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Girl Scouts of the USA is realigning councils nationwide to provide higher quality and more plentiful resources and opportunities for girls. Councils across the country are in various stages of planning, merging and realigning.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts was formed on Feb 1, 2008, when Girl Scouts, Patriots' Trail Council; Girl Scouts of Southeastern Massachusetts and Girl Scouts of Spar and Spindle Council joined to become one, vibrant, high-capacity organization. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is the largest organization serving girls and women in the state.

Vision
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will become the inclusive organization of choice for girls in grades K-12.  Through the efforts of thousands of positive role models, it will be a recognized leader in advocacy for issues that affect girls, and the foremost authority on leadership development for girls and young women.

Leadership Development
Girl Scouts continues to be the best personal leadership development program for girls ages 5-17.  The program is girl-led and embraces a holistic view of leadership.  Through Girl Scouting, a girl discovers through exploration, and prepares for a future full of enrichment.  She connects with others to understand their needs and takes action to make the world better.

The Girl Scout Program
Girls participate in Girl Scouting in a variety of ways. Many meet in volunteer-led groups in their communities, after school, in the evenings and on weekends. Others experience Girl Scouting as an enrichment program during the school day and through collaboration with community partners.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts sponsors programs and events that are affordable and enjoyable, and offers them regionally and locally. There are fun, exciting opportunities for exploration that foster leadership growth.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is committed to reaching and serving a diverse group of girls from all communities in the area.  We offer a strong progression of activities to appeal to the ever-changing needs and interests of girls as they grow and mature.

• 45,500 girls, ages 5-17
• 178 communities
• More than 17,000 adult volunteers
• 29 program centers
• One of every 7 girls in eastern
  Massachusetts is a Girl Scout

Girl Scout Promise
On my honor I will try to serve God and my country, to help people at all times and to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Volunteers
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts relies on talented adults from all walks of life, of all ages and of both genders, and of all races, cultures, religious views and socioeconomic levels to deliver our program to girls.

Volunteers with different skills and interests are welcome and the council leverages their strengths for the girls’ benefit. Our volunteer opportunities are diverse, offering everyone the flexibility to support girls according to their interests, availability and commitment.

Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA was founded in 1912.  Since then it has been the 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 adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them throughout life, like leadership, strong values, social conscience and conviction about their potential and self-worth.