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Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) will be celebrating its 100^th anniversary in 2012.  While this may seem like a long time away, in fact, planning for this milestone in Girl Scout history has already begun. One of the early projects now underway is GSUSA’s effort to pass legislation to mint a commemorative coin.

The Girl Scouts Centennial Commemorative Coin Act will direct the U.S. Mint to issue 350,000 Commemorative Coins in celebration of the 100th anniversary. This legislation recognizes the achievements of the Girl Scouts and the 50 million alumnae across the nation whose lives have been influenced through Girl Scouting. 

Enactment of this legislation – House Bill H.R.621 and Senate Bill S.451 – will support Girl Scout programs across the country.  Congress approves only two coins each year; we have aggressive competition, and for this to pass we will need 290 House co-sponsors and 67 Senate co-sponsors.  The goal is to reach these numbers by September 2009.  

Girl Scout members, volunteers, leaders, family and friends can help support this effort!   Visit www.GirlScouts4girls.org - information provided on this site walks you through finding your elected officials and includes direction on how to e-mail or send a letter to support the Centennial Commemorative Coin Act!  


 
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