Girl Scouts' past predicts bright future
“I learned how to make a good fire and still know how,” boasts Ann Boochever, talking about how being a Girl Scout affected her life.
That’s just one little thing. Boochever, whose parents were scouts and whose own daughter was a scout, also says Girl Scouts “makes you more independent. It gives you opportunities to set goals and to reach them. You are more independent and maybe have more confidence.”
Dixie Belcher described being a Girl Scout since youth as life changing.
For both women, that is probably quite true. Both cite Girl Scouts for their introduction to music and to the outdoors. Boochever was a music teacher for years before becoming an English teacher. Belcher even served as camp director at the Scout Camp and says she uses music to affect social change.
On Monday, Girl Scouts of America celebrates 100 years. Juneau scouts and alumnae planned a campfire celebration for yesterday evening at the Dimond Field House and will host an adult oriented event from 6-10 p.m. this coming Saturday at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, including a silent auction. The event costs $20 and is open to all above the age of 21.
