I was doing some research for my school’s PTA for fundraising by recycling shoes, and I came upon this news story from April 2013. A Junior troop in Maine collected over 280 pounds of shoes to recycle and send to Third World countries. The money they raised was going to a local animal shelter. This …
Parade Magazine’s Article About the Girl Scout’s 100th Anniversary
The March 11th issue of Parade Magazine has a feature story about the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America. Written by Joan Kaufman, it tells about some famous women who proudly wore the uniform, as well as it’s humble beginnings. If you do not receive the newspaper, here is the link to the …