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The Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law are at the heart of Girl Scouting by inspiring girls to give back through service to make the world a better place.

About Girl Scouts of the USA

Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, was born Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon on October 31, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia. In 1911, she met Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, and became interested in the new youth movement. Afterwards, she channeled all her considerable energies into the fledgling movement. She organized the first group of Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. Girl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the United States Congress on March 16, 1950.

Facts About Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains

As of September 1, 2009, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. had 26,721 girl members and 8,944 adult members in the 81 counties served by the council. Click here for a list of Council counties by region.

Click here for a map of the Council.

Girl Scouting is open to all girls, ages 5 to 17. The strength of the Girl Scout Movement rests in its volunteers. Adult volunteers work in partnership with employed staff in all aspects of the Council’s service to girls.

Media Spotlights

View a collection of our media recognitions both locally as Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains and Girl Scouts USA.

Even more can be found at the following links:

http://www.gs-top.org/girls-taking-action

http://www.gs-top.org/event-stories

http://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsTOP

Questions and Answers Concerning Girl Scouts

Recently, we have become aware of misinformation that is being distributed about the Girl Scouts. This Q&A answers criticisms and claims that have come to Girl Scouts from various sources and should be used to affirm our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character. Here are some facts about the Girl Scouts: