Virginia Capitol Connections Spring 2020

Girl Scout Legislative Day

Virginia Girl Scout councils celebrated leadership and advocacy in Richmond on February 17. After visiting legislators in the morning at their open house hosted by Senator John Cosgrove, and being introduced in the galleries of the House and Senate, the group met with Dr. Janice Underwood, Virginia Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Virginia First Lady Pam Northam. During this special reception, Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast CEO Tracy Keller presented the Girl Scout Explore Virginia Women’s Suffrage patch to Dr. Underwood. The patch gives girls an opportunity to learn and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the Virginia women who supported the cause. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Girl Scouts have made this patch and other programs accessible virtually and are connecting girls to distinguished Virginia women legislators, influential policymakers and those that work in public service. Their motto, "Girl Scout Strong," is being promoted through a new campaign, #VAis GirlScoutStrong.  For more information, contact sunnys@gsccc.org.

Girl Scouts visiting the Capitol toured the Votes for Women exhibit located in the Capitol Rotunda, taking time to read about important women suffragettes such as Lila Meade Valentine who was the first president of the Equal Suffrage League. Girl Scouts are partnering with the League of Women Voters on several events during this Centennial year, including a Vote Fest event. V

Delegate Marcia Price, a Girl Scout alum, took time to share her experiences with Girl Scout Mackeena Clark from Hampton  and introduced Girl Scout guests from the House floor. 

GSCCC CEO Tracy Keller gives a presentation to Dr. Janice Underwood and Virginia First Lady, making them aware of Virginia Girl Scout Women’s Suffrage patch.

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