A Sea of Green on the Connecticut Scene!

Snow may still be in the forecast, but Connecticut residents are going to witness a sea of green the week of March 7-14^th when thousands of Girl Scouts participate in a variety of exciting activities as part of the national organization’s 114^th birthday celebration. The annual commemoration is jam-packed with sports and entertainment events, community service activities and family fun, and Girl Scouts of Connecticut is encouraging the public to join in the festivities!

“During National Women’s History Month, the second week of March is always celebrated as Girl Scout Week and includes the official founding of the Girl Scouts organization on March 12, 1912 in Savannah Georgia,” explains Elicia Pegues Spearman, chief executive officer at Girl Scouts of Connecticut.

Spearman notes that Girl Scouts across Connecticut will take part in special events and learning experiences, including sisterhood celebrations, arts and design workshops, fashion and creativity programs, a Hartford Wolf Pack game night, meetings with lawmakers at the State Capitol, a musical at the Shubert Theater and a conversation with Girl Scouts of Connecticut CEO Elicia Pegues Spearman. Adult volunteers will also participate in training opportunities, and Girl Scouts alumni will enjoy a special cookie and beverage pairing event.

Additionally, the organization has created special themes for each day of the week and everyone is invited to become an honorary Girl Scout by participating with their favorite troop member:

·Sunday, March 8^th: Spirit Sunday-Do something kind in the spirit of Girl Scouts

·Monday, March 9^th: Affirmation Monday-Share a positive message with a friend

·Tuesday, March 10^th: Troop Tuesday-Show appreciation for your awesome troop besties

·Wednesday, March 11^th: Wisdom Wednesday-share a Girl Scout pro tip or life hack

·Thursday, March 12^th: National Girl Scouts Day-post a photo in your Girl Scout gear and tag @GSofCT

·Friday, March 13^th: Flashback Friday-look back and share your Girl Scout memories

·Saturday, March 14^th: Service Saturday-serve your community as a sisterhood

“Now more than ever, girls need a strong network of encouragement and opportunities,” adds Spearman. “Whether you are an adult, a Girl Scout, a volunteer, an alum, or someone interested in joining, you are invited to celebrate a national movement that has inspired girls for 114 years. It’s a time for the girls to proudly reflect on our history as the oldest girl-led organization while looking expectantly toward the future.”

About Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit www.gsofct.org.