Girl Scouting is a movement that began nearly 100 years ago in 1912 through the vision of one woman, Juliette Gordon Low. Girl Scouts is a movement that motivates its members to reach inside themselves and with the support of peers and caring adults, to become strong leaders in many contexts, starting with taking charge of one’s own life, and then making that life meaningful through action taken with others to make the world a better place.

The legacy of NYPENN Pathways Girl Scouts lies in the rich history of the former Girl Scout Councils known as Central New York, Foothills, Indian Hills, Seven Lakes, and Thousand Islands. Through a National realignment of Girl Scout Councils, Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. was chartered in July, 2009.

The History and Archives Committee of NYPENN Pathways was formed in August, 2009.

How does History promote and advance the Girl Scout movement?

• Through history activity and programs to support girls in their Journeys programs to reach their goals.
• By reaching out to Alumnae through activity, and through opportunity to support Girl Scouting to continue to keep the mission of Girl Scouting in the forefront.
• Through showcasing the rich history and important successes of the Girl Scout movement to raise awareness of Girl Scouting’s continued relevance.

This NYPENN Legacy page each month will introduce the history of NYPENN Pathways Council through historical “Moments For The Mission”, peeks from the archives, history updates and more!

If you would like more information about the History & Archives of Girl Scouts NYPENN Pathways council, or would like to join the History and Archives Committee, contact the Committee by e-mail. If you prefer standard mail, send your information to
  History and Archives Committee
  Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc.
  PO Box 2145
  Binghamton, NY 13902-2145

History & Archives Founding Committee