This merger is part of Girl Scouts of the USA's Core Business Strategy. Based on the ideas of business consultant, author and lecturer Jim Collins, and facilitated by Columbia University’s Dr. Willie Pietersen, a rigorous analysis of the entire Girl Scout movement began in 2004. The evaluation identified several key issues that needed to be addressed for Girl Scouts to remain the world’s leading organization for girls. By combining diverse resources and knowledge with a consistent focus on strategy, Girl Scouts is ready to build, deliver and maintain an unparalleled leadership experience for girls.
GSNWGL's jurisdiction spans about 400 miles from east to west and about 300 miles from north to south. Our members have access to 10 camp properties and 6 service centers. Bordered by three of the Great Lakes - Huron, Michigan and Superior - the resort areas of Door County, Isle Royale National Park and Mackinac Island are part of our new jurisdiction.
In partnership with over 6,600 adult volunteers, GSNWGL serves over 24,000 girls in 58 counties in northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. GSNWGL provides opportunities for girls to discover their strengths, connect with others, and take action to improve their communities. Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent leadership development organization for girls, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
LEGACY COUNCILS OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE NORTHWESTERN GREAT LAKES, INC.
With the merger of the six former Girl Scout councils, the circles of opportunity and resources for all girls expand. Although our council is new, it shares in a rich and diverse history with the former councils which extends back nearly a century for some. Click on the council name to learn more about each legacy council which serve as the foundation for the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc.
