Last week was ”Girl Scout Week.” In the United States alone, there are 3.6 million Girl Scouts and 45 million former women members. In addition, there are millions of volunteers who strive to help the Girl Scouts attain the dream of giving every girl the opportunity to develop the confidence, determination and skills needed to thrive in today’s world. The Girl Scout program is a place where today’s girls become tomorrow’s leaders. A recent survey found that two-thirds of this country’s women of achievement – doctors, lawyers, engineers, educators, astronauts, political leaders – were Girl Scouts when they were young. Sixty-four percent of the women listed in ”Who’s Who of American Women” are Girl Scout alumnae, and two-thirds of the women in Congress were once Girl Scouts. The girls of today reflect the face of the next generation – those who will be our leaders tomorrow. The role adults play in shaping the lives of girls cannot be overstated. Each of us – whether we’re parents, other relatives, teachers or neighbors – can serve as a role model, mentor or, perhaps most importantly, as a listener for girls. Girl Scouting has always provided an accepting and nurturing environment for girls, a place where caring adult mentors listen to girls’ views, needs and concerns. Girls grow strong in Girl Scouting – they develop strong values, a social conscience and a conviction about their own self-worth. Each one of us has the opportunity to be a mentor to a young person. Consider it your smartest investment in the future. Robynn Storey Greensburg EDITOR’S NOTE: The writer is director of public relations/communication for The Girl Scout Council of Westmoreland Inc.

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