04.10.07
Girl Scouts Doing Good Work for Soldiers
Last Sunday, I happened to watch a television show on our local broadcast station and the featured guests were leaders of the New Hampshire Girl Scouts. The Swift Water Council actually encompasses two counties of Vermont, too.
A program entitled “Operation Cookies,” allows those people who can resist the now transfat-free cookies, to support the Girl Scouts by ordering a case of cookies to be sent overseas to the military. The cost is just $42.00, and last year, 9,000 boxes were shipped to the troops. The organization now is offering cookies suitable for diabetics, as they are ever conscious of health issues.
More than ever, more Girl Scout volunteers are needed, whether or not one prefers to work directly with the girls, in activities, or in the office. In New Hampshire, the main office is located at 1 Commerce St. in Bedford, NH. Their toll-free number is: 1-800-654-1270. Please give them a call, if you’d like to help in any way.
Last month marked the 95th anniversary of the organization which started in 1912. The local members held a ceremony outside the State House to commemorate this milestone. For more information about the NH/VT chapter, please visit: www.swgirlscouts.org
