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<br /> <br /> <br />May 12, 2005 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Dear Mayor: <br /> <br />What do Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Olympic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner- <br />Kersee, writer Gloria Steinem, journalist Katie Couric, and actress Mary Tyler Moore all have in <br />common? <br /> <br />All of these women got their start in Girl Scouting. In fact, recent alumnae searches have verified what we’ve <br />known for over 90 years—whether in business, sports, government, science, education, or the arts, Girl <br />Scouting launches leaders in all fields. <br /> <br />At this time of year, the Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley celebrates the achievements of our own <br />emerging leaders: the recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award. Despite the prestige and status of this honor, <br />we find that members of the media and the general public are often unaware of its existence. <br /> <br />It is my pleasure to inform you that a young woman from your community recently earned her Gold Award, <br />launching her as a leader in her community. (The enclosed roster provides her name.) <br /> <br />The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting. It is available to Girl Scouts in grades 9 – <br />12. To achieve it, girls must complete extensive prerequisite activities in the areas of leadership, skill <br />development, and career exploration. They must also plan and implement a leadership project involving 50 <br />hours of community service over four months. The reach of a Girl Scout Gold Award project is often far, <br />touching the lives of people in our own community, and also in places as far away as Mexico. <br /> <br />We hope you will recognize the Girl Scout Gold Award recipient in your community by presenting her with a <br />plaque, mailing a certificate or personal letter, or mentioning her accomplishments at your next city council <br />meeting. Some cities have chosen to hang a permanent plaque in city hall to commemorate their Girl Scout <br />Gold Award recipients. Plaques such as these can be updated on an annual basis. <br /> <br />If you are able to provide some recognition for the Girl Scout Gold Award recipient in your community, please <br />contact Katy Friesz at 651-251-1218 or kfriesz@girlscoutscv.org. The Girl Scout council will then put you in <br />touch with the recipient and her family. <br /> <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Lisa Hiebert <br /> <br />Lisa Hiebert <br />Director of Marketing and Communications <br /> <br />Enclosure <br />