Activities
Opening camps, cookie sales, badge programs
History
After an earlier troop disbanded, Miss Miriam Heermans organized an other group which became official in 1920. The second troop was organized in 1921. The first council was organized in 1927 by Mors. Chester Woodley. The organization grew and added troops through the present. They added camps for scouts to go to during the 1930s and eventually instituting cookie selling and badge programs.
Importance
The Evanston Girls Scouts taught girls and young women to “Be Prepared” as their motto says. They were taught camping skills as well as life skills so they could become active members of the community.
Founded: 1918
Founders: Miriam Heermans
Notes: National organization founded in 1912