Girl Scouts in the news

Here are the latest press releases from Girl Scouts of Maine. If you are a troop leader looking for more information about submitting press releases to your local paper, check out the press release toolkit available for you!
Pam Hurley-Moser honored as 2012 Woman of Distinction
The Girl Scouts of Maine honored Pam Hurley-Moser as their 2012 Woman of Distinction at the 15th Annual Women of Distinction Dinner and Auction on Wednesday, December 7 at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland. The event raised nearly $100,000 to support Girl Scouting programming throughout Maine. «See More»

GSME Statement regarding recent publicity
Recently, the local press has carried stories regarding the dismissal of two Girl Scout troop leaders for failure to follow the policies of Girl Scouts of Maine and Girl Scouts USA related to safety and money. Although the circumstances are unfortunate, we want you to know the truth regarding the rule in this matter. «See More»

44K Cookies hit the road in Operation Cookie Drop!
During this year’s booth sales, Girl Scouts sold thousands of boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to people who requested that they be donated to the men and women serving in our Armed Forces. «Read More»
 
Girl Scouts send 1,000 pounds of books to Tanzania
Children’s Books for Tanzania is a project begun by Dr. Sue Miesfeldt, a Cape Elizabeth oncologist who, while working in Tanzania, East Africa, noted the great need for primary school educational resources, particularly reading books.  The project provides several primary schools in Tanzania with English reading books for their students.  «Read More»

Karen Hadley Keim appointed to serve on the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Maine
Girl Scouts of Maine announces that Karen Hadley Keim, President of the Girl Scouts of Maine Board of Directors, has been appointed to serve on the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Maine. «Read More»

Girl Scouts of Maine Honor Betsey Timm Greenstein
Girl Scouts of Maine honored Betsey Timm Greenstein, President, Bank of America Maine, at the 14th Annual Women of Distinction Dinner and Auction on December 8th, at the Marriot at Sable Oaks in South Portland. «Read More»

Girl Scouts Attend Engineering Conference at UMaine
Girls from Girl Scouts troops throughout the state were at the University of Maine learning about careers in science and engineering fields on November 6. «Read More»

Brenda Garrand featured speaker at first Pearls of Wisdom
Brenda Garrand was the guest speaker at the Girl Scouts of Maine first Pearls of Wisdom event on September 30, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., at the Robert D. Buchanan Alumni House, University of Maine Orono. «Read More»

Girl Scouts Unveils New National Brand Campaign
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), one of the most iconic nonprofit organizations in the nation, is changing its brand identity to move at the speed of girls. «Read More»

Maine Guard Thanks Girl Scouts for Cookies Sent to Afghanistan
Captain Jeff Whitten of the Maine Army National Guard presents Girl Scouts of Maine with an award to thank Girl Scout Troops in Maine for sending over 3,000 boxes of cookies to troops in Afghanistan. «Read More»

Girl Scouts turns greener leaf as it preps for 100th

Welcome to today's Girl Scouts of the USA. While the organization has always strived to create stewards of nature, it's stepping up its green efforts as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in March 2012. «Read More»

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