Girl Scouts at the 2010 World Thinking Day in Great Falls

Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent leadership organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Girl Scouts was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, and membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia, to 3.2 million Girl Scouts—2.3 million girl members and 880,000 adult members working primarily as volunteers. Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming—serving two states, 79 counties, and covering 245,000 square miles—is one of more than a hundred chartered Girl Scout councils.

Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Through activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship, while fostering the development of leadership skills and self-esteem.

Membership at a glance:

• 6,741 Girl Members
• 1,963 Adult Members
• 525 Lifetime Members
• 79 Montana and Wyoming counties served
• 121,603 available girl population in GSMW’s jurisdiction
• 245,000 square miles
• 1 Girl Scout Council

*Membership numbers as of September 30, 2010