Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Three cheers for baby Eleanor!! It’s hard to believe she’s already graduating from our Infants at Work Program. We’ve loved having your sweet smiles brighten up our days and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! ????

Three cheers for baby Tommy (Hi?u)!! It’s hard to believe he’s already graduating from our Infants at Work Program. We’ve loved having your sweet smiles brighten up our days and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! ????

We are happy to announce the finalists for the Inspiring Women of Iowa 2025 event, presented by Lincoln Savings Bank. Please join us along with our Event Chair, Tina Smothers, and Emcee, Jodi Long, on May 9, 2025, to celebrate these incredible women in our state. Registration is open at https://lnkd.in/dN3u2kXy Inspiring Advocate for Women Award Finalists Marlena Hemphill, Case Manager at The Beacon Lucie M. Mordecai, CEO & Founder of ABBA's International Healing Center, Inc. Dawn Martinez Oropeza, Executive Director of Al éxito (Iowa) Amy Roosa, Founder of The Safety Rack Courage Award Finalists Anna Maria Campos, Compliance Coordinator at Envoy/American Airlines and Board Member of Des Moines School Board Chloe Gayer, Government Affairs Associate at Advocacy Cooperative Rebecca Moomey, Vice President & Senior Private Banking Officer at Bankers Trust Loretta Terrell, Founder of Sista Soul Fest Confidence Award Finalists Erin Kuhl, Executive and Community Leader Dr. Dana R. Levitt, Owner & President of Village Green, LLC Dr. Abbie Mork, Chiropractor at Price Performance Chiropractic and Co-Founder & Executive Director of Raise the Bar Initiative JaCarie Owens, Owner & Therapist at COURAGEOUS MINDS COUNSELING, LLC Character Award Finalists Patricia A. Barbee, Executive Director of Project Bridging Alison Hoeman, Founder & Executive Director of Des Moines Refugee Support Amy Hughes, DO, Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care, and Founder & Chair of Amadora Legacy Project Karri Rose, Chief Inspiration Officer at Rose Farm

We’ve welcomed 24 babies over the last 6 years of GSGI’s Infants at Work Program, and it is time for everyone’s favorite segment where we hire them back for the very exclusive official taste tester positions! Thanks to the hardworking staff, we’re officially ready for the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program to begin TOMORROW! ????

Question: What does GSGI staff do when they have three babies participating in the Infants at Work Program at the same time? Answer: Put them in Girl Scout Cookie cases for a photoshoot, of course! From 2019 to 2025, one thing's for sure - nothing is sweeter than babies & cookies! ?????? The Girl Scout Cookie Program begins in TWO days! Stay tuned for another special post coming soon with babies & cookies! ??

Local Girl Scouts are becoming the next leaders of our communities, and none of this is possible without your support. THANK YOU for being an important part of the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa family. We appreciate everything you do to impact our community and wish you all the best in the New Year! ??

#Didyouknow, more than 1 in every 3 adult women in the United States were Girl Scouts at some point in their life – that’s 50+ million women! And, that 87% of these Girl Scout alums say that they have been successful in achieving their goals in life. Imagine a world where more women had been Girl Scouts. More women holding leadership roles, achieving their goals in life and making the world a better place. You have the opportunity to shape the future of our nation and community. A gift of $100 provides free membership for 4 new Girl Scouts this year. Can we count on your support? Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gZb2Zfxp

Question: What do these two women have in common? - Dr. Angela Wilson saw her first role models of women in science during her time spent in Girl Scouts. Attributing her success to Girl Scouts, she is now an Associate Dean & Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. - Ninth Circuit Judge, M. Margaret McKeown attributes a 2-week world leadership summit in Washington D.C. to shaping her life and career the most. Answer: Their participation in Girl Scouts paved the way for successful futures. Every gift during this giving season ensures every new Girl Scout this year has access to Girl Scouts with free membership, and the opportunity to live out her lifelong dreams. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gZb2Zfxp

Did you know? 84% of Girl Scout alums currently hold leadership roles. Leadership roles in their local community, government and business. A well-rounded year of Girl Scouting not only includes programming like photography, financial literacy and camping, but it also includes giving back to the community, learning about government and voting and learning about different career pathways. 2,500 new Girl Scouts will enroll this year, looking for the opportunity to learn and become a leader. Will you help us remove any financial barrier to joining? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gZb2Zfxp

Did you know? 75% of Girl Scout alum state that they learn from their failures and setbacks, versus 66% of non-alums. Amanda Deibert, a successful comic book writer and television screenwriter for Netflix, believes that to accomplish tremendous things, you must be vulnerable enough to try new things and be okay if they fail – a trait she learned as a Girl Scout as a young girl. Our goal is to provide free membership to 2,500 new Girl Scouts this year. With your immediate financial support more local girls will have the opportunity to dream big and achieve their career goals and aspirations, regardless of failures and setbacks. Will you donate today? Donate here: https://lnkd.in/g36d3shu