GIRL SCOUTS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Katie Couric on Girl Scouts

2012-01-31T13:02:00.000-08:00

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Samoa Frappuccino

2012-01-30T11:45:00.000-08:00

Have you tried the Starbucks' "Samoa Frappuccino?" With a caramel drizzle and coconut flavor added to a mocha frappuccino, fans of the drink say it is a "dead ringer for the Girl Scout Cookie!" Celebrate cookie season with one of these tasty treats today! Are you using Girl Scout Cookies to make fun desserts, snacks or in other unique ways? Share with us in the comment section!

Girl Scouts Have a New Cookie Treat for 100th Anniversary

2011-12-19T08:14:00.000-08:00

The uniformed girls stand outside of local businesses and sell hundreds of boxes of their famous "Girl Scout Cookies" each year. Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos, Lemon Chalet, Tagalongs, Thank U Berry Munch or Shortbread cookies are household names that thousands have grown to love and anticipate. To gear up the 1,000 Girl Scout members of Fort Campbell, Montgomery County and Stewart County for their

The 12 Days of Girl Scouts - CONTEST OVER

2011-12-15T00:01:00.000-08:00

Thank you for participating! The contest has concluded and we will contact all winners by the end of the day. Today, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee wants to give YOU four (4) tickets to the Tennessee Titans game at LP Field on Dec. 24 at 12 p.m. against the Jacksonville Jaguars!Be one of the first 25 people to answer one (1) of the following questions correctly, and receive four (4) tickets to

Girl Scouts holds cookie rally with Nashville Predators

2011-12-09T11:56:00.000-08:00

On Dec. 3, Girl Scouts hosted a cookie rally at Bridgestone Arena in conjunction with the Nashville Predators game against the Buffalo Sabres. Girls arrived at the arena in the afternoon, created excitement for the 2011-12 cookie season, and were special guests for the Preds’ game. More than 700 girls, leaders and families were in attendance. Select dads of Girl Scouts got to watch pre-game warm

Lipscomb University announces $10,000 Scout Award to honor top scouts

2011-12-09T11:30:00.000-08:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2011) – Lipscomb University officials recently announced the launch of a new Scout Award beginning in 2012 to honor scouts who have achieved the top rank in their scouting organizations. The Scout Award is a $10,000 award for any incoming freshman who is accepted to Lipscomb University and has received the Eagle Scout Award for Boy Scouts, the Gold Award from the

Troop 234's Costume Collection A Success

2011-12-08T06:43:00.000-08:00

Nolensville-based Girl Scout Daisy Troop 234 collected new or gently used Halloween costumes to give to needy kids throughout October. By early October, the girls had collected more than 50 outfits ranging from Disney princesses to Power Rangers and super heroes “I have even had several people call with stories of their childhood, with no money for a costume, and how they have been

Hugs For Our Soldiers

2011-12-01T09:12:00.000-08:00

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee distributed fruit slices and honey roasted peanuts to soldiers at Fort Campbell through the Hugs For Our Soldiers program. The treats were used to welcome a unit home; and also given to soldiers who had recently returned home as well as those living on base. Some were also placed in Thanksgiving bags and sent to troops serving in Afghanistan. Girl Scouts of Middle

Creating Future Leaders Begins Here

2011-11-18T11:33:00.000-08:00

In Clarksville, women are making advancements across the world and the next generation in constant need for positive guidance. The Girl Scouts of America provide guidance, education, and sisterhood and Thursday night at Minglewood Elementary School held an open house. Regional executive Bethany Kelly brought the group in the school’s auditorium together and a few of the parents shared

Share Your Stories

2011-11-18T07:16:00.000-08:00

As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, Girl Scouts has gone Forever Green. In honor of this national Take Action Project, we would like to share stories of environmentally-friendly projects initiated by our own local girls in the past year. Selected projects will be described in the articles in this year’s annual report; space is very limited, so don’t

Girls Donate Thanksgiving Meals

2011-11-16T11:59:00.000-08:00

Girl Scouts in south Cheatham County are continuing their tradition of participating in the annual Thanksgiving Box Drive for the ARK Food Pantry. On Monday, Nov. 14, more than 100 Girl Scouts from kindergarten to high school age asked family and friends for food donations to complete a Thanksgiving meal. Some troops even used the money made during the cookie sale to complete the "fixins

Girl Scouts Kick Off Centennial Celebration

2011-11-02T12:02:00.000-07:00

Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Michele Vowell, Courier assistant editor Nearly a century ago, Juliette Gordon Low made a phone call to a friend that soon would change her life and the lives of more than 50 million girls across the globe. “I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight!” Low said,

Are You A Tough Cookie?

2011-10-25T09:16:00.000-07:00

The best way to solve America’s leadership crisis is to put more women in top leadership roles. And the best way to grow tomorrow’s women leaders is to grow strong girl leaders today. Tough Cookies, written by Girl Scouts of U.S.A.‘s C.E.O., is the story of Girl Scouting’s 100-year legacy of developing ethical, confident leaders and about girls and young women who are already proving they

Submit Recipes for 100th Anniversary Cookbook

2011-10-13T14:09:00.000-07:00

We invite you to submit your Girl Scout recipes for our 100th anniversary cookbook. Do you have a funny story that goes along with your recipe? Did you and your troop almost burn the house down trying to make s'mores in the oven? Or did your drinks freeze when you used the creek as a refrigerator? Maybe you have a yearly troop tradition that centers around your recipe. Share your recipes and

Birthday In A Bag

2011-10-12T07:42:00.000-07:00

The girls of Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland troop 40710 launched a community service project in honor of Juliette Gordon Low and the 100th anniversary of GSUSA, one that’s quickly becoming a nationwide event and even got a mention on GSUSA’s blog! A birthday-in-a-bag is a gift bag containing everything a person needs to have a birthday party, delivered to your local food bank to help those

V.E.W 2011 Photoblog

2011-10-05T09:03:00.000-07:00

V.E.W. 2011 took place at Camp Sycamore Hills and was attended by more than 200 leaders, volunteers and staff. Thanks to everyone who participated in this great weekend! Here is a glimpse into V.E.W. 2011. Volunteer participating in Knit One, Purl Two class Volunteer participating in Ductigami class Ashley and Courtney Cothren enjoying local watermelon as part of the Eco Eating class

I Camped All Four

2011-09-28T07:18:00.000-07:00

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is offering a new program that began in June 2011, in which girls can earn a patch by camping at each of the four Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee camp properties. Girls must spend at least one night in a pitched tent, platform tent, lodge or cabin at each camp and complete two of the activities that have been set up for each camp. Some of the tasks include hiking

Are You Ready for Some Football?

2011-09-27T07:22:00.000-07:00

The Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders are hosting Girl Scout Day at their November 17 football game against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The game will be held at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro. Kickoff has not been set, but is projected for early afternoon. Girl Scouts can purchase tickets at the discounted rate of $9.00 per ticket and every Girl Scout will receive a 2011

100th Anniversary Site Launched

2011-09-22T08:50:00.000-07:00

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has launched the 100th anniversary website! Here you will find all information regarding the centennial celebration and what Girls Scouts are doing on a local, regional and national level. Exclusive 100th anniversary merchandise and collectible items will soon be for sale on the website as well. Visit http://100.gsmidtn.org/ and join us as Girl Scouts move into

Girl Power

2011-09-14T07:21:00.000-07:00

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – According to the Pell institute this year colleges will see 200,000 more women receive degrees than men. Everywhere you look women are taking the lead. Girl Scout Troop 736 is not wasting time baking cookies. Instead, the young women are developing their leadership skills while improving the world around them. The girls are working toward the prestigious and probably

Dedicate a Flower on the 100th Anniversary Float

2011-09-08T13:47:00.000-07:00

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles invites you to be a part of the Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, to be held on January 2, 2012. Even if you cannot make the trip to California, you can “virtually” ride a spectacular float designed and decorated by Girl Scouts to celebrate our centennial anniversary, one that will be viewed by an international audience of

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee CEO featured in Tennessean

2011-09-07T11:37:00.000-07:00

Agenia Clark, CEO of Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee was featured in The Tennessean today as part of the paper's Nashville Cooks series. Excerpt from article: "Clark’s focus on good health serves as a reminder that the Girl Scouts organization, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, is much more than cookies. The group offers age-specific and educational paths called journeys —

Anna Maria Chávez Speaks to Girl Scouts

2011-09-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

Click on the link below for a message from our new CEO (via GSUSA blog): Anna Maria Chávez Speaks to Girl Scouts

10 % Off Coupon Expires Tomorrow

2011-08-30T09:25:00.000-07:00

To receive the 10% discount, you must print out and complete this coupon in advance (no exceptions) and present at the time of purchase. Coupon may not be used at any location other than the Girl Scout Shop and is valid only from August 9 until August 31. Exchanges for shop credit with receipt only. Sorry, no refunds. Coupon is non-transferable. This offer is limited to one coupon per person, may

Girl Scout Night at the Nashville Sounds Game

2011-08-29T11:51:00.000-07:00

Saturday night at Greer Stadium, more than 300 Girl Scouts cheered on the Nashville Sounds baseball team as they took on their interstate rival, the Memphis Redbirds. Girl Scout troops from all over Middle Tennessee were in attendance and participated in pre-game festivities. The girls marched in a parade on the field to start the evening, and Girl Scout troop 296 from Hendersonville shared