A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Girls' lives have changed as dramatically as the world in which we live.
When Juliette Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912, the average girl didn't have any thought about flying a plane or leading a company, let alone playing basketball in bloomers or camping. Juliette undertook risks and started something for girls. She started a movement with the mission to encourage girls to prepare for future roles as professional women - in the arts, sciences and business - and for active citizenship outside the home.
For many girls, the journey through Girl Scouting is a pivotal point of self-discovery. It's where her dreams and goals are formed, and where her inner voice is discovered. Girl Scouting is a unique girl-only program where today's girl finds courage by exploring new adventures; confidence by discovering her abilities; and character by shaping her values.
In 2005, at the Girl Scouts National Council Session, a new Mission Statement was approved that adapts to the changes of today's girls yet remains unwavering in our tradition. The ninth mission statement in our 93 year of existence simply states:
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage,
confidence and character, who make
the world a better place.
Girl Scouts of the Huron Valley Council believes girls are creative, competent, and strong and that all girls have the incredible potential to develop into future leaders. Our council has witnessed personal achievements and heard dramatic testimonies to the courage, confidence and character of girls and volunteers throughout Huron Valley. On the pages of our 2005 annual report are testaments to the core strength of Girl Scouting.
We will keep with tradition while adapting to change, and remain dedicated to the growth of Girl Scouting and to the purpose of inspiring girls. |
