Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Membership in Girl Scouts is open to girls in grades K-12; women and men over the age of 17 can join as adult members. Girls join for fun and friendship, but they also learn about building character and self-esteem and serving their communities—the core qualities of Girl Scouting. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives – like strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Proud partner of United Way.
External link for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
2300 Ball Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146, US
Earlier this month, our 2,000+ Girl Scout Cookie earners had a fabulous fashion experience with Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts or SIBA, in downtown St. Louis. They participated in a tie-dye class, styled mannequins and created their own unique theme for a window display. Thank you to SIBA for this incredible experience for our expert entrepreneurs!
Join GSEM on Thursday, June 20 at the Ritz-Carlton for The Reflection of the Empowered Woman—Courage, Confidence, and Character, an opportunity to network, enjoy lunch and celebrate the power of female leadership! During this year’s luncheon, we will uplift the voices of our empowered Girl Scouts, with an interactive Girl Scout panel discussion, moderated by one of our 2024 Gold Awardees, Legacy Jackson. Panelists will share their Girl Scout journeys and how our organization uniquely prepared them for lifetimes of leadership, adventure and success. The event will also include an inspirational look at empowerment by keynote speaker, Dr. Natissia Small. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 13, by visiting https://lnkd.in/gexANUtk.
This week's Senior Salute goes out to Heidi Niedermann! Heidi is a Bronze and Silver Award Girl Scout, a Media Team member and part of our seasonal camp staff. What she loved most about Girl Scouts was horseback riding, canoeing, and the St. Louis Zoo Overnight Program. In the fall, Heidi will be attending University of Missouri-Columbia. She will work towards her BS in Animal Science, with a minor in Wildlife Management. Congratulations Heidi, and good luck with all your adventures to come!
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is pleased to announce Jessica Aldenderfer and Sophia Dominicis, 2024 graduates of Marquette High School, and Alex Nichols, a 2023 graduate, have recently earned the mark of the truly remarkable– the Girl Scout Gold Award. Jessica decided to take action to do her part for the environment after she recognized the lack of recycling bins at schools and the misuse of recycling bins when they are available. To earn her Gold Award, Aldenderfer educated local elementary school students about the importance of recycling. She taught students the recycling process, what should go into recycling bins, and how recycling is sorted. She also worked with students to collect plastic caps and then led them to construct a school bench from them. Inspired by the lack of accessible theater performances and theater opportunities in her community, Sophia created an inclusive and welcoming improv club. Sophia wrote and filmed a demonstration video showing how an improv show can be performed at any location. After recruiting members to join the club, she scheduled performances with the Creek Valley Retirement Community so the residents could enjoy live entertainment, while the improv actors improved their skills and boosted their self-confidence. To complete her Gold Award Project, Sophia authored and published a children’s book about using theater to overcome fears. After recognizing the benefits of owners bonding with their dogs, Alex decided to create a lending library of toys for dog owners to use when at local parks. Owners can now use the toys during their visit to the park and leave toys for future visitors to use. Alex built, sanded, and stained two crates to hold the toys. She then filled the crates with donated dog toys, including balls and rope she made from leftover materials. Alex placed the crates at Happy Hounds Playground, which will continue to maintain and stock the crates.
Our CEO, Dr. Natissia Small, was recently featured in the spring issue of the University of Missouri-Saint Louis Magazine! The article spotlights her first year at the helm for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and includes a look into her passion for preparing girls for future success. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/zo8E50RYUIL
Join us on Saturday, June 1 from 9:30 am-2 pm out at Visitor Center Parking Lot in Forrest Park to kick off the summer! Play Day in the Park is a FREE family event, highlighting the power of play in children’s lives! Explore a variety of engaging activities, from bubble play and outdoor art to parachute games, sports, and STEM Lab explorations! Working together to build a more playful community, over 25 local organizations are coming together to showcase the importance of play and reading in children’s lives. Pack a picnic or purchase lunch from a food truck. We can't wait to see you there!
This week's Senior Salute goes out to Brianna Pikey! What Brianna loved most during her time in Girl Scouts was participating April Showers , growing her skills through the cookie program, and enjoying meeting activities with her troop. In the fall, Brianna will be attending Jefferson College where she will be joining their RN program. Congratulations Brianna, and good luck with all your adventures to come!