GSUSA has not adopted a position on beliefs regarding sexual health. The Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing, and as a result, Is it really worth the chance? Nearly two decades ago, a single Girl Scout council in Texas put its name and logo on a Planned Parenthood brochure for a sex-ed program that did not have anything to do with clinical services such as abortion. "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. Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say she doesn't need truckers? Consistent with that belief, GSUSA directs councils, including volunteer leaders, to get written parental permission for any locally planned program that could be considered sensitive. 12 March 2015. All because they support Planned Parenthood? Not to God! "I was angry, but I kept my cool." Most of the misinformation about the organization originated in Texas, some of it nearly two decades ago. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. The first few months of the year bring Girl Scout cookies, and the internet brings overstated claims linking them to abortion. Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Thank you for sharing the connection here in the combox and look for more telling articles in the future. Wow! The national organization also has not The ceremonies (like reciting the Scout Law) were done as a matter of rote. Weve been around for 25 years now; always and forever Catholic to the Core. It actively monitors the fake-news ecosystem and doesnt wait for reader tips or reports before getting started on a story. Fact-check:Was Texas veteran denied mail-in ballot because of 1950s registration number? She urges people to pause and think about how their words will be heard by a child and to remember that children, too, feel a great deal of anxiety over the pandemic and the state of the world, even at a young age. See also the Troops of St. George: http://taylormarshall.com/2013/10/the-troops-of-saint-george-are-back.html. So, where exactly does cookie money* go? And I was like, Are you freaking kidding me? Pro-Life Waco. Add the fact that this is becomingmoreblatantlycommonand deniability becomes less feasible and the deception more apparent. wonders whether the third would have been a boy or girl and how it would have fit The lady took the cookie form and shoved it back into my daughters chest, and said, Idontsupport programs that support abortion, Wardy said. -ag The false claim has lingered long enough that the Girl Scouts website contains one section stating plainly, No, Girl Scouts of the USA does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood. Update 12/3/2021, 2:50pm PST: This article has been revamped and updated. Parents as the Vicars of their children as is Gods design are being called upon to speak out to their shepherds at the parish level and also at the Archdioceses. "It's hard when you're a parent to transition your tween, teen daughter from being this force of nature who's going to take over the world to understanding that you're going to do that while you're also being sexualized, harassed, and belittled, and called a bitch.". Explore badges, activities, and more. Johnson encouraged parents to consider other options for their girls, such as American Heritage Girls and the Little Flowers Girls Club. "Mostly what we prepare our girls for is difficult customers or difficult situations," Bryson said. "But that was really the start of us as troop leaders really needing to do an ongoing check-in with the girls. An adult can take that adult away and have a conversation out of the girls' earshot. 2023 www.statesman.com. A social media post that has circulated since at least 2004 has received more attention online in 2022. KeeblersCoconut Dreamsare also a newly available alternative. We also are making changes on our corporate website to ensure appropriateness of content. "Girl Scouts of the USA does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood," the organization says on its website. CNSNews.com 1 February 2012. After the ad campaign began, the Girl Scout council said it would no longer be affiliated with the sex-ed program. in with the others. Currently, WAGGS offers an Advocacy Tool Kit that encourages girls to make changes in society. Girl Scouts Continues to Promote Abortion, Partner With Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz. This article may be of interest: http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Sports/2014/01/06/American-Heritage-Girls-Offers-Faith-Based-Patriotic-Alternative-To-Decaying-Girl-Scouts. 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. Here are a few options: Cookies:Even those tempting, once a year, guilty pleasures have an alternative. Accessed 20 Feb 2019. Abortion is healthcare whether you like it or not. She said the history of her family will always be kept secret and wish there could have been a different way. From 5-year-old Daisies to 16-year-old Senior Scouts, girls are often forced to bear the brunt of angry tirades from adults who want to lecture them about healthy eating, moan about price hikes, or rant about the group's rumored (and false) link to Planned Parenthood. ordered the procedure. Money makes its way from your daughter, to her troop, on to GSUSA, and then to WAGGGS in the form of duessaid money now goes into the larger coffers which fund immoral activity. flagged as part of Facebooks efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. The council did not contribute money or send children to the sex-ed program, which never mentioned abortion, the Associated Pressreportedat the time. When questioned about the affiliation on NBCs Today Show, Girl Scout CEO Kathy Cloninger had no compunction in confirming it. A recent post about cookie-seller harassment in a popular Facebook parenting group netted more than 100 replies, with dozens of stories from troop leaders and other adult volunteers about what their Scouts endured. Youd be wrong, though, if you thought all BSA troops were scouting. We dont have to physically hand money to an abortionist to be complicit in promoting abortion. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, she is a devotee of old movies, farmers' markets and Ina Garten's tomato sandwich with basil mayo recipe. I would say that there are no cheap shots at the G.S.s only facts thoroughly researched. Our little girls are becoming a demographic targeted by feminist activists, such asMarloThomas and Amy Richards. And dont get your facts from haters with an agenda to spread more hate. our performance. Fact-check:Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say she doesn't need truckers? Remember Jesus, the guy who died for you? Hanson thinks the pressures of the pandemic may have resulted in more angry, frustrated people willing to take out their stresses on someone. Girl Scout troops set goals for how to spend their proceeds on program-related activities, such as paying their own way to a community event or museum or funding other program outings. Girls wear the WAGGGS pin to represent their connection to the worldwide sisterhood of Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding. "I think they get harassed because they're girls," said Liz Franke, a third-generation Girl Scout in Princeton, N.J., who serves as her daughter's troop leader. Later in the show, Pisciotta announced that he had ended his boycott. Mrs. Jones, I would also like to bring up another movement for girls, the Federation of North-American Explorers (FNE). It speaks to how powerful an offhand comment can be that someone decades later on Twitter would respond and share their story. Still, turning the other cheek might be easier said than done, especially in current times. Birgit can also be found on her personal blog, Copyright A.D. 2018 Catholic Stand | Powered by Astra. Surely there is an urgent need to remove the GS from reaching our daughters. As a result of this process, upcoming reprints of Journeys materials will not include playwright Josefina Lopez or links to the Women's Media Center or Media Matters. We have relationships with our church communities, with YWCAs, and with Planned Parenthood organizations across the country, to bring information-based sex education programs to girls. Thanks for bringing that up. It ends with the hashtag #cookiecott, and has the name "Pro-Life Action League" at the bottom. Explore Girl Scouts Erkundend Girl Scouts; Documentation, going back several years, links this group to the advocacy of abortion. While you can find out where Girl Scouts are selling cookies in your area on the Girl Scouts website, you can also buy them from DoorDash this year, making it easier than ever to get your Samoa or Trefoil fix. Activity Zone 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). WebGirl Scout Cookie Money* Goes. As a member/founder of the defuncthomopunkband, The Dead Betties,imagesof him are more than a little disturbing. GSUSA does not always take the same positions or endorse the same programs as WAGGGS. Pisciotta opened the interview, which took place on March 5, 2004, by praising the Girl Scouts for taking the decision to separate themselves from the controversial organization of Planned Parenthood.. One Indiana lawmaker in 2012 went so far as to say the Girl Scouts were quickly becoming a tactical arm of Planned Parenthood.. It shows the Planned Parenthood logo superimposed on aTrefoilcookie, which normally has the Girl Scouts logo. The national funds that GSUSA sends to WAGGGS come solely from investment income. "Thanks for the reminder, says this woman who started receiving toxic messages about her body as a skinny but not petite teen," said another. 2 Apr 2014. having to do so. "Especially when we know that these girls selling cookies are hundreds of times more likely to develop an eating disorder than to develop diabetes.". Whats done with that money isnt up to you or your daughter. If you do, the money will be directed toward purchasing cookies that will be given to a food kitchen or shipped to our military troops. As Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, their financial statements are by law made freely available to the public, along with their annual report. The proceeds of Girl Scout Cookies are used to support Planned Parenthood. If we continue to share both our concerns with the GS and moral alternatives, we can make a huge difference in the lives of impressionable girls. I dont see that as being a useful standard to apply. This movement is an association of the faithful of Ponitifical right and a great option, since they also offer boys sections, for any Catholic family. WebAll of the revenue from cookie activitiesevery pennies next paying the bakerstays with the Girl Scout council. Currently, Ackley is still employed by GSUSA in another capacity. That support does not seem to be diminishing. Snopes is NOT a reputable source of truth!! Was Texas veteran denied mail-in ballot because of 1950s registration number? Abortion is, and abortion isnt healthcare. Snopes is known to be quite liberal as well. Support Girl Scouts by donating nationally or to your local council, becoming a lifetime member, and advocating for girls. What it does do, is to free up a huge chunk of cash to use toward things such as promotion of promiscuity, birth control, and abortionworldwide. What is Girl Scouts of the USA's position regarding human sexuality, birth control, and abortion? World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts (WAGGGS):Dont be fooled into thinking your Girl Scouts dues go solely into local coffers. One popular meme circulating on social media claims: Before you buy Girl Scout cookies, be aware that they support Planned Parenthood, which now endorses full term abortions.. 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. Those councils largely decide on the programming and events that will be offered to scouts in their area. The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. does have a legislative agenda. KABAR2, youre right, of course, but there are simply too many illicit connections and actions by GS to fit them into one post. Discover Girl Scouts. | Sunshine Mary, Play it safe for girlscheck out the American Heritage Girls, Little Flowers, etc. As a former Girl Scout this article is extremely infuriating. One Ohio mother, Indu Rajan, said a woman approached them while they were selling cookies in front of a Walgreens and told the girls that she would not support the Girl Scouts because of the Planned Parenthood connection. Representative Morris didnt present this as new information; it was already explained to America in a Good Morning America interview by Cathy Cloninger, former head of Girls Scouts USA, that the connection existed between Planned Planned Parenthood and Girl Scouts. Social Issues. WebWhat Girl Scouts Do What Girl Scouts Do; The Family Experience The Family Experience; Girl Scout Books Girl Scout History; Research and Data Research and Data; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Activity Belt Activity Zone. All of the proceeds from Girl Scout cookie sales stay local, according to the Girl Scouts website. 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. Yet the facts speak more loudly. Birgit Jones is a passionately pro-life, cradle Catholic. Know that girls grow up with very complex issues facing them. Girl Scouts have produced many astronauts Since its beginnings, over 20 Girl Scouts have gone on to become astronauts, including Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to do a spacewalk in 1984. Pingback: This Week's Best in Catholic Apologetics | DavidLGray.INFO. Girl Scouts and Planned Parenthood: Are the Cookies Finally Crumbling? Girl Scouts of the USA does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood, according to itswebsite. During a "Today" show segment about the issue,commentsfrom Kathy Cloninger, who was chief executive of the national Girl Scouts at the time, seemed to muddy the waters. No, Girl Scouts of the USA does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood. Please update our website link to http://www.beholdpublications.com. While we are a secular organization that refrains from teaching religious or spiritual beliefs or practices, we believe that the motivating force in Girl Scouting is a spiritual one, and we greatly value our longstanding partnerships with religious organizations across many faiths that share the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Some families in Crawford, Texas, are boycotting Thin Mints real Do-Si-Dos and another Boy Scout cookies. The Girl Scouts also claims that no cookie money goes to any other group. Pingback: The Girl Scouts Planned Parenthood Connection? 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. Its question was followed by multiple links suggesting Girl Scouts have joined with Planned Parenthood, and the non-profit benefits from some of the cookie revenue. The claims are unfounded. What is not deniable is that there is photographic and video evidence as the collusion becomes more blatant. Well, neither of us has been in the Troops of St. George, either, so I think you should hold off on the comparisons. Our children deserve better and we can and must do better. Ever wondered what those girl scouts use the cookie cash for? The tremendous amount of negatives happening in the Girl Scouts, by far out weigh any positives. Girl Scouting supports girls from all backgrounds and beliefs. Rajan said her daughter had no idea what she was talking about, and the adults were too shocked to respond.. "The most aggressive comments were about sugar, and really frightening the girls about things like diabetes or other health conditions.". We have relationships with our church communities, with YWCAs and with Planned Parenthood organizations across the country, to bring information-based sex education programs to girls.". 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. If the GS wanted to truly empower young women, they would cut their ties with Planned Parenthood and groups that are clearly pro-abortion, she said. A: Whales have been dying at an unusual rate along the Atlantic Coast since 2016, often from ship strikes or entanglements with fishing gear. From the very beginning of Girl Scouts all the way to crucial healthcare. Mia still the humanity .. but it seems pathetic in light of where we stand. The state that Girl Scout Cookie sales finance Planned Parenthood became favorite in mid-2015 and early 2016, likely due in part to ampere series of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. But it isnt scouting. Hanson, who works as a parent coach and family mentor at an eating-disorder-treatment center, has volunteered with her daughter's troop at local cookie booths. Manygroupsexist today, in an effort to keep ourgirlssafe from unholy alliances and those who would try to sully their purity. Background on Girl Scouts of the USA and USCCB Conversations. "If they're approaching it from that place, they haven't met the leaders that I work with, because they will defend their girls, claws out, if they have to," she said. Get the facts people before you start condemning. With this much evidence, turning a blind eye is now the only option for those who stillrefuse tosee the clearly outlined facts. 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. God Bless all whose efforts went to shed light on this evil. Thank you for the shout-out to Little Flowers Girls Club! The church moves slowly but with the continued prayer and grass roots efforts of those exposing and being the watchdogs I am prayerful that action will come to fruition. Background on Girl Scouts of the USA and USCCB Conversations, Questions and Answers About Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and About Catholic Scouting, Parody Ocasio-Cortez Tweet Mistaken as Real, does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood, Girl Scout cookies, and troops, crumble in Texas. Video Today Show. YouTube. Proceeds from Girl Scout cookie sales stay within the local councils thats the tier between the national organization and the troops in the Girl Scouts structure. Girl Scouts of the USA does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood, according to its website. WebAll of the revenue from cookie activitiesevery pennies next paying the bakerstays with the Girl Scout council. A 501(c)(3) Organization. A November 30, 2018 Girl Scouts tweet thanked @TeenVogue for extending the sponsorship opportunity!. The other 249 refused to disclose any relationship. (function(d, s, id) { A Facebook post says Girl Scouts support "Planned Parenthood and pro-abortion politicians.". I am simply making a statement based on my understanding of what scouting is (which, admittedly, is an opinion, but hopefully an informed one). And because most troop leaders are women, people "think that perhaps, you know, a female leader is also not going to give them what for. One of the missing puzzel peices not mentioned is that the Girl Scouts skip arm & arm with the LGTB comunity and through the Girl Scouts this is what is let into churches and the comunity.. reason enough to ban the GSA from your building. The troop I was involved with as a boy was undisciplined and informal mess, with little done by the book. 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. http://mygirlscoutcouncil.com/cookie-flier.html. And once that line has been crossedespecially whenitsway too earlythat bell just cant beunrung. "Although we continue to explore alternatives, currently, there are no viable or readily available alternatives for use in the production of Girl Scout Cookies. The rebuttal :http://www.snopes.com/politics/sexuality/girlscouts.asp. ", A Project of The Annenberg Public Policy Center, Days earlier, in response to Pisciottas call for a boycott, the Bluebonnet Council ofGirl Scouts, which oversees troops in theWacoarea and 13 other counties, announced that it would not be affiliated withPlanned Parenthoodsex-education programs this year, the Associated Press. A Feb. 4poston Facebook says Girl Scouts support "Planned Parenthood and pro-abortion politicians." Girl Scouts is proud to be the premiere leadership organization for girls in the country. How does Girl Scouts' position on serving transgender youth apply to situations involving camping or volunteers? For Girl Scouts, For Volunteers Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, Associated Press, "Girl Scout cookies, and troops, crumble in Texas," March 4, 2004, Daily Beast, "The Mothers Behind The Girl Scout Cookie Boycott," Feb. 7, 2014, Girl Scouts, "Meet the Cookies," accessed Feb. 10, 2022, Girl Scouts, "Social Issues FAQ," accessed Feb. 10, 2022, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, "What we stand for," accessed Feb. 10, 2022, Pro-Life Action League, "LEAGUE JOINS NATIONAL BOYCOTT OF GIRL SCOUT COOKIES," Jan. 30, 2014, The Texas Tribune, "Waco Anti-Abortion Group Calls for Boycott of Girl Scout Cookies," Jan. 31, 2014, USA Girl Scouts Overseas, "Girl Scout Lingo - What Does it Mean?" Spokane Farmers' Market moving to Coeur d'Alene Park in Browne's Addition, Bloomsday: 4 decades of growth, triumph and giving back to the Inland Northwest, Above average temperatures expected almost all week, 'We're really on the cusp': Snowmelt expected to pick up steam this week with warmer temperatures, In one link posted by the Spokane County Republican Party. According to an NBC News report, the Bluebonnet Council did not send Girl Scout troops or provide funding to the sex-ed program, and it ended its affiliation with it that year. She has no idea whatyouretalking about. And so we left.. On Feb. 3, Hanson tweeted a reminder to cookie shoppers not to make weight-related comments to Scouts. Lets face it; no matter how small the frog, he makes a ripple in the pond. Activity Zone. Facebook posts that allege a link between GSUSA and Planned Parenthood get thousands of shares, with commenters promising they'll boycott the cookie drive. No, all of the money from Girl Scout cookie activities stays at councils. You may even have a Girl Scout under your own roof, filling your garage with cases of the chocolatey, caramelly, peanut-buttery goods. No, individual girls are not members of WAGGGS. "I will get arrested for my girls, if that's the difference between subjecting them to a disgusting rant and telling someone off.". And that definitely adds up. Good point about the lack of girls units. Thats also when Pro-Life Action League, a Chicago-based group whose name is on the image in this Facebook post,got involvedin the cookie boycott. Its all true, but take from it what you will. Harrington, Elizabeth. Where the hell are you people getting your facts from? "If people have a beef with the industrial food complex, why are 5-year-old girls where you're putting that anger?". 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. Pingback: These Aren't Your Parents' Scouts! That doesnt mean that these programs arent a good choice for Catholic families. Girl Scouts of the USA is a Member Organization of WAGGGS. But the unfounded claim thatGirl Scout cookies support Planned Parenthood lives on in large part because of Cloningers interview that day on the Today show. I would echo the broadcast lament when the Hindenburg crashed Oh! Girl Scouts of the USA has no relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood, and has not endorsed any person or organization. After connecting all the pieces, what possible reasoncan justifyremainingwith the Girl Scouts? The Girls Scouts official stance,thenandnow, is that the organization does not take a position on or develop materials about human sexuality, birth control and abortion. Find volunteer, Girl Scout, and family tools and support. possibility of local councils or troops collaborating with or forming a relationship with Planned Parenthood to be an area of serious concern deserving close attention at the local level, Editors note: FactCheck.org is one of several organizations. Planned Parenthood and genitals training. 3 Mar 2004. LifeNews.com Note: Bradley Mattes is the President of Life Issues Institute, a national pro-life educational group. 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 Youre just doing the devils work then. pursued fertility treatments several times, always losing the sperm donated embryos Womens empowerment is extremely important. Required fields are marked *. That hasn't stopped anti-abortion advocates from harassing their daughters, parents say. And we partner with many organizations. Unfortunately Troops of St. George doesnt have girls units, and their program might be more aptly described as father-son camping than scouting. Insider referred to the Girl Scouts website, which states, Girl Scouts of the USA does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood. The organizations tax forms also do not show any money from the national Girl Scouts going to the abortion chain, according to the report. Theres nothing wrong with father-son camping, if thats what families want for their sons. sells its own line of knockoff Girl Scout cookies. How many concerned parents have called their youth director, their pastor, their bishop? When I say that Troops of St. George isnt scouting, Im not using the word in the sense that the BSA uses it (to the BSA, scouting means whatever the BSA does). 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.
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