Juliette Gordon Low
On October 31, Girl Scouts of Connecticut and Girl Scouts across the country will celebrate the birthday of the organization’s founder, Juliette Gordon Low.
In March of 1912, Juliette formed the first Troop of 18 Girl Guides in Savannah, Georgia. Juliette believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. With the goal of bringing girls out of isolated home environments and into community service and the open air, Juliette’s Girl Scouts hiked, went on camping trips, learned how to tell time by the stars, and studied first aid. Juliette believed in her dream of Girl Scouts for all girls so strongly that she sold her valuable pearl necklace in order to fund the early days of Girl Scouting.
Today, Girl Scouts in CT continue to enjoy the great outdoors, participating in many traditional Girl Scouting activities, while staying true to their commitment to community service.
In honor of Juliette Gordon Low and in the spirit of Girl Scouting, all Girl Scouts, past and present, are asked to wear pearls, real or otherwise, on October 31. As Girl Scouts celebrate Juliette’s 149th birthday, we continue to honor our founder’s ideals as we help to prepare the next generation of leaders.
Posted on October 28th, 2009 | category: Featured Articles
