100th Anniversary
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100th Anniversary
Celebrating the 100th ANNIVERSARY of Girl Scouting in the USA!
Girl Scout Week
During the month of March recognition of Girl Scout Week (Sunday, March 11-Saturday, March 18) will take place through many ceremonies and events. Girl Scouts are encouraged to perform flag ceremonies at local events, submit proclamations to local governments and plan local service projects to commemorate the anniversary celebration.
Courage, Confidence, Character
Girl Scouting in the African-American Community of Northeast Florida
March 5 – May 31, 2012
Ritz Theatre and Museum, 829 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council and the Ritz Theatre and Museum celebrate our rich African-American heritage with an exhibit highlighting some of the people and places that influenced the growth and development of the Girl Scout movement in Jacksonville's Afridan-American community. The exhibit will feature materials from the Gateway Council historical collection, including photos, documents, and vintage uniforms. The exhibit will include rare photos of Camp Chanyata as well as those in the community who led the way for girls. Read More
Girl Scouts Forever Green
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council will participate in Girl Scouts Forever Green Earth Hour, 8:30 - 9:30 pm March 31, 2012. Check out the Girl Scouts Forever Green Earth Hour Website for tips on how to participate - sign up for mobile alerts when new information is available, and take the Forever Green pledge!
Saturday, April 14 ~ 6 -10 p.m., Campion Courtyard at Episcopal School, Jacksonville. Bring your friends to this once-in-a-lifetime 100th Anniversary Celebration and fundraiser for GSGC on the banks of the St. Johns River.
Enjoy cocktails, buffet dinner, music, silent auction, s'mores, and more! Sponsorships begin at $1,000; individual tickets $100. (Select "Campfire, Cocktails & Cookies" from the dropdown list, include attendees names in notes section.)
For more information contact Jennifer Simmons at 904-421-3487 or jsimmons@girlscouts-gateway.org
Celebrate A Century
The weekend of April 27-29, 2012 we will “Celebrate a Century at the North Fork Leadership Center, GSGC’s newest facility. A full weekend of activities, camping and entertainment are planned to celebrate a century of Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts will take a walk through the past as well as look into the future of what their world will be like.
Celebrate a Century Page
Celebrate A Century FAQ
Camping in the Pasture Tip Sheet
Recycled Art Contest
All registered Girl Scouts are invited to participate in the Celebrate a Century Recycled Art Contest. Art entries will be judged on creativity, use of recycled materials and relevance to the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts. Prizes will be awarded to the top two in each grade level. To enter girls must complete the Intent to Enter form by March 31, 2012. All art must be turned in at Celebrate a Century no later than 11:00 am on April 28th.
100th Anniversary Patch
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council has deisgned a special patch to commemorate the celebration of the 100th Anniversary. The patch has four parts: Founder's Day, Girl Scouts Forever Green, Girl Scout Week and Celebrate a Century. No matter what events a girl attends, she will still be able to build a birthday cake on her sash or vest. Check out the patch guide for more information. All of the pieces will be available for purchase separately. The Founder's Day portion can only be ordered by the Service Unit using the official order form.
Rock the Mall in Washington DC
The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital is planning a special celebration at the National Mall June 9th, 2012. Girl Scouts from around the country will fill the Mall for a Sing-a-Long like no other. GSGC has arranged special transportation and accommodations for any girls and/or adults wwho want to attend. Learn more from the flier and itinerary. Ready to Rock? REGISTER NOW!
Girl Scouts Alumnae
Today, more than 50 million women in the U.S. are Girl Scout alumnae. In the 16 north-central Florida counties served by the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council (GSGC) there are over 12,000 registered Girl Scouts supported by 5,600 adult volunteers. Girl Scouts of Gateway Council is reconnecting with alumnae. If you were a Girl Scout, register as an Alumnae here or email jsimmons@girlscouts-gateway.org
Oral History Project
Were you (or do you know someone who was) a Girl Scout in the early years of our council's history? We would love to hear your story! To be a part of the Girl Scouts of Gatway Council's 100th Anniversary Oral History project - complete and submit this form, or contact Jennifer Simmons: jsimmons@girlscouts-gateway.org or 904-388-4653
Founder's Day Events
We kicked off our Anniversary celebrations this fall, with regional Founder’s Day Events, planned and hosted by Service Units throughout the 16-county service area. These events took place around Juliette’s birthday, October 31. Check out thephotos on our Flickr page.
