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Hampton proclaims March 11 —17, 2012 as Girl Scout Week; council hears anniversary plans from Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast
Summary
The council proclaimed March 11 —17, 2012 as Girl Scout Week and heard from Kelly Walsh of the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast about the council's programs, anniversary service projects, and partnerships serving over 16,000 girls.
The City of Hampton read a proclamation designating March 11 —17, 2012 as Girl Scout Week in recognition of the Girl Scouts of the USA's 100th anniversary and the local council's community programs.
Mayor Molly Joseph Ford read the proclamation text citing founder Juliet Gordon Lowe and the Girl Scouts' role in promoting leadership and STEM opportunities. Kelly Walsh, Community Relations Manager for the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast, described the council's work serving more than 16,000 girls and outlined anniversary activities, including environmental service projects, food collections and donation of "birthday bags" to the Salvation Army.
Council members and attendees thanked the Girl Scouts for their service and accepted a brief presentation and photographs before the meeting recessed for a short break.
