Comments on: Girl Scouts 97th Birthday (Nothing to Celebrate) http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/ Fri, 18 May 2012 03:47:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Kerry http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-4178 Kerry Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:18:57 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-4178 If you are looking for a true alternative to Girl Scouts, try Frontier Girls (www.frontiergirls.com). They are open to girls of all faiths (ages 5-18) and promote patriotism, good character and a love of learning. With over 1200 badges in nine Areas of Discovery there is something for every girl. Frontier Girls also honors the requirements of other scouting organizations and many of their troops are partnered with local Boy Scout troops. Higher awards include: Liberty Award Leadership Award Fruit of the Spirit Award Make a Difference Award Servant's Heart Award Major in an Area of Discovery Gem Award (highest award available at each age level) If you are looking for a true alternative to Girl Scouts, try Frontier Girls (www.frontiergirls.com). They are open to girls of all faiths (ages 5-18) and promote patriotism, good character and a love of learning. With over 1200 badges in nine Areas of Discovery there is something for every girl. Frontier Girls also honors the requirements of other scouting organizations and many of their troops are partnered with local Boy Scout troops.

Higher awards include:
Liberty Award
Leadership Award
Fruit of the Spirit Award
Make a Difference Award
Servant’s Heart Award
Major in an Area of Discovery
Gem Award (highest award available at each age level)

]]> By: Hayden Winters http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-4045 Hayden Winters Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:36:07 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-4045 This site helped me a lot in my academicwork. I am writing a thesis on the sametopic. I was feeling kind oflost, but it looks like I gotwhat I was looking forand I'm on the right path now. thank you! This site helped me a lot in my academicwork. I am writing a thesis on the sametopic. I was feeling kind oflost, but it looks like I gotwhat I was looking forand I’m on the right path now. thank you!

]]> By: Not Available http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-4019 Not Available Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:46:40 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-4019 The person who claims to be a long time scout disillusioned with the program and now linking to all the references should re-submit some of those references. At least to my observation, all of them refer to WorldNetDaily (a far right blog / news collation site), Catholic.org (again, conservative web site with ax to grind with anyone not rabidly anti-choice), Washington Times (again, conservative mouthpiece that largely owes it's relevance to sounding like the Washington post). In brief, if you want be taken seriously and not be intellectually dishonest, link to references that are not circular or from organs that have a vested interest in your conclusion. It's like saying "it's on wiki, therefor it must be true). The person who claims to be a long time scout disillusioned with the program and now linking to all the references should re-submit some of those references.

At least to my observation, all of them refer to WorldNetDaily (a far right blog / news collation site), Catholic.org (again, conservative web site with ax to grind with anyone not rabidly anti-choice), Washington Times (again, conservative mouthpiece that largely owes it’s relevance to sounding like the Washington post).

In brief, if you want be taken seriously and not be intellectually dishonest, link to references that are not circular or from organs that have a vested interest in your conclusion. It’s like saying “it’s on wiki, therefor it must be true).

]]> By: Mary Henige http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-3894 Mary Henige Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:42:38 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-3894 July 8, 2010 An Open Letter to the Girl Scouts of America: It is because of my love for God and my country, as well as my desire to help and protect others that I sadly, but resolutely resign from the Girl Scouts of America (GSA). I can no longer be a leader or supporter of an organization which is so deeply infected by beliefs and programs directly opposed to those held dear by my family, my faith and my country. In particular, I am appalled by GSA’s long-time affiliation with Planned Parenthood (world’s largest abortion provider and “anything goes” sex promotion); its support of worldwide reproductive rights; its use of lesbian and Marxist role models for girls; its promotion of New Age and socialist philosophies, and similar radical, morally bankrupt ideas. (See specifics below.) Clearly, GSA is no longer the organization I joined as a second grade Brownie in 1971 when I proudly learned the Brownie Girl Scout Promise: “I promise to do my best, to love God and my country, to help other people every day, especially those at home.” My Scouting journey The leadership skills I learned becoming a First Class Scout, in 1979, helped prepare me for this decision (First Class was the highest award in Girl Scouting from 1963-1982). To receive the award, I worked tirelessly throughout junior high to earn the requisite badges as well as meet the required “challenges” designed to test my knowledge and skills based on Girl Scout ideals and values. Among the badges I earned were Sports, Science, Child Care, Hiker, Traveler, My Government and yes, even the Homemaker badge. Girl Scouts enabled me to go to places and to learn things I otherwise never would have had the opportunity to do. I learned valuable business and marketing skills from selling cookies. I learned leadership skills by helping and leading younger Scouts. I became a self-starter with a quest for knowledge. I loved scouting so much, that even when my troop folded in the ninth grade and there wasn’t a single Scout in the eighth grade, I joined the seventh grade troop – all so I’d be able to complete my First Class journey. I continued two more years through the end of my junior year of high school. I’ve worked for a leading manufacturing company for 24 years; the last 13 as a public relations executive. Currently I oversee social media and digital communications for the company. I particularly like teaching and mentoring college students and new professionals, an interest which likely began in Scouts. My current Girl Scout affiliation began five years ago when I became co-leader of my daughter’s troop. It was a natural evolution and the fulfillment of my childhood dream. I’ve treasured the opportunity to help my daughter and her friends grow from Daisy to Junior Scouts, to experience new things and to serve others. It brought back all my treasured Girl Scout memories – until last year.   My decision to leave the Girl Scouts Like so many organizations today, the Girl Scouts have become extremely secularized by trying to be all things to every minority group. It has forgotten the founding principles of our beloved country. In my opinion, your decision to make God optional in the Promise, in 1993, was the beginning of your identity crisis. Factors that contributed to my decision to leave follow: • In March 2010, GSA allowed Planned Parenthood (PP) to distribute a 20-page brochure – “Healthy, Happy and Hot: A Young Person’s Guide to their Rights, Sexuality and Living with HIV” – which promotes sexual promiscuity for girls, regardless of their HIV status. The brochure was distributed in a no-adults-allowed auditorium at GSA’s World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides panel at the United Nations. My question is: “How is this activity part of your role as a non-profit organization dedicated to building women of character?” Unfortunately, this is not the first time GSA has been involved with Planned Parenthood. • At the same UN meeting, the World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides produced a document saying young women "demand their sexual and reproductive rights including access to comprehensive sexuality education, and sexual and reproductive services including contraception and emergency contraception, in order to avoid unintended pregnancies," and also called for access to "safe abortion." These demands are certainly not the type of rights and services supported by me or my family, friends and faith community since they cause severe harm (physical, moral and spiritual) to others as well as to the girls themselves. • Many Girl Scout councils nationwide are partnering with Planned Parenthood to teach the Becoming a Teen badge. Again, I ask, “Why would fifth or sixth grade girls benefit from the misleading ‘wisdom’ of this pro-abortion organization?” Teaching girls outdoor skills is very different than teaching them about their sexuality, especially using such depraved materials from the nation’s largest provider of abortions. (PP was founded by Margaret Sanger, a champion of eugenics who wanted to eradicate Blacks through abortion.) • Girl Scouts promotes lesbian, feminist and even Marxist women as role models with very slight regard for women of faith, in its high school-age Journeys module: “Your Voice Your World: The Power of Advocacy.” • Girl Scouts promotes anti-Christian “New Age” ideals throughout its booklets, badges and experiences, while at the same time touts an aversion to being identified with any particular religion or movement. You can’t have it both ways. Protecting and improving the world around me As a Christian woman and a devout, life-promoting Catholic, I can no longer accept the organization Girl Scouts of America has become, and what it advocates and teaches America’s young women. And, while I can protect my daughter and the girls in my troop at our Catholic school, I was taught to protect others and to improve the world around me (Girl Scout law), so my resignation must be more than a departure of one leader and one Cadette scout. My plan is to share this information about the true nature of today’s GSA which doesn’t match its image, reputation and nature from just a few decades ago. I also want to encourage parents at our school, in the Council, and in my archdiocese to do similar research, which can easily be done on the Web. Over the last year, a few moms have sent links to articles about the above mentioned activities, which concern them greatly. Interestingly, we don’t have a kindergarten, first or second grade Girl Scout troop at our school, coincidence? Another mother, who also is a former GSA leader, and I are beginning an American Heritage Girls troop for our older girls, and another mom already has volunteered to begin a troop for younger girls. I’m looking forward to teaching my daughter and the girls at our school the American Heritage Girls (AHG) oath: “I promise to love God, cherish my family, honor my country and serve in my community.” In stark contrast to GSA, the organization’s faith-centered focus and dedication to service, spiritual growth and outdoor skills is something I can embrace – something now missing in the organizational DNA of the Girl Scouts of America. Meanwhile, I will pray for the wisdom of the leaders and volunteers of your organization in the hope that you will return to your Girl Scout roots, which you’ve now so clearly abandoned. In strength, Mary Henige 1979 First Class Girl Scout & Former GSA Leader Detroit, Michigan References: • “Girl Scouts Distribute Planned Parenthood Sex Guide at UN Meeting,” Terrence McKeegan, J.D.; March 11, 2010, Catholic.org (be sure to click on the brochure link) http://bit.ly/aXntoo • “RUSE: The Girl Scout Sex Guide,” Opinion Editorial, March 18, 2010, Washington Times, http://bit.ly/acQczo • “Girl Scouts challenged to repudiate abortion leader: Recommendation follows controversy over 'how-to-be-hot' brochure,” Bob Unruh, April 2, 2010, http://bit.ly/d2swiY • “Girl Scouts exposed: Lessons in lesbianism/Communists, radical feminists cited as role models for troops,” Chelsea Schilling, May 17, 2009, WorldNetDaily.com http://bit.ly/bOYXn6 • Girl Scouts' birthday – but nothing to celebrate, Jane Chastain, March 12, 2009, World Net Daily, http://bit.ly/a1eJaj • “The Girl Scouts' new radicalism,” Marcia Segelstein, July 1, 2008, Perspectives column, http://bit.ly/dc0U6M • American Heritage Girls: Alternative to GSA, http://bit.ly/bZyO6L • “American Heritage Girls and Boy Scouts Sign Memorandum of Mutual Support,” July 6, 2009, Scoutingnews.org, http://bit.ly/ahBTLU July 8, 2010

An Open Letter to the Girl Scouts of America:

It is because of my love for God and my country, as well as my desire to help and protect others that I sadly, but resolutely resign from the Girl Scouts of America (GSA). I can no longer be a leader or supporter of an organization which is so deeply infected by beliefs and programs directly opposed to those held dear by my family, my faith and my country.

In particular, I am appalled by GSA’s long-time affiliation with Planned Parenthood (world’s largest abortion provider and “anything goes” sex promotion); its support of worldwide reproductive rights; its use of lesbian and Marxist role models for girls; its promotion of New Age and socialist philosophies, and similar radical, morally bankrupt ideas. (See specifics below.)

Clearly, GSA is no longer the organization I joined as a second grade Brownie in 1971 when I proudly learned the Brownie Girl Scout Promise: “I promise to do my best, to love God and my country, to help other people every day, especially those at home.”

My Scouting journey
The leadership skills I learned becoming a First Class Scout, in 1979, helped prepare me for this decision (First Class was the highest award in Girl Scouting from 1963-1982). To receive the award, I worked tirelessly throughout junior high to earn the requisite badges as well as meet the required “challenges” designed to test my knowledge and skills based on Girl Scout ideals and values. Among the badges I earned were Sports, Science, Child Care, Hiker, Traveler, My Government and yes, even the Homemaker badge.

Girl Scouts enabled me to go to places and to learn things I otherwise never would have had the opportunity to do. I learned valuable business and marketing skills from selling cookies. I learned leadership skills by helping and leading younger Scouts. I became a self-starter with a quest for knowledge. I loved scouting so much, that even when my troop folded in the ninth grade and there wasn’t a single Scout in the eighth grade, I joined the seventh grade troop – all so I’d be able to complete my First Class journey. I continued two more years through the end of my junior year of high school.

I’ve worked for a leading manufacturing company for 24 years; the last 13 as a public relations executive. Currently I oversee social media and digital communications for the company. I particularly like teaching and mentoring college students and new professionals, an interest which likely began in Scouts.

My current Girl Scout affiliation began five years ago when I became co-leader of my daughter’s troop. It was a natural evolution and the fulfillment of my childhood dream. I’ve treasured the opportunity to help my daughter and her friends grow from Daisy to Junior Scouts, to experience new things and to serve others. It brought back all my treasured Girl Scout memories – until last year.
 
My decision to leave the Girl Scouts
Like so many organizations today, the Girl Scouts have become extremely secularized by trying to be all things to every minority group. It has forgotten the founding principles of our beloved country. In my opinion, your decision to make God optional in the Promise, in 1993, was the beginning of your identity crisis. Factors that contributed to my decision to leave follow:

• In March 2010, GSA allowed Planned Parenthood (PP) to distribute a 20-page brochure – “Healthy, Happy and Hot: A Young Person’s Guide to their Rights, Sexuality and Living with HIV” – which promotes sexual promiscuity for girls, regardless of their HIV status. The brochure was distributed in a no-adults-allowed auditorium at GSA’s World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides panel at the United Nations. My question is: “How is this activity part of your role as a non-profit organization dedicated to building women of character?” Unfortunately, this is not the first time GSA has been involved with Planned Parenthood.
• At the same UN meeting, the World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides produced a document saying young women “demand their sexual and reproductive rights including access to comprehensive sexuality education, and sexual and reproductive services including contraception and emergency contraception, in order to avoid unintended pregnancies,” and also called for access to “safe abortion.” These demands are certainly not the type of rights and services supported by me or my family, friends and faith community since they cause severe harm (physical, moral and spiritual) to others as well as to the girls themselves.
• Many Girl Scout councils nationwide are partnering with Planned Parenthood to teach the Becoming a Teen badge. Again, I ask, “Why would fifth or sixth grade girls benefit from the misleading ‘wisdom’ of this pro-abortion organization?” Teaching girls outdoor skills is very different than teaching them about their sexuality, especially using such depraved materials from the nation’s largest provider of abortions. (PP was founded by Margaret Sanger, a champion of eugenics who wanted to eradicate Blacks through abortion.)
• Girl Scouts promotes lesbian, feminist and even Marxist women as role models with very slight regard for women of faith, in its high school-age Journeys module: “Your Voice Your World: The Power of Advocacy.”
• Girl Scouts promotes anti-Christian “New Age” ideals throughout its booklets, badges and experiences, while at the same time touts an aversion to being identified with any particular religion or movement. You can’t have it both ways.

Protecting and improving the world around me
As a Christian woman and a devout, life-promoting Catholic, I can no longer accept the organization Girl Scouts of America has become, and what it advocates and teaches America’s young women. And, while I can protect my daughter and the girls in my troop at our Catholic school, I was taught to protect others and to improve the world around me (Girl Scout law), so my resignation must be more than a departure of one leader and one Cadette scout.

My plan is to share this information about the true nature of today’s GSA which doesn’t match its image, reputation and nature from just a few decades ago. I also want to encourage parents at our school, in the Council, and in my archdiocese to do similar research, which can easily be done on the Web. Over the last year, a few moms have sent links to articles about the above mentioned activities, which concern them greatly. Interestingly, we don’t have a kindergarten, first or second grade Girl Scout troop at our school, coincidence?

Another mother, who also is a former GSA leader, and I are beginning an American Heritage Girls troop for our older girls, and another mom already has volunteered to begin a troop for younger girls. I’m looking forward to teaching my daughter and the girls at our school the American Heritage Girls (AHG) oath: “I promise to love God, cherish my family, honor my country and serve in my community.” In stark contrast to GSA, the organization’s faith-centered focus and dedication to service, spiritual growth and outdoor skills is something I can embrace – something now missing in the organizational DNA of the Girl Scouts of America.

Meanwhile, I will pray for the wisdom of the leaders and volunteers of your organization in the hope that you will return to your Girl Scout roots, which you’ve now so clearly abandoned.

In strength,

Mary Henige
1979 First Class Girl Scout & Former GSA Leader
Detroit, Michigan

References:
• “Girl Scouts Distribute Planned Parenthood Sex Guide at UN Meeting,” Terrence McKeegan, J.D.; March 11, 2010, Catholic.org (be sure to click on the brochure link) http://bit.ly/aXntoo
• “RUSE: The Girl Scout Sex Guide,” Opinion Editorial, March 18, 2010, Washington Times, http://bit.ly/acQczo
• “Girl Scouts challenged to repudiate abortion leader: Recommendation follows controversy over ‘how-to-be-hot’ brochure,” Bob Unruh, April 2, 2010, http://bit.ly/d2swiY
• “Girl Scouts exposed: Lessons in lesbianism/Communists, radical feminists cited as role models for troops,” Chelsea Schilling, May 17, 2009, WorldNetDaily.com http://bit.ly/bOYXn6
• Girl Scouts’ birthday – but nothing to celebrate, Jane Chastain, March 12, 2009, World Net Daily, http://bit.ly/a1eJaj
• “The Girl Scouts’ new radicalism,” Marcia Segelstein, July 1, 2008, Perspectives column, http://bit.ly/dc0U6M
• American Heritage Girls: Alternative to GSA, http://bit.ly/bZyO6L
• “American Heritage Girls and Boy Scouts Sign Memorandum of Mutual Support,” July 6, 2009, Scoutingnews.org, http://bit.ly/ahBTLU

]]> By: karen http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-2994 karen Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:33:47 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-2994 Liberal, Conservative, for God, against God, you can argue about this with Girl Scouts and hundreds of organizations until the end of time. What's important is the skills that girls are learning to become self confident adults with skills for daily survival in this world as well as leadership skills. However, the new Journeys Program is steering away from this. I've been involved with girl scouts for 10 years as a mom, volunteer, and leader, and am not aware of anyone who was asked for input on the new program. It was created at a corporate level under a cloak of secrecy and unvailed to all as take it or leave it. It is a drastic change, and like most businesses, motivated by money. If you look at the current financial status of GSUSA, and evaluate the new requirements for the Journey program and the Silver and Gold awards, you will find that it is no more than a marketing stragegy to shift the main focus of girl scouts to community service and volunteering. More visibility = more financial contributions. Girl Scouts have always volunteered in the community, but have primarily focused on skills training and personal development. The new Journeys program seems to not really be about the girls, but rather corporate survival. What a shame. Liberal, Conservative, for God, against God, you can argue about this with Girl Scouts and hundreds of organizations until the end of time.
What’s important is the skills that girls are learning to become self confident adults with skills for daily survival in this world as well as leadership skills.

However, the new Journeys Program is steering away from this.

I’ve been involved with girl scouts for 10 years as a mom, volunteer, and leader, and am not aware of anyone who was asked for input on the new program. It was created at a corporate level under a cloak of secrecy and unvailed to all as take it or leave it.

It is a drastic change, and like most businesses, motivated by money.

If you look at the current financial status of GSUSA, and evaluate the new requirements for the Journey program and the Silver and Gold awards, you will find that it is no more than a marketing stragegy to shift the main focus of girl scouts to community service and volunteering.

More visibility = more financial contributions.

Girl Scouts have always volunteered in the community, but have primarily focused on skills training and personal development.

The new Journeys program seems to not really be about the girls, but rather corporate survival.

What a shame.

]]> By: Ruth http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-2819 Ruth Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:57:20 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-2819 Although GS is a Business, just like the PTA and numerous other organizations claiming to put children first, it is the individual things within the group that affects the child. Just like having that special teacher you never forget, you can have that special troop leader too. Girls in GS do fun things together with a group of girls they learn to love, and do things together they may not have had a chance to do had they not joined. Although GS is a Business, just like the PTA and numerous other organizations claiming to put
children first, it is the individual things within
the group that affects the child. Just like having
that special teacher you never forget, you can have that special troop leader too. Girls in GS do fun things together with a group of girls they learn to love, and do things together they may not have had a chance to do had they not joined.

]]> By: Lisa http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-2450 Lisa Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:58:47 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-2450 Press Release American Heritage Girls first all girls' organization to Partner with century old Boy Scouts of America The American Heritage Girls (AHG) was presented a Memorandum of Mutual Support by the Boy Scouts of America at the AHG National Leadership Conference on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 7 pm at Vineyard Community Church in Cincinnati. This Memorandum is historic in nature as it is the first presented to an all girls' organization in the one hundred year history of the Boy Scouts of America. The Memorandum was presented to AHG National Executive Director, Patti Garibay by BSA's Director of the Community Alliances Team, Charles Holmes, of the Boy Scouts of America, Irving, Texas. American Heritage Girls' volunteers from across the country participated in trainings and workshops during the weekend as well as witnessed this historic event. The Memorandum was signed by the National Executive Director and Founder of the American Heritage Girls on the same kitchen table where AHG was founded nearly 15 years ago. American Heritage Girls was started in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1995 in order to offer a faith based leadership development program to girls ages 5-18. Through the AHG program, girls are enriched physically, mentally and spiritually through a diverse range of badge activities, community service projects, camping and more, thus making the AHG program a good book end to a church sponsored BSA charter. American Heritage Girls currently has Troops in 39 states, and its new independent girl program, the Trailblazer Program, currently operates in two European countries and Japan and in state side areas that presently do not have AHG troops. The formal partnership will begin immediately. The structure of both organizations is very similar thus allowing BSA and AHG to work cooperatively on service projects, membership growth and programming initiatives across the nation. Press Release

American Heritage Girls first all girls’ organization to Partner with
century old Boy Scouts of America

The American Heritage Girls (AHG) was presented a Memorandum of Mutual Support by the Boy Scouts of America at the AHG National Leadership Conference on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 7 pm at Vineyard
Community Church in Cincinnati.

This Memorandum is historic in nature as it is the first presented to an all girls’ organization in the one hundred year history of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Memorandum was presented to AHG National Executive Director, Patti Garibay by BSA’s Director of the Community Alliances Team, Charles Holmes, of the Boy Scouts of America, Irving, Texas.

American Heritage Girls’ volunteers from across the country participated in trainings and workshops during the weekend as well as witnessed this historic event. The Memorandum was signed by the National Executive Director and Founder of the American Heritage
Girls on the same kitchen table where AHG was founded nearly 15 years ago.

American Heritage Girls was started in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1995 in order to offer a faith based leadership development program to girls ages 5-18.

Through the AHG program, girls are enriched physically,
mentally and spiritually through a diverse range of badge activities, community service projects, camping and more, thus making the AHG program a good book end to a church sponsored BSA charter.

American Heritage Girls currently has Troops in 39 states, and its new
independent girl program, the Trailblazer Program, currently operates in two European countries and Japan and in state side areas that presently do not have AHG troops.

The formal partnership will begin immediately. The structure of both
organizations is very similar thus allowing BSA and AHG to work cooperatively on service projects, membership growth and programming
initiatives across the nation.

]]> By: Sharon http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-2448 Sharon Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:57:17 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-2448 Boy Scouts of America and American Heritage Girls have an official partnership now, Jane, could you check into it and write an article? This is a true breakthrough! God Bless all your efforts. Mothers and Fathers who are looking for a program similar to Boy Scouts for their girls, without the threat or influence of Planned Parenthood or lesbian rights to camp counseling positions and leadership positions should strongly consider American Heritage Girls. The program is finely tuned to what most conservative Americans want for their daughters. What are you waiting for? Start a troop and begin the memories of outdoor fun, love of God and country and building daughters of true integrity! Boy Scouts of America and American Heritage Girls have an official partnership now, Jane, could you check into it and write an article? This is a true breakthrough!
God Bless all your efforts. Mothers and Fathers who are looking for a program similar to Boy Scouts for their girls, without the threat or influence of Planned Parenthood or lesbian rights to camp counseling positions and leadership positions should strongly consider American Heritage Girls. The program is finely tuned to what most conservative Americans want for their daughters. What are you waiting for? Start a troop and begin the memories of outdoor fun, love of God and country and building daughters of true integrity!

]]> By: Lisa http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-2261 Lisa Mon, 18 May 2009 23:23:46 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-2261 NOT YOUR MOTHER'S AMERICA Girl Scouts exposed: Lessons in lesbianism Communists, radical feminists cited as role models for troops -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: May 17, 2009 By Chelsea Schilling © 2009 WorldNetDaily http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=97977# NOT YOUR MOTHER’S AMERICA
Girl Scouts exposed: Lessons in lesbianism
Communists, radical feminists cited as role models for troops

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Posted: May 17, 2009

By Chelsea Schilling
© 2009 WorldNetDaily

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=97977#

]]> By: Lisa http://janechastain.com/2009/03/12/girl-scouts-97th-birthday-nothing-to-celebrate/#comment-2255 Lisa Fri, 15 May 2009 02:03:28 +0000 http://janechastain.com/?p=305#comment-2255 This was posted on another discussion board today: In the new Volunteer Essentials resource, it states... "Going forward, to earn each of these awards, girls first complete a grade-level journey (two journeys for the Gold Award). Journeys provide girls with experience with all three keys to leadership and prepare them to identify community needs, work in partnership with their communities, and create take-action projects that make a lasting difference." "After completing journeys, girls apply their insights and skills to plan and carry out action projects based on their unique visions. The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards offer girls relevant, -grade-level-appropriate challenges related to teamwork, goal setting, and opportunities to build community networks." It looks like completing the journeys will the prerequisites for the higher awards. This was posted on another discussion board today:

In the new Volunteer Essentials resource, it states…

“Going forward, to earn each of these awards, girls first complete a grade-level journey (two journeys for the Gold Award). Journeys provide girls with experience with all three keys to leadership and prepare them to identify community needs, work in partnership with their communities, and create take-action projects that make a lasting difference.”

“After completing journeys, girls apply their insights and skills to plan and carry out action projects based on their unique visions. The Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards offer girls relevant, -grade-level-appropriate challenges related to teamwork, goal setting, and opportunities to build community networks.”

It looks like completing the journeys will the prerequisites for the higher awards.

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