Girl Scouts USA, National Convention, St. Louis, MO - February 2010

After Shannon was presented with the Young Woman of Distinction Award by Kathy Cloninger, CEO, Girl Scouts USA, she was inited to speak about SHARE to an audience of 400 scouting executives from around the country at the Girl Scout National Corporate Leadership Meeting in St. Louis.  SHARE appreciated this opportunity, along with all the Girl Scout press releases, thereby spreading awareness for SHARE and girls' education in Africa.

"Basking Ridge Girl Scout named 'Young Woman of Distinction', The Star Ledger, March 19, 2010 

"One of Our Own" Happenings from the Heart, January 29, 2010

Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.

In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Girls at home and abroad participate in more than 236,000 troops and groups in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas, and over 300 local Girl Scout councils offer girls the opportunity for membership across the United States.

Through its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a worldwide family of 10 million girls and adults in 145 countries. More than 50 million American women enjoyed Girl Scouting during their childhood—and that number continues to grow as Girl Scouts of the USA continues to inspire, challenge, and empower girls everywhere.

• http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20100307/GETPUBLISHED/3070324/Heart-of-New-Jersey-Girl-Scout-Awarded-Girl-Scouts-USA-National-Young-Women
• http://blog.girlscouts.org/2010/03/girl-scout-week-focus-on-young-women-of.html
• http://www.girlscouts.org/news/news_releases/2010/national_board_leadership_lanes.asp