girls and volunteers in-person — to cheer on our Citrus Family , of whom I am so very proud-- as we grow in making a difference in our local communities and our world .
As the staff team prepares for the start of another Girl Scout year , we KNOW it will not look anything like our traditional Girl Scouting , at least for a while . I do not see this as entirely unfortunate . We have learned , adapted , and found tools that will only add to our reach and impact on girls as they strive to succeed . I believe creating HYBRID opportunities and offering more points of engagement will certainly be the clarion call of 2022 — and I ’ m very good with that idea .
I call upon each of us , even though we find ourselves in difficult times , to take a few moments and reflect upon the many blessings we continue to enjoy at Citrus Council . At the top of my long list is , as always , our girls , and their unwavering spirits . They are our inspiration , our guiding force , and at the core of everything we do . They are why we believe in the power of our Movement . I am grateful for the gift of knowing our incredible girls , especially our Gold Award Girl Scouts . I am honored to lead Citrus Council and our amazing , patient , and passionate volunteers who deliver Girl Scout programming and bring our mission to life every day . Without our volunteers and community partners , Citrus Council would simply not be the powerful force for girls that we are . I have said it in the past , and it merits saying again , especially during challenging times : Our girls inspire us to bond together , amplifying our commitment and creating the unique and purposeful relationship we share . The girls draw us together as a family , and our caring volunteers feed and nurture that family , lifting us all up . I love our Citrus Family and could not be more grateful .
Yours in Girl Scouting ,
Maryann Barry Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Citrus
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