Girl Scout Legislative Day 2022

Girl Scouts have a legacy of changing the world for the better and on Monday, February 21, over 20 Girl Scouts from GSCCC – girls, volunteers and staff – traveled to the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, VA for the Council’s annual Legislative Day event.

The delegation from GSCCC shared information about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to delegates and senators, along with spotlighting some of our amazing girl award stories. They were sure to thank Delegate Marcia Price for introducing a resolution to recognize Girl Scout Week in the Commonwealth as well, a resolution which will designate the week of March 12 in 2022, and in each succeeding year, as Girl Scout Week in Virginia! Girl Scout Week occurs every year, March 6 through 12, and is a seven day celebration starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday, and it always includes Girl Scouts’ birthday, March 12. This resolution is introduced just in time for Girl Scouts’ 110th birthday, coming up on March 12, 2022!

Virginia Senator Bill DeSteph supported Girl Scout day by hosting an Open House for legislators where they were able to learn about issues outlined on the Girl Scout State Policy Agenda and grab a cookie sample to take with them. In addition to hosing Open House, Delegate DeSteph purchased 100 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies, inspired by the girls’ ambition!

Sen. DeSteph and Girl Scout Ambassador Morgan Lynch

 

Jasmine Bassette, Del. Price, Lauren Simms, Tracy Keller

Girl Scouts meet and greet with Pages

Following the Open House, the Girl Scouts were able to see the House and Senate in session as gallery guests and be introduced.

Afterwards, the group participated in a lunch program, hosted by GSCCC Board Member Amanda Howie who is the Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys (VACA) Administrator. The girls had the opportunity to meet with Commonwealth Attorneys from several areas within the state, and a lobbyist, Bonnie Atwood, to learn about their roles in government.

 

Bonnie Attwood, Colette McEachin, Tracy Keller

Girl Scouts take action through civic engagement and make a difference We believe every girl has a voice and every girl’s voice is important. By meeting with public officials and community leaders to educate them about important issues, Girl Scouts are becoming involved citizens. Girl Scouts use their determination to lead every day in the fight for a clean environment, racial and gender equality, safety issues, local concerns, and so much more. With our Democracy badges, Girl Scouts from Daisies to Ambassadors will be prepared to lead positive change in their school, town, state, and country! GSCCC offers civics badges for all ages. Families and caregivers are encouraged to visit gsccc.org for more information.