2011 Annual Report - Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

in their child’s youth organization, compared to 48% of non-alumnae mothers.program areasleadershipGirl Scouts encourages girls to explore their personal skillsand interests, empowers them with the ability to choosethe directions they will take to accomplish a goal and thensupports them as they put their ideas into action. This year,GSGLA Girl Scouts have shown their leadership skills at theState Capitol, in raising support for the Girl Scouts 100thAnniversary Float and more. Through GSGLA trainings,activities and leadership awards (including the Girl ScoutGold, Silver and Bronze Awards) girls build self-confidence,set goals and learn teambuilding and decision-making skills.ARTS & CULTUREGirl Scouting opens up the world to girls. It helps expandgirls’ exposure to, awareness of and appreciation for a varietyof artistic expression and diverse cultural experiences.GSGLA is creating new ways to respond to the demandfor arts programs and is offering exciting experiences thatencourage cultural understanding and appreciation.BUSINESS SMARTSGirl Scouting helps girls develop practical skills, includingmoney management skills that will empower them to makesmart decisions. Through GSGLA programs, girls learnhow to budget, save and invest. The Girl Scout CookieProgram and Fall Product Program encourage goalsetting,decision making, money management, peopleskills and business ethics. In 2011, more than 1,000 girlsparticipated in Cookie University and were immersed insales and marketing workshops.PROGRAM AREASPG 8