Our Troop Number has Changed - #72082

With the merger of three Girl Scout councils into one - Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, there is the possibility of an overlapping of troop numbers.
For that reasons, former members of the Girls Scouts of Patriot's Trail Council will now have a "7" in front of their troops.
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We are not adding the "7" on to the Brownie uniforms, but will do so when the girls move into Junior Scouts in fourth grade.
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However, our new bank account is set up as Troop #72082.
As we move ahead please write any checks to "GSEM Brownie Troop #72082."
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact one of the three troop leaders.
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Brownies NOT Eligible for Boston Ballet Workshops

Apparently, there were several errors in the program book mailed to leaders and registered adult volunteers.
We just found out today, that although the Boston Ballet workshops are listed in the program book as open to all Girl Scouts including Brownies, the the workshops are for girls Cadette level or older. Brownies can not attend!
We apologize.

Governor Declares Sept 27. Girl Scout Day in Massachusetts!

The NEW Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEM) is pleased to announce its first annual membership drive, and are looking for girls in grades k-12 to join and be part of all the fun Girl Scouting has to offer!
Communities throughout eastern Massachusetts will celebrate their Girl Scout pride this
September with new member registration events, green ribbons on the doors of Girl
Scouts’ homes, and a proclamation from Governor Patrick declaring Sept. 27th as
Girl Scout Day in Massachusetts.
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will have many sign-up events throughout
eastern Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 27th, and encourage new and current
Girl Scouts to attend.
Events will take place at the Brockton Rox Baseball Stadium, Weymouth Girl Scout House, Camp Kiwanis in Lynn & many more locations to be announced!
“Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts empowers girls to emerge as leaders, embark on
innovative experiences, all the while making friendships to last a lifetime,” said Girl
Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Ruth N. Bramson. “As the premier leadership
development organization for girls, we are excited to provide new opportunities for girls
to discover a strong sense of self, connect with their community and take action to make
a difference in their community.”
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts offers unique programs/events throughout the
region that are affordable and enjoyable. There are many exciting opportunities for
exploration that foster leadership growth for girls of all interests. GSEM is committed to
serving a diverse group of girls from all communities. The Girl Scouts offers a wide array
of innovative and fresh activities to appeal to the ever-changing needs and interests of
girls as they grow and mature.
To find out more about Girl Scouts, please visit
www.girlscoutseasternmass.org.
Framingham will host its own registration..news to come...
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About Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts: Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts serves more than 40,000 girl members and 17,000 volunteers living in towns and cities spanning the eastern part of the state from the border of New Hampshire south to the Cape and Islands along the South Coast to Fall River and west to Marlborough. Programs and services are delivered to girls through 28 programs centers in 178 communities in Eastern Massachusetts

1 in 7 Girls in Eastern Massachusetts is a Girl Scout

Girl Scouts of the USA is realigning councils nationwide to provide higher quality and more plentiful resources and opportunities for girls. Councils across the country are in various stages of planning, merging and realigning.
The process in Massachusetts began in 2006.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts was formed on Feb 1, 2008, when Girl Scouts, Patriots' Trail Council; Girl Scouts of Southeastern Massachusetts and Girl Scouts of Spar and Spindle Council joined to become one, vibrant, high-capacity organization.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will be the largest organization serving girls and women in the state.

Girl Scout Mission:
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Vision:
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will become the inclusive organization of choice for girls in grades K-12. Through the efforts of thousands of positive role models, it will be a recognized leader in advocacy for issues that affect girls, and the foremost authority on leadership development for girls and young women.

Council programming:
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts sponsors programs and events that are affordable and enjoyable, and offers them regionally and locally. There are fun, exciting opportunities for exploration that foster leadership growth. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is committed to reaching and serving a diverse group of girls from all communities in the area. We offer a strong progression of activities to appeal to the ever-changing needs and interests of girls as they grow and mature.

Eastern Massachusetts Council Facts:
* 45,500 girls, ages 5-17
* 178 communities
* More than 17,000 adult volunteers
* 29 program centers
* One of every 7 girls in Eastern Massachusetts is a Girl Scout