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2011
December
November
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Georgia
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Galapagos Islands
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Panama
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Costa Rica
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to India
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Georgia
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to California
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Wisconsin
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Georgia
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Boston
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Wisconsin
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to California
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to India
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Ireland
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Boston
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to India
October
- Houston, we have a party and you're invited!
- Girl Scouts Forever Green kicks off at Houston Arboretum with Rain Garden reveal
September
- Girl Scout Convention promises younger girls experiences of a lifetime
- Girl Scout teaches healthy living, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council receives $82,500 grant from Coca-Cola Foundation to promote healthy, active living
- Girl Scout attends Congressional Black Caucus forum, addresses leadership in Black girls
Girl Scout Research Institute unveils study that shows resiliency of African-Americans and Hispanics - Girl Scout creates museum training guide, earns Gold Award
August
- Make Girl Scouts part of your schedule! Attend Girl Scouts annual sign-up event on Sept. 10
- It's not camping without s'mores - National S'mores Day is Aug. 10
- Moo-ve over, Girl Scouts participate in 2011 Austin CowParade - Girl Scout cookie-themed design to highlight 100th anniversary of organization
- Girl Scout teaches conservation, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scouts teach children about food cycle, earns Gold Award
- GSSJC partners with Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores to promote Girl Scout Centennial
Vintage uniforms to be worn at National Convention in Houston
July
June
- Cy-Fair Girl Scouts cut hair for a cause, earn Bronze Award
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Names 2011-2012 Board of Directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council welcomes Cathy Mann to the board of directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Welcomes Bette Lehmberg to the Board of Directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council welcomes Norma Petrosewicz to the board of directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council welcomes Van Martin to the board of directors
- GSSJC Holds Annual Adult Recognition Event
- Beaumont Girl Scouts show local community they have soul
- GSSJC continues to expand reach, inducts new Hispanic troop leaders
- Girl Scouts demonstrate flag etiquette
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Recognizes Council volunteer
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Recognizes Council volunteer
- Girl Scout entertains hospital patients to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout encourages youth to get healthy to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council recognizes Council volunteer
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council recognizes Council volunteer
- Girl Scout comforts visiting patients to earn Gold Award
May
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council honors local volunteer
- Girl Scout raises guide dog to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches oral hygiene to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds Bible studies to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches music in Peru to earn Gold Award
April
- Like mothers, non-traditional Girl Scout leaders help nurture the girls they serve: GSSJC honors volunteers without daughters who are committed to the Girl Scout movement
- Houston Girl Scout Center receives Energy Star certification
- Girl Scouts event to honor philanthropic work of Houston’s women leaders
- Girl Scout creates videos for autistic children to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout collects food for the needy to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout spreads awareness about disease to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds mainstreaming workshops to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout throws party for child burn victims to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches soccer to girls to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches sewing to abuse victims to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout organizes 5K for cancer patients to earn Gold Award
March
- San Jacinto Girl Scout Resident Camp Has a Spot for You
- San Jacinto Council Celebrates 99 Years of Girl Scouting
- Girl Scouts say the time to quit smoking is now
- Girl Scout entertains senior citizens to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout renovates childcare room to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds seminars for pregnant teens to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout helps dyslexic children read to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds health fair to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout helps shelter cats to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds PSAT prep classes to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout forms volunteer website to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches children dance to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout starts sanitation system in India to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout hosts water safety day to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout hosts prom for senior citizens to earn Gold Award
January
- Only few weeks left to buy Girl Scout Cookies!: Annual Girl Scout Cookie Program ends March 27
- Every Girl Scout Cookie has a mission. To help girls do great things
- New "Shout Outs!' Girl Scout Cookies are Sensibly Sweet
- Girl Scout organizes recycling event to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches team work to youth to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout makes video on women’s safety to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout organizes center’s grand opening to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches music to autistic children to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout designs a newsroom to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches environmental awareness to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout builds Discovery Butterfly Garden to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds concert for orphans to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout educates the homeless to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout starts recycling program to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout starts reading effort to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout leads summer reading camp to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds summer program to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout builds prayer labyrinth to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches tennis to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout encourages literacy to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout makes care packages for animals to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout hosts a community awareness day to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout spreads autism awareness to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds choir workshop to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout hosts soccer clinic to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout renovates church to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches dance to seniors to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout encourages confidence in young girls to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout builds garden to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds Golden Retriever Rescue event to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout entertains rehabilitation residents to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout entertains heart center patients to earn Gold Award
2010
December
- Girl Scout restocks food pantry to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout helps the Ronald McDonald House to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout directs a children’s play to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout renovates youth room to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout promotes healthy living to youth to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout repairs corral to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout helps create community garden to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout improves school sports facilities to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout Creates Music-Appreciation Program to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout starts a school dance team to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout creates program for the elderly to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds music camp to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout spreads health-awareness to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds Special Art Olympics to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout promotes healthy living to youth to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout improves Firethorne field to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds children’s art workshop to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout helps the Baby Boutique to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout entertains the elderly to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scouts make chocolates for women’s shelter to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout promotes healthy living to youth to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scouts teach handicapped children sign language to earn Gold Award
November
- Local Girl Scout Council Receives $200,000 Grant from Bank of America
- Fort Bend’s Divas and Dudes “Step Out” to Benefit Girl Scouts
- Girl Scout Ambassador Speaks at Texas Women’s Conference
October
- Looking to fly the friendly skies? Girl Scouts launches travel club in Katy
- Girl Scout bracelets to send messages of encouragement to Breast Cancer patients in Houston and Phoenix
- Girl Scout betters local arts center to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout leads conservation projects in local parks to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout brings generations together to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout dresses up physical therapy to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout promotes pet adoption programs to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds dance clinic for underprivileged to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout educates community on environmental issues to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout educates teens on risks of drunk driving to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout creates oral history book to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout improves local horseback riding trail to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout promotes healthy living to youth to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds community day camp to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout plants garden to earn Gold Award
September
- Girl Scout holds car maintenance workshop to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds summer twilight camp to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout shares her love of art to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout writes play on bullies to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout spreads kindness in her community to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout improves conditions at riding barn to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds dance workshop to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout creates after-school tutoring at elementary school to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout boosts school spirit to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout builds memorial garden to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout raises awareness of child abuse to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout Centurion Receives Proclamation from San Jacinto Council
- Sterling McCall Toyota and Girl Scouts unite to make ‘key’ donation
- Red and Black sisters to share what they learned about life with GSSJC alumnae
- Grandparents Reflect on the Value of Girl Scouting, Servicing the Community
- What did you do today? I joined Girl Scouts!
August
- What did you do today? I joined Girl Scouts and you can too!
- ‘Sow What’ did you do this summer?
- Girl Scout gallops down path of adventure with destinations trip to Georgia
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Michigan
- Girl Scout gallops down path of adventure with destinations trip to Michigan
- Girl Scout gallops down path of adventure with destinations trip to Michigan
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Sequoia National Park
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Sequoia National Park
- Girl Scout gallops down path of adventure with destinations trip to Michigan
- Girl Scout travels down path of adventure with destinations trip to Michigan
- Girl Scout gallops down path of adventure with destinations trip to Georgia
- Girl Scout travels down path of adventure with destinations trip to Georgia
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Sequoia National Park
- Girl Scout travels down path of adventure with destinations trip to Michigan
- Girl Scout gallops down path of adventure with destinations trip to Michigan
- Girl Scout travels cultural path with destinations trip to India
- Girl Scout travels path of history with destinations trip to Switzerland
- Girl Scout travels path of service with destinations trip to Galapagos Islands
- Girl Scout travels path of service with destinations trip to Costa Rica
- Girl Scout catches a wave with destinations trip to Costa Rica
- Girl Scout travels path of ecology with destinations trip to Ireland
- Girl Scout travels path of service with destinations trip to Costa Rica
- Girl Scout travels path of service with destinations trip to Peru
- Girl Scout catches a wave with destinations trip to Costa Rica
- Girl Scout travels path of service with destinations trip to Costa Rica
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Puerto Rico
- Girl Scout travels path of service with destinations trip to Galapagos Islands
- Girl Scout travels path of history with destinations trip to Switzerland
- Girl Scout travels path of adventure with destinations trip to Puerto Rico
- Girl Scout travels path of history with destinations trip to Switzerland
- Girl Scout celebrates six months of birthday’s to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scouts better local parks in Katy to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout works with CAP animal shelter to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds book drive and story time to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout creates buddy program for seniors to earn Gold Award
July
- Junior Girl Scouts to make Pasadena library a more comfortable place as part of their Bronze Award project
- Girl Scout teaches art to homeless young adults to earn Gold Award
June
- Girl Scout holds events at women’s shelter, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout shares love of reading to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds fitness camp, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds feast for underprivileged, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scouts renovate messy classroom, earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout benefits Star of Hope Mission, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout brings families together to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout refurbishes garden, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout creates activity kits for Texas Children’s Hospital, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout promotes teen literacy, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout plants garden to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout instills love of science in youth, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout’s team competes in robotics competition, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches art history, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout organizes event for non-profit, earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout organizes recycling club, earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout travels to Mexico, teaches recycling to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout alumnae get a chance to ‘camp like a girl’
- Katy Girl Scout rallies senior citizens for Fourth of July Celebration
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Names 2010-2011 Board of Directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Welcomes New Board Chair and President
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Welcomes Humble Resident Debbie Prosperie-Woodson to Board of Directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Welcomes Janice McNair to Board of Directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Welcomes Jeremy Sochol to Board of Directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Welcomes Nacogdoches Resident Kent Hutchison to Board of Directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Welcomes ABC 13 Co-Anchor Sharron Melton to Board of Directors
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Welcomes New Board Treasurer
- Goodykoontz Museum filled with Girl Scout History is open to the public
May
April
- Girl Scout addresses illiteracy rates in Harris County, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds self-esteem seminar, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout gets crafty at Texas Children’s Hospital, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout renovates prayer garden, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds theater workshop, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds career fair, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout encourages unity for homeless families, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds summer camp for homeless teens, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout hand-makes layettes, earns Gold Award
March
- GSSJC Thinks Outside the Box, Shares Favorite Girl Scout Cookie Recipes
- Girl Scout promotes healthy lifestyles, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout helps save the environment, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches water safety, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout encourages students to read, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds Safety Awareness Day, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds archery camp for girls, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout creates sports camp, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout works with Habitat for Horses, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout educates public about fibromyalgia, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds badge workshops, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout donates handmade quilts to charity, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout tutors students at Mission of Yahweh, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout refurbishes playground, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout teaches kids to eat healthy, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout volunteers with animal shelters, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout betters local church to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds quilting workshops, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scouts donate to “Operation School Bell,” earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout works with Generation One, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout hosts nutrition and fitness workshop, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout promotes bike safety, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout unleashes creativity in her community, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout creates ID cards for kids, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout beautifies local community, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds ‘Dazzling Stars’ dance workshop, earns Gold Award
- Girl Scout walks on the wild side, earns Gold Award
February
- Fort Bend Coffee Divas Rally for Girl Scouting
- Make the World a Better Place: Girl Scout Week in March marks 98th anniversary of Girl Scouting in United States
- City Council Member’s Youth in Girl Scouts Led to Career in Public Service
- Two local Girl Scouts earn Houston Youth Leadership Award
January
- Gold Award Recipients recognized at Winter Gold Ceremony
- Local chefs face off in Girl Scout cookie challenge at Just Desserts
- Girl Scout Study Finds That More Youth Today Say They Would Make Responsible Choices than Predecessors 20 Years Ago
- GSUSA National Board Ratifies Policy to Allow - Girl Scouts to Raise Funds for Haitian Relief Efforts
- Girl Scout Study Finds That More Youth Today Say They Would Make Responsible Choices than Predecessors 20 Years Ago
- Girl Scouts and Justine Magazine Partner for R.E.A.L. Girl Contest
- What’s In a Box of Girl Scout Cookies?
2009
December
November
- Girl Scout raises awareness of unexpected pregnancy to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout refurbishes running trail to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout knits her way to Gold Award
- Girl Scout helps others obtain GED credits to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout works with Mission of Yahweh to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout cleans up Lamar High School to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds communication workshops to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout creates walking rosary to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout finds some ‘Knifty Knitters’ to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout builds rose garden to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout organizes marching band to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout helps students “Tune up for TAKS” to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout makes caps for cancer to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout directs soccer camp to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout travels to India to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout holds event for elderly to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout makes “Caps for Chemo” to earn Gold Award
- Girl Scout works with Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary to earn Gold Award