Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is the home of the first Girl Scout troop, founded by Juliette Low in Savannah in 1912.  As we approach our centennial celebration we are taking stock of our valuable history and promising future.

Although badges and uniforms have changed, Girl Scout values remain just as Juliette Low expressed them. For almost 100 years, millions of girls have explored options, developed strength and courage and benefited from life-changing experiences that have made them better doctors, mothers, astronauts, teachers, scientists, journalists and U.S. Senators, to name a few. These ever-changing experiences and timeless traditions provide the foundation for our strategic plan.

The strategic plan as presented in this document is our blueprint for the next three years in the life of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.  This plan will be the guide to becoming the organization of choice for girls and young women in our 125-county-jurisdiction.

Developed during a period of transformative change, consolidation, reflection and assessment of our own hard truths, the strategy reflects an even stronger commitment to the girls of Georgia. At the heart of this plan, and all Girl Scout activity, is the mission - to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The plan for Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia lays out four Key Priorities in three Focus Areas, each supported by a detailed tactical plan.  It is grounded in history, based on current realities and dedicated to providing the best possible support system for a girl-centered program that is focused on leadership development.

Led by a senior-level team of staff and volunteers, this design has incorporated insight and suggestions from hundreds of girls and their adult leaders. It has benefited from extensive research and input from community leaders throughout the state. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend my personal appreciation for the hard work, vision and wisdom that have resulted in this plan. This road map will lead us to increased membership, a balanced and diversified funding base, and a brand that fully expresses a contemporary leadership model for girls.

The approach of our 100th Anniversary marks a critical juncture in the development of Girl Scouts in Georgia and nationwide. Girls live with challenges and opportunities that would have been impossible to predict in 1912. The Girl Scout experience is more important than ever to help girls deal with today’s pressures with confidence and with the courage of their convictions. This plan will guide us as we help them develop the leadership skills they need to become courageous, confident women with strong character and clear values. They will indeed make the world a better place.




Ruth Knox                                                      Margaret Skene
Chair, Board of Directors                            Chief Executive Officer