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We’re up to a lot, and we want you to read about it.
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Marty Devereaux- Poch, A Dedicated Volunteer Who Is Always Giving Back
Many of our Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana volunteers are exceptional at supporting Girl Scouts in a variety of ways. Marty Devereaux-Poch is definitely one of those volunteers. Marty’s passion…
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Girl Scouts Anniversaries Through the Years
Written by Council Historian, Vikki Zack Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, GA, who was a woman ahead of her time preparing girls to be leaders in…
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Our Chalet
Written by Council Historian, Rosemarie Courtney In 1929, Helen Storrow, chair of the World Committee, initiated to the committee the idea of a World Center in Switzerland. Helen agreed to look for the…
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What is Day Camp?
Written by Council Historian, Rose C. “Day camp is an adventure in the out-of-doors. Camp by the day – home each night. Brownie, Junior and Cadette units of troop size, plan hikes, cook over…
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Postcards Through Girl Scout History
Written by Council Historian Nancy Corry. Postcards have played a charming and meaningful role from the earliest days of Girl Scouts. Just a decade after Juliette Gordon Low founded the organization in 1912,…
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The Evolution of the First Aid Badge
Written by Council Historian, Jan Gerovac First aid has been a part of Girl Scouting since its beginning. Medicine in 1912 was very different than it is today. The only vaccination available was…
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