A Junior Girl Scout troop understands leadership
Junior Girl Scout leader Lyn Schmidt is proud of troop #1893. Similar to last week’s featured Daisy troop (#42066), this group of [almost] 6th graders is based out of St. Petronille school. Also similar to the Daisy troop, when the group formed as Daisies there was a high interest. Out of 35 girls in the class, 35 were in the Daisy troop. These girls have been together for 7 years, though Schmidt has only been at the helm for the past 4. “One leader moved away. The next leader couldn’t do it anymore, so I started leading the girls about 4 years ago,” Schmidt explained. The troop, now consisting of 22 girls, has participated in numerous service projects together. Twice they sent care packages to the soldiers in Iraq, both collecting the …
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Every day this month the Morton Arboretum holds Fall Colors festivities, including this nature-inspired showcase from local Girl Scout troops.
Steel Roots isn't the only exhibit at the Arboretum this month—today marks the launch of the Scarecrow Trail. Featured scarecrows are designed by local Girl Scout troops at this Fall Colors Festival event. Entries hail from groups in Lisle and Naperville, as well as Aurora, Batavia, Downers Grove, Frankfort, Glen Ellyn, Lemont, Lombard, Plainfield and Wheaton. All visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite scarecrow in the Visitor's Center. At the end of the month, the troop with the most votes will receive a guided Overnight Adventure, and the second place winners will receive a Scout Badge tour of the grounds. Yogi Bear, scout Russell from the movie Up and lady bugs made appearances in previous years. This month's exhibit …
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Karlie Baker
12:49 pm on Monday, October 4, 2010
I know that some other areas have similar events but leave the participation wide open. It's a great opportunity for students to be involved in seasonal festivities in a hands-on way. more ›