We Are Girl Scouts

I joined Girl Scout’s 31 years ago. To me it was a fun way to get together with friends on the weekends. It happened at a great time in my life too when my best friend was moving away and I needed to make a new crew for the transition to middle school. Our troop leader was very active and would take us camping regularly. But we had to earn those trips by selling cookies! We would set up our table on Friday afternoons after school outside of banks. Back then everyone would come to the bank to deposit their paychecks and walk out with cash! My troop leader was really smart and I've only just realized that brilliance recently!

Girl Scouts was an awesome opportunity and I have since been a fan of the program. As an adult I can see how helpful it was for my confidence, adventurousness and learning entrepreneurial life skills. 
We did things that I loved such as sewing, crafts, cooking and camping. Incidentally these are all things I still love- minus camping in tents 😉. (Now I have intense respect for any mom who goes and voluntarily sleeps on a thing mattress on the ground!) 
 I remember my mom reflecting on her experience with Girl Scouts fondly and reciting the Girl Scout pledge and talking about her experience. I can’t say I remember learning the pledge at all! Luckily there is a lot more I do remember and am grateful for.
My daughter started Girl Scouts two years ago and it's been wonderful sharing this experience with her. I’m also going to share this space so she can tell you a little about what she loves about Girls Scouts!

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