1. Proclamation March 8-14 Girl Scout Week -•
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GIRL SCOUTS
I - Greater Minneapolis
Girl Scout Council
5601 Brooklyn Blvd.
I January 27, 1992 Minneapolis, MN 55429-3074
(612) 535 -4602
FAX: (612) 535-7524
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II The Honorable Don Chmiel .
Mayor of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
1 Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mayor Chmiel
II On March 12, 1992 Girl Scouts of the USA celebrates 80 years of
preparing girls to meet the challenges in our., every changing
I society. In Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council we serve over
19,000 girls, ages 5 - 17 in an eight county area. We are proud of
our accomplishments and ask your support in recognizing the Girl
Scouts in your community.
1 . We would like a proclamation declaring the week of March 8 - 14,
1992 Girl Scout Week in your community. Suggested wording for the
I proclamation is enclosed. In addition, we have girls who would like
to have their picture taken with you during the signing of the
proclamation for the local newspaper. For your convenience, I have
enclosed a self- addressed card you can mail back to us indicating
I if you would like girls present and when. Please note that evening
or late afternoon is the best time of day for troops.
I If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 535 -4602.
We appreciate your help in honoring the Girl Scouts.
I Sincerely,
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Christina Purington
Event /Project Manager
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City of Chanhassen
Carver and Hennepin Counties, Minnesota
DATE: RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY: SECONDED BY:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 8 - 14, 1992 AS GIRL SCOUT WEEK
WHEREAS, on March 12, 1992 Girl Scouts of the USA celebrates
80 years of helping girls grow into confident and resourceful
adults; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the USA, 3 million strong, is the
largest nonprofit organization for girls in the world; and
WHEREAS, The Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council
coordinates activities for more than 23,000 girls in an eight
county area; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting reaches out to girls of diverse culture
heritage, including Asian, Hispanic, African - American and Native 1
American; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting provides an environment where girls can
enjoy nature, learn to work together and gain leadership skills;
and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting helps girls gain self- esteem to make
the right choices in their personal lives and in their careers; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting helps girls to become outstanding
citizens of our community:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Donald J. Chmiel the mayor of the City of
Chanhassen, do hereby proclaim the week of March 8 -14, 1991 to be
Girl Scout Week.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 1
day of , 1991.
ATTEST:
Don Ashworth, City Clerk /Manager Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor 1
YES BA SENT .
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