11-09T23:46:33+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_jennifer_leja_activity_photos https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/world_award_honoree_jennifer_leja_activity_photos#When:23:34:30Z General, 2010-11-08T23:34:30+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_uniforms_will_be_made_in_the_usa https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scout_uniforms_will_be_made_in_the_usa#When:01:33:01Z Recently, media outlets throughout the country reported on GSUSA’s decision to place the Girl Scout uniform contract out for competitive bid, which would include overseas vendors. General, 2010-11-06T01:33:01+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_receive_3628_donation_for_girl_scouts_forever_green https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/girl_scouts_receive_3628_donation_for_girl_scouts_forever_green#When:01:32:25Z Eileen Fisher chose the Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council's Girl Scout Forever Green project, as its charity partner to support. They donated 10% of the proceeds raised at a special shopping day Sept. 25 to be used for that specific program.   General, 2010-10-19T01:32:25+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/join_us_for_an_afternoon_that_will_benefit_girls https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/join_us_for_an_afternoon_that_will_benefit_girls#When:01:31:53Z Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council's Historical Society cordially invites you to attend The Juliette Gordon Low Tea to benefit the Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship Fund. Recipients of the scholarships are girls who plan to continue their education at the college or university of their choice. For more information contact Leslie Friedman at 602-452-7003. General, 2010-10-05T01:31:53+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/eileen_fisher_and_girl_scouts_forever_green https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/eileen_fisher_and_girl_scouts_forever_green#When:01:30:51Z Thinking of a fun way to spend a Saturday? Come down to the Kierland Commons shopping center Sept. 25 and visit the Eileen Fisher store for light refreshments, shopping and best of all to support the Girl Scouts! General, 2010-08-24T01:30:51+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/we_believe_in_girls_volunteer_and_community_roadshow https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/we_believe_in_girls_volunteer_and_community_roadshow#When:01:29:43Z Want to find out what challenges girls in the community are currently facing? Participate in a leadership immersion experience to find out! General, 2010-08-17T01:29:43+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/our_camps_are_accredited_with_the_american_camp_association https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/our_camps_are_accredited_with_the_american_camp_association#When:02:28:39Z Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council's (GSACPC) Camps Maripai, Shadow Rim Ranch and Willow Springs have just been accredited for another three years with the American Camp Association (ACA). General, 2010-08-03T02:28:39+00:00 https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/online_chat_with_ramona_and_beezus_stars https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/news/article/online_chat_with_ramona_and_beezus_stars#When:02:26:38Z Girl Scouts of the USA invites all Girl Scouts and their friends to join a live online chat with actors Joey King and Selena Gomez, stars of the upcoming movie, Ramona and Beezus, debuting in theaters July 23! General, 2010-07-21T02:26:38+00:00