Last night, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri received a Workplace Diversity Award from A World of Difference Institute of the Anti-Defamation League of Missouri/Southern Illinois. 

This recognition is a tribute to the work of all the volunteers and staff of this council and I was proud to represent the organization in accepting this award on behalf of all of us. 

The diversity of our workplace reflects the diversity of our membership and the community, something in which we take great pride and embrace.  39% of our girl membership reflects the diversity of our region.  Our staff is 91% female, and 28% diverse.  This compares to a 21% diverse population in the jurisdiction we serve.

In just a few years, Girl Scouts will celebrate its 100^th anniversary.  As we continue to grow, we will continue to celebrate the diversity that thrives throughout our organization. 

The award is proudly sitting on the front desk of the St. Louis Service Center.  Be sure you see it next time you are at the center to visit the shop, the Emerson Resource Center or to attend a meeting.