Girl Scouts have been an integral part of more than 43 million women since it began in 1912. Forty-five US House and Senate members as well as one governor were once Girl Scouts. A few Girl Scouts became part of the White House including current First Lady Laura Bush, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, and Nancy Reagan. Others played key roles in US history including former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, nine US astronauts, and US Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Conner. We watched some daily on the national news—Katie Couric, Jane Pauley and Barbara Walters. Others entertain us on the big screen or with their music such as Lynda Carter, Sheryl Crow, Susan Lucci, Debbie Reynolds and Kathleen Turner. Many others went on to become writers, lawyers, doctors, sport champions, teachers, mothers and business executives.
 
Girl Scouts has been linked to success in later life. Girls in the program often form life-long friendships. The skills they learn prepare them for the challenges ahead. The success they have now empowers them to be successful later.
 
St. Luke’s Girl Scouts Troop #772 begins meeting again August 26 from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Rogers Center at St. Luke’s. The program is free to girls ages 5-13. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Programs are educational and fun, often including field trips. If you have any questions or would like to sign a girl up for the program, please call Christie at 350-1130.