Join in Celebrations Across the Nation!
Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low.She believed passionately that girls should be given the same opportunities as boys to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Since its inception, more than 50 million girls have been Girl Scouts. In the past 100 years, Girl Scouts have blazed trails in countless ways—from doing charity work during wartime to spearheading earth-friendly initiatives to creating the largest girl-led business in the world!
Historical Exhibits
Girl Scouts-Her-Story: GSNI will showcase the rich history ("her-story") of Girl Scouting's first 100 years with historical displays in area museums, libraries and community centers across our jurisdiction. Treasures we will be sharing include uniforms, sashes, berets, beanies, insignia, badges, books, photos, videos and much more!
Want to set up your own historical display?
Guidelines Checklist for Anniversary Displays.pdf
David L. Pierce Art and History Center
20 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL
Dec 9, 2011, to March 30, 2012
Center hours: Wednesday – Friday, 12 Noon to 4 p.m.
(FOR EXPANDED HOURS IN DECEMBER, PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE.)
Free admission—tours available!
Call 630-906-0652 or email jputzier@aurorahistory.net
Geneva History Center
113 S. 3rd St., Geneva, IL
Feb 14 to June 23, 2012
Center hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tours available afterschool, Monday – Friday; they will stay later than 4 p.m. for tour group
Museum charges admission: Minimum fee $25 for tour group
Girl Scout Century Postcard
Girl Scout Century Troop Flier
Email educator@genevahistorycenter.org
DeKalb Area Women’s Center
1021 State Street, DeKalb, IL
March 1 to 31, 2012
Call 815-758-1351
Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL
March 1 to August 31, 2012
Museum hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Museum charges admission: Tours available
Opening Event! Daisy's Girls: Juliette Low and 100 Years of Girl Scouting
Click here for more information
Email mark.herman@midwayvillage.com
Local Celebrations
Anniversary Celebration being planned in conjunction with:
The Chicago Slaughter
The Schaumburg Boomers
The Kane County Cougars
The Rockford River Hawks
Girl Scouts will turn 100 next year and we’ll be celebrating all year long with national, regional and local events across our 16-county council jurisdiction. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the events planned nationally and locally.
From March 12, 1912, the date of our first historic call from our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, to today's Girl Scout Leadership Experience, Girl Scouts has strived to keep up with the generations of girls we serve. Holding closely to our legacy of traditions and values, while moving ahead at the "speed of girl," we are ready to move into the next 100 years and beyond! Come and celebrate with us!
GSNI Centennial Celebration!
Arrive at NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois on Saturday, April 28, 2012 to experience the celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouting! There are a wide variety of activities and special guests including Radio Disney! For more information on attractions, guests, tickets, times, and parking, click here!
Promise Circles
Connect with fellow Girl Scouts and your community by hosting a Promise Circle on Monday, March 12, 2012, at 19:12 military time (7:12 p.m.)! See how you can host your own event...
Information you need to host your Promise Circle
The Historic Phone Call (Skit Script)
Promise Circle customizable Bookmark Invitation
Make sure you get these events on your calendars! Details on activities at our Centennial Celebration and Bowling locations are coming after January 1.
Bowling Events
February 25, 2012
Plum Hollow Family Center
1933 IL Rt. 26, Dixon
4 Seasons Bowling Center
1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport
Brunswick Zone XL
1611 S. Randall Road, Algonquin
St. Charles Bowl
2520 W. Main St., St. Charles
Registration is now closed
NEW! Service Unit Event Segment for GSNI’s 100th Anniversary Cake Patch
Service units planning a 100th Anniversary event may order the service unit event segment from Dawn Acosta, director of service and retail sale, at 747-741-5521, Ext. 7151.
Magic Waters Event
August 12, 2012
Rockford, IL
Nationwide Celebrations
Girl Scouts of the Nation's Capital—Visit Washington DC on Saturday, June 9, 2012, for Girl Scouts Rock the Mall!
"I Want to Rock the Mall" YouTube Contest
The winner will perform on stage at Girl Scouts Rock the Mall: 100th Anniversary Sing-Along
Chorus Auditions
Your chorus could be selected to perform on a stage in front of 200,000 people
South Dakota Troop Leader Calls for SWAPS!—They are hoping to find Girl Scouts in all 50 states who would like to participate in a "50-State SWAP" for the 100th anniversary.
Contact Shannon Willard at troop50057@yahoo.com if you or your troop would like to participate.
View Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Events in a larger map
Girl Scouts Citrus Council Anniversary Event at Disney's Epcot!—On May 25-28, 2012, join fellow Girl Scouts in Disney World for Bridging Into the Next Century, a special ceremony for Girl Scouts and alumnae.
For more information and discount details, visit their website at: http://www.citrus-gs.org/girl-program/join-the-100th-anniversary-celebration/
Interesting Facts...
A Girl Scout Time Line 1908 - 2000 (Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana)
Fascinating Facts in Girl Scout History
Badges Then & Now
As your girls choose the badges they'd like to earn this year, show them this list of badges and requirements from days of old!
Activities for Girls/Troops/Groups/Service Units...
Ways to Celebrate Using The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting
Countdown 100: Celebrate the 100th with 100 different activities
Check out our 100th Anniversary Collectables!
Remember how Girl Scouting was a fun place to make new friends?
It still is! Reconnect today.
