DeLauro Joins Girl Scouts to Kickoff of the 100th Anniversary of the Gold Award
NEW HAVEN, CT (January 19, 2016) — Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today joined the Girl Scouts of Connecticut to kick off the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award. DeLauro, who is the official spokesperson for the centennial celebration, was joined by Girl Scouts of Connecticut CEO Mary Barneby, as well as Girl Scouts of Connecticut staff, local volunteers, and Girl Scout Gold Awardees.
“The combination of leadership development, career exploration, self-improvement, and community service that a Girl Scout undertakes with the Gold Award is remarkable and the award truly deserves celebration,” said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. “When a girl identifies a community issue she cares about, investigates it, and creates a plan of action, she becomes an engaged public citizen. And when she takes action in her community and educates others, she sets off a spark of inspiration that affects everyone around her. These young women are exemplary and our community is better because of their incredible work.”
“Over the last 100 years, millions of Girl Scouts across the country have positively impacted their communities and our world with their creative, impactful, and sustainable Take Action projects,” said Girl Scouts of Connecticut CEO Mary Barneby. “We are beyond thrilled to celebrate the Gold Award Centennial with Congresswoman DeLauro, a fierce advocate for civility and the advancement of women and girls. We hope you can all join us this year as we Celebrate 100 Years of Changing the World.”
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award that Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can earn in Girl Scouting. With each Gold Award Project, girls address an issue they see in their community and create a project that will make a sustainable impact and make the world a better place. The Gold Award process builds girls’ personal leadership skills and inspires others to take action within their communities.
The Girls Scouts of Connecticut (GSOCT) has 35,000 members – youth and adults – who believe that every girl can change the world. It all began more than 100 years ago with one woman, Juliette Gordon Low, who believed in the power of one girl. GSOCT continues her vision of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
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