Girl Scout troop resolved to support migrants despite backlash
As government officials debate how to handle the influx of new arrivals, the Girl Scouts โ whose Troop 6000 has served kids who live in the shelter system since 2017 โ are quietly welcoming hundreds of the cityโs youngest new residents with the support of donations.
โMore than cookies and craftsโ: Girl Scouts aims to grow STEM program
Girl Scout troop leaders have spent decades encouraging young girls to explore their potential. In 2017, the Girl Scouts introduced 70 new STEM badges and over the past year, 127 girls across all age levels earned some of those badges. โI think Girl Scouts are so much more than cookies and crafts,โ troop leader Jeni Prahler said. Prahler said that Girl Scouts has evolved immensely since she was a kid. I know when I was a Girl Scout my mom was a leader and she didnโt camp,โ Prahler said.
Nightside Report March 5, 2021: Parents say Girl Scouts were barred from selling cookies near dispensary, MSP Trooper charged with assault, the Great Michigan Pizza Funeral
Parents say Girl Scouts were barred from selling cookies near Walled Lake marijuana shop, officials say otherwiseDETROIT โ Girl Scout troops in Metro Detroit were reportedly prohibited from selling cookies outside of a marijuana dispensary in Walled Lake, but local organization leaders say that the troops were given false information. Click here to read more. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Sunny Friday ends with colder temps, clear skiesFriday evening will be mostly clear and chilly. After plenty of sunshine and highs near or just above 40 degrees, temperatures fall to the 30s at dinnertime. AdWhile some restaurants and bars welcome the news, some say it isnโt worth it.
Parents say Girl Scouts were barred from selling cookies near Walled Lake marijuana shop, officials say otherwise
WALLED LAKE, Mich. โ Girl Scout troops in Metro Detroit were reportedly prohibited from selling cookies outside of a marijuana dispensary in Walled Lake, but local organization leaders say that the troops were given false information. Last weekend, Oakland County Girl Scouts were welcomed outside of the Greenhouse of Walled Lake cannabis store by owner Jerry Millen, who authorized the girls to sell cookies outside of his dispensary. Following their successful sales, several more Girl Scout troops asked Millen if they could also sell cookies outside of Greenhouse, which Millen approved. AdโGirl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) does not have a policy prohibiting troops from selling cookies at or near any legally operating business. The national Girl Scouts organization, Girl Scouts of the USA, does discourage troops from selling at locations where the girls cannot legally enter, however, there is no policy prohibiting selling at such businesses,โ the statement reads.
Meet Telva McGruder: How one of GMโs most prominent electrical engineers is helping inspire girls
McGruder is also a Girl Scouts board chair member. It was typical NASA,โ McGruder said. After her time at NASA, McGruder went to GM. โItโs pretty amazing to understand that I led through that and we had problem after problem after problem. Now, the first robotics mentor for the Girl Scouts is making sure the next generation can reach beyond the stars.
Did you realize you can get Girl Scout cookies delivered straight to your door?
Friday kicks off Girl Scout cookie season for direct sales and buying these delectable treats -- and supporting the Girl Scouts in our community has never been easier. The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan have gotten creative during these trying times. Junior Girl Scout Aiyana Hearn and Amanda Thomas, with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, explained how easy it is to get your favorite cookies this year. You can also order Girl Scout cookies through Grubhub. Families ordering from Scouts they personally know will receive a โGirl delivery.โFor more information, click or tap here.
Build robots with the Girl Scouts
The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) are hosting robot building parties and girls and their parents are invited. Girl Scouts have a heavy focus on S.T.E.M. For more information visit gssem.org/robotpartyWatch the video to see how your child can learn more about S.T.E.M programming with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan.
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