Girl Scouts of the USA Events:
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary

National Convention Kickoff
A special 100th anniversary kickoff ceremony and celebration is being planned during the national convention in Houston in November of 2011, and will signify bridging from one century to the next. Simultaneously, Girl Scouts nationwide will convene for similar bridging celebrations. Donors will be honored at a special reception in Houston. Click here for more details on the National Convention.

National Girl Scout Leadership Institute
The 2011 National Girl Scout Leadership Institute will take place in November in Houston, Texas, immediately preceding the National Convention. Over 1200 girls in grades 6-12 will gather for this two-day event, the theme for which is "Leadership and Innovation….the Next 100 Years."

Girl Scouts Forever Green
Through this nationwide Community "Take Action" Project, Girl Scouts will be at the forefront of environmental sustainability, leading schools and communities in conserving energy and protecting natural resources. National rollout, involving all councils and USA Girl Scouts Overseas, is planned for 2011-2012.

Click here for more details to get involved.

Alumnae Study
A major alumnae study will examine the impact of Girl Scouting on a national sample of adult women. It will explore factors such as the kinds of activities they engaged in, the quality of the experience, the impact of the troop leader, the length of time spent in Girl Scouting and how all of this connects to their success today. There will be an online survey and qualitative work such as videotaped personal histories.

100th Anniversary Illustrated Book
Girl Scout Merchandise is preparing an illustrated book celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting. The book, scheduled for publication in fall 2011, will be distributed via our council shop.

Commemorative Girl Scout Merchandise
A line of both vintage and contemporary 100th anniversary Girl Scout merchandise will be introduced in the fall of 2011. Items will include t-shirts, messenger bags and a collectors' series of patches and pins. The line of merchandise for girls will be contemporary and future-focused, and there will be a vintage line for adults.

Exhibits Promoting Girl Scout History
The rich history of Girl Scouting's first 100 years will be showcased in traditional and innovative ways nationwide. GSUSA is in contact with museums and organizations who will serve as showcase partners.