U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for March 12

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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MONDAY MARCH 12: GIRL SCOUTS AT 100

Profile America — Monday, March 12th, noting Women's History Month.  On this date 100 years ago, Juliet Gordon Low gathered together 18 young girls in Savannah, Georgia for the first meeting of what would become the Girl Scouts of the USA.  Low believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop values and self-awareness, relate to others, and contribute to society.  With the goal of bringing members out of isolated home environments, Girl Scouts hiked, played basketball, went on camping trips, and studied first aid.  Today, there are there are 2.3 million girl members, ranging from Daisies to Seniors.  Close to 900,000 adults keep the Girl Scouts going —most of them among the 36 million American women who perform volunteer work.  You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

Sources:  Chase's Calendar of Events 2012, p. 168
www.girlscouts.org
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2012, t. 585

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