Girl Scouts are 100 years old! Centennial officially recognized on March 12, 2012

Girl Scouts throughout Connecticut and the country are continuing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting. Since 1912, Girl Scouting has inspired millions of girls and women with the highest ideals of courage, confidence, and character. Today, more than 46,500 girls in Connecticut are discovering their path to leadership through Girl Scouts.

“This year is an extraordinary year for the history of Girl Scouting, and for all women,” said Jennifer Smith Turner, CEO, Girl Scouts of Connecticut. “Girl Scouts has evolved as an organization over the past 100 years, while remaining focused on our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We are thrilled to be a part of this very special day with our sister Girl Scouts nationwide and around the world!”

As the state’s recognized girl-empowerment organization dedicated to lifelong success through values-based leadership development and personal growth, Girl Scouts of Connecticut is positioned to further the Girl Scout cause for the next 100 years. By helping girls discover themselves and their values, connect with others to build healthy relationships, and taking action to make the world a better place, we are developing a generation of leaders for the next 100 years.