Girl Scouts visit Florida Capitol

Posted on February 2, 2022 By Editor Junior Residents

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council headed to Tallahassee last month for the third annual Girl Scout Day at the Capitol to raise awareness of their mission, impact, and advocacy work among the state’s legislators, a few of whom were pinned as honorary Girl Scouts.

Girl Scouts, volunteers, and staff members from each of Florida’s six Councils attended, coming together to advocate on behalf of their four key pillars of leadership: STEM, Outdoors, Entrepreneurship, and Life Skills.

A welcome address kicked off the event in a courtyard ceremony that featured an interactive display of the organization’s leadership experience and time-honored traditions. Girl Scouts had the opportunity to meet with legislators to educate and raise awareness about issues that are important to them. COVID-19 guidelines were followed to promote safety and well-being.

“Girl Scouting is an integral part of developing leadership in girls across Florida,” said Mary Anne Jacobs, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council. “This event is an opportunity to demonstrate to our elected leaders how Girl Scouts helps girls discover their untapped potential to become the leaders that our businesses, communities, and planet need.”