Youth organizations

28 New Badges Embolden Girl Scouts to Navigate and Succeed in a Rapidly Changing World

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Girl Scouts of the USA, Scouting, Scout, Youth organizations, Organizations, Youth movements

Activities include discovering shapes and patterns in natural objects, learning about symmetry and tessellation, and mastering time and measurement theories.

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  • Activities include discovering shapes and patterns in natural objects, learning about symmetry and tessellation, and mastering time and measurement theories.
  • Girl Scouts then use this background to design nectar feeders, trail maps, and other outdoor tools and essentials.
  • These forward-thinking badges are designed to support and motivate girls as they navigate the digital world.
  • "Girl Scouts helps girls navigate our changing world and build the futures they want to see," said GSUSA Interim CEO Judith Batty.

Pride Palace Set to Host Virtual Fundraiser on the Last Day of Pride Month

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Campus Pride, Youth organizations, Organizations, American society

Pride Palace and Campus Pride are partnering to throw a virtual pride celebration and fundraiser to finish Pride Month off strong.

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  • Pride Palace and Campus Pride are partnering to throw a virtual pride celebration and fundraiser to finish Pride Month off strong.
  • Pride Palace is an LGBTQ+ apparel company that was started in 2019 and is rapidly growing.
  • As a company comprised of passionate members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community, Pride Place is excited to host this virtual event.
  • Campus Pride continues to build on its signature programming and is pumped to work with us on this new initiative to raise money for giving day.

#LubeLife Puts A Spotlight On Anal Sex And Donates To Support Sexual Health With Campus Pride

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Campus Pride, Sex-positive movement, Youth organizations, Personal life, Organizations

To support Campus Pride and its sexual health programs this June, #LubeLife will be donating $5 every time someone posts about anal sex positivity on the #LubeLife website .

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  • To support Campus Pride and its sexual health programs this June, #LubeLife will be donating $5 every time someone posts about anal sex positivity on the #LubeLife website .
  • Also, #LubeLife will be donating 15% of the sales of its two anal sex lubricants during the month of June to support sexual health and stigma reduction programs for queer young adults with Campus Pride.
  • Every dollar raised will be put towards our sexual health awareness programs and stigma reduction for queer young adult leaders," said Shane Windmeyer, Executive Director of Campus Pride.
  • #LubeLife is a division of CC Wellness, the makers of pharmaceutical grade, OTC and class 2 medical devices, headquartered in Valencia, CA.

Hydro Flask Partners with Girl Scouts of the USA For Girl Scouts Love The Outdoors Challenge

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Scouting, Girl Scouts of the USA, Scout, Hydro Flask, Youth organizations, Youth movements, Organizations

The national program kicks off the last week of May and ends with Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend September 11-12, 2021.

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  • The national program kicks off the last week of May and ends with Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend September 11-12, 2021.
  • "We are thrilled to have Hydro Flask sponsor our annual Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge.
  • "Hydro Flask's inclusive brand mission to inspire happier, healthier and more sustainable lives outside also deeply resonates with the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge.
  • To learn more about the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge sponsored by Hydro Flask, please visit http://www.girlscouts.org/OutdoorsChallenge .

Female Veteran Non-Profit Executive to Become Board Chair of Local Boy Scout Council

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Boy Scouts of America, Scouts BSA, Outdoor recreation, Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America, Book:Boy Scouts of America, Organizations, Youth organizations, Boy Scouts of America membership controversies

b'PORTLAND, Ore., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Cascade Pacific Council (CPC) of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced today that a veteran non-profit leader will become its first female board chair in its 105-year history.

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  • b'PORTLAND, Ore., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Cascade Pacific Council (CPC) of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced today that a veteran non-profit leader will become its first female board chair in its 105-year history.
  • "\nKaleen began her Scouting adventure by attending Wood Badge, an advanced, national leadership course, in September 2009.
  • "\nKaleen is currently a partner at Page Two Partners, a consultancy focused on developing leaders and supporting executive transition for non-profit organizations.
  • For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.Scouting.org .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/female-veteran-non-profit-execut...\n'

PEMCO Mutual Insurance and Girl Scouts of Western and Eastern Washington Raise Awareness About Cybersecurity

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Family, Professional services, Education, Consumer, Insurance, Children, Girl Scouts of the USA, The Scout Association, Scouting, Girl Guides, Scouts, Youth organizations, Youth movements, Organizations

b"PEMCO Mutual Insurance and Girl Scouts of Western and Eastern Washington recently partnered to share the importance of cybersecurity with nearly 100 Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts across Washington.

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  • b"PEMCO Mutual Insurance and Girl Scouts of Western and Eastern Washington recently partnered to share the importance of cybersecurity with nearly 100 Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts across Washington.
  • Girls Scouts who completed the events earned Cybersecurity Investigator badges to signify their commitment to being cybersecurity savvy.\n\xe2\x80\x9cToday, more and more of our daily lives are happening online.
  • Events and activities that typically would be held in person were moved online,\xe2\x80\x9d said CEO of Girl Scouts of Western Washington Megan Ferland.
  • Our Mutual Good programs raise the achievement levels for youth in education; build stronger, greener environments; and increase safety at home, on the road and at play.

Students take on climate crisis in global Youth Climate Action Summit

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Articles, Natural environment, Youth organizations, Deforestation, Forest pathology, Sustainability, Environment, Direct action

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --More than a thousand high school students from around the world will gather virtually this weekend for the Youth Climate Action Summit.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --More than a thousand high school students from around the world will gather virtually this weekend for the Youth Climate Action Summit.
  • The weekend is meant to empower youth to take action in the climate crisis.
  • Students from all 50 states and from countries around the globe including Nigeria, India, Japan, UAE, South Korea, Germany, and more have registered.
  • Students will explore deforestation, ice melt, clean energy, climate injustice, sustainable food and biodiversity.

Girl Guides of Canada and BlackBerry Announce Success of Joint Cybersecurity Education Program

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Girl Guides of Canada, Scouting and Guiding in Canada, Girl Guides, Youth organizations, Youth movements

In addition to the more than 5,600 girls who were awarded with GGC's first ever cybersecurity crest,over the course of the year long partnership, Girl Guides tackled nearly 20,000 different activities both online and in-person as part of the program.

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  • In addition to the more than 5,600 girls who were awarded with GGC's first ever cybersecurity crest,over the course of the year long partnership, Girl Guides tackled nearly 20,000 different activities both online and in-person as part of the program.
  • "AtGirl Guides of Canada, we've always empowered girls with the necessary skills they need to excel," saidJill Zelmanovits, CEO, GGC.
  • "I learned a lot about cybersecurity through the Digital Defenders program," said Victoria Huk, an Ontario Ranger.
  • Girl Guides of CanadaGuides duCanada(GGC) empowers every girl in Guiding to discover herself and be everything she wants to be.

Scholarship Available to Gold Award Girl Scouts

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Girl Scouts of the USA, Gold Award, Scouts, Scouting, Central Region, Youth organizations

"Girl Scouts opens the door to great opportunities, including college scholarships," said Joy Wheeler, CEO, Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri.

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  • "Girl Scouts opens the door to great opportunities, including college scholarships," said Joy Wheeler, CEO, Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri.
  • "We are thrilled that Baker will offer this scholarship for all Gold Award Girl Scouts who attend their university."
  • To learn more about this scholarship, Gold Award Girl Scouts should contact the Office of Admissions at 785.594.8325 or [email protected] .
  • Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri serves 20,000 Girl Scouts (K 12th grades) in its 47-county region.

Dr. Brian Caputo Named to Boy Scouts of America Three Fires Council Board

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Local councils of the Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires, College of DuPage, Scout leader, Scouts BSA, Boy Scouts of America, Scout councils, Outdoor recreation, Youth organizations, Youth movements

Glen Ellyn, Ill., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Three Fires Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently named College of DuPage President Dr. Brian Caputo to its executive board.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Ill., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Three Fires Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently named College of DuPage President Dr. Brian Caputo to its executive board.
  • Three Fires Council, based in St. Charles, Ill., supports the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, providing local youth programs and outdoor activities in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and portions of Cook and Will counties.
  • Dr. Caputo has held various volunteer leadership positions with the Boy Scouts, including Den Leader and Assistant Scoutmaster, Three Fires Council; Unit Commissioner, Rainbow Council, Ill.; District Advancement Chairman, Northwest Suburban Council, Ill.; and District Commissioner, Lake Huron Area Council, Michigan.
  • Three Fires Council is excited to welcome Brian to our Board of Directors, Scharff said.