We build Courage, Confidence, and Character!
Welcome to Girl Scouts of Texas-Oklahoma Plains!
Girl Scouts is the Premiere organization for Girls!
The Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law are at the heart of Girl Scouting by inspiring girls to give back through service to make the world a better place.
About Girl Scouts of the USA
Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, was born Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon on October 31, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia. In 1911, she met Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, and became interested in the new youth movement. Afterwards, she channeled all her considerable energies into the fledgling movement. She organized the first group of Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. Girl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the United States Congress on March 16, 1950.
Today, there are 3.7 million Girl Scouts—2.7 million girl members and 928,000 adult members. Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
www.girlscouts.org
What We Do
In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
Through membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, GSUSA is part of a worldwide family of 10 million girls and adults in 145 countries. All registered girls and adults in Girl Scouts are active partners in a worldwide sisterhood.
www.wagggsworld.org
Our Structure
Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5-17. Girls participate through approximately 200,000 troops and groups in the United States and 90 countries through Girl Scouts Overseas. Through local Girl Scout councils, the opportunity for Girl Scout membership exists in every corner of the U.S.A. More than 50 million women in the U.S. have enjoyed Girl Scouting during their childhood.
Approximately 99 percent of all adults in Girl Scouting are volunteers. Women and men interested in volunteering in a variety of capacities are encouraged to contact their local Girl Scout council.
National Honorary President:
Michelle Obama
Chair, National Board of Directors:
Connie L. Lindsey
Chief Executive Officer:
Anna Maria Chávez
How to Join Girl Scouts
There are several ways to join Girl Scouts:
1. Go to www.GS-TOP.org and register online.
2. Call or visit your local Girl Scout Council.
Girl Scouts of Texas-Oklahoma Plains
4901 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76109
817-737-7272
3. Ask your school if there is a troop established there.
4. Ask your church (or place of worship) if there is a troop established there.
5. Ask us while we are out selling cookies!
6. Call the Troop Organizer in your area:
Rhonda Davis at 817-733-7370
Why not get started today!
(The majority of this page was copied from www.GS-TOP.org website)