Thursday, November 6
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan will host a fall recruitment event on Thursday, November 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph School Cafeteria/Social Hall. This is for Saint Johns’ area girls and adults interested in joining Girl Scouts.
Girls in kindergarten through high school are invited to attend the event with their parents or guardians to learn more about Girl Scouting and to register for this year (October 1st – September 30th, 2015).
In order to form troops for girls who register for Girl Scouting, the area also needs to recruit adults who are willing to serve as leaders.
Kaci Benson, Saint Johns area manager and troop leader, said she stepped out of her comfort zone four years ago when she agreed to lead her daughter’s Girl Scout troop.
Last year Benson put even more distance between her and her comfort zone when she became an Area Manager for the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan in St. Johns. In this volunteer role, Benson provides support and advice to the leaders of 57 girls who are members of troops in the area.
“There’s a lot of potential and I know we could have great growth here,” Benson said. “We have leaders who are committed to growing Girl Scouting in the St. Johns area.”
Here’s what your girl gains when she joins Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan:
Cherishing Her. Girl Scouts is fully inclusive with no tryouts, no cuts and no exclusions. We provide a safe, welcoming environment for her to find her own way in her own time, empowered
by accomplishments that fit her.
Connecting Her. Girl Scouts go places, get involved, meet people, serve others, respect elders, honor the military, embrace diversity and put themselves out there. She won’t just go through the
motions—she will discover, connect and take action to make the world a better place.
Distinguishing Her. Girl Scouts develops courage, confidence and character with experiences that will distinguish her among her peers. We can help her build a lifelong resume now, filled with experiences that are highly valued by colleges, scholarships and employers.
Engaging Her. Girl Scouts do impactful activities with purpose, determination and intention.
Inspiring Her. By graduation, a dozen activities or field trips each year adds up to more than 100 diverse experiences to help guide her higher education and career choices. With years of exposure to positive female role models, she’ll discover endless possibilities for her future.
Preparing Her. Your daughter needs a full range of life skills. This doesn’t just happen on its own, but with an intentional focus. Girl Scouts provides opportunities for her to gain life skills.