A delegation of 25 girls representing Girl Scouts of Gateway Council (GSGC) recently joined nearly 120 girls from councils across Florida for Legislative Days in Tallahassee. The three-day event emphasized the importance of civic engagement and provided opportunities to learn about public policy, how bills are passed into law and how to advocate for positive change. Highlights included visiting the Florida State Capitol, participating in workshops and meeting their state legislators.
During the event, Gateway Council facilitated the mock debate and attended workshops on public speaking and self-esteem. The delegation visited Florida A&M University, the Florida History Museum and toured the Capitol building, attending sessions in the House and Senate Chambers and meeting local lawmakers. Gateway Council also met with Sen. Aaron Bean, Sen. Audrey Gibson, Rep. Tracie Davis, Rep. Clovis Watson, legal assistant Michelle Sherfield and legislative analyst Milan Thompson.
“Legislative Days is just one of the ways that Girl Scouts inspires and prepares girls to stand up for what they believe in and lead positive change through civic engagement,” said Girl Scouts of Gateway Council CEO Mary Anne Jacobs. For more information about Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, visit www.girlscouts-gateway.org.
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