http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/ Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts: News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts info@girlscoutseasternmass.org Copyright (C) 2008 GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Inc. All rights reserved. Girl Scout name, mark and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including the Trefoil Design, are owned by GSUSA. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10244 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass' Forever Green Gala Celebration with special guest Chelsea Clinton.Katie Couric helps Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years on Good Morning America. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10241 News Check out the Girl Scout Cookie Flash mob. Melrose PatchWest Roxbury PatchFox 25 NewsBelmont PatchBoston College The HeightsBackbay PatchMelrose Free Press http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10212 News Reading Daily Times ChronicleSouth Boston TribuneDanvers HeraldSwampscott ReporterHudson Sun http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10215 News Hingham Girl Scout Troop 74837 have a deeper appreciation of how energy affects them.Read the Higham Journal http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10213 News 1912 was a time of growth and prosperity in the city, and across the country. Read about the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts in the Boston Globe. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10216 News Anna Mullane, Cadette Girl Scout in Troop 60209 is working on growing and improving the tree population in Chelmsford for her silver award.Read the Chelmsford Independent. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10173 News Marblehead ReporterMarlborough PatchFramingham PatchThe WandererLincoln JournalBurlington UnionWakefield Daily ItemLynn JournalDaily Times ChronicleMedfield PatchCanton PatchNECN TV DinerBedford MinutemanConcord JournalConcord Journal-Cookie ChampionsLincoln JournalGeorgetown RecordJamaica Plain CitizenBillerica MinutemanArlington AdvocateDorchester Argus-CitizenRevere JournalNorth Reading TranscriptWakefield Daily Item - Cookie boothCharlestown Patriot Bridge http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10175 News Falmouth Girl Scouts worked to help spruce up the grounds of Spohr Gardens. The Falmouth Enterprise http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10174 News Collaborating through a joint community service project, Brownie Troop #75242, Junior Troop #72745 and Cadette Troop #72723 each played an integral role in preparing a meal for Hudson's homeless and needy. Hudson Sun http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10160 News The Wayland Girl Scout Service Unit held its older Girl Scout Court of Awards, noting the accomplishments of Girl Scouts in grades 6-12. Read the Wayland Town Crier http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10159 News Cadette Girl Scout Troop75257 recently took an archery class at Camp Cedar Hill. Read the Wakefield Daily Item. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10152 News Girl Scout troop 73082 a group of fifth-graders in Weston have developed a grassroots approach to stop bullying titled "Get the Good Going." Read the Weston Town Crier. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10148 News Several months ago, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Troop 65012 earned their Bronze award by helping other kids not as fortunate. Read the Littleton Independent article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10142 News Twelve Saugus Girl Scouts from Troop 60555 were honored for earning the highest award in Junior Girl Scouting, the Bronze award. Read the Daily Evening Item. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10130 News As Girl Scouts prepare for the 100th anniversary, they give the badge lineup a revamp. Read the Boston Globe article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10106 News Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, Girl Scouts Eastern of Eastern Mass. competed in a News IQ show on New England Cable News and discussed cookies and the 100th. Watch the clip http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10099 News Dorchester resident, Treajour Abrams is not your typical girl. She's cultured, athletic, outgoing and has a contagious smile--she's a Girl Scout. Read the Dorchester Argus Citizen. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10097 News Dennis\Yarmouth Girl Scouts are celebrating the 100th by building a float for the St. Patrick's day parade, and plan on putting a huge cake on it as a centerpiece. Vote Nov. 6 on which cake will ride the float.Read the article in The Register. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10063 News Boston HeraldBrookline TabBrookline PatchTri-State DefenderConcord JournalBay State BannerJamaica Plain/Roxbury Citizen http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10083 News Top cookie seller Shannon Leary alongside Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. discuss new badges.Watch the Fox 25 News clip. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10082 News Girl Scouts of Massachusetts hosted a formal ceremony to welcome the women of the Massachusetts state legislature to Troop Beacon Hill.Boston GlobeHerald NewsFramingham PatchMetro West Daily NewsBrockton EnterprisePatriot Ledger http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10074 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. is partnering wtih Dove to recognize and address poor self-esteem in young girls. Read the Press Release.Old Colony Memorial http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10066 News In the News: Join Girl Scouts in your community. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10079 News Concord Girl Scout Troop 72694, are working on their Bronze Award, by collecting food to go to Open Table for children's snack bags. Read The Concord Journal article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10078 News Burlington Junior Girl Scouts of Troop 1590 donated 21 Birthday Boxes to the Burlington Food Pantry. Read the Burlington Union. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10077 News Over 120 Danvers Girl Scouts gathered at Endicott Park Saturday, Sept. 17 for the 4th annual Girl Scout Encampment. Read the Danvers Herald http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10027 News Find a recruitment activity in your area.North Andover Patch                    Sudbury Town Crier                          Arlington AdvocateLittleton Independent                     Malden Observer                              Melrose Free PressSaugus Advertiser                         Sharon Advocate                               Fairhaven AdvocateDuxbury Clipper                           Lynnfield Villager                               Marblehead ReporterDuxbury Reporter                         Swampscott Patch                             Lincoln JournalWestford Eagle                             Winchester Star                                 Lowell SunDover-Sherborn Press                  Holbrook Sun                                    Hull TimesGeorgetown Record                     Norton Mirror                                   Jamaica Plain Citizen                     Weston Town Crier                      Taunton Daily Gazette                       Westwood PressThe Sentinel                                  Stoughton Journal                             Canton CitizenThe Daily News                            Stoneham Independent                     Salem NewsBurlington Daily Times                  The Chronicle                                   Carver ReporterCape Cod Times                          Medfield Press                                 Bedford MinutemanBillerica Minuteman                       Sun Chronicle                                  Hamilton Wenham ChronicleStandard Times                             Burlington Union                              Danvers HeraldSwampscott Reporter                    Hanover Mariner                            Holliston TabWalpole Times                              Concord Journal                             Pepperell Free PressSouthborough Village                    Roslindale Transcript                       Halifax-Plympton ReporterBrockton Enterprise                      Revere Journal                                Mansfield NewsNorwood Transcript & Bulletin      Dedham Transcript                         Cape Codder http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10071 News Michelle Alessandro and Mary Newport earned their Silver Award for a project for children called "Happy Hands." Read the Dover-Sherborn Press http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10070 News The Brockton Girl Scouts participated in International Day of Peace by planting pinwheels. Read the Brockton Enterprise. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10067 News Girl Scouts Victoria Hain and Audrey Gregg were recognized for their contributions to the Wright-Locke Farm Conservatory.Read the Winchester Daily Times Chronicle. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10062 News Martha Waldron, chief marketing officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, has been named the nonprofit chief marketing officer of the year by the Boston Business Journal.MassnonprofitBoston Business Journal http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10064 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts have been named number 40 on Boston Business Journal's Areas' Largest Nonprofits.Read the Boston Business Journal to see who else made the list. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10058 News Andover Girl Scouts among others met Congresswoman Niki Tsongas this weekend to discuss environmental issues. Andover Patch.Wilmington PatchTewksbury Advocate http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10055 News Anna Maria Chávez Named Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of the USA. Read her story. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10056 News Lily Deware, a seventh-grade Girl Scout will pilot a hydroplane at Watson Pond State Park with the goal of earning a top-20 rank nationally in her rookie season.Read the article in the Brockton Enterprise. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10057 News Topsfield Girl Scouts supervised a craft station at an end of the summer tea party. The troop helped kids decorate camp hats and paper fans with flowers.Read the complete article at The Tri-Town Transcript http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10043 News BJ's Wholesale Club and Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. have a strong relationship. BJ's support has helped launch numerous programs such as FaB Factor program.Read the Boston Business Journal article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=10016 News Boston GlobeMetro West Daily NewsAshland Tab Kingston ReporterWeston Town CrierMedfield PressEaston BuzzThe BeaconSaugus AdvertiserWakefield Daily ItemWalpole TimesDaily Evening ItemMelrose Free PressFairhaven AdvocateEaston JournalMalden Evening News http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=9019 News Andover PatchWilmington PatchNorth Andover PatchMetroWest Daily NewsDaily Times ChronicleWakefield Daily ItemAndover TownsmanNorth Andover CitizenTewksbury AdvertiserHopkinton CrierWayland Town CrierBeacon VillagerAshland Tab Lowell SunBedford MinutemanReading Advocate http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=9968 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts are awarded a grant from Staples, read the Boston Globe article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=9955 News Girl Scouts featured in Runner’s World Magazine for their Marathon Go the Distance Patch. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=9024 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. have been selected as National STEM Advocacy Champions. View the Press Release.Boston Business JournalSouth Boston TribuneJamaica Plain CitizenOld Colony MemorialDorchester Argus Citizen  http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=9017 News Needham Hometown Weekly  Stoneham IndependentWilmington Town Crier           Dover-Sherborn PressDanvers Herald                      Burlington UnionDaily Times Chronicle            Swampscott ReporterDorchester Argus                  Medfield PressTaunton Daily Gazette           Boston GlobeLexington Minuteman           Walpole TimesLynnfield Villager                 Cohasset MarinerGroton Herald                     Norton MirrorAndover Townsman             Athol Daily News                 Bedford Minuteman              Cape Cod Times  Dorchester Reporter            Needham Times                  North Reading Transcript     Stoneham Independent        Sudbury Town Crier            Wilmington Town Crier    Winchester Star                   http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8920 News Girl Scout Camp can give your child a healthy advantage!  Stoneham IndependentSummer will be here before you know it. Sign up for a week or two at one of our 14 summer camps.Old Colony MemorialHopkinton PatchAshland TabHolliston TabDover-Sherborn PatchNorwich BulletinEagle TribunePatriot LedgerHalifax-Plympton ReporterBrockton EnterpriseKingston ReporterHolliston Tab and Metrowest Daily NewsStandard TimesCanton JournalNorth Andover CitizenGirl Scout camp's priorities: safety first, fun second. Read the Metro West Daily News.Camp is a safe, fun and affordable option. View Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. NECN interview. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=9012 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts' CEO Ruth N. Bramson and Board President, Peggy Stevens are pleased to announce this year's Leading Women Award honorees. Milford Daily NewsMetro West Daily NewsDorchester Argus CitizenHyde Park TribuneMedford Daily NewsMilton Record Transcript http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=9008 News North Shore United Way awarded $1 million in community impact grants to nonprofits that address financial stability, affordable housing, health care, and child and youth development. Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. has been recognized for their leadership development experience. Read the complete article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=9004 News The Annual Meeting brings in new board members and awards scholarships to two dedicated Girl Scouts.Daily Times ChronicleCanton CitizenSunday Standard TimesWestford EagleBedford MinutemanReading AdvocateMilton Times http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8998 News Danvers Girl Scouts honor local veterans in an annual Memorial Day tradition to place flags by their gravesides. Read the Danvers Patch. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8983 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts held a recognition dinner to honor the many volunteers who have truly gone above and beyond to have a positive impact on girls in their community.Dedham TimesSouth Coast TodayBillerica MinutemanDorchester ReporterWayland Town CrierBurlington UnionHingham JournalWakefield Daily ItemArlington AdvocateCharlestown Patriot BridgeBelmont Citizen HeraldKingston Reporter http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8981 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts were awarded the 2011 Rosoff Awards for External Diversity for their innovative work with their FaB Factor program. Read the press release on the award. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8943 News An early Happy Mother's Day article from Girl Scouts! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8939 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts announced that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant by The Yawkey Foundations to support a program that aims to encourage math proficiency and leadership skills in girls. Read the Mass Nonprofit article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8927 News Hopkinton Girl Scouts host a Boston Marathon Tea to educate other Girl Scouts on the 'Go the Distance' patch. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8926 News Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. discusses mentoring in the workplace and the role Girl Scouts play in fostering those relationships, read the Boston Business Journal article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8867 News The Boston Business Journal honored Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, Girl Scouts Eastern Mass. for her work in advancing the cause of women in the workplace.Read the Dover-Sherborn PatchRead the Boston Business Journal  http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8893 News Salem News Fairhaven AdvocateReading AdvocateLynnfield PatchWBZ-TVBoston HeraldFox 25Marblehead ReporterDaily Times ChronicleLexington MinutemanPatriot LedgerEagle TribuneMattapoisett WandererSudbury Town CrierStoneham IndependentBelmont Citizen Herald Tri-Town TranscriptBedford Minuteman http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8641 News (watch the NECN Quiz show) (read the Hopkinton Independent)(read the Jamaica Plain Citizen) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8878 News Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, GSEM, has been appointed to the newly formed Massachusetts Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Operation Board. Read the Dover Sherborn article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8728 News Top chefs from Boston, Plymouth and Danvers will go head-to-head to create the best Girl Scout Cookie Creation. (read the North Andover Citizen article) (read the Boston Magazine article) (read the Brookline Tab article) (read the Marblehead Patch) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8879 News Each year World Thinking day is celebrated by girls across the globe on February 22. Wareham studied different cultures. Ashland showcased different dances. Natick provided delicious treats To read more about World Thinking day visit our Troop News section. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8873 News The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts recently appointed Girl Scout volunteer Nancy Alvarez Burdick of Hopkinton to its 2010-2011 CEO Volunteer Advisory Committee.Read the MetroWest Daily News article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8727 News Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. writes an article for the Boston Business Journal on adaptability in a time of downsizing, lean staff and new complex technology. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8671 News The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts has been awarded a grant by the MetroWest Women's Alliance, a collaborative initiative of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Tri County. Read about the Dream it! Believe it! Be it! program in the MetroWest Daily News.Milford Daily News http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8669 News Girl Scout Troop 74091 collected winter gear, hats and coats for Cradles to Crayons and delivered them on Tuesday. (read the Patriot Ledger article) (read the Quincy Sun article) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8667 News The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts celebrated the start of the cookie campaign with a family fun walk and Scavenger hunt. (read the Sudbury Town Crier) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8639 News The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts are once again selling their famous cookies. The sale of cookies has helped Girl Scouts set goals, develop people skills and learn business ethics such as money management and decision-making. (read article) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8640 News The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts are gearing up again this season to sell their famous cookies. The annual sale kicks off in Eastern Massachusetts on Friday, Dec. 10, and culminates Sunday, March 15. (read article) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8643 News The Charlestown Girl Scout Troop 71320 helped with a Toys for Tots event at Build-a-Bear and was featured on Fox 25 News as well as on the blog Thread for Youth Making a Difference http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8642 News Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass., honored by the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus with the Abigail Adams Award.(see article) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8614 News The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts recieved Color Magazine’s All-Inclusive Awards - Agent Award 2010. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8584 News The Boston Business Journal liveblogged today's event. Also see the articles in the Boston Globe's celebrity news, the Eagle Tribune and the Braintree Forum. The Waltham News Tribune celebrates Gloria Cordes Larson, Esq., of Bentley College. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8581 News One Wilmington High School senior, along with the support of her five friends, parents, and many other community members is leaving a lasting legacy for the town of Wilmington. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8553 News The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus's Abigail Adams Award Ceremony was held October 7 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel to celebrate women who make a difference. Girl Scout CEO, Ruth N. Bramson was among the honorees. "Our honorees exemplify excellence and commitment to service. They have broken glass ceilings, been the first women to blaze a trail, and serve as significant role models for women everywhere as they take time in their professional careers and personal life to mentor a new generation of young women." said MWPC Board President, Lora Pellegrini. http://www.mwpc.org/news/featured.php http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8550 News Our Girl Scout property and museum in Waltham were the setting for this week's WBZ Wednesday's Child segment with Jack Williams since the lovely girl featured is an active Girl Scout. We were very pleased to host folks at our property, showcase our Girl Scout heritage, and to partner with WBZ and MARE. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8534 News Darcy Rubino joins the CEO Volunteer Advisory Committee to advocate for girls with disabilities. (North Andover Citizen) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8517 News The Boston Business Journal did a nice piece on our Leading Man in a Supporting Role that is presented every year at our Leading Women Awards event. Read the article and do not forget to register for this year's event on November 9th. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8512 News Fall has arrived and so has Girl Scout sign-up. Check out some great articles on our fall recruitment events: Country Gazette, Hingham Journal, Hudson Sun and Old Colony Memorial! Looking for a recruitment event in your community. Look now for an event near you as of Thurs., Oct. 7 Events by Date or Events by Town. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=8489 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts was awarded a $15,000 grant from the Staples Foundation for Learning for the FaB Factor program. Check out the press release! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7685 News Check out the article in the Eagle-Tribune on Camp Runels turning 80! The article features a long time Girl Scout Jean Hollis reminiscing about her times at Camp Runels and today's campers discussing their favorite camp activity! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7686 News Girl Scouts from all over the council are having a blast at Girl Scout Camp this summer. Check out the article in the Daily New Tribune about what the girls have been up to at Camp Cedar Hill! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7687 News The CEO Girl Advisory Committee is a group of Girl Scouts of every level, from throughout the council, who come together once every other month to provide ideas, guidance and girl-driven recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer and staff of the Girl Scouts of Eastern MA. For more information and the application click here. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7641 News Girl Scouts invites you to join a live online chat with actors Joey King and Selena Gomez, stars of the upcoming movie, Ramona and Beezus, debuting in theaters July 23!The webcast is Wednesday, July 21 at 2 p.m. EST. To participate, click here before the chat begins: http://www.walden.com/stream http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7638 News Check out Norfolk Girl Scout Liz Abramo on CatholicTV Live talking about Girl Scouts and her Gold Award project. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7597 News Girl Scouts were recently featured in The Boston Globe's Before lights out, learning piece during their stay at one of the Museum of Science overnights! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7596 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is please to announce the 2010 Leading Women Honorees: Gloria Cordes Larson Esq., President, Bentley University; Paula Smith, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; Lauren Stiller Rikleen, Executive Director, The Bowditch Institute for Women's Success and Partner, Real Estate and Environmental Law Practice Group, Bowditch & Dewey LLP; Sabine I. St. Lot, Vice President of Business Diversity, State Street Corporation and Ellen Zane, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children. This year, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will honor Stephen Ross, President, Boston Division, Clear Channel Outdoor as Leading Man in a Supporting Role. Press Release http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7561 News Milly England is the oldest Girl Scout in the country and she recently celebrated her 110 birthday with Bridgewater Girl Scout Troop 80306. Read all about Milly and her Girl Scout story in the Bridgewater Independent. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7562 News For the third year in a row Eastham/Welfleet Girl Scout Troop 80704 placed flags at veterans graves at Eastham Cemetery. Look at their photos in the Cape Cod Times. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7540 News Watch Girl Scout CEO Ruth N. Bramson discuss all you need to know about summer camp on New England Cable News! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7541 News Watch CEO Ruth Bramson talk with WBZ Channel 4’s Consumer Reports Reporter Paula Ebben on “What to Look for in Choosing a Camp.” Ruth discusses what parents should look for in choosing camps for their children, and why Girl Scout camp is so special! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7527 News The 3rd annual Hopkinton Girl Scouts Marathon Tea Reception was recently held at the MA State House.  Together with Gov. Deval Patrick, Senate Pres. Therese Murray, State Sen. Karen Spilka and State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, a group of 70 Girl Scouts hosted this year’s tea for 71 Greek runner. Read the article in the MetroWest Daily News. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7528 News Congrats to Dartmouth Girl Scout Troop 80102 who won Dunkin' Dugout Red Sox tickets for "How They Made the World a Better Place." The girls held a sock drive to benefit Gifts to Give. Check out the Top 5 Community Service Stories! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7524 News Watch CEO Ruth Bramson talk with WBZ Channel 4’s Consumer Reports Reporter Paula Ebben on “What to Look for in Choosing a Camp.” Ruth discusses what parents should look for in choosing camps for their children, and why Girl Scout camp is so special! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7522 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is pleased to announce that Shannon Leary of Quincy Girl Scout Troop 74203 sold 4,051 boxes of cookies, and Kelsey Walsh from Weymouth Troop 74315 sold 4,042 boxes of cookies! The girls are the top Girl Scout cookie sellers in Massachusetts. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7518 News The Brockton Enterprise recently highlighted Girl Scout Troop 80368 who donated more than 100 gifts to children in the pediatric unit at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7493 News Boxborough Girl Scout Troop 82334 completed service projects for Children's Hospital after losing a dear friend. Read the article in the The Beacon. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7480 News Congrats to Reading Troop 71263 who created the winning cookie radio commercial for our contest held back in January. Listen for the commercial on WRKO and WMKK now till March 14! Hear the commercial now! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7479 News CEO Ruth N. Bramson recently visited NECN's Broadside: The News with Jim Braude to participate in the weekly quiz show and talk Girl Scouts Cookies!!! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7467 News Charlestown Girl Scouts recently donated the money they earned in the Girl Scout Cookie Sale to Doctors Without Border to support Haiti relief. Read the article in The Boston Globe. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7465 News On March 11, Lifelong Girl Scout Rebecca Shevrin will receive her 80 year pin at the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Shevrin began Girl Scouts in a Cambridge troop in the 1930's. Read her story in the Arlington Advocate. Register now for the Volunteer Recognition Dinner. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7406 News Life long Girl Scout and Senate President Therese Murray hosted Daisy Troop 79289 to her State House office for a book reading over milk and cookies. The Senate’s leading lady read from Lane Smith’s “Madam President,” which tells the story of a little girl who imagines what a day in her life would be like if she became the first female President of the United States. Check out the Boston Herald and photo gallery. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7393 News Our Girl Scouts have been busy promoting the cookie sale in the media. Check out some of the fabulous articles: AOL, Marblehead Reporter, Needham Times, Kingston Reporter, Patriot Ledger, Randolph Herald, Saugus Advertiser, Taunton Daily Gazette and WCAP 980 AM. We also have a new photo gallery featuring our Girl Scouts putting their selling skills to work! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7394 News Emma Llyod, a 104 year old Girl Scout from Westwood, was recently named the Honorary Cookie Chair in Westwood. Read the article in the Westwood Hometown Weekly. Photo gallery from the event. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=7362 News On December 21, Girl Scouts from the North Shore gathered at Operation Troop Support to make construct packages and cards for the troops serving overseas. Check out the clip on the CW56. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6974 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts was presented with the Hanscom Community Heroes' award on Dec. 11 at the Hanscom Heroes' Homecoming. The award is presented on behalf of Hanscom AFB to people and organizations in the outside community who have provided outstanding support to our deployed personnel and their families. This past year, Girl Scouts has donated over 17,000 boxes of cookies and written over 10,000 letters to deployed soldiers.  http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6969 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts received it largest cookie delivery of the season on Dec. 7. With the help of 10 top selling Girl Scouts, 60,000 Girl Scout cookies were delivered to the Waltham Cookie Cupboard. Check out the coverage on Boston.com the Daily News Tribune, and Waltham News Watch. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6963 News Ruth N. Bramson CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts joined together with Connie Chow, Executive Director of Science Club for Girls, and Pat Driscoll, Executive Director of Girls Incorporated of Lynn, to compose an op-ed on the importance of STEM for girls. Read the op-ed in Mass High Tech. These women are leader-members of the Girls Coalition of Greater Boston. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6942 News Check out the great article in the Barnstable Patriot about Marstons Mills Girl Scout Christa Mullaly who  presented an award to Dr. Paula Johnson at the our 18th Annual Leading Women Awards Breakfast. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6939 News Check out the article in the Kingston Reporter about the Daisy Investiture ceremony for 35 new Girl Scouts!!! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6928 News Read Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Ruth Bramson's article on the importance of volunteering for Women's Business: Volunteer: Make the time to make a difference. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6927 News Check out photos from our Leading Women Awards at Boston Magazine's Party Pic Gallery. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6926 News Encouraging girls to become leaders........Photo of Girl Scouts with Bianca de la Garza from our 18th Annual Leading Women Awards featured in Friday Boston Globe Arts & Entertainment section. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6920 News The Boston Herald's The Outlook discussed the Girl Scouts' Leading Women Awards Breakfast. Check it out! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6919 News WCVB Channel 5 recently featured the Girl Scouting Beyond Bars program. Check out the segment entitled, Program Unites Girl Scouts, Moms Behind Bars. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6915 News FRIDAY 10/23-watch Bianca de la Garza on Channel 5 between 5:00p-6:00p for piece on Girl Scouting Beyond Bars!SUNDAY 10/25 - watch CityLine from 12:00 noon-12:30p for a full program on the Girl Scouts of Eastern MassMore info http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6913 News Leading Woman Jackie Glenn was featured in the Patriot Ledger for being honored by the Girl Scouts. Read the article. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6904 News Learn more about Bailey Lee's summer destinations trip to Costa Rica in the Medford Transcript! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6895 News Girl Scouts of the USA is pleased to announce that First Lady Michelle Obama has agreed to serve as its Honorary National President. Press Release and Photo http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6890 News Constellation NewEnergy has agreed to match 100 percent of the electricity used during the our annual Leading Women Awards with renewable energy. Constellation NewEnergy will supply Green e-Certified Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for the event, which takes place on Thursday, October 29th at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Press Release http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6873 News Members of the Orchard Gardens Girl Scout Troop recently modeled their fashions they made in the Project Re-Runway program at the "South Shore Goes Green" expo at the South Shore Plaza Mall. Check out the article in the Patriot Ledger. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6874 News Our Girl Scouts recently interviewed Rachel Simmons about her new book The Curse of the Good Girl. Rachel recently hosted an event at the Boston Public Library for girls and parents on her new book.  Read Interview. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6866 News Aspiring Girl Scout fashion designers created and then modeled their outfits as part of our Project Re-Runway program. Check out the article in the Boston Herald. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6867 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Ruth N. Bramson recently spoke with New England Cable News about all the exciting programs that are being offered this year. Check out the newscast. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6849 News Check out New England Moms and Boston Mama's blogs about this weekend's Girl Scout registration events. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6807 News On September 12th, Girl Scouts will unite throughout eastern Massachusetts with registration and celebration events in honor of Girl Scout Day proclaimed by Governor Patrick. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will also be at eight Simon Malls on that day signing up new Girl Scouts! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6715 News Girl Scouts at Camp Rice Moody recently participated in the Fashion Fanatics program and used trash to make fabulous outfits. Check out the article in the Reading Advocate! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6714 News Check out all the fun the Girl Scouts are having at Camp Cedar Hill this summer in the Daily News Tribune article, "Nature's kitchen: Girl Scouts learn to cook in the great outdoors" http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=6707 News Check out what's going on at Camp Wind-in-the-Pines in an article entitled, "Accepting the Challenge" in the Plymouth Bulletin. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=979 News Bedford Girl Scouts teach NECN's TV Diner host Jenny Johnson how to make the perfect s'more. Watch now! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=963 News GSEM CEO Ruth N. Bramson talks Girl Scout camp on New England Cable News. Watch now! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=952 News Medfield Girl Scouts held their annual Bridging & Awards Ceremony. Honored guests included GSEM CEO, Ruth N. Bramson, State Representative Richard Ross and Medfield's Selectmen Ann Thompson. Click here to read more. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=947 News Quincy Girl Scout, Shannon Leary is named the top Girl Scout cookie seller in Massachusetts. Click here to read more. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=943 News Military Troops overseas send letters thanking Girl Scouts for their heartfelt support and generous cookie donations. Click here to read these letters(pdf). http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=942 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts appointed new members of the board at the annual meeting on May 14th. Check out their articles in the Braintree Forum, Daily Times Chronicle, Hopkinton Crier, Lexington Minuteman and Salem News. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=934 News Stoughton residents pitch in to replace flags on veterans’ graves. Click here to read more. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=926 News Girl Scout Elizabeth Levens of Wayland was awarded the 2009 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Scholarship. Click here to read more. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=928 News 2009 marks the 75th anniversary of Girl Scout cookies. Ruth N. Bramson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts celebrated this anniversary with an interview on NECN. Click here to watch interview. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=902 News Kingston Girl Scouts were given the opportunity to meet with Erin Dionne, author of the book "Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookies". Read more in the Kingston Reporter. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=941 News Congrats to Wakefield Girl Scouts Rebecca Bernhard and Taylor Makson who recently earned their Girl Scout Gold Award. Check out their photos in the Daily Item! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=900 News Modern day Girl Scouts now focus on careers and the environment. NBC reports on the Girl Scouts' new look. Visit msnbc.com to view footage. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=891 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Ruth N. Bramson and daughter Debi featured in Skirt Magazine. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=889 News Check out Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Ruth N. Bramson's Executive Profile, "Investing in Girls" in the Boston Business Journal. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=882 News Check out the great photo (pdf) captured by the Daily News Tribune of Girl Scout Julia Curran at April vacation camp! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=875 News Boston.com highlighted the new partnership between Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts and Sports Club/LA-Boston which kicked off on April 21st at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham. Check out the article! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=874 News Military troop overseas sent a wonderful thank you letter to Girl Scout for their cookie donations. Read letter (PDF). http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=767 News Tune in on Friday, March 20th and catch Girl Scout CEO Ruth Bramson and Natick Girl Scout Troop 72285 on WCVB-TV's Chronicle at 7:30 p.m. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=752 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Ruth N. Bramson is featured in this month's Non-Profit issue of the Women's Business Journal. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=727 News A big thank you to Clear Channel for donating billboards to help promote our annual Cookie Sale.  Check out the article in the Stoneham Independent and Boston Business Journal. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=711 News Do Thin Mints need a social networking site? Check out the January 28th Boston Herald article! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=700 News We want to assure the public that the two bakers of peanut butter Girl Scout cookies are not affected by the peanut butter recall. A timely message from our baker: "ABC does not source peanut butter from either PCA or King Nut. Our peanut butter supplier is Hampton Farms. Further, our incoming peanut butter shipments are tested for salmonella to prevent contamination of our products."  See the story on WBZ-TV. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=685 News The Boston Sunday Globe featured our very own Kace Wilson in their Odd Jobs column! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=678 News Local Girl Scouts were interviewed live by Loren & Wally on WROR to kick-off this year's cookie season.  Click here to listen to the segment (mp3). http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=679 News Magic 106.7 morning staff welcomed the delivery of much anticipated Girl Scout cookies from area Girl Scouts. Listen here (mp3) to see what they had to say! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=680 News The Boston Globe Funpages (PDF) recently published an interview conducted by Troop 73130 with CEO Ruth N. Bramson. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=681 News The January 2009 edition of the Boston Parents Paper talks to CEO Ruth N. Bramson about today's Girl Scouts! Check out entitled article Girls Rule! (PDF) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=683 News The annual Girl Scout cookie sale kicks off in eastern Massachusetts on Monday, January 5th. The sale culminates on Sunday, March 15th. This year Girl Scout cookies will include Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Shortbread, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Lemonades, Thanks-A-Lot and the brand new Daisy Go Rounds, in honor of having Daisy Girl Scouts sell Girl Scout cookies for the first time! The Daisy Go Rounds contain five grab-and-go snack packs full of crispy cinnamon flowers blooming with flavor in every bite. To find cookies in your community, go to www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/cookies. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=100 News WBZ-TV’s Sunday with Liz Walker featured the Girl Scouts program, Girl Scouts Beyond Bars this past Sunday, December 7th. To learn more about this program, please visit Girl Scouts of the USA's information page. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=102 News The brand new, full-service Girl Scout Shop in Middleboro is open! The week-long grand opening celebration included free drawings, discounts, and showcasing of fabulous new items! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=98 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Ruth N. Bramson opinion in November 28 Boston Business Journal (PDF). http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=97 News WHDH-TV Channel 7 featured Girl Scouts' Kitchen Science program on Parent-to-Parent. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=93 News The Council Initiatives and Research Department is hosting online and in person focus groups to hear about your experiences and how Girl Scouts has impacted you! Has Girl Scouts influenced your ambitions for after high school? What are your plans going forward and is Girl Scouts a part of them? What doors are open to you now because of your involvement in Girl Scouts? These are some of the things we want to learn from you. Sign up here or call Alice Fraser at (978)-689-8015 ext. 237 to join us online or in North Andover and share your experiences! Registration will close this Saturday, Nov. 15th, so hurry to sign up and get your voice heard! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=92 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Double Dutch team was recently featured on WHDH Channel 7's Parent to Parent segment. Check out the video! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=99 News Leading Women event highlighted in Lola magazine (PDF) (November 1, 2008) http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=87 News This is just a preliminary look at our fully revamped website coming soon. Look for lots more in the coming weeks and please let us know your thoughts! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=90 News A great group of committed Girl Scouts ages 6-18 came together to meet with CEO Ruth N. Bramson and share their perspectives for the future. These 20 girl leaders are members of the new Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass CEO/Girl Advisory Committee. They met for the first time to share their ideas about Girl Scouts and their suggestions for where the new council should focus to recruit more girls and to meet the needs and expectations of girls today. The girls shared that they like Girl Scouting because it offers opportunities to do community service, meet new people, and have fun. They suggested we emphasize these themes in our recruitment. The girls, who came from throughout our service area, each applied to be members of Ruth’s new “cabinet” of girl advisors and will meet every other month throughout the year. The advisory committee members are pictured here with Ruth displaying our new ALL TogetHER campaign banner. Here’s an example of one CEO/Girl Advisory application: What is the main reason you want to participate? To have fun, to learn and to help my community. Why do you want to be on the CEO’s Girl Advisory Committee? To learn more about Girl Scouts and to help it to grow and improve. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=89 News GSEM is pleased to announce that Marstons Mills Girl Scout Emma Gauthier will speak at this year’s Girl Scout National Convention at the end of October. Emma is a 7th grade student at Barnstable Middle School and has been a proud Girl Scout for seven years. She will represent the spirit of Massachusetts Girl Scouts well on the national stage as she speaks about the tremendous impact Girl Scouting has had on her development as a young girl leader. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=88 News Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts celebrated Girl Scout Day in Massachusetts with more than 50 fabulous registration events taking place that day. The proclamation of Girl Scout Day from Governor Patrick traveled from site to site with our GSEM CEO, Ruth Bramson. Children and parents had a great time, dove into fun projects, danced to great tunes, and overall displayed true Girl Scout energy and pride at all the events. Lots of new girls and volunteers registered, further expanding our ever-growing Girl Scout family. This rainy day brightened by our great Girl Scouts at registrations events throughout eastern Massachusetts including Brockton Rox Stadium, Camp Kiwanis in Lynn and Curtis Hall Community Center in Jamaica Plain. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Visit photo gallery ... http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=86 News Girl, families and volunteers will celebrate the new Girl Scout Council on September 27th. Find an event now to join all the fun that Girl Scouting has to offer! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=85 News Juliette Low Fall Fest brings girls and their families together to celebrate J. Low’s birthday and sample some Girl Scout activities. We hope to see you Sunday, October 26th from 1 – 4 at Camp Maude Eaton in Andover or Wind-in-the-Pines, Plymouth. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=71 News See Girl Scouts on the CBS Early Show on Friday, June 20! This is a great piece on contemporary Girl Scouts -- good for girls today! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=80 News 144 golfers filled the carts for a glorious day of fun, food and friendship. The tournament was a great success, thanks to the support of friends, Board, staff and corporations who lent their time, talent and funds to a great day. This was our most successful tournament to date, and our appreciation goes out to all ... with a special nod to the weatherman! http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=64 News Kim Berman, 23, is the Assistant Programme Manager at Sangam, the WAGGGS world center in India. Kim is a Gold Awardee from Wayland. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=2 News Girls, families and volunteers throughout eastern Massachusetts will kick off the membership year with events in their hometowns. http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/news.html?id=83 News Ruth Bramson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, appeared on New England Cable News to speak about the Democratic National Convention and how Girl Scouts teaches girls about the electoral process