Accessed 20 Feb 2019. Is it really worth the chance? Sales went national during the 1920s, and the 1930s brought the first commercially baked cookies. In 2010, GSUSA took part in the 54th Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations. Howard: I dont think Ive made any comparisons certainly not comparing the Troops of St. George to the BSA. Girl Scouts of the USA has no relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood, and has not endorsed any person or organization. "I feel like in the last 10 years, and maybe especially since the pandemic, that people are getting even more aggressive with girls and the volunteers," Oona Hanson, a Scouting parent in Los Angeles, said. "The most aggressive comments were about sugar, and really frightening the girls about things like diabetes or other health conditions.". Any Girl Scout is automatically a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGS). Where the hell are you people getting your facts from? The cause for consternation: The Bluebonnet Council, a group that included Waco-area Girl Scout troops, had put its name and logo on brochures distributed at a Planned Parenthood sex-education program for tweens and young teenagers. Wow! 3 Mar 2004. Her efforts also include educating others to destigmatize access to womens healthcare. The reality is, womens healthcare is not stigmatized. Abortion is healthcare whether you like it or not. The false claim has lingered long enough that the Girl Scouts website The Girl Scouts of the USA has repeatedly denied any partnership with Planned Parenthood, and there is no evidence that it has endorsed individual politicians. A former national spokeswoman for the Girl Scouts, Kelly Parisi, alsowas a former spokeswoman for a pro-abortion organizationfounded by Gloria Steinem. Girl Scouts of the USA is one of the 145 member organizations. Recent evidence of a GSUSA partnership with pro-abortion activism is in a November 2018 Tucson Life article featuring Meagan Gopalas quest for the Gold Award, the Girl Scouts highest honor. "And I was like, 'Are you freaking kidding me? Required fields are marked *. "Thanks for the reminder, says this woman who started receiving toxic messages about her body as a skinny but not petite teen," said another. According toGirlScoutsWhyNot.com, the national Girl Scouts gives more than $1 million to the WAGGGS every year through dues from local troops. An opinion piece dated March 22, 2018 on LifeNews.com encouraged readers to "say no" to Girl Scout cookies over "ties" to Planned Parenthood (although it did not repeat the claim that proceeds of cookie sales go to fund that organization). she asked. The denials and deception continue, however. Updated with information about a more recent example of the claim. That doesnt mean that these programs arent a good choice for Catholic families. Become a Girl Scout "Video Today Show," March 4, 2004. Pingback: Why Men Don't Wear Mantillas in Church - BigPulpit.com. "Today's prices reflect both the current cost of cookies and the realities of providing Girl Scout programming in an ever-changing economic environment," the GSUSA websitesays. May 29, 2021, YouTube, Pro-Life Waco. This year, Amelia decided to only sell cookies at her private Catholic girls' school. With such damning evidence andplenty ofwholesome alternatives, can we afford to wait anylonger. Claim: "Before you buy Girl Scout cookies, be aware that they support Planned Parenthood, which now endorses full term abortions." Support Girl Scouts by donating nationally or to your local council, becoming a lifetime member, and advocating for girls. Later in the show, Pisciotta announced that he had ended his boycott. Another 22% of the total box goes toward troop proceeds and "girl rewards," meaning the patches and little gifts scouts receive for selling certain amounts of cookies. Facebook posts that allege a link between GSUSA and Planned Parenthood get thousands of shares, with commenters promising they'll boycott the cookie drive. Federal agencies and experts say there is no link to offshore wind activities, although they continue to study the potential risks. A November 30, 2018 Girl Scouts tweet thanked @TeenVogue for extending the sponsorship opportunity!. If you want to break it down by the numbers, 76% of the total cost of a box of Thin Mints stays with the Girl Scout troop you bought it from24% goes toward baker costs and the other costs associated with distributing the cookies to troops. Mrs. Jones, I would also like to bring up another movement for girls, the Federation of North-American Explorers (FNE). But one social media post makes the false claim that the popular pastries represent controversy. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com. With respect to volunteers, Girl Scouts welcomes both male and female adult volunteers and has developed appropriate safeguards regarding roles and responsibilities to ensure that girls receive the proper supervision and support. The GSUSA website states that the organization "does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood." Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) does not take a position or develop materials on these issues. Melissa Atkins Wardy said her daughter Amelia, then 7, was harassed while the pair sold cookies door-to-door in their former neighborhood in Wisconsin. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The national organization also hasnot endorsedany person or organization, according to the website for Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Pro-life advocates condemn harassment. When we began, the GS issue wasnt of primary concern but sadly, that isnt true anymore. It claims the Planned Parenthood link is just a conspiracy theory, and pro-lifers are harassing young girls because of it,according to the blog She Knows. In 2004, the leader of an anti-abortion group in Waco, Texas, took out ads on Christian radio to protest a "cozy relationship" between the Girl Scouts and Planned Parenthood. a quarter of the Girl Scout councils nationwide admitted to partnering with Planned Parenthood, the nations abortion giant. It is over, and I encourage everyone to go out and buy Thin Mints, he said. (The grocery chain sells its own line of knockoff Girl Scout cookies.). She said the history of her family will always be kept secret and wish there could have been a different way. KREM asked the same of the local Planned Parenthood office. One part of the claim dates to 2004 and is centered on one Girl Scout council theorganization's termfor groups that develop and manage scouting in a geographic region in Texas. We encourage girls to develop connections to their own spiritual and religious beliefs by earning recognitions provided by their faith communities and by earning the My Promise, My Faith pin, which helps a girl deepen the connection between the Girl Scout Law and her faith. LifeNews.com Note: Bradley Mattes is the President of Life Issues Institute, a national pro-life educational group. WebGirl Scouts USA (GSUSA) is the largest member organization of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), providing 2.5 million of its 10 million girl and adult members worldwide and paying approximately 1.24 million dollars annually to WAGGGS based on the number of registered GSUSA members. publically posted story ( on the mind of the reader ) are not pleasent. It doesn't matter what my feelings are on the subject.'". The regional council gets approximately 65-75%. Of course, Shelly was stunned. A Facebook post says Girl Scouts support "Planned Parenthood and pro-abortion politicians.". No, Girl Scouts of the USA does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood. Learn what Girl Scouts do; about our history, research and data; and about family involvement, or try Girl Scout activities! Did GSUSA distribute a Planned Parenthood brochure at a United Nations event? While the Girl Scouts dont have a relationship with Planned Parenthood, they have historically had one with the Catholic Church. Every year "we have some people say that the cookies are too expensive and they can just buy them at Aldi," Christine McNelis, a Girl Scout parent from Noblesville, Indiana, said. And we partner with many organizations. The Social Issues portion of the FAQ also states that GSUSA "does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood": A 12 March 2015New York Times compendium piece addressed the rumor and found it lacking: In recent years, conservative groups have challenged the organization even held cookiecotts over critics claims that it supports abortion. I dont see that as being a useful standard to apply. A: One hundred percent of the net proceeds from Girl Scout Cookie sales is retained by the originating council and troop to power amazing experiences for girls and influential girl-led community projects. Once we become aware of illicit alliances, we become culpable. Documentation, going back several years, links this group to the advocacy of abortion. Girl Scouts of the USA does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood, according to its website. No, we did not. There, the connection has been made! as well as other partner offers and accept our. Every Girl Scout and Girl Guide organization is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scoutsand each Member Organization, including Girl Scouts of the USA, pays dues. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.10"; KellyParisi, currentMedia Relations and Spokesperson for GSUSA: PastVice President of Marketing and Communicationsat MS Foundation for Women, whoaccording totheir own website,contributed more than $1 million to abortion advocacy in 2012. That means $3.25 to $4.50 per box supports local programs. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) comprises 145 member organizations that promote mutual understanding and cross-cultural opportunities for girls around the world. Editors note: FactCheck.org is one of several organizationsworking with Facebookto debunk misinformation shared on the social media network. | Sunshine Mary, http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Sports/2014/01/06/American-Heritage-Girls-Offers-Faith-Based-Patriotic-Alternative-To-Decaying-Girl-Scouts, The Girl Scouts Planned Parenthood Connection? Here are a few options: Cookies:Even those tempting, once a year, guilty pleasures have an alternative. "Although we continue to explore alternatives, currently, there are no viable or readily available alternatives for use in the production of Girl Scout Cookies. 2 Apr 2014. Out of sight, out of mind? According to Wikipedia, they are profiled in the bookHomocore:TheLoud and Raucous Rise of Queer Rock. Why? Josh Ackley, a past Media Relations and Spokesperson for GSUSA: As we drill down further, we discover JoshAckleywho was charged with setting the course for promotingpositive images of women and girlsthrough theGSHealthy Media Campaign. Accessed 20 Feb 2019. Can you describe what the relationship is or was? After criticizing Pisciotta as a bully, Cloninger went on to say: Cloninger, March 5, 2004:The Girl Scouts in Waco, Texas, really made a decision based on local community context, they decided that in this particular situation that it would be in the best interest of girls and their families to discontinue the relationship with Planned Parenthood. More information is available through the websiteGirlScoutsWhyNot.com. Any organization for girls, that is willing to do this, has no business trying to lead young girls. For several years, social media users have shared tweets and memes claiming that funds from the sale of Girl Scout Cookies are distributed to Planned Parenthood, often posting such items with hashtags such as "#cookiecott" to promote the rumor: How did we end up with a crooked eyed snake salesman Leader, selling nothing but snake oil to Americans? They encourage people to speak respectfully to the parents and/or adult leaders, not the children, about their decision not to buy cookies because of the organizations support for Planned Parenthood and abortion. CNSNews.com 1 February 2012. Associated Press. "I was angry, but I kept my cool." Kim LaCapria is a former writer for Snopes. Placement of transgender youth is handled on a case-by-case basis, with the welfare and best interests of the child and the members of the troop/group in question a top priority. Also, there is no evidence of funds going to the group in the scouts 990 tax form. The Girl Scouts of America first sold cookies to fund troop activities as early as 1917, according to the Cookie History page on the organization's website. Thanks for your concern, Youre just doing the devils work then. This was evidentin their recent promotion for the pro-abortion documentary,MAKERS. You are encouraging people to stop supporting programs for local girls in your community and instead support large companies such as Keebler which most definitely do not need your financial support. On NBCs Today show, host Lester Holt interviewedPisciotta and Kathy Cloninger, who had become the CEO of the national Girl Scouts six months earlier, about a local boycott that made national headlines. Not on the list: abortion, or any social issues. Was Texas veteran denied mail-in ballot because of 1950s registration number? About Girl Scout Cookies. Parents or guardians make all decisions regarding program participation that may be of a sensitive nature. It speaks to how powerful an offhand comment can be that someone decades later on Twitter would respond and share their story. Example video title will go here for this video, SPOKANE, Wash. The Spokane County Republican party recently posted a question on its page "Do you know where the Girl Scouts spend their cookie money?". For Volunteers, For Parents & Families http://mygirlscoutcouncil.com/cookie-flier.html. As for the Catholic committees you reference, they get their information directly from GS. Im not sure if they are still pursuing that idea. The Girl Scouts of the USA has repeatedly denied any partnership with Planned Parenthood, and there is no evidence that it has endorsed individual politicians. The Girl Scouts of Southwest Texaswebsite saysthe sharing of the article "was not to endorse any of the women featured, but to highlight the source's acknowledgement of women who made a mark in 2013.". The rebuttal :http://www.snopes.com/politics/sexuality/girlscouts.asp. According to the organization, the Girl Scouts of the USA typically sell Know that girls grow up with very complex issues facing them. As to the conspiracy theory claim, the connection between the Girl Scouts and Planned Parenthood is well established and has been for many years. This subtle evidence of a pro-abortion philosophy is present among many troops, councils and GSUSA, the national organization. If we dont, who will? Some of the differences from scouting are inevitable as the organization creates its own nature, and some are an attempt to avoid legal confrontations with the BSA. This year, however,a new INSIDER reportcriticizes pro-lifers for speaking up and refusing to buy cookies. For Girl Scouts Of the 315 Girl Scout councils in the U.S., 17 councils reported having a relationship with Planned Parenthood and its affiliates, and 49 reported they do not. With a bit of shopping, Ive found my favorite Samoa cookies at the local Family Dollar store, under a different name, of course. One Indiana lawmaker in 2012 went so far as to say the Girl Scouts were quickly becoming a tactical arm of Planned Parenthood.. It is important to note that our materials feature more than 200 women and girls from many walks of life who have worked to make a difference in the world, and while we may not agree with the opinion of everyone featured, we believe they embody the commitment to leadership that we strive to teach our girls. The cookie season officially runs from January to April, with the details depending on your area. One hundred percent of the money that a council and its troops raise through the Girl Scout Your email address will not be published. LifeSiteNews. to debunk misinformation shared on the social media network. They responded to say thatno proceeds have ever been donatedfrom the sale of Girl Scout Cookies toPlanned Parenthood. 5 Mar 2004. A portion also goes back to. The post was flagged as part of Facebooks efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. "The lady took the cookie form and shoved it back into my daughter's chest, and said, 'I don't support programs that support abortion,'" Wardy said. The registration fees and the profit from cookie sales goes to support an agenda not in keeping with our Catholic faith and the Girl Scout program can in fact be an occasion of sin. "Your Thursday Briefing." I would echo the broadcast lament when the Hindenburg crashed Oh! Womens empowerment is extremely important. NFCYM themselves are promoting pro-abortion organizations right on their official NFCYM website. A nonprofit organization that provides free reproductive healthcare to millions of women across the country? However, Girl Scouts USA makes an annual donation of $1.5 million to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, a group on record as supporting reproductive health and rights for its members. Now a high-school sophomore, Amelia is still a Scout, and this will be the 11th season of cookie sales for her and her mother. Compared to other commercial cookie brands, Girl Scout cookies can be pricey: a nine-ounce box of Thin Mints costs 55 cents an ounce, compared to roughly 25 cents an ounce for a standard pack of Oreos. Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. Girl Scout cookie season is upon us, and young saleswomen in uniform are everywhere: holding court in office boardrooms for an afternoon, manning booths outside the local grocery store, or posting cheery video messages on social media, offering door-to-door shipping. As you can see from a Girl ScoutQ & Apage, creative wording and semantics play a large role in calming parental fears. TheUSCCBhas become involved andhave beenindialogwith GSUSAfor almost two years. WAGGGS operates in much the same way as the United Nations: Each Member Organization pays dues based on the size of its membership and the per capita income of the country in which the organization resides. A part of learning money management means "creating a budget to fund the experiences they want to share as a troop," which could mean a big community project, a camping trip or even a donation to a charity the scouts want to support. Our children deserve better and we can and must do better. "My chronically dieting mother allowed me one half of a Girl Scout cookie per week when I was a child," wrote one. Good point about the lack of girls units. In 2019, Indu Rajan, who leads her daughter's troop in Dublin, Ohio, was working at a cookie booth in front of a local Walgreens when a woman approached to say she wouldn't support the Scouts until they dropped their support of Planned Parenthood. According to its 2021 Blue Book of Basic Policies, GSUSA does not endorse any political figures. For Girl Scouts, For Volunteers By the 1990s, there were eight varieties available, made by two commercial bakeries. The Girl Scouts also claims that no cookie money goes to any other group. CEO Brian Newberry said, "Girl scout cookie revenue stays with the girls here. Activity Zone. But there is also much foot dragging. The United States may not agree with every position the UN takes, but values having a seat at the table. Part 2: The Spirit of the World, To Surrender Oneself : A Brief Introduction to Saint Thrse Couderc, Marian Consecration is Not a Nice Thing to Do, Misunderstanding Those Who Seem Different, How to Know if You Are Under a Spiritual Attack. Can bekanntgabe piece dated Trek 22, 2018 with LifeNews.com fostered readers to "say no" to Girl Scout cookies through "ties" to Planned Parenthood (although it has not revise the claim that proceeds of cookie sales go for fund that organization). | STAND FOR THE TRUTH, Pingback: Boycott Girl Scout Cookies Because Girl Scouts Dont Discriminate Like We Want Them To!! Fact briefs are created by contributors to, This Fact Brief is responsive to conversations such as. Girl Scouts of the USA does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood, according to its website. Just over 50 percent of girl scout cookie revenue stays local. USCCB.org. Not because of anything the girls have done, but becauseleadership hascolluded with the devils handmaids. These situations are rare and are considered individually with the best interests of all families in mind. All dues collected from Girl Scout members are used to pay for services that directly impact the development and delivery of Girl Scouting to girls in the USA and girls who are involved in USA Girl Scouts Overseas, our program that brings Girl Scouting to American families who live and work abroad. To verify this, we talked to the Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Girls Scouts CEO Brian Newberry and Paul Dillon with Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho. When questioned about the affiliation on NBCs Today Show, Girl Scout CEO Kathy Cloninger had no compunction in confirming it. until finally she conceived triplets. Paul Dillon, Vice President of Public Affairs said the non-profit has no history of funding from Girls Scouts. During 2018, the Girl Scouts has sponsored the Teen Vogue Summit with topics that included reproductive justice. Past speakers have included Hillary Clinton and Cecile Richards, past president of Planned Parenthood. TSG is still in its larval stage. two healthy, well adjusted intelligent girls whom she couldnt live without. She said she's seen passersby make comments about weight gain, tell girls they can't trust themselves to have Thin Mints in the house, or even yell at girls for "poisoning" people. Thank you for sharing this information with us. Her daughter endured two incidents of sexual harassment this year, Wardy said. As originally conceived, it would indeed have used Baden-Powells writings, with suitable edits and additions (as BSA has likewise made), to form their own handbook. Scouting is a game for boys under the leadership of boys under the direction of a man, as Lord Baden-Powell famously put it. Find volunteer, Girl Scout, and family tools and support. "It is necessary to use palm oil in our cookies because of its unique ability to provide volume and texture in baked goods, usually without adding trans fats," GSUSA says on its website. "Why does it seem easier to go after little girls for things that are upsetting people about the world?" Your email address will not be published. God Bless all whose efforts went to shed light on this evil. The rest of the moneythat's 54%can be used for programs, volunteer support or training, financial assistance and other services. Planned Parenthood (PP):GS associates and co-ops with Planned Parenthood. The first few months of the year bring Girl Scout cookies, and the internet brings overstated claims linking them to abortion. Blue Book of Basic Documents. Does GSUSA have a financial relationship with WAGGGS? Activity Zone In Bryson's council, two adults are required to volunteer for each shift at a cookie booth, and girls can have them take over a conversation if they feel uncomfortable. A federal 990 tax form, also available on the website, shows that no funds from the national organization went to Planned Parenthood. GSUSA wont allow you to give money directly to the local troop instead of buying cookies. The claim that Girl Scout Cookie sales fund Planned Parenthood became popular in mid-2015 and early 2016, likely due in part to a series of questionable viral videos targeting the latter organizationcirculated in the summer of 2015. Viral Facebook post:Girl Scouts support "Planned Parenthood and pro-abortion politicians.". Web1.7K views 3 years ago The Spokane County Republican party's question was followed by multiple links suggesting Girl Scouts have joined with Planned Parenthood, and the non
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