Yes, it is National. They've taken the Outing out of Scouting...
National Strategy Statement
http://www.gscnc.org/files/pdf/Strategic_Learning/National_Strategy_Statement.pdf
http://www.gscnc.org/files/pdf/Strategic_Learning/National_Strategy_Statement.pdf
Business Effectiveness: Leverage the potential of the Movement
-Accountability and role clarity mirrors our leadership model
-Integrated business solutions drive efficiency and results
-Flexible, adaptive, pro-active culture aligns with strategy
-A national approach to properties maximizes potential
Girl Scouts Frustrated By Camp Closures
http://www.opb.org/news/article/girl-scouts-frustrated-by-camp-closures/
http://www.opb.org/news/article/girl-scouts-frustrated-by-camp-closures/
The recently formed, two-state Girl Scout council was deemed “property heavy” by the national organization’s standards. It ranked sixth in the nation by property ownership or use, but 50th of 112 councils in usage by membership, said council Communications Director Sarah Miller in Portland.
Scouts' U.S. plantation sale nets $2.2 million for cash-strapped group
http://news.yahoo.com/girl-scouts-auction-u-plantation-during-financial-struggle-134918303.html
http://news.yahoo.com/girl-scouts-auction-u-plantation-during-financial-struggle-134918303.html
Friday's sale of Camp Low Country, about 35 miles from Charleston will let the Girl Scout council meet its financial obligations to Girl Scouts USA and keep its charter, said Loretta Graham, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina.
Closing up shop: Camp Seven Springs will go up for auction April 13
http://www.journalnow.com/journal_west/news/article_cc26c426-8b67-11e2-9c02-0019bb30f31a.html?mode=story
http://www.journalnow.com/journal_west/news/article_cc26c426-8b67-11e2-9c02-0019bb30f31a.html?mode=story
The 57-acre camp will no longer be a getaway for girls. Officials with the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont council have decided to sell the 46-year old camp,
a move that reflects the organization’s changing mission and will result in an annual savings of several thousand dollars.
Girl Scout Camps for Sale
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/life/girl-scout-camps-sale
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/life/girl-scout-camps-sale
But the Girl Scouts national office says today's parents want camp to include a learning aspect and sometimes the great outdoors might not be enough.
And now, Girl Scout badges aligned to Common Core standards
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/04/27/and-now-girl-scout-badges-aligned-to-common-core-standards/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/04/27/and-now-girl-scout-badges-aligned-to-common-core-standards/
The Common Core Standards, developed and approved in 2010 by a bipartisan group of governors and educators, provide a shared framework for learning and teaching objectives specifically for English Language Arts and Mathematics for most US students. The 21st Century Skills standards focus on blending subject-skills with life and career skills; information, media, and technology skills; and other key skills necessary to develop multidimensional abilities to succeed in the new century. Financial Literacy standards correlate to national personal finance education.
Girl Scout Camp Sky-Wa-Mo's future uncertain
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/sep/10/girl-scout-camp-sky-wa-mos-future-uncertain/
Kim Lauth, Girl Scout Council chief operating officer:
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/sep/10/girl-scout-camp-sky-wa-mos-future-uncertain/
Kim Lauth, Girl Scout Council chief operating officer:
"The criteria for evaluating the properties were how they supported the national program portfolio, which is our curriculum, how they support the Girl Scout brand, how they provide service support to our membership, how they support sustainable property management practices and whether or not the operations and maintenance costs were within the council and communities ability to fund," Lauth said.
Closing of Camp Latonka looms ahead for Scouts
http://www.dailystatesman.com/story/1975931.html
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland's Chief Executive Officer, Anne Soots:
Soots continued, "The committee understands that the matter of property in a Girl Scout council is very complex and stirs many emotions, but also realizes that the only reason a council should have property is to support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The committee has worked to provide a recommendation that aligns the needs of current and future girls with the leadership development mission of Girl Scouting."
Girl Scouts council to sell Elkhart County camp
http://www.elkharttruth.com/article/20100905/NEWS01/309059973
Mary Charles, interim chief executive officer of GSNIM,
Mary Charles, interim chief executive officer of GSNIM, said the divestiture came as a result of a shift in priorities. In October 2009, the council signed on to the national organization's new programming model, "Girl Scout Leadership Experience." Officials decided to look at the financial viability of keeping five properties open while trying to fund the new model.