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Neat Facts About the Girl Scouts of the United States of America The Girl Scouts prepare young girls to become outstanding, educated, confident ladies. They promote leadership, compassion, and entrepreneurship through activities like camping and community service. These future leaders learn first aid and earn badges after acquiring a certain skill. This year the organization celebrates its 105th anniversary. MSN came up with a few facts about the Girl Scouts that deserve our respect for what these ladies do. Just So You Know The first Girl Scouts of the USA meeting happened in Savannah, Georgia, March 12, 1912,   when about 18 girls gathered together; now there are 3 million members. Then it was known as the Girl Guides. Founder, Juliette Gordon Low, had to sell a piece of jewelry to finance the organization. Its first national meeting was held in London with the Girl Guides in 1936. In 1950, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. was chartered by U.S. Congress. Scout lea...

Famous Boy Scouts For more than 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has provided programs that help young boys develop character, focus on developing physical fitness and healthy choices, instill the importance of community service. It also helped build future leaders by educational activities and lifelong values in a fun way. Ranker has put together a few well know celebrities that were a part of this amazing program. Famous Celebs American filmmaker Steven Spielberg was an Eagle Scout from 1958-1965 and was a member of the national advisory board of the Boy Scouts of America between 1989-2001. Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and the first person to walk on the Moon, but before that, he was an Eagle Scout. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Boy Scout with Troop 151 in Atlanta, GA. He is well known for being an activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement. A Texas favorite (and mine) George Strait was a Cub Scout before being known as the "King of Country.”...

Unit Coin Designs We Are the Mighty - The coin challenge game has been around since World War I. If you don’t know how the game is played it typically takes place at a bar, one service member challenges another to show their challenge coin. I the challenged member doesn’t have it, they have to buy the challenger a drink. If the challenged member has their coin, they get a drink from the challenger. Challenge coins come in many unique designs tailored to the unit. That can range from any branch in the military to police units. So no coin is exactly same as other units. Listed below are a few descriptions of designs that speak volumes about a command. Designs That Tell a Story U.S. Army diver coin has an awesome shape and several Army diver badges on it. They identify the holder and encourages them to achieve higher certifications as a diver. Believe it or not, but there is a Mickey Mouse challenge coin. The military has co-opped copywriting materials for its unit coins, mural...

Delicious Girl Scout Cookie Facts to Chew On ABCSmartCookies - Try finding me someone who doesn’t LOVE a Girl Scout Cookie! With a yummy number of cookies to chose from, there’s one that is sure to make you smile. Juliette Gordon Low began the cookie sale as a way for Girl Scouts to be self-reliant and to fund their own activities. In the 1920’s and 30’s, Girl Scouts in different parts of the country baked their own simple sugar cookies and sold them to raise money for their activities. These young ladies are dedicated to the world’s largest girl-led business, developing leadership and networking skills. Serious Business Here a few facts about the business that will have you appreciating these hard working parents and girl even more. The first documented Council wide sale of commercially baked cookies took place in Philadelphia in 1934 and two years later, in 1936, was the first national Girl Scout Cookie sale. In 1948, a total of 29 companies were licensed to bake Girl Scout ...

Why Promotional Products Work Promotional products are a great way for a business or company to generate new clients and create brand awareness. It requires almost no effort and can reach a lot of people with minimal work. Promotional products are an investment no business should ignore. Disrupt Sports has come up with some things to consider if you're thinking about using this tactic for marketing strategy in your business. Things That Work and Why There is power in the word “free.” Who doesn’t love a free pen or visor? I know I do. Free products have a different reach than business cards that get thrown away or left in the bottomless pit of your purse. No one will see it other than the person it was given to. Promotional products can reach quite a few people in no time. And with your company logo or business name on an item, it can make people receptive to your business. The gestures of a free gift may increase the likelihood of a business transaction. Potential custom...

Girl Scouts- Daisy's Girl Scouts- The Girl Scouts are 2.6 million strong and going. The G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)  traits instill courage, confidence, and character, which makes the world and their community a better place. And let's face it, they sell the best cookies EVER!!! It all began almost 100 years ago when Juliette Gordon "Daisy" Low organized the first Girl Scout Troop and it has spread all over the world. They give every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.  The First Step- Daisy's The  Girl Scout Leadership Experience   is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. These girls practice different skills, learn of their potential, and develop leadership roles; and it all starts with the Daisy's. Daisy's learn early on to help others, make a difference in their community, gain new friends, explore nature, and earns  petals (the special D...

Boy Scout Badges Troop 780 - The Boy Scouts of America have been molding future leaders of this country since 1910. Giving them the tools to strive to be more for their fellow man. Building character, learning a way of healthy living, serving others, practicing faith traditions, mentoring, and lifelong learning that continues long after their experience in the Boy Scouts. During this time, boys can also earn merit badges with more than 100 to choose from. A scout only needs to pick a subject that interests them and speaks with their leader. The leader will recommend a counselor that has special knowledge about the subject. After the requirements are met and have the counselor's approval, you will be issued your merit badge emblem. Symbolism When it comes to badges, renowned Boy Scout Badge and emblem holds meaning beyond an interest. It shows the true meaning of what it means to be a boy scout; responsibility, confidence, leadership, and values. There is meaning behind th...

The Fun in Fun Patches Girl Scout Leader - Girl Scout Fun Patches is a way for the troops to express herself and can be done as a group or individually. Fun patches don’t typically have a specific activity related to it, some can have to do with the girl’s mother being a troop leader, and the girl can wear a “My Mom is a Leader” fun patch. The “Happy Birthday” patch is another example of a patch that doesn’t require an activity to be earned. But unlike badges, these fun patches must be worn on the back of the vest or sash. If the girl runs out of room, she can place the patch on other clothing or a bag. Difference of Opinion Some leaders have different opinions about how these patches should be earned. Some feel they should only be earned as a group after an activity is done together, leaders feel it takes away from the purpose of unity when a girl goes on her own. While others are okay with the girls earning them on their own, such as a community service project she partici...