Girl Scouts - Cotton Boll Area Council, Inc., founded in April, 1948 is one of 318 councils chartered by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., serves approximately
2424 girls ages 5-17 (1 out of
7.0) and
731 adults throughout a nine county jurisdiction: Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard counties and is funded by United Way allocations, the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale and individual donations.
Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, all girls, where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and the power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouting they grow courageous and strong.
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The Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
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The Girl Scout Law
I will do my best:
to be honest and fair
friendly and helpful
considerate and caring
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do.
to be a sister to every Girl Scout
and to
to respect myself and others
respect authority
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.
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Beliefs and Principles
We believe that the motivating force in Girl Scouting is a spiritual one.
We affirm that the Girl Scout Movement shall ever be open to all girls and adults who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
We maintain that the strength of the Girl Scout Movement rests in the voluntary leadership of its adult members, in the cooperation and support of the community, and in the affiliation with Girl Guide and Girl Scout Movements of other countries through the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
We declare that the democratic way of life and democratic process shall guide all our activities.
We hold that ultimate responsibility for the Girl Scout Movement rests with volunteers.
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Program Goals
Dedicated to helping girls
Improve their decision-making ability
Increase their self-esteem
Appreciate diversity and individuality
Contribute to their community
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Contemporary Issues Education
Girl Scouts of the USA has produced a series of booklets entitled "Issues for Girl Scouts" dealing with contemporary issues such as media influence, growing up female, appreciating cultural difference, and literacy awareness. Through group discussions and projects, girls learn productive ways of dealing with these and other challenging topics that affect their world.
Girl Scouts - Cotton Boll Area Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 303
1420 Girl Scout Way
Dexter, MO 63841
E-Mail:
girlscouts@cottonbollgirlscouts.org
Telephone: (573) 624-8339
Toll Free: (888) 780-8373
Webmaster:
Johnna
White
Edwards
johnnawe@cottonbollgirlscouts.org
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